PLC and PC system documentation concepts

Author

Sandusky, Robert D.

Author_Institution

Target Autom. Systems Inc., Akron, OH, USA

fYear

1989

fDate

10-11 Apr 1989

Firstpage

38

Lastpage

47

Abstract

The author describes the various important aspects of quality documentation for software used in industrial environments. Since the vast majority of these industrial applications use programmable logic controllers (PLCs), he concentrates on the specific documentation of PLC type devices. Highlights of the paper include a historical overview of significant developments in the field, current features using laptop personal computers, and future trends including advanced concepts. It is emphasized that PLC documentation can no longer be viewed as a stand-alone process but should be incorporated into a complete and comprehensive design package

Keywords

history; microcomputers; programmable controllers; system documentation; PC system documentation; PLCs; historical overview; laptop personal computers; programmable logic controllers; Application software; Computer industry; Documentation; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Microcomputers; Packaging; Portable computers; Programmable control; Software quality;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1989., IEEE Conference Record of 1989 Forty-First Annual Conference of

Conference_Location

Akron, OH

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RAPCON.1989.47714

Filename

47714