What is BS EN IEC 61131-10 – PLC open XML about?
The International Standard IEC 61131 series describes programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The PLC open eXtensible Markup Language (XML) specification has become an integral part of the IEC 61131 specifications, as IEC 61131-10.
BS EN IEC 61131-10 specifies a solution independent XML-based exchange format to be supported by interfaces of different kinds of software tools.
BS EN IEC 61131-10 specifies an XML-based exchange format for the export and import of IEC 6 1131-3 projects. A complete IEC 6 1131-3 project implemented in an IEC 6 1131-3 environment can be transferred between different programming environments. It allows for the exchange of configuration elements, data types, and program organizational units (POUs) written in:
- The textual language, instruction list
- The textual language, structured text
- The graphical language, ladder diagram
- The graphical language, function block diagram
- Sequential function chart
BS EN IEC 61131-10 provides the ability to transfer graphical representation information, example, the position and size of function blocks and how they are connected.
Note: BS EN IEC 61131-10 does not provide requirements for compliant functionality (e.g., functional subset which has to be supported by all Programming and Debugging Tools (PADTs)).
Who is BS EN IEC 61131-10 - PLC open XML for?
BS EN IEC 61131-10 on the PLC open XML exchange format is useful for software programmers and the IT industry. BS EN IEC 61131-10 is useful for:
- Companies / programmers that use the XML format
- PLC open members and the automation markup language users
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61131-10 - PLC open XML?
The PLC open XML standard provides an open playing field to lower costs and foster innovation in the same way open industrial networks, CAD interchange standards, and other standards have already done. The PLC open XML standard is an open interface for software tools and provides the ability to transfer the information that is on the screen to other platforms.
The XML exchange format in BS EN IEC 61131-10 enables the exchange of all possible features defined in IEC 61131-3 projects, from an exporting environment to an importing environment, including extensions for layout and formatting. This document's XML exchange format provides for life cycle management of automation systems, example, in case of redesign, maintenance or device replacement.
BS EN IEC 61131-10 extend the reuse of programmed solutions both for textual languages and graphical languages, i.e., function block diagram and ladder diagram or the graphical representation of sequential function charts. Furthermore, the completeness of exchange between the different environments depends on the supported features that are listed in the compliance list defined in IEC 61131-3.
BS EN IEC 61131-10 supports IEC 61131-3 to provide the basis for exchange, as well as coupling to other software tools, including higher level developments tools, simulation tools, documentation tools, and verification tools.