Short description
Using the new International Standard IEC 1131-3, this text investigates the nature of PLCs and how they can be used in industry. It covers programming techniques including: instruction list; structured text; ladder diagram; fuction block diagram and sequential function chart.
Long description
Using the new International Standard IEC 1131-3, this text investigates the nature of PLCs and how they can be used in industry. It covers programming techniques including: instruction list; structured text; ladder diagram; fuction block diagram and sequential function chart. Special coding techniques for some common PLCs are covered inteh appendices.