Programmable Logic Controllers: An Emphasis on Design and Application by Kelvin T. Erickson University of Missouri-Rolla
This book presents a comprehensive treatment of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with an emphasis on program design. This text stresses an organized approach to developing PLC programs - “Given a set of operational specifications, how does one develop the PLC program?” This book develops the design process: the tasks involved, breaking the program into manageable pieces, standard code for the various parts, and handling the sequential parts of the problem. The book contains 77 example problems demonstrating good design practice and culminates in two full-length case studies. There are 300 homework problems you can assign. The text is illustrated with over 900 figures. Due to its popularity, ladder logic is employed in the majority of the text. However, the text also comprehensively covers the other four IEC 61131-3 languages: function block diagram, structured text, instruction list, and sequential function chart. These languages are covered for five PLCs: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Allen-Bradley PLC-5/SLC-500, Modicon Quantum/Momentum, Siemens S7, and GE Fanuc. 1472 pages hardbound -- $75
Book Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to PLCs Chapter 2: Basic Ladder Logic Programming Chapter 3: Memory Organization and Addressing Chapter 4: Input/Output Modules and Installation Chapter 5: Timers and Counters Chapter 6: Sequential Applications Chapter 7: Comparison and Computation Chapter 8: Other Ladder Logic Instructions Chapter 9: Other Function Chart Implementations Chapter 10: PID Control Chapter 11: Function Block Diagram Chapter 12: Structured Text Chapter 13: Instruction List Chapter 14: Sequential Function Chart Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Chapter 16: Sensors and Actuators Chapter 17: Communication Networks Chapter 18: Human Machine Interface Chapter 19: Control System Security Chapter 20: Selecting a PLC Chapter 21: Control Projects Chapter 22: Example Projects