Learning IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages

Nov. 12, 2012

As a long-time integrator, I've become a reliable source of help for most PLC-based ladder logic systems. But it's clear that I need to supplement this with object-based programming skills around the IEC 61131-3 standard languages. Is function block reusability, which is supposed to make my life easier, its biggest benefit? What's the learning curve like to become good at it?

As a long-time integrator, I've become a reliable source of help for most PLC-based ladder logic systems. But it's clear that I need to supplement this with object-based programming skills around the IEC 61131-3 standard languages. Is function block reusability, which is supposed to make my life easier, its biggest benefit? What's the learning curve like to become good at it?

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