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Book Your Personal PLC Tutor   A Guide to Understanding PLCs

Download or read book Your Personal PLC Tutor A Guide to Understanding PLCs written by Phil Melore and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book PLCs for Beginners

Download or read book PLCs for Beginners written by M. T. White and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of PLCs by understanding and applying essential programming concepts such as structured text, programming logic, and technologies like ChatGPT Key Features Unleash the power of structured text by understanding its syntax, features, and applications Harness the power of programming logic and design by taking a design-first approach to PLC programming Leverage advanced concepts and technologies such as cybersecurity and generative AI with PLC Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAs smart factories and advanced technology become more prevalent, the demand for PLC programmers with expertise beyond ladder logic is growing. This book introduces a new approach to PLC programming, preparing you for future challenges by exploring automation programming through computer science and text-based programming. The book begins by exploring the basic components of PLCs and how they integrate with other modules, giving you a clear understanding of system functionality. As you progress, you'll delve into PLC program execution, learning about flow and essential components for effective programming. Next, you'll understand program design with pseudocode and flowcharts, vital for planning programs. You'll then explore Boolean logic intricacies, harnessing logical functions and truth tables for precise control statements. Later, you'll delve into structured text, gaining a comprehensive grasp of syntax and features crucial for efficient programming. The journey continues with a focus 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.What you will learn Explore and understand how to 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 Discover how to 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 Understand the basics of troubleshooting hardware and fixing common problems Who this book is for This book is for automation engineering students and individuals seeking entry-level knowledge of PLC programming with structured text and other modern computer science concepts to excel in the advanced automation landscape. No prior knowledge of PLC programming is required.

Book Your Personal PLC Tutor   A Guide to Understanding PLCs

Download or read book Your Personal PLC Tutor A Guide to Understanding PLCs written by Phil Melore and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Basic Plc Programming

    Book Details:
  • Author : Basic Conce Of Ladder Logic Programming
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2020-11-20
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 108 pages

Download or read book Basic Plc Programming written by Basic Conce Of Ladder Logic Programming and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, Ladder Logic Programming Fundamentals teaches you step by step the fundamentals of ladder logic diagrams, their basics and variables, including how ladder logic diagrams can be derived from traditional schematic circuit diagrams, and the general rules governing their use.Ladder logic is the primary programming language for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). It has following advantages:

Book The PLC  Activator   s Guide

Download or read book The PLC Activator s Guide written by Dave Nagel and published by Corwin. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping professional learning communities focused on goals: High functioning professional learning communities don’t happen by chance. They require deliberate efforts and structures to ensure efficiency and focus, and to ignite action. The PLC+ Activator's Guide offers a practical approach and real-life examples that show activators what to expect and how to navigate the PLC team on a successful and collective journey. Readers will find: Templates to help activators prepare for meetings Approaches for fostering and nurturing collaboration Vignettes from real schools that are implementing PLC+ Reflection questions with spaces for activators to record notes Solutions for addressing barriers that often arise in PLC+ teams

Book PLC Programming Using RSLogix 5000

Download or read book PLC Programming Using RSLogix 5000 written by Nathan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ Learn How to Design and Build a Program in RSLogix 5000 from Scratch! ★This book will guide you through your very first steps in the RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 environment as well as familiarize you with ladder logic programming. We help you gain a deeper understanding of the RSLogix 5000 interface, the practical methods used to build a PLC program, and how to download your program onto a CompactLogix or ControlLogix PLC. We also cover the basics of ladder logic programming that every beginner should know, and provide ample practical examples to help you gain a better understanding of each topic. By the end of this book you will be able to create a PLC program from start to finish, that can take on any real-world task. What This Book OffersIntroduction to Ladder Logic Programming We cover the essentials of what every beginner should know when starting to write their very first program. We also cover the basics of programming with ladder logic, and how ladder logic correlates to the PLC inputs and outputs. These principles are then put to work inside RSLogix 5000, by explaining the basic commands that are required to control a machine. Introduction to RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 We go into meticulous detail on the workings of the Rockwell software, what each window looks like, the elements of each drop-down menu, and how to navigate through the program. Working with Instructions We cover every available instruction necessary for beginners, what each instruction does along with a short example for each. You will also learn about communication settings and how to add additional devices to your control system. Working with Tags, Routines and Faults We show you how to create and use the various types of tags available, along with all of the different data types that are associated with tags. This guide also covers the finer details of routines, UDTs and AOIs. As well as providing guidance on how to account for typical problems and recover from faults. All of which are essential to most programs. A Real-World Practical Approach Throughout the entire guide, we reference practical scenarios where the various aspects we discuss are applied in the real world. We made sure to include numerous examples, as well as two full practical examples, which brings together everything you will have learned in the preceding chapters. Key Topics Introduction to RSLogix 5000 and PLCs Intended Audience Important Vocabulary What is RSLogix 5000 What is a PLC Basic Requirements Simple Programming Principles Determine Your Goal Break Down the Process Putting It All Together Basics of Ladder Logic Programming What is Ladder Logic XIC and XIO Instructions OTE, OTL and OTU Instructions Basic Tools and Setup Interfacing with RSLogix 5000 Navigation Menus Quick Access Toolbars Tagging Creating New Tags Default Data Types Aliasing, Produced and Consumed Tags Routines, UDTs and AOIs Creating Routines User-Defined Data Types Add-On Instructions RSLogix Program Instructions ASCII String Instructions Bit Instructions Compare Instructions Math Instructions Move Instructions Program Control Instructions Communication Matching IP Addresses RSLinx Classic FactoryTalk View Studio Peripheral Devices Adding New Modules Communicating Using Tags Alarming and Fault Events Typical Faults Managing Faults Detailed In-depth Practical Examples Get Your Copy Today!

