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SIMATIC is a series of programmable logic controller and automation systems, developed by Siemens. Introduced in 1958, the series has gone through four major generations, the latest being the SIMATIC S7 generation. The series is intended for industrial automation and production.
References
- ↑ "SIMATIC CFC - Software for SIMATIC Controllers - Siemens". w3.siemens.com.
- ↑ "CODESYS Development System". codesys.com.
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