Programmable Logic Controllers Principles & Applications

 
1. 
 
 
An Overall Look At Programmable Logic Controllers

 
2. 
 
 
The 
PLC : A Look Inside

 
3. 
 
 
General PLC Programming Procedures

 
4. 
 
 
Devices To Which PLC Input And Output Modules Are
Connected

II : Basic PLC Programming

 
5. 
 
 
Programming On/Off Inputs To Produce On-Off
Outputs

 
6. 
 
 
Relation Of Digital Gate Logic To Contact/Coil
Logic

 
7. 
 
 
Creating Ladder Diagrams From Process Control
Descriptions

III : Basic PLC Functions

 
8. 
 
 
Register basics

 
9. 
 
 
PLC Timer Functions

10. 
 
 
PLC Counter Functions

IV : Intermediate Functions

11. 
 
 
PLC Arithmetic Functions

12. 
 
 
PLC Number Comparison Functions

13. 
 
 
Numbering Systems And PLC Number Conversion
Fucntions

V : 
Data Handling Functions

14. 
 
The PLC Skip And Master Control Relay Functions

15. 
 
 
Jump Functions

16. 
 
 
PLC Data Move Systems

17. 
 
 
Other PLC Data Handling Functions

VI : PLC Functions Working With BITS

18. 
 
 
PLC Digital Bit Functions And Applications

19. 
 
 
PLC Sequencer Functions

20. 
 
 
Controlling A Robot With A PLC

21. 
 
 
PLC Matrix Functions

VII : Advanced PLC Functions

22. 
 
 
Analog PLC Operation

23. 
 
 
PID Control Of Continuous Processes

24. 
 
 
Networking PLCs

VIII : Related Topics

25. 
 
 
Alternative Programming Languages

26. 
 
 
PLC Auxiliary Commands And Functions

27. 
 
 
PLC Installation, Troubleshooting, And Maintenance

28. 
 
 
Selecting A PLC

Appendices

 
A. 
 
 
PLC Manufacturers

 
B. 
 
 
Operation Simulation And Monitoring

 
C. 
 
Commonly Used Circuit Symbols

 
D. 
 
Major PLC Instruction, Function, And World Codes
By Typical
Manufacturers

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

This book, Programmable Logic Controllers, offers a complete and accessible introduction to the key principles and applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Divided into eight sections, the text  presents the basics of PLCs and then provides a comprehensive treatment of the new advanced PLC models, their functions and programming capabilities. This generic approach enables broad  understanding of the subject. Suitable for students of computer science and electronics engineering, this pedagogically sound text includes numerous examples, illustrations and multiple choice and other objective type questions.