PLC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : PLC TUTORIAL - 4

While Ladder Logic is the most commonly used PLC programming language, it is not the only one. The following table lists of some of languages that are used to program a PLC. Ladder Diagram (LD) Traditional ladder logic is graphical programming language. Initially programmed with simple contacts that simulated the opening and closing of relays, Ladder Logic programming has been expanded to include such functions as counters, timers, shift registers, and math operations.


PLC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : PLC TUTORIAL - 4

Function Block Diagram (FBD) - A graphical language for depicting signal and data flows through re-usable function blocks. FBD is very useful for expressing the interconnection of control system algorithms and logic.

PLC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : PLC TUTORIAL - 4

Structured Text (ST) – A high level text language that encourages structured programming. It has a language structure (syntax) that strongly resembles PASCAL and supports a wide range of standard functions and operators. For example; 

If Speed1 > 100.0 then
    Flow_Rate: = 50.0 + Offset_A1;
Else
    Flow_Rate: = 100.0; Steam: = ON
End_If;


Instruction List (IL): A low level “assembler like” language that is based on similar instructions list languages found in a wide range of today’s PLCs.  




                                                         
                                                                  LD     R1
                                                               MPC    RESET
                                                                  LD    PRESS_1
                                                                  ST     MAX_PRESS
                                                           RESET:     LD   0
                                                                  ST     A_X43

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) A method of programming complex control systems at a more highly structured level. A SFC program is an overview of the control system, in which the basic building blocks are entire program files. Each program file is created using one of the other types of programming languages. The SFC approach coordinates large, complicated programming tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks.




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