Some Good Automation & PLC Books

Here is a list of suggested books to read on automation, control, and PLCs:

Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors, and Communication ~ $110.00
Author: Jon Stenerson
Published: January 2004
Content:

• Safety/logout/tagout
• Major brands of PLCs
• Input/output modules and wiring
• IEC 61131-3 programming
• Communications, including industrial buses
• Sensors, sensor wiring, and applications
• Supervisory. Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Instrumentation and process control Fundamentals of robotics

Programmable Logic Controllers Less than $50.00
Author: Jon Stenerson
Published: W. Bolton
Content:

• Main design characteristics and internal architecture of PLCs
• Characteristics of commonly used input and output devices
• Processing of inputs and outputs by PLCs
• Communication links involved with control systems
• Developing ladder programs for the logic functions AND, OR, NOR, NAND, NOT and XOR
• Developing ladder programs involving internal relays, timers, counters, shift registers, sequencers and data handling
• Methods used for testing and debugging

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