Function block applications in control systems based on IEC 61804

• Published in: ISA transactions Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 123 - 131
• Main Authors: Diedrich, Christian, Russo, Francesco, Winkel, Ludwig, Blevins, Terry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 2004; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Computer science; control theory; systems; Control theory. Systems; Exact sciences and technology; Function blocks; IEC; Miscellaneous; Process industry; Software; Process industry; IEC; Standards; Function blocks; Industry; System structure; Function block diagram; Systems engineering; Control system; Manufacturer; Field bus; Process; Facility; Communication technology; Implementation

A variety of fieldbus technologies and digital fieldbus devices have been introduced within the process industries over the last ten years. There has been a gradual acceptance of the fact that a variety of communication technologies are needed to fully address the application requirements of a manuf...