Programmable Logic Controllers, 6th Edition

The sixth edition of Programmable Logic Controllers provides an up-to-date introduction to all aspects of PLC programming, installation, and maintaining procedures. The text is written in an easy-to-read style designed for students with no prior PLC experience. This edition is available in Connect with SmartBook 2.0. Instructor resources for this title include: Lecture PowerPoints, an Image Library, Instructor Solutions Manual, LogixPro Lab Manual Answer Key, and the RSLogix 5000 Lab Manual Answer Key. "Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) continue to evolve as new technologies are added to their capabilities. As PLC technology has advanced, so have programming languages and communications capabilities. Today's PLCs offer faster scan times, space efficient high-density input/ output systems, and special interfaces to allow non- traditional devices to be attached directly to the PLC. Now in its Sixth Edition, changes made to the content of the text have been made solely based on reviews from current instructors and include: material that should be added or deleted from chapters topics requiring more in-depth coverage increased integration of the ControlLogix platform of controllers chapter modifications require to meet current cur- riculum needs"-- Provided by publisher