Title: The potential impact of the IEC61499 standard on the progress of distributed intelligent automation

Authors: Valeriy V. Vyatkin

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the newly emerging standard IEC61499. In particular, it discusses the motivation for the standard|s development, basic technical features, implementation problems and business perspectives. Key research and development activities relevant to the standard|s development and implementation are also discussed. Thus, the aim of this paper is to provide up-to-date information on the standard in a concise form for automation engineers, researchers and for the management of companies involved in industrial automation business.

Keywords: function blocks; IEC61499; distributed component-based automation; industrial automation; process measurement; process control.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2006.008801

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2006 Vol.8 No.1/2/3, pp.107 - 125

Published online: 25 Jan 2006 *

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