IEC 61131-3 functions

Example 1

Conventional programming requires different instructions, e.g. for addition:

Flexible IEC instructions can be overloaded: 1 instruction instead of several

16-bit

 

Addition is executed when EN is TRUE.

Addition is executed every PLC cycle:

32-bit

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Floating point data

 

All operands must be of the same data type.

Example 2

Conventional programming requires several instructions, e.g. for addition:

Extensible IEC instructions: one instruction instead of several

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To extend the function:

  • Move the cursor over the bottom of a resizable element until the cursor changes to an arrow.

  • Pull to desired number of inputs

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