pictureThe FBD editor is a powerful graphical tool that enables you to enter and manages Function Block Diagrams according to the IEC 61131-3 standard. The editor supports advanced graphic features such as drag and drop, object resizing and connection lines routing features, so that you can rapidly and freely arrange the elements of your diagram. It also enables you to insert in a FBD diagram graphic elements of the LD (Ladder Diagram) language such as contacts and coils.
| FBD
diagram components: |
Related sections: |
| Function blocks Variable tags Comment texts Corners Network breaks Labels Jumps Use of ST instructions |
Using the FBD toolbar Selecting function blocks Drawing connection lines Selecting and entering variables and FB instances Viewing the diagram Moving or copying parts of the diagram Inserting an object on a line Resizing objects Bookmarks |
| LD
components: |
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| Contacts Coils "OR" vertical rail Power rails |
Note: When a contact or a coil is selected, You can press the SPACE bar to change its type (normal, negated, pulse...). |