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PLCs for Beginners

PLCs for Beginners: An introductory guide to building robust PLC programs with structured text

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PLCs for Beginners

Part 1: Basics of Computer Science for PLC Programmers

Programming is much more than just writing code. There is a lot of theoretical knowledge that goes into crafting a well-written program, and this part will lay the foundation for just that. This part will provide all the theoretical knowledge needed to understand the rest of the book and will cover the basics of PLCs, including PLC hardware, memory, logic, and design, how programs work under the hood, Boolean algebra, and more.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Computer Science Versus Automation Programming
  • Chapter 2, PLC Components – Integrating PLCs with Other Modules
  • Chapter 3, The Basics of Programming
  • Chapter 4, Unleashing Computer Memory
  • Chapter 5, Designing Programs – Unleashing Pseudocode and Flowcharts
  • Chapter 6, Boolean Algebra
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Key benefits

  • Build a solid foundation of structured text by understanding its syntax, features, and applications
  • Learn how to apply programming logic and design by taking a design-first approach to PLC programming
  • Integrate advanced concepts and technologies such as cybersecurity and generative AI with PLCs
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

With the rise of smart factories and advanced technology, the demand for PLC programmers with expertise beyond ladder logic is surging. Written by M.T. White, a seasoned DevOps engineer and adjunct CIS instructor, this guide offers insights from the author’s extensive experience in PLC and HMI programming across industries. This book introduces a fresh approach to PLC programming, preparing you for future automation challenges through computer science and text-based programming. Starting with the basic components of PLCs and their integration with other modules, this book gives you a clear understanding of system functionality and helps you master PLC program execution by learning about flow and essential components for effective programming. You'll understand program design with pseudocode and flowcharts, vital for planning programs, and cover Boolean logic intricacies, harnessing logical functions and truth tables for precise control statements. The book gives you a comprehensive grasp of structured text, its syntax and features crucial for efficient programming. The book also focuses on advanced topics like cybersecurity in PLC systems and leveraging generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, to enhance productivity. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design real-world projects using pseudocode and flowcharts, and implement those designs in structured text.

Who is this book for?

This book is for automation engineering students and individuals who are aspiring to be software, electrical, mechanical, or automation engineers with an interest in reshaping the automation industry.

What you will learn

  • Implement PLC programs in structured text
  • Experiment with common functions in structured text
  • Control the flow of a PLC program with loop and conditional statements
  • Design a PLC program with pseudocode and flowcharts
  • Implement common sorting algorithms such as bubble sort and insertion sort, and understand concepts such as Big O
  • Understand the basics of cybersecurity to protect PLC-based systems
  • Leverage ChatGPT for PLC programming
  • Get to grips with troubleshooting hardware and fixing common problems

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Table of Contents

24 Chapters
Part 1: Basics of Computer Science for PLC Programmers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Computer Science Versus Automation Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: PLC Components – Integrating PLCs with Other Modules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: The Basics of Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Unleashing Computer Memory Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Designing Programs – Unleashing Pseudocode and Flowcharts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Boolean Algebra Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Introduction to Structured Text Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Unlocking the Power of ST Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Exploring Variables and Tags Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Performing Calculations in Structured Text Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Unleashing Built-In Function Blocks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Unlocking the Power of Flow Control Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Unlocking Advanced Control Statements Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Implementing Tight Loops Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Algorithms, AI, Security, and More Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Sorting with Loops Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Secure PLC Programming – Stopping Cyberthreats Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting PLCs – Fixing Issues Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18: The Final Project – Programming a Simulated Robot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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