PLC Fortran

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bushman2001

What PLCs use Fortran as their programming language? Where can examples of this code be found?
 
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Steve Myres, PE

I'm not aware of any PLC's for which FORTRAN is the primary language, but many PLC manufacturers offer a PC built in the form factor of a CPU or I/O module. This will fit into a I/O chanssis, and can be loaded with compiled code that is suitable for the processor and (usually) embedded operating system on the card. I've gone through this type of thing before with C-code and it can be kind of a pain to find the right combination of module and compiler, but it can be done.
 
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Hakan Ozevin

> What PLCs use Fortran as their programming language? Where can examples of this code be found?

None, I think. Why do you need a primitive language like Fortran to program a PLC? PLC's programming languages are optimised for PLC type of usage. If you need a PC type usage, use a PC, but VB or C as the programming language, IMO.
 
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