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Investigating the graphical IEC 61131-3 language impact on test case design and evaluation of mechatronic apprentices

Published:2024-02-29 Issue:3 Volume:72 Page:176-188
ISSN:0178-2312
Container-title:at - Automatisierungstechnik
language:en
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Author:

Land Kathrin¹,Vogel-Heuser Birgit¹

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Automation and Information Systems , Technical University of Munich , Boltzmannstr. 15, 85748 Garching bei München , Germany

Abstract

Abstract Mechatronic on-site technicians are responsible for maintenance and thus adequate testing of automated production systems. Hence, they must derive test cases from the IEC 61131-3 control code, which requires systematic testing skills. But despite the industry’s high demand for such skills, testing is not established in mechatronic apprentices’ educational curriculum. For the design of a teaching strategy for mechatronic apprentices on testing, this paper investigates the impact of the IEC 61131-3 language on test case design and evaluation. Comparing Sequential Function Chart (SFC) and Function Block Diagram, a trend towards SFC in apprentices’ self-perceived and real competence is shown.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/auto-2023-0162/pdf

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