Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers

Fourth Edition
Author: Richard Cox

One of the most popular books available today, Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition includes complete explanations, examples readers can relate to, plus a writing style well-suited to electrical students as well as journeyman and apprentice technicians, make. Its systematic approach enables readers without prior knowledge to gain a comprehensive understanding of what a programmable logic controller is, how it works, plus how it is programmed and installed.

Numerous and varied troubleshooting techniques are also introduced, making this book a valuable reference for professional maintenance electricians and plant engineers. Fully updated, the fourth edition now reflects use of personal computers for programming devices, including detailed programming information on both the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 and the MicroLogix family of programmable logic controllers.

Supplemental information on logic gates has also been added to assist readers in gaining an understanding of programming and the symbols used.

Features:

• Greater emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLCs reflects Allen-Bradley's and increasing recognition as an industry standard while still having broad coverage applicable to all brands of PLCs.
• Use of the personal computer for programming devices is explained, with supplemental information on logic gates to guide readers to an understanding of programming concepts and symbols.
• Realistic examples and variety of troubleshooting techniques provide readers with an all-inclusive introduction to PLC installation, programming, and maintenance.
• The systematic, technician-oriented approach assumes no prior PLC knowledge.
• Numerous illustrations and a new design make understanding programmable controllers easier than ever.

Contents:

• Preface.
• Chapter 1-What is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)?.
• Chapter 2-Understanding the Input/Output (I/O) Section.
• Chapter 3-Processor Unit.
• Chapter 4-Programming Devices (Programmers).
• Chapter 5-Memory organization.
• Chapter 6-Numbering Systems.
• Chapter 7-Understanding and Using Ladder Diagrams.
• Chapter 8-Relay Type Instructions.
• Chapter 9-Programming a PLC.
• Chapter 10-Programming Considerations.
• Chapter 11-Program Control Instructions.
• Chapter 12-Programming Timers.
• Chapter 13-Programming Counters.
• Chapter 14-Data Manipulation.
• Chapter 15-Math Functions.
• Chapter 16-Word and File Moves.
• Chapter 17-Sequencers.
• Chapter 18-Programming with Boolean.
• Chapter 19-Understanding Basic MS-DOS Commands.
• Chapter 20-Start Up and Troubleshooting. Glossary. Index.

400 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9 in.