Title :
GRAFCET and SFC as Factory Automation Standards Advantages and Limitations
Author :
Baker, A.D. ; Johnson, T.L. ; Kerpelman, D.I. ; Sutherland, H.A.
Author_Institution :
Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Abstract :
Two proposed programming standards for industrial automation, GRAFCET and SFC, are presented. The idea of what makes a `good´ programming language is discussed, and the concept of a graphic programming language is introduced. The advantages and limitations of GRAFCET and SFC are presented. This paper concludes with a discussion of the need for further research for more general graphic programming languages for industrial automation.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Computer languages; Costs; Electrical equipment industry; Graphics; Industrial control; Logic programming; Manufacturing automation; Programmable control; Relays;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 1987
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN, USA
