Electrical Control and PLC Technology

Author: Wang Zhaoming
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book primarily introduces electrical control technology and system design, as well as the principles and applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It systematically elaborates on the general methods for analyzing and designing electrical control systems. The book is divided into 10 chapters. Chapters 1-4 cover electrical control, with main content including common low-voltage electrical appliances, basic elements of electrical control circuits, analysis of electrical control systems for typical machinery and equipment, and the design of machine tool electrical control circuits. Chapters 5-10 focus on programmable logic controllers, covering topics such as the composition and working principles of PLCs, PLC instruction systems, ladder diagrams and programming methods, applications of PLCs, communication and networking of programmable controllers, and an introduction to other types of PLCs. Each chapter includes a summary, along with a sufficient number of review questions and exercises. This book is suitable as a textbook for vocational and technical colleges in automation, electrical technology, applied electronics, mechatronics, and related fields. It can also serve as a reference for electrical engineering technicians.