Hugh J. Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs

Version 4.2, April 3, 2003Some sections are still in point form. The last major task of this book will be to write the preface to reflect the book contents and all of the features. Control systems apply artificial means to change the behavior of a system. The type of control problem often determines the type of control system that can be used. Each controller will be designed to meet a specific objective.
Purpose
• Most education focuses on continuous control systems.
• In practice most contemporary control systems make use of computers.
• Computer based control is inherently different than continuous systems.
• The purpose of this book is to address discrete control systems using common control systems.
• The objective is to prepare the reader to implement a control system from beginning to end, including planning and design of hardware and software.
Audience Background
• The intended reader should have a basic background in technology or engineering.
A first course in electric circuits, including AC/DC circuits is useful for the reader, more advanced topics will be explained as necessary.
Editorial notes and aids Sections labeled Aside: are for topics that would be of interest to one discipline, such as electrical or mechanical.
Sections labeled Note: are for clarification, to provide hints, or to add explanation. Each chapter supports about 1-4 lecture hours depending upon students background and level in the curriculum.
Topics are organized to allow students to start laboratory work earlier in the semester. sections begin with a topic list to help set thoughts.
Objective given at the beginning of each chapter. Summary at the end of each chapter to give big picture. significant use of figures to emphasize physical implementations.
worked examples and case studies.
problems at ends of chapters with solutions.Platform plc wiring - 1.4
This book supports Allen Bradley micrologix, PLC-5s, SLC500 series