A family of programming languages for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Of the three graphical and two textual languages, ladder logic (see example below) was the first language and widely used.

Adding the IEC 61131-3 option gives engineers several key advantages. First, they can pick the best software tool fortheir specific application. Second, they can mix and match several software toolsto ...

This month, we review some of the latest motion control offerings compatible with IEC 61131-3 programming. Mechatronic control system works with IEC 61131-3 MotionWorks IEC Mechatronic Control System ...

The new IPm(TM) series general-purpose controllers are Linux-based units with ISaGRAF IEC 61131 programming capability. As such, they offer about as much flexibility in programming as is currently ...

The use of function blocks has been spurred by the development of standards for their use. Two standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), in Geneva, have been critical ...

Plymouth, Minn.—ACS Motion Control has enhanced its powerful, user-friendly motion control software to support the IEC61131-3 programming language. Designated Application Development Kit (ADK) 6.0, ...