Programmable Logic Controllers (2nd Edition)

Description

This text focuses on the theory and operation of PLC systems with an emphasis on program analysis and development

The book is written in easy-to-read and understandable language with many crisp illustrations and practical examples. It describes the PLC instructions for the Allen-Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, and Logix processors with an emphasis on the SLC 500 system using numerous figures, tables, and example problems. The text features a new two-column and four-color interior design that improves readability and figure placement. The book’s organization also has improved all the chapter questions and problems are listed in one convenient location in Appendix D with page locations for all chapter references in the questions and problems. This book describes the technology in a clear, concise style that is effective in helping students who have no previous experience in PLCs or discrete and analog system control.

Key Features

• Describes the PLC instructions for the Allen-Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, and Logix processors with an emphasis on the SLC 500 system using numerous figures, tables, and example problems.
• Provides student problems from easy to challenging in the following five formats:
  • PLC system and setup based problems using the text CD
  • PLC 5
  • SLC 500
  • Logix
  • Challenge problems that could use any PLC system.
• Effective two-part organization:
  • Part I covers fundamental PLC concepts plus the operation and programming formats for the most frequently used PLC instructions.
  • Part II addresses advanced ladder logic instructions and applications, analog and process control instructions, the new IEC 61131 PLC languages, and industrial networks.
• Includes aCD-ROM with reference material from Allen-Bradley.
• Provides a concise description of the five IEC 61131 programming languages and includes detailed descriptions and example Problems

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
2. Chapter 2 Input Devices and Output Actuators
3. Chapter 3 Introduction to PLC Programming
4. Chapter 4 Programming Timers
5. Chapter 5 Programming Counters
6. Chapter 6 Arithmetic and Move Instructions
7. Chapter 7 Comparison Instructions
8. Chapter 8 Program Control & Miscellaneous Instructions
9. Chapter 9 Indirect and Indexed Addressing
10. Chapter 10 Data Handling Instructions and Shift Registers
11. Chapter 11 PLC Sequencer Functions
12. Chapter 12 Analog Sensors and Control Systems
13. Chapter 13 PLC Programming Standard IEC 61131-3 – Function Block Diagrams
14. Chapter 14 Intermittent and Continuous Process Control
15. Chapter 15 PLC Programming Standard IEC 61131-3 – Text Based Languages
16. Chapter 16 PLC Programming Standard IEC 61131-3 – Sequential Function Charts
17. Appendix A – Glossary
18. Appendix B – PLC Module Interface Circuits
19. Appendix C– Programmable Logic Controller History