Understand PLC programming from a software engineering perspective and master advanced concepts like OOP and HMI development to design reusable, portable, and robust code
Key Features
Deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming through hands-on, cutting-edge topics
Explore software engineering concepts like SDLC, debugging, version control, and SOLID programming
Get a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projects
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionObject-oriented programming (OOP) is a game-changing addition to PLC programming that's revolutionizing the automation industry. This book equips you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment.
This second edition is designed to systematically guide you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), library design, version control, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that'll enable you to apply the skills you've learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics, but it also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books, as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you do not need to purchase any PLC hardware or software.
By the end of this PLC book, you'll have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project.What you will learn
Find out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniques
Explore OOP and UML concepts for PLC programming
Delve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programming
Explore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarms
Grasp Industry 4.0 concepts to create smart, interconnected, and automated industrial systems
Gain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projects
Get hands-on with using version control
Who this book is forThis book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83664-255-8 (9781836642558)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
M. T. White has been programming since the age of 12. His fascination with robotics flourished when he was a child programming microcontrollers. He holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics, a master's degree in software engineering, and an MBA in IT management. He is currently working as a software developer for a major US defense contractor and is an adjunct CIS instructor, where he teaches Python, C, and an array of other courses. His background mostly stems from the automation industry where he programmed PLCs and HMIs for many different types of applications. He has programmed many different brands of PLCs over the years and has developed HMIs using many different tools. Other technologies that he is fluent in include Linux, Ansible, Docker, AWS, C#, Java, and Python. Be sure to check out his channel AlchemicalComputing on YouTube.
Table of Contents
Advanced Structured Text: Program a PLC in Easy-to-Read English
Complex Variable Declaration: Use Variables to Their Fullest
Functions: Make Code Module and Maintainable
Object-Oriented Programming: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Code
The Power of Objects: The Power of Object-Oriented Programming
Coding Best Practices
Libraries: Write Once, Use Anywhere
Getting Started with Git
The SDLC: Navigate the SDLC to Create Great Code
Architecting Code with the UML
Testing and Troubleshooting
Advanced Coding: Using SOLID to Make Solid Code
Industrial Controls: User Inputs and Outputs
Layouts: Making HMIs User-Friendly
Alarms: Avoid Catastrophic Issues with Alarms
DCSs, PLCs, and the Future
Putting It All Together: The Final Project
