Kickstart PLC Programming

Your Fast-Track Guide to PLCs, SCADA, and Smart Control.

Book Description

Embark on a structured, hands-on journey into the world of PLC Programming and Machine Automation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the fundamentals of IEC 61131-3 programming languages, ??such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks to the advanced techniques required to build reliable and scalable automation systems.

Start by understanding how software environments interact with PLC hardware, and the field devices they control. Explore the inner workings of industrial networks, the role of standardization in system design, and how to ensure seamless communication and interoperability using protocols, such as Modbus, Profinet, and OPCs.

As the chapters progress, you will gain practical insights into modular software design, integration with HMI and SCADA systems, and how to architect automation projects for small machines as well as complex processes. You will also learn how to future-proof your solutions through robust network topologies, version control practices, and building a solid foundation for modern, connected, and intelligent industrial control systems.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to PLCs 2. Industrial Networks 3. Programming Languages for PLCs 4. Tasks, Routines, Control Blocks, and Function Blocks 5. Reusable Functions 6. Human-Machine Interface: Visualization and Control 7. Controlling Different Kinds of Motors 8. System Integration within the PLC 9. SCADA 10. Industry 11. 0 and PLCs

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Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 16. August 2025