A structured, automated design procedure for systems integration sequential logic

Abstract

A structured design procedure for systems integration sequential logic which is to be implemented on programmable logic controllers is presented. The procedure offers the advantages of producing intrinsically robust software which is very easy to understand and to modify as systems requirements change. The approach takes advantage of the sequential nature nature of processors to assure that the order of solution of the sequential logic equations is consistent with maximum speed and instantaneous correctness of the output states. The authors present examples of the basic elements of the structured design procedure from which any type of system integration can be implemented. An example is given of an industrial die cast molding machine system.<>