Overview
Programmable Controllers has been used as both a textbook for Programmable Logic Controller 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. Hughes discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. He has increased the coverage of the five standard PLC programming languages: Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Statement List and Structured Text in this third edition and added numerous programming applications and examples to clearly explain each a programming language.The text provides a complete and comprehensive presentation on the design, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of several important control applications. The material also includes chapters on binary logic fundamentals, electrical and electronic principles, input and output systems, memory and addressing, programming languages, and data communication. The final chapter covers design, installation, and maintenance of programmable controller in detail.
Synopsis
Hughes (principal consultant, Nova Systems Engineering) presents the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. His topics include binary logic, electrical and electronic fundamentals, input/output systems, memory and addressing, ladder diagram and advanced LD programming, standard PLC programming languages, function block diagram programming, system design and applications, and installation and maintenance. This edition contains new example problems and exercises and their answers, and new illustrations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This textbook presents the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. Binary logic, electricity and electronics, input and output systems, memory and addressing, and data communication are covered. The third edition augments the discussion of PLC programming languages with a chapter on sequential function chart, statement list, and structured text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)