Programmable Logic Controllers

<p>Widely used across industrial and manufacturing automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) perform a broad range of electromechanical tasks with multiple input and output arrangements, designed specifically to cope in severe environmental conditions such as automotive and chemical plants.</p> <p>Programmable Logic Controllers: A Practical Approach using CoDeSys is a hands-on guide to rapidly gain proficiency in the development and operation of PLCs based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. Using the freely-available* software tool CoDeSys, which is widely used in industrial design automation projects, the author takes a highly practical approach to PLC design using real-world examples. The design tool, CoDeSys, also features a built in simulator/soft PLC enabling the reader to undertake exercises and test the examples.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Introduces to programming techniques using IEC 61131-3 guidelines in the five PLC-recognised programming languages.</li> <li>Focuses on a methodical approach to programming, based on Boolean algebra, flowcharts, sequence diagrams and state-diagrams.</li> <li>Contains a useful methodology to solve problems, develop a structured code and document the programming code.</li> <li>Covers I/O like typical sensors, signals, signal formats, noise and cabling.</li> <li>Features Power Point slides covering all topics, example programs and solutions to end-of-chapter exercises via companion website.</li> </ul> <p>No prior knowledge of programming PLCs is assumed making this text ideally suited to electronics engineering students pursuing a career in electronic design automation. Experienced PLC users in all fields of manufacturing will discover new possibilities and gain useful tips for more efficient and structured programming.</p> <p>* Register at www.codesys.com</p> <p>www.wiley.com/go/hanssen/logiccontrollers </p>