Programmable Logic Controllers: An Emphasis on Design and Application

Kelvin T. Erickson

ISBN 10: 0976625903 / ISBN 13: 9780976625902

Published by Dogwood Valley Press, LLC, 2005

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Title: Programmable Logic Controllers: An Emphasis ...

Publisher: Dogwood Valley Press, LLC

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis:

The complete reference for PLC programming. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with an emphasis on program design. This text stresses an organized approach to developing PLC programs – “Given a set of operational specifications, how does one develop the PLC program?” This book develops the design process: the tasks involved, breaking the program into manageable pieces, standard code for the various parts, and handling the sequential parts of the problem. Throughout, the book contains example problems demonstrating good design practice and culminates in two full-length case studies. Due to its popularity, ladder logic is employed in the majority of the text. However, the text also comprehensively covers the other four IEC 61131-3 languages: function block diagram, structured text, instruction list, and sequential function chart. These languages are covered for five PLCs: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Allen-Bradley PLC-5/SLC-500, Modicon Quantum/Momentum, Siemens S7, and GE Fanuc. The main topics of this text are: 1. PLC programming languages (with emphasis on IEC 61131-3) 2. Structured approach to sequential problems 3. Good program design practice 4. Troubleshooting techniques 5. PID control 6. Sensors and actuators 7. Factory communication networks 8. Human-machine interface (HMI) Most chapters include student problems.

About the Author:

Dr. Kelvin Erickson is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. His major expertise is in the area of factory automation and process control. He has 25 years experience with PLC and DCS systems. He was a software design engineer at Fisher Controls for 6 years prior to joining the faculty of UMR, in 1986. In 1997, he was on a sabbatical leave at a control system integrator, working on software development for PLC, DCS, and HMI projects. For the past fifteen years, he has taught regular college courses and short courses on programming for Rockwell Automation, Modicon, and Siemens PLCs and Wonderware HMI software. In addition, he co-authored a textbook entitled "Plantwide Process Control" published by Wiley in 1999.