TY - GEN
T1 - Usability challenges in the design workflow of reusable PLC software for machine and plant automation
AU - Braun, Steven
AU - Obermeier, Martin
AU - Vogel-Heuser, Birgit
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Software development for PLC based systems is changing. In addition to the traditional, procedural programming languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from the IEC 61131-3, increasingly object-oriented elements are used, as defined in the object-oriented extension of IEC 61131-3. This paper discusses observed effects of the change on the usability of design methods for software developers. Subsequently, a model-driven, tool supported approach for automation systems is presented. Finally, an outlook on the next steps for the realization of the underlying concept is given.
AB - Software development for PLC based systems is changing. In addition to the traditional, procedural programming languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from the IEC 61131-3, increasingly object-oriented elements are used, as defined in the object-oriented extension of IEC 61131-3. This paper discusses observed effects of the change on the usability of design methods for software developers. Subsequently, a model-driven, tool supported approach for automation systems is presented. Finally, an outlook on the next steps for the realization of the underlying concept is given.
KW - IEC 61131-3
KW - PLC
KW - automation
KW - model-driven
KW - usability
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84861615170&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/SSD.2012.6198055
DO - 10.1109/SSD.2012.6198055
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84861615170
SN - 9781467315906
T3 - International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2012 - Summary Proceedings
BT - International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2012 - Summary Proceedings
T2 - 9th International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2012
Y2 - 20 March 2012 through 23 March 2012
ER -