Master the art of PLC programming and troubleshooting

Program, debug, and maintain high-performance PLC-based control systems using the detailed information contained in this comprehensive guide. Written by a pair of process automation experts, Hands-On PLC Programming with RSLogix™ 500 and LogixPro® lays out cutting-edge programming methods with a strong focus on practical industrial applications. Homework questions and laboratory projects illustrate important points throughout. A start-to-finish capstone design project at the end of the book illustrates real-world uses for the concepts covered.

Inside:

• Introduction to PLC control systems and automation

• Fundamentals of PLC logic programming

• Timer and counter programming

• Math, move, comparison, and program control instructions

• HMI design and hardware configuration

• Process control design and troubleshooting

• Instrumentation and process control

• Analog programming and advanced control

• Comprehensive case studies