Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers [Paperback]

Gary A. Dunning (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766817687 | ISBN-13: 978-0766817685 | Edition: 2nd

Now in its second edition, Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers contains an all-new chapter on micro PLCs as well as newly available, manufacturer-specific photos to illustrate principles of PLC operation. Updated to include recent industry innovations, and expanded as a result of reader feedback, this book begins with an orientation to the general principles underlying all PLC operations which features leading manufacturers such as General Electric, Omron, Mitsubishi, and Seimens. Subsequent chapters invite readers to delve into the Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley SLC 500 family of PLCs, exploring their operation and instruction set(s) in detail. A well-engineered, fully integrated supplement package is also available for educators and trainers seeking to use this book to deliver a professional-level, hands-on PLC learning experience with minimal advanced preparation.

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About the Author

Gary Dunning received his BA at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Dunning has taught twenty six classes on Programmable Logic Controllers; and currently teaches at Hennepin Technical College. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2nd edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766817687
• ISBN-13: 978-0766817685
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,363,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Instructors Dream, December 15, 1999

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This review is from: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (Paperback)

I teach a basic course in programmable logic controllers. I have found this book to be a dream come true. While there are a lot of books out today dealing with PLCs most of them fall far short of this book. This is the first book that I have found that covers "Documenting Your System" which is a very important subject that has been ignored by other authors. I highly recommended this book.

18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent basic book!, June 22, 1999

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This review is from: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (Paperback)

This book really introduces you to fundamentals of PLC through the major PLC 's manufacturer products and furthermore the easiest way to learn how to programming them. If you are a student, sales, engineer, or technical individuals who now acquainting with the PLCs just you can buy `Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers' book and Gary Dunning going to tell you 'What the PLC is.' and how you can programming them. After you've read this book you are really become a "do it yourself" PLC Expert and able to planing and doing some different Programmable Logic Controls just you can get a PLC instruments.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars LAB MANUAL, November 15, 2000

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Bruce Collins (Pitman, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (Paperback)

What the publisher's blurb and the other reviews DON"T say is that this is a LAB MANUAL! If you don't have the appropiate software it's value is very limited. I will be returning it to exchange for a real "Intro to PLC's".