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5 Understanding Programming
CJ2 CPU Unit Software User’s Manual
5-1 Programming
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5-1-4 SFC Overview
The SFC (Sequential Function Chart) language is a graphical programming language developed to
facilitate the description of step progression programs, which mainly control sequential processes.
SFC, with its graphical representation of step flow and with description of the conditions for step pro-
gression and the actions in each step, allows users to program the control of sequential processes.
Additional Information
For details on SFC programming specifications, notation, and input procedures, refer to the CX-
programmer Operation Manual: SFC Programming (Cat. No. W469).
z Features of SFC Programming
Ladder Diagrams and ST as Part of SFC Programs
The step actions and transition conditions within an SFC program can be coded in either ladder dia-
grams or ST.
5-1-4 SFC Overview
Process Flow
Processing Contents
Step Transition Condition
Processing Contents
Step Transition Condition
Processing Contents
Step Transition Condition
Step1
Step2
Step3
Action Programs (Ladder)
Action Programs (ST)
Transition Program (Ladder)
Transition Program (ST)