Programmable Controller Selection, Design and Maintenance

Author: Yin Hongyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Programmable Controller (PLC) is a versatile automatic control device. It integrates computer technology, automation technology, and communication technology, becoming the core equipment for achieving automation in modern industry. To meet the needs of automation professionals, this book introduces the types, characteristics, and basic knowledge of PLCs from an engineering application perspective. With the newly released S7—200 series PLC from Siemens AG as the background, it systematically covers the instruction system of PLCs, system design methods, typical application examples, and system maintenance and repair methods. The content of the book is presented in a step-by-step manner with clear organization, and the examples are systematic, in-depth, and comprehensive. This book can serve as a textbook for students in universities and colleges majoring in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, and related fields; it can also be used as a teaching material for continuing education and engineering training; additionally, it can be a practical reference book for PLC designers and maintenance personnel in various industries.