Book Programmable Logic Controllers

Download or read book Programmable Logic Controllers written by Clarence T. Jones and published by Brilliant-Training. This book was released on 1998 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programmable Logic Controllers – the Complete Guide to the Technology, by C.T. Jones A Great Learning Tool for PLC Beginners! Programmable Logic Controllers includes 15 in-depth chapters that covers the basics, as well as every important aspect of PLCs. Each topic is written in a modular style that allows that each subject be covered thoroughly and in one place. Chapters on specialized topics such as Programming and Documenting the Control System, Introduction to Local Area Networks, and Intelligent I/O provide a plain English and thorough introduction to important related topics. These latter chapters are like books in themselves. This book provides the most comprehensive, practical, and easy to understand source on the subject of PLCs. The answers to the many questions readers have regarding system design, programming, Implementation, startup, and maintenance will be made crystal clear! Book Highlights § 470 pages with Appendix § Extensive Glossary & Index § Over 300 Detailed Illustrations § Modular Presentation of Topics § A Completely Generic Discussion § Both a Training and Reference Tool § Presented in Concise and Easily Read Language § Comprehensive Coverage of Every Important PLC Topic Book Chapters Chapter 1: Introduction to Programmable Controllers Chapter 2: Number Systems, Data Formats, and Binary Codes Chapter 3: The Central Processing Unit and Power Supply Chapter 4: The PLC’s Application Memory Chapter 5: Input/Output System Overview Chapter 6: Discrete Input/Output Modules Chapter 7: Analog Input/Output Modules Chapter 8: Intelligent Input/Output Modules Chapter 9: Programming and Documentation Systems Chapter 10: Introduction to Local Area Networks Chapter 11: The Ladder Programming Language Chapter 12: Alternative Programming Languages Chapter 13: Control System Configuration and Hardware Selection Chapter 14: Programming and Documenting the Control System Chapter 15: Installation, Startup, and Maintenance

