PLC Programming

  1. IEC 61131-3 Programming Standard
    1. Standard Overview and Objectives
      1. Standardization Benefits
        1. Industry Adoption
          1. Compliance Requirements
          2. Common Elements of the Standard
            1. Variable Declaration and Types
              1. Program Organization Units
                1. Programs
                  1. Function Blocks
                    1. Functions
                    2. Configuration and Resources
                    3. Programming Language Categories
                      1. Graphical Programming Languages
                        1. Ladder Diagram
                          1. Function Block Diagram
                            1. Sequential Function Chart
                            2. Textual Programming Languages
                              1. Structured Text
                                1. Instruction List
                              2. Language Selection Criteria
                                1. Application Requirements
                                  1. Programmer Experience
                                    1. Maintenance Considerations
                                    2. Portability and Interoperability
                                      1. Cross-Platform Compatibility
                                        1. Vendor Independence
                                          1. Migration Strategies

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                                        6. PLC Memory Organization and Data Management

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                                        8. Ladder Diagram Programming