IEC 61499 Function Blocks for Embedded and Distributed Control Systems Design

by Valeriy Vyatkin

The IEC 61499 Standard for Function Blocks for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Systems is the newly adopted standard for distributed control systems. This book is a practical guide to component-based development of distributed embedded and control systems as proposed by the new international standard. For the control, automation, or software engineer and the embedded systems developer, the book provides concrete directions on how to implement a distributed system according to the IEC 61499 standard and how to create an IEC 61499-compliant control device. The text also sheds some light on the broader embedded systems arena. Each chapter is designed as an independent study unit, and includes step-by-step instructions and screen shots, along with chapter summaries and review questions. The book can be used in university courses, industrial training, or self-study. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

279 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2007