PLC Programming Languages According To IEC Standards: Ladder Diagram (The Abbreviation Is LAD)
PLC Programming Languages According To IEC Standards: Ladder Diagram (The Abbreviation Is LAD)
standards
Math functions and other complex functions can be expressed directly in combination
with logical boxes. To create logic for complex operations, we insert parallel branches
between the boxes.
#Both LAD and FBD languages use signal EN and ENO for some “box” commands.These
parameters relate to the signal flow and determine when the command is executed
during that scan.
+ EN (Enable In) is a Boolean input for boxes in LAD and FBD languages. The signal
current (EN = 1) must be present at this input for the command box to be executed. If
the EN input of an LAD box is connected directly to the left signal bar, the box will
always be executed.
+ ENO (Enable Out) is a Boolean output for boxes in LAD and FBD languages. If the box
has a signal stream at the EN input and the box performs its functions without error,
then the ENO output will allow the signal stream (ENO = 1) to pass to the next element.
If an error is detected during the execution of the command box, the signal stream will
then be interrupted (ENO = 0) at the command box that generated the error.
Structured Text ( Siemens is called SCL )
This is a very powerful high-level language for PLC, derived from the Pascal / C
language. This is a language that is being increasingly used by engineers because it
saves time
It can be used to define complex function blocks, which can be used in other
languages. As a high-level language, SCL is very intuitive and easy to understand.
Sequential Function Chart ( Siemens is called SFC )
This is a powerful graphical programming style to describe the sequential states of a
control program. However, it is a bit difficult to learn and time consuming to program,
so it is the least used language of the 5 languages according to IEC61131-3.
It is mainly used in programming control problems in sequential cycles