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This manual consists of individual chapters:

• Overview - This chapter, describing contents and structure of the manual
• Introduction - A short introduction into the most important tools of OpenPCS, using a short sample.
• The Project Browser -Manual for the tool “Project Browser”.
• POU-Editor - Manual for the tool “POU-Editor” for programming languages IL, LD, FBD and ST.
• SFC-Editor - Manual for the tool “SFC-Editor” for the programming language Sequential Function Chart.
• OpenCFC - Manual for the tool “OpenCFC” for the programming language Continuous Function Chart.
• Introduction to IEC1131-3 - If you never worked with IEC1131 before, consult this chapter.
• Forms Editor - Manual for the tool “forms editor”.
• FXF Import/Export - Manual for the FXF import- and export-utility.
• Compliance Statement - IEC1131-3 compliance statement.

Introduction

This manual will give you an introductory overview over OpenPCS. With a simple example, you will learn how to create own projects, own programs, down to the very test with your controller or SmartPLC. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and PLC programming is assumed.

The tool “Project manager” is used for the management of projects and the files belonging to projects. It is similar to the well-known Windows-Explorer, but has some additional functionality required by OpenPCS. This is why you should not try to replace the Project Manager by another file management tool; internal links are generated by the project manager automatically which are absolute necessary for a correct work with OpenPCS. With the project manager you can structure your work into projects. A great advantage of OpenPCS is the reuse of blocks in other projects.