Industrial demand for safe and productive automated facilities requires that electricians, maintenance technicians, operators, supervisors, and other industry personnel possess a thorough understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers is a comprehensive introduction to PLC theory, operation, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This textbook is designed to be a useful training and reference tool for students, apprentices, and technicians in the trades.

The textbook begins with an overview of PLCs and electrical safety, principles, and circuits. Required safety practices are emphasized throughout the textbook. Personal protective equipment depicted is based on requirements specified in National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Troubleshooting principles and test instruments used when installing and troubleshooting PLCs are discussed and all installation and troubleshooting procedures are detailed with sequenced steps.

Each text contains a CD-ROM with Quick Quizzes™, an Illustrated Glossary, PLC Programming Software, Programming Software Tutorial Videos, and Reference Material. These activities enhance the content to provide additional information and assessment. 357 pp.

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Table of Contents:

• PLC and Electrical Safety
• Electrical Principles and PLCs
• Electrical Circuits and PLCs
• PLC Hardware
• PLC Programming Instructions
• Programming PLC Timers and Counters
• PLC and System Interfacing
• PLC Installations and Startup
• PLC and System Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Principles and Test Instruments
• Troubleshooting PLC Hardware
• Troubleshooting with PLC Software
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index