If you are a PLC programmer, you might be familiar with different programming languages, such as ladder logic, structured text, or instruction list. But have you ever tried function block diagrams ...

When a PLC is used primarily to replace relays, timers, and counters, it's hard to beat the simplicity and usefulness of ladder diagram programming.Their ability to accept programming in ladder ...

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are widely used in industrial electronic systems. With the augmenting complexity of system, the reliability poses a crucial challenge in safety critical ...

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