IEC 61131-1 Programmable Controllers, Part 1: Standard Test for General Information

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance service within the scope of IEC 61131-1 standard. IEC 61131-1, programmable controllers (PLC) and programming and debugging tools (PADTs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), etc. It applies to related peripherals that have control and command usage purposes such as

Gives definitions of terms used in this standard. Defines the basic functional features of programmable controller systems.

PLCs and associated peripherals are designed for use in an industrial environment and can be provided as open or closed equipment. If a PLC or associated peripherals are intended for use in other environments, specific requirements, standards, and installation practices for these other environments must be applied in addition to the PLC and associated peripherals.

The functionality of a programmable controller can be implemented on a specific hardware and software platform, as well as on a general purpose computer or a personal computer with industrial environment capabilities.

This standard applies to all products that perform the function of PLCs or related peripherals. This standard does not deal with the functional safety or other aspects of the overall automated system. PLCs, application programs and associated peripherals are considered components of a control system.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC 61131-1 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.