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Sequential Control
Sequential control manages processes by executing steps and transitions in a defined order, enabling complex automation sequences efficiently.
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IEC-1131 - The First Universal Process Control Language
IEC-1131 is the first international standard for process control software. By using IEC-1131, a programmer can develop a control algorithm for a particular brand of controller, and import that same program to another brand with minimum modifications, primarily to process input/output subsystems.
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Opto 22 adds IEC 61131-3 programming options in its groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller
All IEC 61131-3 standard languages are supported by groov EPIC, including Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Ladder Diagram (LD). -
Parker Hannifin introduces PAC Terminal
The PAC is Parker’s machine controls solution that combines PLC, HMI, and motion control functionality into a single device. Likewise, the PAC is programmed using a single integrated development environment (IDE) called Parker Automation Manager (PAM). -
Roxtec updates Transit Manager Software for cable and pipe transits
Enhancements in version 3.0 allow electrical cable and pipe designers to calculate the weight of transits, tag cables, and make changes to transits at any time. -
Roxtec updates Transit Manager Cable planning software
Version 3.0 of RTM lets an engineer enter cables manually or import project data from external cable schedules to generate automatic packing plans.
