IEC 61131-3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems: Concepts and Programming Languages, Requirements for Programming Systems, Decision-Making Aids

1 Introduction.- 2 Building Blocks of IEC 61131-3.- 3 Variables, Data Types and Common Elements.- 4 The New Programming Languages of IEC 61131-3.- 5 Standardised PLC Functionality.- 6 State-of-the-Art PLC Configuration.- 7 Innovative PLC Programming Systems.- 8 Main Advantages of IEC 61131-3.- 9 Programming by Configuring with IEC 61499.- 10 Contents of CD-ROM.- A Standard Functions.- B Standard Function Blocks.- C IL Examples.- D Standard Data Types.- E Causes of Error.- F Implementation-Dependent Parameters.- G IL Syntax Example.- H Reserved Keywords and Delimiters.- I Planned Amendments to the Standard.- J Glossary.- K Bibliography.- L Index.- Author Biographies.- Karl-Heinz John.- Michael Tiegelkamp.