Addresses hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Core Principles Covered
Version control and backups
This comprehensive, 27-chapter structure (with some variation by edition) ensures that by the end of the book, a reader is not just familiar with PLC theory, but is equipped with the practical knowledge to design, program, and troubleshoot a real-world industrial control system.
The book begins where automation began: replacing electromechanical relays. Webb explains the "hardwired logic" versus "stored program" concept, teaching that a PLC is essentially a computer optimized for harsh factory floors. Addresses hardware, software, and troubleshooting
Implement watchdogs and heartbeat signals
Emphasizes real-world industrial scenarios.
: Expert reviews from Wiley Online Library note that Webb occasionally uses "PC" to refer to a Programmable Controller, which can be confused with a Personal Computer. Webb explains the "hardwired logic" versus "stored program"
The strength of Webb’s text lies in its systematic approach to programming.
Embrace clear naming and documentation
Use simulation and offline testing
For students and professionals, securing a copy of this text—often referenced in digital formats—is a crucial step toward mastering industrial automation.
The author also covers software components, including:
The book also includes covering PLC manufacturers, operation simulation, circuit symbols, instruction codes, a glossary, and a bibliography. The strength of Webb’s text lies in its
Addresses hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Core Principles Covered
Version control and backups
This comprehensive, 27-chapter structure (with some variation by edition) ensures that by the end of the book, a reader is not just familiar with PLC theory, but is equipped with the practical knowledge to design, program, and troubleshoot a real-world industrial control system.
The book begins where automation began: replacing electromechanical relays. Webb explains the "hardwired logic" versus "stored program" concept, teaching that a PLC is essentially a computer optimized for harsh factory floors.
Implement watchdogs and heartbeat signals
Emphasizes real-world industrial scenarios.
: Expert reviews from Wiley Online Library note that Webb occasionally uses "PC" to refer to a Programmable Controller, which can be confused with a Personal Computer.
The strength of Webb’s text lies in its systematic approach to programming.
Embrace clear naming and documentation
Use simulation and offline testing
For students and professionals, securing a copy of this text—often referenced in digital formats—is a crucial step toward mastering industrial automation.
The author also covers software components, including:
The book also includes covering PLC manufacturers, operation simulation, circuit symbols, instruction codes, a glossary, and a bibliography.