About the Author
How this Book can Help You.
Getting Started.
Simple Key Terms to Understand Relay Logic to PLC Logic Conversion
1. Define the Control Task.
2. Determine a Control Strategy.
3. Implementation Guidelines.
4. Program Organization and Implementation.
4.1. How to Create Flowcharts and Output Sequences.
4.2. How to Configure the PLC System.
4.3. Internal and Real I/O Assignment
4.3.1. Sample Problem 1.
4.3.2. Solution to Sample Problem 1.
4.4. Assignment of Register Addresses.
4.5. Elements Not to Be Wired to the Controller
4.6. Special Input Device Programming.
4.6.1. Sample Problem 2.
4.6.2. Solution to Sample Problem 2.
4.6.3. Sample Problem 3. 37
4.6.4. Solution to Sample Problem 3.
4.7. Program Coding/Translation.
5. Discrete I/O Control Programming.
5.1. Control Programming and PLC Descriptions.
5.2. Simple Relay Replacement
5.3. Simple Start/Stop Motor Circuit
5.4. Forward/Reverse Motor Interlocking.
5.5. Reduced-Voltage-Start Motor Control
5.6. AC Motor Drive Interface.
5.7. Continuous Bottle-Filling Control
5.8. Large Relay System Modernization.
6. Industrial Applications of PLCs.
6.1. Process Control
6.2. Safety-Critical Applications.
6.3. Remote Monitoring.
6.4. The Cement industry.
6.5. Safety PLCs Control access to a Robot Cell with Trapped-key Access
6.6. SCADA Systems Control and Monitor Industrial Processes.
6.7. Modular PLCs.
6.8. Benefits of Using PLCs in Industrial Applications.
6.9. Application of PLCs to Paper Mill, Coal Kiln, Shaft Kiln and Glass Industries.
6.9.1. How PLCs are Used in Ball Mill
6.9.2. Coal Kiln.
6.9.3. Shaft Kiln.
6.9.4. Paper Mill
6.9.5. Glass Industry.
6.9.6. Benefits of PACs and PLCs in Industries.
6.10. Safety PLCs vs Standard PLCs.
6.11. Safety Precautions to Take When Working with PLCs.
7. Study Guide & Review Questions.
7.1. Problems & Solutions to Build Your PLC Skills.
7.1.1. Review, Reinforce, Test & Sharpen your PLC Skills.
7.2. Solutions to the Problems.
8. More Helpful Resources
