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The PLC workbook : programmable logic controllers made easy / K. Clements-Jewery, W. Jeffcoat.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Prentice-Hall, 1996.ISBN:
  • 0134898400
DDC classification:
  • 629.895 20
Contents:
1. Introduction and background -- 2. Control system basics -- 3. PLC basics -- 4. Application of PLCs for control -- 5. More PLC functions and programming -- 6. Physical parts and operation of a PLC -- 7. Designing and writing good PLC programs -- 8. Programming hardware -- 9. Selecting a PLC for the application -- 10. Advanced PLC programming techniques -- 11. Fault diagnosis techniques -- 12. Further design exercises -- Appendix: Worked example of PLC size estimation.
Summary: The PLC Workbook is designed for engineers and students wishing to learn about programmable logic controllers. It provides an invaluable guide to the practical application of programmable logic controllers in machine and equipment control. Only minimal prior knowledge of machine control, electronics or computers is assumed; the reader is led by means of simple explanations, worked examples and practical exercises from the rudiments of control system components to a reasonable level of PLC competency. After completing the book, the reader should be able to understand the operation of, specify, procure, design, install, operate and de-bug small- to medium-sized PLC installations.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

1. Introduction and background -- 2. Control system basics -- 3. PLC basics -- 4. Application of PLCs for control -- 5. More PLC functions and programming -- 6. Physical parts and operation of a PLC -- 7. Designing and writing good PLC programs -- 8. Programming hardware -- 9. Selecting a PLC for the application -- 10. Advanced PLC programming techniques -- 11. Fault diagnosis techniques -- 12. Further design exercises -- Appendix: Worked example of PLC size estimation.

The PLC Workbook is designed for engineers and students wishing to learn about programmable logic controllers. It provides an invaluable guide to the practical application of programmable logic controllers in machine and equipment control. Only minimal prior knowledge of machine control, electronics or computers is assumed; the reader is led by means of simple explanations, worked examples and practical exercises from the rudiments of control system components to a reasonable level of PLC competency. After completing the book, the reader should be able to understand the operation of, specify, procure, design, install, operate and de-bug small- to medium-sized PLC installations.