PLC Programming and Industrial Automation Books

A Learning Guide for using the Studio 5000 and Allen-Bradley's ControlLogix platform.  Explains and illustrates essential techniques and practices for programming your projects.  Written specifically to help those having experience with legacy PLCs, such as the PLC-5 and SLC-500 family of processors, and are now moving into the ControlLogix (PAC) solutions.

Best For:  Beginner to Intermediate Levels
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $14.95

This series provides an entry-level introduction into the field of PLC programming and a practical resource for those who are new to PLC programming.  This first book  of the series illustrates the fundamental building blocks of ladder-logic programming.

Best For:  Beginner to Intermediate levels
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $11.95

Builds on techniques and methods discussed in book one, Advanced Concepts illustrates the more advanced concepts and instructions typical in ladder programming.  These include using math instructions, comparison instructions, methods of scaling for analog values in your routines, an introduction to the PID instruction, and much more.

Best For:  Beginner to Intermediate levels
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $11.95

A guide for developing a more comprehensive knowledge of PLC programming, and for learning methods of quickly diagnosing and isolating problems with a program or hardware.  Examples are given on using the status file, fault codes, data monitoring, and writing fault routines for efficient recovery of critical equipment.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $11.95

This is a basic primer on learning how to program and use PID instructions in ladder logic programming.  Special focus is given to explain dependent and independent gains, the Zeigler-Nichols method of tuning a control loop, and configuring parameters for this useful instruction.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $8.95

This guide illustrates concepts and instructions that control how and when program routines are executed.  Focuses on the use of subroutines, the Master Control Reset (MCR) and comparison instructions, using the "immediate update" instructions, and programming for different interrupts for subroutines.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $8.95

This study guide explains Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and how a VFD creates the signal to drive a motor.  Parameters, troubleshooting techniques and fault code diagnostics are discussed.  Diagrams are used to illustrate the different sections and components of a typical VFD.  One of the most popular books in this series.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $12.95

Learn the basics of motion control and positioning, and build the skills needed for CNC troubleshooting.  Explains open and closed loop control systems, different types of positioning feedback, and the basics of how that feedback is processed.  New to troubleshooting CNC or robotic control systems?  This guide focuses on devices and methods used to control complex motion and positioning systems.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $8.95

This practical guide focuses on the networks and protocols used in automation and process control applications.  Popular Fieldbus technologies are discussed, along with the integration of high-speed networks such as FF-HSE, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET.  Other topics include the use of “smart” I/O blocks, PLC technology, SCADA systems and other “intelligent” field devices used in modern DCS environments.

Best For:  Intermediate
Format:   Paperback Book
Price:      $10.95