Book PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional

Download or read book PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional written by A. B. Lawal and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How This Book Can Help You This book is an exhaustive collection of my step-by-step tutorials and demos on PLC programming for beginners and advanced learners alike. You will find this book very helpful if you are an electrician, an instrumentation technician, an automation professional or engineer looking to improve your PLC programming knowledge. It is accompanied with 101 in-depth HD demo videos. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Allen-Bradley's RSLogix 500 & 5000 software and hardware. There is also a link in this book for you to download my PLC programs (codes) for your revision. Since I assume you have little knowledge of PLCs and PLC programming, I prepared this book in such a way that when you read it and study the accompanying demo videos, you will not only have an in-depth knowledge of common Allen-Bradley's Programmable Logic Controllers, you will also gain a lot of job experience you need to build innovations and earn higher salaries. This book begins with the fundamental knowledge you need to start writing your very first PLC program. It goes on to teach the more advanced topics of PLCs that you need to become a paid professional in the field of PLC programming. So, after studying this volume, which is presented in the form of tutorials, you should have a clear understanding of the structure of ladder logic programming and be able to apply it to real world industrial applications. The best way to master PLC programming is to use real world situations. The real-world scenarios and industrial applications developed in this book and its accompanying 101 video demos will help you learn better and faster many of the functions and features of both the RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000 platforms. The methods presented in the demo videos are those that are usually employed in the real world of industrial automation, and they may be all that you will ever need to learn. The information in this book and the demo videos is very valuable, not only to those who are just starting out, but also to other skillful PLC programmers no matter their skill level. Merely having a PLC user manual or referring to the help contents is far from enough in becoming a skillful PLC programmer. Therefore, this book is extremely useful for building PLC programming skills. First, it will give you a big head start if you have never programmed a PLC before. Then it will teach you more advanced techniques you need to learn, design and build anything from simple to complex programs on the RSLogix 5000 (now called Studio 5000) platform. One of the questions I get asked often by beginners is, where can I get a free download of RSLogix 500 to practice? I provide in this volume links to a free version of the RSLogix Micro Starter Lite (which is essentially the same programming environment as the RSLogix 500 Pro) and a free version of the RSLogix Emulate 500. I also provide links to download the demo edition of RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer to your system. I do not only show you how to get these important Rockwell Automation software for free and without hassle, I also show with HD videos how to install, configure, navigate and use them to write ladder logic programs. Finally, I provide further help/support. So if you have questions or need further help, use the support link I provided in this book. I will get back to you very quickly. Short Table of Contents Introduction to RSLogix Software & Hardware for beginners How to Setup, Integrate & Program the Most Used Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 Drive How to Develop & Embed Machine Vision System in PLC with Demo Videos How to Integrate & Program Point IO Hardware in RSLogix 5000 with Demo Videos

Book PLC Controls with Structured Text  ST

Download or read book PLC Controls with Structured Text ST written by Tom Mejer Antonsen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives an introduction to Structured Text (ST), used in Programmable Logic Control (PLC). The book can be used for all types of PLC brands including Siemens Structured Control Language (SCL) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). Contents: - Background, advantage and challenge when ST programming - Syntax and fundamental ST programming - Widespread guide to reasonable naming of variables - CTU, TOF, TON, CASE, STRUCT, ENUM, ARRAY, STRING - Guide to split-up into program modules and functions - More than 90 PLC code examples in black/white - FIFO, RND, 3D ARRAY and digital filter - Examples: From LADDER to ST programming - Guide to solve programming exercises Many clarifying explanations to the PLC code and focus on the fact that the reader should learn how to write a stable, robust, readable, structured and clear code are also included in the book. Furthermore, the focus is that the reader will be able to write a PLC code, which does not require a specific PLC type and PLC code, which can be reused. The basis of the book is a material which is currently compiled with feedback from lecturers and students attending the AP Education in Automation Engineering at the local Dania Academy, "Erhvervsakademi Dania", Randers, Denmark. The material is thus currently updated so that it answers all the questions which the students typically ask through-out the period of studying. The author is Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.Sc.E.E.) and has 25 years of experience within specification, development, programming and supplying complex control solutions and supervision systems. The author is Assistant Professor and teaching PLC control systems at higher educations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommejerantonsen/

Book PLC Programming Using RSLogix 500

Download or read book PLC Programming Using RSLogix 500 written by Gary Anderson and published by Basic Concepts of Ladder Logic. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLC Programming - Using RSLogix 500: Basic Concepts of Ladder Logic Programming, is a practical guide for developing the skills used in programming PLC controllers - based on Allen Bradley's SLC-500 family of PLC's. If you are wanting to learn ladder logic programming then this Basic Concepts book has been written specifically to teach the basic skills that needed in developing a solid foundation in PLC programming.This book is a valuable resource in teaching the following key topics:?The basic building blocks of the SLC 500 instruction set.?Discussion on Timers and Counters with example programming.?"Location-defined" and "User-defined" addressing and syntax.?How to configure a new PLC project.?How to establish a communication link between laptop & SLC 500 processor.?Adding "Symbols", "Descriptions" and "Comments" to your logic program.?Understanding the different components of a PLC.?Understanding Input & Output modules and their critical functions.?How to understand and use the "Data File" tables.?Understanding the PLC's "scan routine".?Developing good programming techniques.

