Industrial Automation and Process Control - Hardcover

Stenerson, Jon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130330302 ISBN 13: 9780130330307

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

For courses in Controls/Systems Process and Control Systems.

This practical text examines the main topics in industrial automation. It offers the greatest breadth and practical depth of coverage available on the subject, including a much-needed understandable discussion of process control. Because of its wide array of topics and flexible presentation, students will be able to use this text as an resource for several courses. Intended for electro-mechanical and industrial maintenance technicians.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Intended for students and technicians who require an overview of industrial automation components, systems, and process controls, this new text provides a blend of principles and applications found in the modern world of manufacturing. Included are PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), sensors; communication devices, CNC programming fundamentals, robotics, and process control systems. Installation, troubleshooting, and servicing procedures have been added to give the technician the practical background companies seek today.

Some of the key features include:

• Comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, wiring, and programming of PLCs.
• Hundreds of illustrations, many from real-world industry sources, provide visual support for the discussions.
• An entire chapter is devoted to safety, and readers are encouraged throughout to follow safe work practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130330302
• ISBN 13: 9780130330307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 420