Modern factories rely on more than just PLCs. This book provides a practical introduction to the technologies that power today's industrial automation systems. You'll learn the fundamentals of factory automation, PLCs and HMIs, industrial robotics, SCADA and DCS, industrial safety systems, IIoT, cybersecurity, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Written in a clear and practical manner, this book helps students, technicians, and automation engineers build a strong foundation for understanding and working with modern manufacturing systems.
Learning PLC programming is easy. Applying it to real machines is where most engineers struggle. This book is designed to bridge that gap. It starts with the fundamentals of PLC programming and then takes you through three of the most widely used PLC platforms in the industry: Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, and Mitsubishi GX Works3. Instead of only explaining programming instructions, each section shows how they are used in real industrial applications through complete projects, including a Car Washing Station, a Mixing Tank, and a Pneumatic Hammering Machine. If you want to understand how PLC programs are built in actual factories, not just how individual instructions work, this book will help you develop practical skills that you can use with confidence on the job.
Knowing PLC instructions is one thing. Knowing when and how to use them in real applications is what makes a good automation engineer. This book contains 100 solved PLC programming examples that demonstrate how common instructions are used in actual industrial automation. It covers bit instructions, logic gates, timers, counters, sequential operations, math, compare, MOVE and COPY instructions, strings, arrays, analog signals, safety interlocks, HMI applications, and practical mini projects. Each example is explained step by step to help you understand the programming logic and apply it with confidence in real industrial applications. Whether you're a student, PLC programmer, or automation engineer, this book is a practical resource for improving your programming skills through real-world examples.
Learning PLC instructions is only the beginning. This book takes you through the complete workflow of developing industrial automation applications using Studio 5000 Logix Designer. You'll learn Allen-Bradley controllers, industrial communication, Logix Designer, Logix Emulate, hardware configuration, tagging, PLC programming, and machine safety. To reinforce your learning, the book includes downloadable project files and a complete real-world project that demonstrates how these concepts come together in an actual industrial application. Whether you're new to Studio 5000 or looking to strengthen your practical skills, this book will help you program with confidence.