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Description / Abstract:
Scope and object
The object of this Technical report is to introduce the
end-users of Programmable Controller (PLC) to the IEC 61131 series,
and to assist the end-users in their selection and specification of
their PLC equipment according to the IEC 61131 series. This user
guideline has as its main audience PLC end-users.
PLCs, their application program and their associated peripherals
are considered as components of a control system. Therefore, PLC
users should take note that this standard does not deal with the
automated system in which the PLC and PLC system is but one
component. However, when applying this user guideline, an overall
system architecture evaluation is recommended. Functional safety of
the overall automated system is beyond the scope of this
standard.
An objective of this user guideline is to facilitate
communication between the PLC user and PLC supplier according to
the specifications of the IEC 61131 series that applies to PLCs and
their associated peripherals.
As depicted in Figure 1, the users consist of system integrators
and end-users. The manufacturer of PLC is required by the IEC 61131
series to furnish appropriate product information to the user.
Optionally, the user supplies operational requirements and
specifications to the manufacturer in order to receive suitable
products and services from the manufacturer. One objective of this
Technical Report is therefore to assist in this communication,
especially from the end-user's perspective. Accordingly, this
Technical Report does not detail all the requirements of each and
every part of the IEC 61131 series, such as conformance tests. The
user should refer to the individual parts of the standard when
needed.