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Unleash the power of PLCs by understanding and applying Structured Text, programming logic, and technologies like ChatGPT and much more Key Features Build a solid foundation of Structured Text by understanding its syntax, features, and applications Learn how to apply programming logic and design by taking a design-first approach to PLC programming Integrate advanced concepts and technologies such as cybersecurity and generative AI with PLCs Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWith the rise of smart factories and advanced technology, the demand for PLC programmers with expertise beyond ladder logic is surging. Written by M.T. White, a seasoned DevOps engineer and adjunct CIS instructor, this guide offers insights from the author’s extensive experience in PLC and HMI programming across industries. This book introduces a fresh approach to PLC programming, preparing you for future automation challenges through computer science and text-based programming. Starting with the basic components of PLCs and their integration with other modules, this book gives you a clear understanding of system functionality and helps you master PLC program execution by learning about flow and essential components for effective programming. You'll understand program design with pseudocode and flowcharts, vital for planning programs, and cover Boolean logic intricacies, harnessing logical functions and truth tables for precise control statements. The book gives you a comprehensive grasp of Structured Text, its syntax and features crucial for efficient programming. The book also focuses 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 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 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 Get to grips with troubleshooting hardware and fixing common problems Who this book is forThis book is for automation engineering students and individuals who are aspiring to be software, electrical, mechanical, or automation engineers with an interest in reshaping the automation industry.

Learn PLC programming from the software perspective to understand advanced concepts such as OOP and HMI development and design reusable, portable, and robust code Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Take a deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming to gain hands-on knowledge Explore software engineering concepts such as SDLC, debugging, and SOLID programming Get a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projects Book DescriptionObject-oriented programming (OOP) is a new feature of PLC programming that has taken the automation world by storm. This book provides you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment. The book is designed in a way to take you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), library design, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that’ll enable you to apply the skills you’ve learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics, but it also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you DO NOT need to purchase any PLC hardware or software. By the end of this PLC book, you will have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project.What you will learn Find out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniques Explore OOP concepts for PLC programming Delve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programming Explore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarms Create an HMI project and attach it to a PLC in CODESYS Gain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projects Who this book is forThis book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation or robotics will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.

Understand PLC programming from a software engineering perspective and master advanced concepts like OOP and HMI development to design reusable, portable, and robust code Key Features Deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming through hands-on, cutting-edge topics Explore software engineering concepts like SDLC, debugging, version control, and SOLID programming Get a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projects Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionObject-oriented programming (OOP) is a game-changing addition to PLC programming that’s revolutionizing the automation industry. This book equips you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment. This second edition is designed to systematically guide you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), library design, version control, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that'll enable you to apply the skills you've learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics, but it also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books, as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you do not need to purchase any PLC hardware or software. By the end of this PLC book, you’ll have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project.What you will learn Find out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniques Explore OOP and UML concepts for PLC programming Delve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programming Explore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarms Grasp Industry 4.0 concepts to create smart, interconnected, and automated industrial systems Gain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projects Get hands-on with using version control Who this book is forThis book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.