Book Subject Guide to Books in Print

Download or read book Subject Guide to Books in Print written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 3310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Inside PLCs at Work

    Book Details:
  • Author : Craig Dougherty
  • Publisher : Solution Tree
  • Release : 2019
  • ISBN : 9781947604421
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Inside PLCs at Work written by Craig Dougherty and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside PLCs takes readers on a journey to Sheridan County School District 2, a district in Wyoming that has built a professional learning community (PLC) to great success. Using Sheridan as a real-world example, authors Casey Reason and Craig Dougherty help educators develop a deep, nuanced understanding of the PLC at Work(R) model and how PLCs work, preparing them in successfully implementing the PLC process in their own schools. Follow one school's journey to implement the professional learning community model: Understand the foundational concepts and qualities of professional learning communities, such as the three big ideas and four guiding questions. Deepen your comprehension of how PLC works by learning about Sheridan County School District 2's journey. Utilize this book's appendices to access other real-world examples of effective PLC schools. Learn how the best PLC schools fully implement the PLC process for the greatest benefit possible. Supplement your learning of the PLC model with free online reproducibles. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Big Ideas in PLCs Chapter 2: Teams in PLCs Chapter 3: Inquiry in PLCs Chapter 4: Collaborative Culture in PLCs Chapter 5: Intervention, Extension, and Innovation in PLCs Afterword Appendix References and Resources

Book A Road Map to PLC Success

Download or read book A Road Map to PLC Success written by Sean McWherter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educators often have trouble properly implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) because they simply don’t know how the process is supposed to work. By cutting through the fluff and generalities, this book provides a clear road map that takes school leaders step-by-step through the entire PLC process. Each chapter addresses a foundational component or protocol necessary for building successful team-based learning communities, using real life examples to help teachers and leaders understand how to integrate this process and avoid common pitfalls that inhibit implementation. Whether you’re just starting the PLC process or you’re looking to get more out of your PLCs, this book will lead you to continued student and teacher growth, regardless of current achievement levels, socioeconomic status, or impending curricular changes.

Book PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional

Download or read book PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional written by A. B. Lawal and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How This Book Can Help You This short book is part 1 of a 4-part series, which serve as an exhaustive collection of my step-by-step tutorials and demos on PLC programming for beginners and advanced learners alike. You will find this book very helpful if you are an electrician, an instrumentation technician, an automation professional or engineer looking to improve their PLC programming knowledge. This part 1 has 7 chapters and is accompanied with 53 in-depth HD demo videos that you can download. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Allen-Bradley's RSLogix software and hardware. There is also a link in this book for you to download my PLC programs (codes) for your revision. Since I assume you have little knowledge of PLCs and PLC programming, I prepared this book in such a way that when you read it and study the accompanying demo videos (53 episodes), you will not only have an in-depth knowledge of common Allen-Bradley's Programmable Logic Controllers, you will also gain a lot of job experience you need to build innovations and earn higher salaries. This book begins with the fundamental knowledge you need to start writing your very first PLC program. It goes on to teach some advanced topics of PLCs that you need to become a paid professional in the field of PLC programming. So, after studying this book, which I presented in the form of tutorials, you should have a clear understanding of the structure of ladder logic programming and be able to apply it to real world industrial applications. The best way to master PLC programming is to use real world situations. The real-world scenarios and industrial applications developed in this series and its accompanying video demos will help you learn better and faster many of the functions and features of both the RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000 platforms. The methods presented in the demo videos are those that are usually employed in the real world of industrial automation, and they may be all that you will ever need to learn. The information in this book and the demo videos is very valuable, not only to those who are just starting out, but also to any other skillful PLC programmer, no matter their skill level. Merely having a PLC user manual or referring to the help contents is far from enough in becoming a skillful PLC programmer. Therefore, this book is extremely useful for building PLC programming skills. First, it will give you a big head start if you have never programmed a PLC before. Then it will teach you more advanced techniques you need to learn, design and build anything from simple to complex programs on the RSLogix 5000 (now called Studio 5000) platform. One of the questions I get asked often by beginners is, where can I get a free download of RSLogix 500 to practice? I provide links to a free version of the RSLogix Micro Starter Lite (which is essentially the same programming environment as the RSLogix 500 Pro) and a free version of the RSLogix Emulate 500. I also provide links to download the demo edition of RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer to your system. I do not only show you how to get these important Rockwell Automation software for free and without hassle, I also show with clear images and HD videos how to install, configure, navigate and use them to write ladder logic programs. Finally, I provide further help/support. So if you have questions or need further help, use the support link I provided in the books. I will get back to you very quickly.

