Introduction to PLCs

Very easy to understand and follow like it's hands on.

This review is for Introduction to PLC's second edition with the green cover.First off let me say ANY book on programing plcs and plcs in general are not going to be of use with out a plc or simulator to practice and verify what you learn and the books that I have run into use the Allen-Bradley logix addressing in the program.The book it self is thin, physically and material wise, but it gets down the core of what a plc isand moves quickly through the material and explained well.This book does what it is meant to do(be), a primer on Plcs and not a textbook on learning plcs. Do not expect to be an expert on plcs after completing the book, but do expect to be far more knowledgeable in some really basic ladder programming.What to book is lacking description and uses for discrete input and output field devices. More problems, solutions, and example scenarios.I would definitely recommend this book as a first plc book to get you off and running, but closely followed by another book that is more in depth if you plan on out running the competition. I also suggest going the plc manufactures web site and getting the instruction list for the plc you will be working with.

Great book for beginners…. Needed THIS!!

I am writing this through the view of 2022 when this was copyrighted in 2006. It covers the very basics, mostly boolean logic except for the very end. I already knew much of what the book had to offer but had already been studying free online resources. Some of the terminology seemed non-standard or even unintuitive, though today most of that is standardized through IEC 61131-, the third edition of which was published in 2013.Overall I feel this would be a good intro book, worth the low price if you prefer physical media over reading on a screen.

Very informative and gives very simple explanations for the beginner. Easy to follow.

Well written and easy to understand. Packed with information. Same text used for college Electronics System course.

This could be an excellent text for training electricians and even engineers to use ladder logic. It is well-written and the author has taken the time to present examples as he gradually immerses the student in the complex world of the PLC logic diagram. There are problem sets in the appendices and answers but the problem sets are not sufficient by themselves. Thin is the word I would use to describe this text. There's only one problem and example per chapter.Were I to recommend improvements for this book, I would add an additional example where required and at least two or three more problems.In the final review, I would recommend this textbook as a basis for a course or self-study. However, I would include an additional textbook for a reference.If this review was helpful, please add your vote. Note: sometimes I add comments later that may be useful.

excellent book. much good info