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Programmable Logic Controllers

ISBN10: 1266016392 | ISBN13: 9781266016394

Programmable Logic Controllers
ISBN10: 1266016392
ISBN13: 9781266016394
By Frank Petruzella

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Programable Logic Controllers makes it easy to learn PLCs from the ground up, and provides an up-to-date introduction to all aspects of PLC Programming, installation, and maintaining procedures. Clearly developed chapters deliver the organizing objectives, explanatory content with helpful diagrams and illustrations, and closing review problems that evaluate retention of the chapter objectives.

The text covers the basics of programmable logic controllers in a manner that complements instruction with an RSLogix 500 or RSLogix 5000 platform.

1. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): An Overview
2. PLC Hardware Components
3. Number Systems and Codes
4. Fundamentals of Logic
5. Basics of PLC Programming
6. Developing Fundamental PLC Wiring Diagrams and Ladder
Logic Programs
7. Programming Timers
8. Programming Counters
9. Program Control Instructions
10. Data Manipulation Instructions
11. Math Instructions
12. Sequencer and Shift Register Instructions
13. PLC Installation Practices, Editing, and Troubleshooting
14. Process Control, Network Systems, and SCADA
15. ControlLogix Controllers

About the Author

Frank Petruzella

Frank D. Petruzella has extensive practical experience in the electrical control field, as well as many years experience teaching and authoring textbooks. Before becoming a full time educator, he was employed as an apprentice and electrician in areas of electrical installation and maintenance. He holds a Master of Science degree from Niagara University, a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York College - Buffalo, as well as diplomas in Electrical Power and Electronics from the Erie County Technical Institute.

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