Abstract: Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is one of the PLC programming languages defined in the IEC-61131 standard. SFC has been increasingly used in practical applications because even small ...

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A family of programming languages for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Of the three graphical and two textual languages, ladder logic (see example below) was the first language and widely used.

“This standardization integrates safety aspects and/or motion control with industrial control.” The PLCopen Motion Control Specification harmonizes the access of motion-control functionality across ...