Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers. - Softcover

Richard A. Cox

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133277624 ISBN 13: 9781133277620

Publisher: Delmar, 2012

Synopsis

Practical and up-to-date, TECHNICIAN'S GUIDE TO PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS, 6E, International Edition provides readers with the most comprehensive introduction to PLCs available on the market today. Theory, hardware, instructions, programming, installation, startup, and troubleshooting are discussed in detail in a way that is easy to understand and apply. In addition, supplementary programming examples utilizing the PLC instructions in the book give readers a better understanding of the various instructions and how they can be combined to create simple yet effective control logic solutions for today's world.

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About the Author

Terry Borden is the Chairman of the Electrical Maintenance and Automation Department at Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington. Mr. Borden holds a degree in Industrial Automation and Robotics. Mr. Borden worked as a control engineer, and was a partner in Applied Solutions, LLC prior to accepting his position at Spokane Community College. 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.

Review

Preface. 1. What is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)? 2. Understanding the Input/Output (I/O) Section. 3. Processor Unit. 4. Memory Organization. 5. Numbering Systems. 6. Understanding and Using Ladder Diagrams. 7. Relay Type Instructions. 8. Programming a PLC. 9. Programming Considerations. 10. Program Control Instructions. 11. Programming Timers. 12. Programming Counters. 13. Data Manipulation. 14. Math Functions. 15. Word and Array (file) Instructions. 16. Sequencers. 17. Process Control Signals, Scaling, and PID Instructions. 18. Function Block Programming. 19. Sequential Function Chart Programming. 20. Structured Text Programming. 21. Alarm and Event Programming. 22. Understanding Communication Networks. 23. Start Up and Troubleshooting. 24. PLC Programming Examples. Glossary. Index.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1133277624
• ISBN 13: 9781133277620
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6