Siemens PLC Programming Technology and Engineering Applications (with CD-ROM)

Author: Chai Ruijuan, Chen Haixia
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Siemens S7-300 and S7-400 are general-purpose PLCs designed for system solutions and have a wide range of applications. The main content of this book includes: an overview of the S7-300 and S7-400 systems, introducing their working principles, hardware architecture, installation and configuration, and module characteristics, providing readers with a certain understanding of the PLC system architecture; the programming environment of STEP7, hardware configuration, and debugging methods; programming languages based on IEC 61131-1 and advanced programming techniques: Sequential Function Chart (S7Graph) and state machines (S7Graph); the functions of organization blocks and system function blocks; engineering design steps and engineering examples. Through numerous experimental cases and real-world engineering examples, learning and practice can be integrated seamlessly. The introduction of example programming techniques provides an easy-to-communicate platform and clear programming logic. A learning CD will also be included with the book. This book emphasizes practicality and can be used for self-study and reference by engineering technicians, or as a reference textbook for undergraduate automation and related disciplines in higher education institutions.