Technician’s Guide to Programmable Controllers - Softcover

Cox, Richard A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766814270 ISBN 13: 9780766814271

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2000

Synopsis

One of the most popular books available today, Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition includes complete explanations, examples readers can relate to, plus a writing style well-suited to electrical students as well as journeyman and apprentice technicians, make. Its systematic approach enables readers without prior knowledge to gain a comprehensive understanding of what a programmable logic controller is, how it works, plus how it is programmed and installed. Numerous and varied troubleshooting techniques are also introduced, making this book a valuable reference for professional maintenance electricians and plant engineers. Fully updated, the fourth edition now reflects use of personal computers for programming devices, including detailed programming information on both the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 and the MicroLogix family of programmable logic controllers. Supplemental information on logic gates has also been added to assist readers in gaining an understanding of programming and the symbols used.

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About the Author

Richard A. Cox is the Executive Director of COXCO Training and Consulting in Spokane, Washington and is a retired member of the Electrical/Robotics Department at Spokane Community College. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New York, a Master of Science degree from Eastern Washington University, and is also a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 73.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766814270
• ISBN 13: 9780766814271
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384