Practical Training Resources for Industrial Technicians!

Learn essential skills for a career in Industrial Automation, PLC programming, and Machine & Process controls.   You can start building the career you want today.  Choose from Books & Resources that build your knowledge and understanding of important concepts every industrial technician or automation professional must know.

 

Learn the skills that drive modern manufacturing.  PLC programming, industrial controls and automation can open the door to well-paying technical careers.

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Nearly 10,000 Opportunities Every Year.
U.S. employers need thousands of new electronics, mechatronics and automation technicians each year.

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Machine & Process Controls using Real World Programming Examples!    Illustrated Guides which focus on Step-by-Step Examples & Challenges.

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Studio 5000 Logix Designer:
A practical, illustrated guide to developing and troubleshooting ControlLogix and CompactLogix projects.

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Learning RSLogix 500 Programming:
This series of PLC programming books begin with basic concepts and instructions, and then progresses to advanced methods of diagnostics and troubleshooting!  I think this is still one of the very best platforms to initially learn ladder programming.

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Practical Guides for Industrial Technicians:
These guides cover an essential knowledge foundation for building your industrial maintenance skills.  Covers VFD installation and troubleshooting, motion controls fundamentals, and working with industrial networks.

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Downloadable Resources:

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Python Programming for Beginners:
A very practical introduction Python & object-oriented programming.  Ideal for anyone desiring to learn or improve their coding skills.

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Using Timers & Counters:
Need a better understanding of using different types of Timers or Counters in your ladder logic?  This download contains a PowerPoint presentation & PDF for individual or group training.

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Studio 5000 Designer:
An illustrated step-by-step training module for learning & building the essential skills necessary for a career in industrial automation.  This download consists of a PowerPoint presentation and PDF file.  Also included are embedded configuration project file and Challenge problem.

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Professional Reviews:

"Studio 5000 Logix Designer" - "An excellent book presenting the fundamentals of the ControlLogix PLC platform.  This is a must-read for a technician or engineer working with ControlLogix PLCs."
Rich Raso
Control Technology International

"Practical Guides for the Industrial Technician" - "As an electrician tech, I've found Mr. Anderson's insight very helpful.   I appreciate his ability to make difficult and complex subjects understandable and applicable."
Dorne Soto
Industrial Electronic Technician

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