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96 Programmable Controllers

2.10 Micro PLCs

A recent innovation has been the introduction of very small PLCs with
a limited number of inputs and outputs. These have been designed for
applications such as greasing, heating and air conditioning systems
where the programs are written once then installed and sold as part of
the final product or system.

Figure 2.59 State diagrams on the Mitsubishi F2: (a) state diagram
(based on Grafset); (b) part of ladder diagram corresponding to the
start of (a)