Book The PLC Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nancy Fichtman Dana
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016
  • ISBN : 9781483394312
  • Pages : 106 pages

Download or read book The PLC Book written by Nancy Fichtman Dana and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret to your PLC's success? You. Commitment to improving student outcomes is a natural part of being a teacher. So when you bring your experience, skills, and questions to a professional learning community, you help shape the future of the team--and that makes all the difference for your students. Unlike other PLC resources, this book isn't just for leaders--it's designed to help every member of the team be a driving force for success. With it, you'll work together to * Give voice to important issues and dilemmas * Decide where to focus your work * Develop and implement a plan for gaining insight into your area of focus * Take action based on individual and collective learning * Share results with others outside the PLC Successful PLCs buzz with ...

Book Plc Programming Using Rslogix 500  A Practical Guide to Ladder Logic and the Rslogix 500 Environment

Download or read book Plc Programming Using Rslogix 500 A Practical Guide to Ladder Logic and the Rslogix 500 Environment written by Nathan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★ Get the Kindle version FREE when purchasing the Paperback! ★★ Learn How to Design and Build a Program in RSLogix 500 from Scratch!This book is an introduction to ladder logic programming and will guide you through your very first steps in the RSLogix 500 environment. We take a detailed look at the entire RSLogix 500 interface, practical methods to build a PLC program, and how to connect to a MicroLogix PLC. We also cover the basics of ladder logic programming and simple programming principles that every beginner should know. By the end of this book you will be able to create a PLC program from start to finish, that can take on any real-world task. What This Book OffersIntroduction to Ladder Logic Programming We cover the essentials of what every beginner should know when starting to write their very first program. We also cover the basics of programming with ladder logic, and how ladder logic correlates to the PLC inputs and outputs. These principles are then put to work inside RSLogix 500, by explaining the basic commands that are required to control a machine. Introduction to RSLogix 500 We go into meticulous detail on the workings of the RSLogix software, what each window looks like and how to navigate through the program. We cover every available instruction necessary for beginners, what each instruction does and which PLCs those instructions will work for. You will also learn about communication settings and how to add additional devices to your control system. How to Work with Instructions We show you how to assign instructions to static memory locations, and how to navigate and use the memory addressing system. This guide also covers the finer details of timers, counters and integers, as well as moves, jumps and math functions. All of which are essential to most programs. A Real-World Practical Approach Throughout the entire guide we reference practical scenarios where the various aspects we discuss are applied in the real world. We also include two full practical examples at the end, which brings together everything you will have learned in the preceding chapters. Key Topics Introduction to RSLogix 500 and PLCs Intended Audience Important Vocabulary What is RSLogix 500? What is a PLC? Basic Requirements Brief Chapter Overview Simple Programming Principles Determine Your Goal Break Down the Process Putting It All Together Interfacing with RSLogix The Main Header The Project Window The Quick Access Toolbar Basics of Ladder Logic Programming What is Ladder Logic? XIC and XIO Instructions OTE, OTL and OTU Instructions Basic Tools and Setup Memory Addressing Outputs O0 Data File Inputs I1 Data File Status S2 Data File Binary B3 Data File Timer T4 Data File Counter C5 Data File Control R6 Data File Integer N7 Data File Float F8 Data File Data File Tips RSLogix Program Instructions Timers, Counters and Integers Timers Counters Integers Move, Jump and Math Functions Move and Compare Instructions Jumps and Subroutines Simple Math Instructions Peripheral Devices Matching IP Addresses RSLinx Classic FactoryTalk View Studio Practical Examples Tank Filling Scenario Bottling Line Scenario Learn PLC Programming the Easy Way, Get Your Copy Today!

Book Programmable Logic Controllers

Download or read book Programmable Logic Controllers written by Max Rabiee and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes practical use of the PLC in process and industrial control systems. The textbook begins with the basics of what a PLC is and does, then guides students through the fundamentals of programming the device. Applications, testing procedures, and operational aspects of PLC equipment and systems are discussed. This text covers the most common programmable logic controller functions, providing practical examples based on the widely used Allen-Bradley Small Logic Controller (SLC 500) series of PLCs. Wiring and programming of a PLC are covered thoroughly, using numerous examples. A supplemental Laboratory Manual provides a wealth of hands-on activities that will help students practice and hone their PLC programming skills. Included in the textbook is a CD-ROM containing LogixPro simulation software. LogixPro is the ideal tool to facilitate student learning of the fundamentals of RSLogix ladder logic programming. The software allows students to practice and develop their programming skills when and where they want. LogixPro is not a replacement for RSLogix, nor is there support for file exchange or communication with actual Allen-Bradley products. The program, instead, provides a complete software-based training solution, eliminating the need for expensive PLC equipment.