Programmable logic controllers basic level: Textbook (English)
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Description
This book describes the structure and mode of operation of PLCs. The central topic of the book is the DIN EN 61131-3 programming standard, which takes into account expansions and developments for which there was previously no standardized language. Beginners and more experienced users will find an easy-to-understand presentation of modern programming methods in accordance with the new standard for PLC programming. The solutions to the various examples are manufacturer-neutral and can therefore be used regardless of the PLC manufacturer.
This bound book, with over 210 pages, deals with the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers. The textbook contains many graphics, circuit diagrams, photographs and tables to help students gain a better understanding of the subject.
The textbook covers the following:
- Areas of application of PLCs
- Basic design of a PLC
- The new standard for PLCs DIN EN 61131 (IEC 61131)
- The decimal number system
- The binary number system
- BCD code
- The hexadecimal number system
- Signed binary numbers
- Real numbers
- Generation of binary and digital signals
- Basic logic functions
- Identification of switching functions
- Simplification of logic functions
- Karnaugh-Veitch diagram
- Structure of a PLC
- Central processing unit of a PLC
- Mode of operation of a PLC
- Application program memory
- Input module
- Output module
- Programme/personal computer
- Systematic solution-finding in programming work
- Structuring tools provided by DIN EN 61131-3 (IEC 61131-3)
- Programming languages
- PLC tools
- Variables and data types
- Program organisation units
- Components of function module language
- Evaluation of networks
- Loop structures
- Components of ladder diagram
- Evaluation of current paths
- Statements (statement list)
- Operators
- Functions and function modules
- Expressions
- Selection statements
- Repetition statements
- Introduction to sequence language
- Components of sequence language
- Transitions
- Steps
- Logic controllers
- Logic controllers without a memory function
- Logic controllers with a memory function
- Signal edge evaluation
- Introduction to timers
- Pulse timer
- Switch-on delay
- Switch-off delay
- Counter functions
- Incremental counter
- Decremental counter
- Incremental/decremental counter
- What is a sequence controller?
- Function chart in accordance with DIN 40 719-6 (IEC 60848)
- Commissioning a PLC
- Operational reliability of a PLC
- The necessity of communication
- Data transmission interfaces
- Communication in the field area
Topic Coverage
- Areas of application of PLCs
- Basic design of a PLC
- The new standard for PLCs DIN EN 61131 (IEC 61131)
- The decimal number system
- The binary number system
- BCD code
- The hexadecimal number system
- Signed binary numbers
- Real numbers
- Generation of binary and digital signals
- Basic logic functions
- Identification of switching functions
- Simplification of logic functions
- Karnaugh-Veitch diagram
- Structure of a PLC
- Central processing unit of a PLC
- Mode of operation of a PLC
- Application program memory
- Input module
- Output module
- Programme/personal computer
- Systematic solution-finding in programming work
- Structuring tools provided by DIN EN 61131-3 (IEC 61131-3)
- Programming languages
- PLC tools
- Variables and data types
- Program organisation units
- Components of function module language
- Evaluation of networks
- Loop structures
- Components of ladder diagram
- Evaluation of current paths
- Statements (statement list)
- Operators
- Functions and function modules
- Expressions
- Selection statements
- Repetition statements
- Introduction to sequence language
- Components of sequence language
- Transitions
- Steps
- Logic controllers
- Logic controllers without a memory function
- Logic controllers with a memory function
- Signal edge evaluation
- Introduction to timers
- Pulse timer
- Switch-on delay
- Switch-off delay
- Counter functions
- Incremental counter
- Decremental counter
- Incremental/decremental counter
- What is a sequence controller?
- Function chart in accordance with DIN 40 719-6 (IEC 60848)
- Commissioning a PLC
- Operational reliability of a PLC
- The necessity of communication
- Data transmission interfaces
- Communication in the field area
