Product Description

A programmable logic controllers (PLC) is a real-time system optimized for use in severe conditions such as high/low temperatures or an environment with excessive electrical noise. This control technology is designed to have multiple interfaces (I/Os) to connect and control multiple mechatronic devices such as sensors and actuators.

Programmable Logic Controllers, Fifth Edition, continues to be a straight forward, easy-to-read book that presents the principles of PLCs while not tying itself to one vendor or another. Extensive examples and chapter ending problems utilize several popular PLCs currently on the market highlighting understanding of fundamentals that can be used no matter the specific technology. Ladder programming is highlighted throughout with detailed coverage of design characteristics, development of functional blocks, instruction lists, and structured text. Methods for fault diagnosis, testing and debugging are also discussed. This edition has been enhanced with new material on I/Os, logic, and protocols and networking.

For the UK audience only: This book is fully aligned with BTEC Higher National requirements.


*New material on combinational logic, sequential logic, I/Os, and protocols and networking
*More worked examples throughout with more chapter-ending problems
*As always, the book is vendor agnostic allowing for general concepts and fundamentals to be taught and applied to several controllers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49024 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

About the Author
W. Bolton has worked in industry, as well as academia as a senior lecturer in a College of Technology, a member of the Nuffield Advanced Physics team, adviser on British Government Aid project to Brazil on technical education, UNESCO consultant in Argentina and Thailand, Head of Research and Development at the Business and Technician Education Council, now retired. He has written many engineering textbooks including: Mechatronics 4th ed., Engineering Science 5th ed., Higher Engineering Science 2nd ed., Mechanical Science 3rd ed., Instrumentation and Control Systems.

Customer Reviews

I think this book is very easy to read and understand
I do alot of PLC work and after I learned the basics I bought this book.It then boosted my knowlege of how PLC`s work and what they can be used for in Factories etc etc.I would advise people who work alot with PLC`s to buy this book as it helped me.

REVIEW FROM A PLC BEGINNER
I found this book to be up to date, and concise. I have some basic self taught PLC experience. The book gives an introduction to PLC control starting from the basic 'how' and 'why' to working examples of programs. I would recommend this book for novice to intermediate PLC users or anyone wanting to get a good understanding of PLC's.