Industrial Motor Control, 6th Edition

The new and updated 6th edition of Industrial Motor Control is the most comprehensive revision of the book since it was published over 20 years ago. With crucial, up-to-date information on basic relay control systems, programmable logic controllers, and solid state devices commonly found in an industrial setting, this book is a must have. It presents easy-to-follow instructions and the essential information for controlling industrial motors, along with commonly used devices in contemporary industrial settings. Coverage is thorough in scope, successfully bridging the gap between industrial maintenance and instrumentation. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of the operation of variable frequency drives, solid state relays, and other applications that employ electronic devices.

Features:

• Chapters have been completely re-arranged to allow for easy transitioning from topic to topic
• New photos and illustrations demonstrate more state-of-the-art equipment, while updated diagrams and illustrations help readers quickly identify components as well as understand how they relate to one another
• Many circuits are explained with step-by-step sequences that help readers learn the concepts and applications of control logic
• Updated accompanying workbook and laboratory manual have been updated to now contain worksheets that cover subjects that range from Ohm's Law to the design of motor control circuits.
• Short units of instruction allow readers to completely digest and absorb one topic before proceeding to the next