PLC Programming with Structured Text and Function Blocks

Learn PLC Programming the Way Professionals Do—Write Reliable, Modular Code

If you’ve ever struggled to turn classroom theory into working industrial automation, PLC Programming with Structured Text and Function Blocks is your fast-track solution. Written by seasoned automation engineer Cohen Luke, this hands-on guide distills years of plant-floor experience into an easy-to-follow roadmap for students, technicians, and engineers who need production-ready results—now.

What You’ll Master

• IEC 61131-3 Structured Text & Function Block Diagram fundamentals the moment you open the book
• Reusable motor, pump, and alarm blocks that plug into any Codesys, TIA Portal, or Studio 5000 project
• Real-world projects: conveyor control, tank monitoring, fault latching, and HMI integration
• Simulation and testing workflows that let you validate logic in software before risking hardware
• Proven patterns for diagnostics, safety interlocks, and alarm handling that cut downtime to near zero

Why This Book Stands Out

• Practical first: Every chapter delivers complete, working code and clear explanations—no fluff
• Career-driven: Gain skills that employers demand, from modular libraries to state-machine design
• Time-efficient: Learn concepts today, deploy them on a live PLC tomorrow
• Cohen Luke has commissioned systems for manufacturing, water treatment, and logistics; his step-by-step approach is battle-tested on the plant floor

Perfect For

• Beginners who want a guided path from “Hello World” to full production lines
• Working engineers upgrading to Structured Text and FBD
• Automation professionals seeking scalable, maintainable PLC code for complex projects

Stop piecing together tutorials and outdated manuals. Scroll up, grab your copy, and start writing professional-grade PLC programs today.