Programmable Controllers Theory and Implementation
Comprehensive Theoretical, Yet Practical Look at All Aspects of PLC's and PLC Systems

2nd Edition
By L. A. Bryan, E. A. Bryan

This informative text provides a comprehensive theoretical, yet practical, look at all aspects of PLCs and their associated devices and systems. Included are new chapters on advanced PLC topics such as, I/O bus networks, fuzzy logic, the IEC 1131-3 programming standard, process control, and PID algorithms. This new edition also presents revised, up-to-date information about existing topics, with expanded graphics and hands-on examples.

This award-winning textbook covers everything from PLC basics to advanced applications. Full of checklists, charts, and tables, it makes a perfect quick-reference as well as an in-depth study tool. Whether you're already an expert on PLCs or you're just starting out, the problem-solving approach used here is guaranteed to help you succeed.

The book is divided into easy-to-manage segments with clearly defined heads and subjects. Chapter highlights and key-term sections serve as a guide to the whole PLC process.

Contents include:

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers
• Number Systems and Codes
• Logic Concepts
• Processors, the Power Supply, and Programming Devices
• The Memory System and I/O Interaction
• The Discrete Input/Output System
• The Analog Input/Output System
• Special Function I/O and Serial Communication Interfacing
• Programming Languages
• The IEC 1131 Standard and Programming Language
• System Programming and Implementation
• PLC System Documentation
• Data Measurements and Transducers
• Process Responses and Transfer Functions
• Process Controllers and Loop Tuning
• Artificial Intelligence and PLC Systems
• Fuzzy Logic
• Local Area Networks
• I/O Bus Networks
• PLC Start-Up and Maintenance
• System Selection Guidelines
• Appendices
• Glossary
• Index

1,035 pages, 908 illustrations, Soft-cover

Programmable Controllers Theory and Implementation
Workbook and Study Guide

2nd Edition
By L. A. Bryan, E. A. Bryan

This unique text was designed either as a stand-alone study guide in programmable controllers, or to accompany Programmable Controllers Theory and Implementation as a workbook.

As a study guide, this book enables practicing professionals to refresh their memories and sharpen their skills in traditional and cutting-edge PLC technologies.

As a workbook, the text can be used to reinforce the information presented in Programmable Controllers Theory and Implementation, beginning with the principles of PLC operation and culminating with the selection of the right programmable controller for an application.

Used in either manner, Programmable Controllers Workbook and Study Guide provides valuable insight into current industrial automation technology.

Programmable Controllers Selected Applications

By L. A. Bryan, E. A. Bryan

Designed as a complement to Programmable Controllers Theory and Implementation, this unique anthology of applications provides insight on how and where to most effectively apply PLCs. The preceding textbook and workbook on this subject informed how to use, operate, and specify programmable controllers. This publication shares specific applications of PLCs in various industries.

Over 50 applications are explained, examined, and well-illustrated. Each application presented includes a quick summary of the special techniques used, a detailed operational description of the problem, and why they chose a PLC to solve it. A detailed glossary of common PLC terms is included.