The IEC 61499 Function Block Standard: Launch and Takeoff

"The IEC 61499 Function Block Standard: Launch and Takeoff"

A paper by:

  • THOMAS STRASSER AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Vienna AT
  • JAMES H. CHRISTENSEN Holobloc Inc, Cleveland Heights, OH USA
  • ANNA VALENTE ITIA ­CNR, Milan IT
  • JULIEN CHOUINARD ISaGRAF, Montreal CN
  • EMANUELE CARPANZANO Synesis, Milano IT
  • ANTONIO VALENTINI O3neida Europe, Padova IT
  • HORST MAYER nxtControl, Leobersdorf AT
  • VALERIY VYATKIN University of Auckland, NZ
  • ALOIS ZOITL Technical University of Vienna, AT

KEYWORDS: function blocks, distributed automation and control systems, applications, IEC, standards

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Short review

After a short discussion about the 3 phases of the IEC 61499 standard evolution (Launch, Takeoff, Maturity), the authors presents some 'Innovative applications' where the standard has been successfully applied during the Launch phase:

  • SMART GRIDS 
  • SMART CONVEYORS
  • SMART BUILDINGS
  • SMART FACTORIES

After this, a discussion is offered about Early adoption and related advantages for involved actors, along with the 'Critical success factors' to be considered.

 

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