Industrial Automation and Process Control by Jon Stenerson

Industrial Automation and Process Control

Features

Cover Type: Hard Cover with 420 pages

Published by: Prentice Hall September 27, 2002

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0130330302

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0130330307

Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1 inches

Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Book Description
Featuring the greatest breadth and depth of coverage available on the subject, this practical book explores the main topics in industrial automation; and provides a much-needed, understandable discussion of process control. Includes programming and simulation software that emulates Rockwell Automation RSLogx500 programming software. Covers PLCs, process control, sensors, robotics, fluid power, CNC, Lockout/Tagout and safety, and more. Offers such a wide array of topics that readers can use this book as a reference for many different issues in industrial automation. A comprehensive reference for professionals in industrial automation.

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Intended for students and technicians who require an overview of industrial automation components, systems, and process controls, this new text provides a blend of principles and applications found in the modern world of manufacturing. Included are PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), sensors; communication devices, CNC programming fundamentals, robotics, and process control systems. Installation, troubleshooting, and servicing procedures have been added to give the technician the practical background companies seek today.

Some of the key features include:

Comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, wiring, and programming of PLCs.
Hundreds of illustrations, many from real-world industry sources, provide visual support for the discussions.
A CD with a version of LogixPro software is included to give the reader an opportunity to work with PLC and simulation software.
An entire chapter is devoted to safety, and readers are encouraged throughout to follow safe work practices.

Reader Reviews
THIS BOOK WOULD BE GOOD FOR A MANAGER WHOS JUST WANTS TO KONW TERMINOLOGY AND IS NOT REALLY INTERESTED IN BARE BONES AUTOMATION WORK. NOT REALLY A REFERENCE OF ANY SORT BUT DOES MAKE A GOOD READ AS FAR AS ENG BOOKS GO. Comment | | (Report this)

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