Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are specialized, ruggedized industrial computers used to automate electromechanical processes by continuously executing user-defined programs through a scan cycle of input sensing, processing, and output updating . They are fundamental to modern manufacturing, process control, and infrastructure, adhering to IEC 61131-3 standards for programming . For a detailed overview and application examples, visit RS Components . Plc Programming Examples - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu
