SFC language
Programming languages for automated systems: IEC 61131-3 standard
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SFC language
Programming languages for automated systems: IEC 61131-3 standard

Author : Nicolas JOUVRAY

Publication date: March 10, 2008 | Lire en français

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3. SFC language

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is a graphical language used to describe sequential operations. The process is represented as a known sequence of steps, linked by transitions. A Boolean condition is attached to each transition. A set of actions is attached to each step. Conditions and actions are described in other languages (ST, IL or LD). For programs, conditions and actions can be described in three other languages: ST, IL or LD. For function blocks, conditions and actions can be described in two other languages: ST or LD. Conditions and actions can be used to call functions or function blocks written in another language.

3.1 SFC graph format

An SFC program is a graphical network of steps and transitions, connected by links. Multiple links are used to represent...

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