INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & PLC GUIDE: (From Ladder Logic to Intelligent Systems)
by Kamal Maity
English | 2026 | ASIN: B0GMCWRYTM | 109 Pages | PDF | 33 MB
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: THE FOUNDATION OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Chapter 1: The Automated World
1.1 What is Industrial Automation?
1.2 Historical Evolution: From Relays to Robotics
1.3 Benefits of Automation
1.4 Hierarchy of Automation: Purdue/ISA-95 Model
1.5 Modern Trends: Industry
Chapter 2: Core Components & Systems
2.1 Sensors & Transducers
2.2 Actuators: The Muscle of Automation
2.3 Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
2.4 Control Systems
2.5 Introduction to PLC
PART 2: INSIDE THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
Chapter 3: PLC Hardware Architecture
3.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3.2 Power Supply Unit (PSU)
3.3 Input/Output Systems
3.4 Form Factors and Selection
3.5 Wiring Fundamentals
Chapter 4: PLC Software & Programming Fundamentals
4.1 The Scan Cycle
4.2 Memory Addressing
4.3 IEC 61131-3 Standard
4.4 Programming Languages Overview
4.5 Development Environment
PART 3: THE LANGUAGE OF AUTOMATION - LADDER LOGIC PROGRAMMING
Chapter 5: Ladder Logic Essentials
5.1 Ladder Logic Syntax
5.2 Basic Instructions
5.3 Hands-On Tutorial 1: Motor Control Circuit
5.4 Hands-On Tutorial 2: Conveyor Sequence
5.5 Debugging Tools
Chapter 6: Advanced Ladder Logic & Programming Functions
6.1 Timers
6.2 Counters
6.3 Comparison and Math Instructions
6.4 Program Control Instructions
6.5 Hands-On Tutorial 3: Tank Filling System
PART 4: BEYOND BASIC PLCS - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Chapter 7: Industrial Networking & Communication
7.1 Why Networking?
7.2 Common Protocols
7.3 Network Topologies
7.4 PLC to HMI Communication
7.5 Hands-On: Modbus TCP Communication
Chapter 8: Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design
8.1 Design Principles
8.2 Core HMI Objects
8.3 Complete HMI Screen Example
8.4 Alarm Management
8.5 SCADA vs HMI
PART 5: ADVANCED TOPICS & THE FUTURE
Chapter 9: Introduction to Safety and Motion Control
9.1 Functional Safety Basics
9.2 Safety PLC Programming
9.3 Safety Devices
9.4 Motion Control Basics
9.5 PLC Integration with Drives
Chapter 10: Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Cybersecurity
10.1 IIoT Architecture
10.2 Key Technologies
10.3 Cybersecurity Threats
10.4 Best Practices
10.5 Future Trends
Chapter 11: Comprehensive Capstone Project
11.1 Project Specification
11.2 System Description
11.3 Step-by-Step Development
11.4 Testing and Commissioning
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