Industrial Automation Handbook (Paperback)

Paperback. Industrial automation is transforming how factories operate-but understanding the full system requires more than learning a single PLC platform.Industrial Automation Handbook gives you a unified, platform-neutral guide to the technologies behind modern manufacturing. Whether you are an engineering student, technician, controls professional, or plant manager, this practical reference helps you understand how sensors, controllers, networks, machines, and software work together.Inside, you will learn how to: Understand open-loop, closed-loop, PID, batch, and distributed control systemsSelect and apply sensors, actuators, control valves, motors, VFDs, and PLC hardwareWork with ladder logic, Structured Text, function blocks, and other IEC 61131-3 languagesDesign effective HMI and SCADA architecturesCompare PLC, SCADA, and DCS applicationsNavigate industrial protocols including Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, HART, and OPC UAUnderstand robotics, motion control, machine vision, and collaborative robotsApply functional safety, cybersecurity, commissioning, and troubleshooting principlesExplore IIoT, edge computing, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and smart manufacturingReinforce technical concepts with detailed black-and-white illustrations, summaries, appendices, and a comprehensive glossaryOrganized across fifteen chapters and five progressive parts, this handbook connects foundational control theory with the equipment and practices used in real industrial environments. Its broad scope makes it useful both as a structured learning resource and as a desk reference you can revisit throughout your career.Build the practical fluency needed to understand, operate, troubleshoot, and contribute to modern automated systems-get your copy today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …