Industrial Automation from Scratch: A hands-on guide to using sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA to automate industrial processes
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Explore industrial automation and control-related concepts like the wiring and programming of VFDs and PLCs, as well as smart factory (Industry 4.0) with this easy-to-follow guide Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Free Key Features Learn the ins and outs of industrial automation and control by taking a pragmatic approach Gain practical insights into automating a manufacturing process using PLCs Discover how to monitor and control an industrial process using HMIs and SCADA Book Description Industrial automation has become a popular solution for various industries looking to reduce manual labor inputs and costs by automating processes. This book helps you discover the abilities necessary for excelling in this field. The book starts with the basics of industrial automation before progressing to the application of switches, sensors, actuators, and motors, and a direct on-line (DOL) starter and its components, such as circuit breakers, contactors, and overload relay. Next, you'll explore VFDs, their parameter settings, and how they can be wired and programmed for induction motor control. As you advance, you'll learn the wiring and programming of major industrial automation tools – PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. You’ll also get to grips with process control and measurements (temperature, pressure, level, and flow), along with analog signal processing with hands-on experience in connecting a 4–20 mA transmitter to a PLC. The concluding chapters will help you grasp various industrial network protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and HART, as well as emerging trends in manufacturing (Industry 4.0) and its empowering technologies (such as IoT, AI, and robotics). By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a practical understanding of industrial automation concepts for machine automation and control. What you will learn Get to grips with the essentials of industrial automation and control Find out how to use industry-based sensors and actuators Know about the AC, DC, servo, and stepper motors Get a solid understanding of VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA and their applications Explore hands-on process control systems including analog signal processing with PLCs Get familiarized with industrial network and communication protocols, wired and wireless networks, and 5G Explore current trends in manufacturing such as smart factory, IoT, AI, and robotics Who this book is for This book is for both graduates and undergraduates of electrical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics, chemical or computer engineering, engineers making a career switch, or anyone looking to pursue their career in the field of industrial automation. The book covers topics ranging from basic to advanced levels, and is a valuable reference for beginner-level electrical, IIoT, automation, process, instrumentation and control, production, and maintenance engineers working in manufacturing and oil and gas industries, among others. Table of Contents Introduction to Industrial Automation Switches and Sensors – Working Principles, Applications, and Wiring Actuators and Their Applications in Industrial Automation Overview of AC and DC Motors Introduction to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Drawing Schematic/Wiring Diagrams Using CAD Software Understanding PLC Hardware and Wiring Understanding PLC Software and Programming with TIA Portal Deep Dive into PLC Programming with TIA Portal Understanding Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) (N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters) Review: Has good knowledge - New to automation? You need This book Review: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering PLCs: An Insider’s Review - As an Automation Technician with two years of hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), I’ve encountered my fair share of challenges and unanswered questions. It’s not every day that I come across a resource capable of not only addressing these questions but also enhancing my understanding of complex concepts in the field. This book is a rare find that has significantly broadened my knowledge and clarified numerous aspects of PLCs that were previously murky to me. The author’s approach to teaching is particularly noteworthy. The book methodically guides readers through the intricacies of PLCs by first laying down the foundational concepts, then reinforcing these with detailed schematics, diagrams, and photographs of actual components. This visual supplement to the theoretical explanations is invaluable, making it significantly easier to grasp how various parts connect and function in real-world applications. What sets this book apart is its ability to make sophisticated topics accessible and engaging. Whether you’re a novice just starting out in automation or, like me, a technician looking to deepen your expertise, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge presented in a clear and practical manner. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone involved in or interested in the field of automation and PLCs. It’s a comprehensive resource that goes beyond the basics, providing insights and strategies that are sure to benefit its readers profoundly.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 87 Reviews |
E**I
Has good knowledge
New to automation? You need This book
C**Z
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering PLCs: An Insider’s Review
As an Automation Technician with two years of hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), I’ve encountered my fair share of challenges and unanswered questions. It’s not every day that I come across a resource capable of not only addressing these questions but also enhancing my understanding of complex concepts in the field. This book is a rare find that has significantly broadened my knowledge and clarified numerous aspects of PLCs that were previously murky to me. The author’s approach to teaching is particularly noteworthy. The book methodically guides readers through the intricacies of PLCs by first laying down the foundational concepts, then reinforcing these with detailed schematics, diagrams, and photographs of actual components. This visual supplement to the theoretical explanations is invaluable, making it significantly easier to grasp how various parts connect and function in real-world applications. What sets this book apart is its ability to make sophisticated topics accessible and engaging. Whether you’re a novice just starting out in automation or, like me, a technician looking to deepen your expertise, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge presented in a clear and practical manner. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone involved in or interested in the field of automation and PLCs. It’s a comprehensive resource that goes beyond the basics, providing insights and strategies that are sure to benefit its readers profoundly.
C**K
Solid survey of industrial automation focusing on Siemens products
This book introduces a broad array of relevant material for anyone considering or entering industrial automation. From wiring examples for select devices, through classes of devices, to industrial protocols, there is much here. An electrical engineer shifting to industrial automation, I find this to be a good reference and introduction to specific subjects to pursue elsewhere. My two disappointments: First, many pages are filled with screenshots, often of low, even illegible, resolution; e.g., TIA Portal and WinCC screenshots in chapters 9 and 10. I did not register my purchase of this book with Packt.com to access the PDF version, which might have better resolution graphics. Second, while the concepts are surely similar across PLC vendors' products, the book's description should have noted the Siemens focus; e.g., chapters 8-11, about a quarter of the book, are largely about and screenshots from Siemens PLCs. Many hands-on examples typically reference Siemens' hardware and software.
A**D
You need to buy this
If you are an automation engineer, a mechatronics engineer, an electrical engineer, or if you may be a self taught controls engineer, I HIGHLY suggest you buy this book. I have ammassed a rather large colletion of automation, maintenance , and PLC programming books, and I will say this is probably the mopst valuable on I have in my collection. This is not a book for beginners or experts, this is a traverse through the automation process, in detail, with easily digestable information and instructions, as well as the functions of components in the automation and controls engineering world. If you have the proper pre-requisites, I am confident that if you read this book and go along with the exercises, you will be able to hit the ground running as a well versed entry level programmer. If you already are a programmer, this is probably the best refresher for a whole that I have came across yet. This book like I said, is a journey through the automatiuon engineering process. It even has detailed information on wiring, panel design and construction. VERY MUCH WORTH THE MONEY! Super satisfied with this purchase!
A**X
Very technical
This is both good for beginners and non-beginners. It contains lots of technical information that allow both experts and amateurs to learn something new.
E**A
Fix the figures
The content of this book is very useful and easy to understand. However I have a big complain regarding the very low quality of the images. It is not acceptable how nobody noticed the very low quality of the images used. Even simple screen captures are totally unreadable. It looks like someone captured those images in 400x400 pixels and then they enlarged the pictures to include them in the book.
T**Y
Automation
Great information live this author
J**P
Very good read
Very good read especially as a refresher but I think it would be good for some just getting into the field as well
M**M
Really useful content, but unreadable images
I was excited to receive this book and was curious about the content. The written explanations are well-structured, clear, and very useful for learning industrial automation. The initial chapters even have readable images and diagrams that help understand the concepts. However, as the book progresses, the image quality deteriorates significantly. The visual guides become completely unreadable, making it very difficult to follow the instructions and apply the lessons in practice. I was really sad about this because the content itself is excellent, but the poor print quality undermines the learning experience.
C**N
Great for the basics
It was a good refresher on how automation works but I wish it had more content. Highly recommend for anyone trying to understand the basics of everything that surrounds automation with Siemens TIA Portal products.
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