Programmable Controllers

Programmable Controllers has been used both as a textbook for programmable controller training courses and for self-study by thousands of professionals. This applications-based book provides a clear and concise presentation of the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. The author discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. This new 3rd edition covers each of the five standard PLC programming languages: Ladder Diagrams, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Function Chart, Statement List and Structured Text. Other enhancements to the 3rd edition include additional programming applications and examples to clearly explain each programming language.

The text provides a complete and comprehensive presentation on the design, programming, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and start-up of several important control applications. The material also includes chapters on numbering systems and binary codes, digital and ladder logic, electrical and electronic principles, input and output systems, memory and storage devices, programming languages, and data communication systems. The final chapter covers the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable controller in detail.