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Function block diagram

The function block diagram (FBD) is a graphical language for programmable logic controller design, that can describe the function between input variables and output variables. A function is described as a set of elementary blocks. Input and output variables are connected to blocks by connection lines.

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Function block diagram

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Triples6
Avg. degree1.87
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Function block diagram → DCS, Distributed Control System, IEC, PLC, The

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a programmable logic controllerinstance ofLanguageFunction Block Diagram is one of five languages for logic or control configuration supported by standard IEC 61131-3 for a control system0.80text
Function block diagramrelated to LanguageIEC0.60section
Function block diagramrelated to LanguagePLC0.60section
Function block diagramrelated to LanguageDistributed Control System0.60section
Function block diagramrelated to LanguageDCS0.60section
Function block diagramrelated to LanguageThe0.60section

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