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Stepping off the ladder

C. Davidson, James McWhinnie

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Current programming methods for programmable logic controllers are relatively simple, but lack many of the features standard in modern high-level languages. In this paper, the authors explain how IEC 1131-3 is set to transform PLC software production.

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Current programming methods for programmable logic controllers are relatively simple, but lack many of the features standard in modern high-level languages. In this paper, the authors explain how IEC 1131-3 is set to transform PLC software production.

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Current programming methods for programmable logic controllers are relatively simple, but lack many of the features standard in modern high-level languages. In this paper, the authors explain how IEC 1131-3 is set to transform PLC software production.

Key concepts: Simple (philosophy), Programmable logic controller, Computer science, Programming language, Set (abstract data type), Production (economics), Software, Simple programmable logic device

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