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Updated to reflect recent industry developments, this edition features practical information on Rockwell Automation's SLC 500 family of PLCs and includes a no-nonsense introduction to RSLogix software and the new ControlLogix PLC. To assist readers in understanding key concepts, the art program has been modernized to include improved illustrations, current manufacturer-specific photos, and actual RSLogix software screens to visibly illustrate essential principles of PLC operation. New material has been added on ControlNet and DeviceNet, and a new chapter on program flow instructions includes updated references to the SLC 500, MicroLogix, and the PLC 5.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Welcome to the World of Programmable Logic ControllersChapter 2 Micro Programmable Logic ControllersChapter 3 Programming a Programmable ControllerChapter 4 Number SystemsChapter 5 Introduction to PLC OperationChapter 6 Introduction to LogicChapter 7 Input ModulesChapter 8 Output ModulesChapter 9 Putting Together a Modular PLCChapter 10 PLC ProcessorsChapter 11 Introduction to ControlNet and DeviceNetChapter 12 Processor Data OrganizationChapter 13 The Basic Relay InstructionsChapter 14 Understanding Relay Instructions and the Programmable Controller Input ModulesChapter 15 Documenting Your PLC SystemChapter 16 Timer and Counter InstructionsChapter 17 Comparison and Data-Handling InstructionsChapter 18 Sequencer InstructionsChapter 19 Program Flow Instructions
About the author
Gary Dunning received his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Minnesota. He also studied Computer Electronics at St. Paul Technical College, St. Paul, Minnesota. During his career he has developed and taught classes on programmable logic controllers at two technical colleges in Minnesota. Mr. Dunning worked for Rockwell Automation providing technical support and taught open as well as private classes for 20 years. Gary is the author of Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers, editions 1 through 4 and the Lab Manual to accompany each edition of Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers. His latest book is the Introduction to the ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controller using RSLogix 5000 with Labs.
