Automatic PLC software generator with a natural interface

Authors: Duran O.; Batocchio A.

Source: International Journal of Production Research, Volume 37, Number 4, 10 March 1999 , pp. 805-819(15)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

This paper presents an object-oriented textual language designed to specify programmable logic controller software. This methodology, called OOST, allows users to specify the control logic in a natural manner, using a collection of objects that represent machines and other devices within a manufacturing system. The object-oriented specification technique may be used during the whole control software life cycle, and could be considered as a requirement definition language or an implementation one. An automatic PLC program generation system that uses descriptions written in OOST is also presented. A brief literature review is presented and the implementation details are discussed. The final part presents some future improvements and a few remarks.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

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