PLC Programming Using RS Logix 500:  Advanced Concepts

The book series provides a guided, step-by-step approach to learning to write PLC programs using RSLogix 500.  Ladder programs are one of the principal types of control programming used in today’s manufacturing and industrial environments.  This second book of the series teaches advanced programming techniques used in SLC-500 and MicroLogix programming.  These platforms provide an excellent way to learn to program and are still widely used in industry.

Topics detailed in Advanced Concepts:

• Understanding Communication and Protocols
• Specialized Action Instructions
• Building Nested Timer & Counter Logic & the use of Retentive Timers
• Using Math and Scaling Instructions
• Accessing & using the Status File
• Analog Modules and the PID Instruction
• Using the Register & Comparison Instructions
• Using Fault Routines and Clearing Processor faults

This second book; together with the companion books in this series, has been written to help you achieve proficiency and mastery in the field of automation control programming.  The topics and methods presented here will provide a valuable resource for those of you interested in programming your own automation control projects.

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