Simulation of Structured Text Language for PLC Programming

Luís Palma; João Rosas; João Pecorelli; Paulo José Carrilho de Sousa Gil

doi:10.1109/EXPAT.2015.7463283

Simulation of Structured Text Language for PLC Programming

Luís Palma, João Rosas, João Pecorelli, Paulo José Carrilho de Sousa Gil

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Abstract

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) have been used for long in Industry and are part of learning programs in academia. The utilization of these devices must be done with care due to their electrical connections and to the work with possible dangerous or sensitive machines. As such, learning to program and use those in a safe and effective way is recommended and desired both in industrial and academia contexts. We describe a software simulator, which simulates a PLC TSX3721 as well as its programming code, namely Structured Text (ST), and also a HMI panel. It can be used to simulate discrete-event systems, discrete-time systems and hybrid systems, at their several working stages. A description of the PLC simulation architectures and its development is provided, as well as illustrative examples. © 2015 IEEE.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference Experiment@
Place of Publication	Ponta Delgada, Azores
Pages	1-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EXPAT.2015.7463283
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2015
Event	3rd Experiment International Conference - Ponta Delgada, Portugal Duration: 2 Jun 2015 → 4 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference	3rd Experiment International Conference
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Ponta Delgada
Period	2/06/15 → 4/06/15

Keywords

PLC
Simulation
Structured Text
Virtual Labs
Computer simulation languages

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