Programmable Controllers, Fourth Edition (Resources for Measurement and Control)

This newly revised edition of Programmable Controllers discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. Used as a resource by thousands of technicians and engineers, this applications-based book provides a clear and concise presentation of the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control. Increased coverage of all five standard PLC programming languages - Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Instruction List, and Structured Text a and the addition of numerous programming applications and examples clearly explain each programming language. 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.