{"product_id":"plc-ladder-logic-programming-basics-vivin-vinson-9798185102299","title":"PLC Ladder Logic Programming Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Allen-Bradley PLC Programming with Studio 5000","description":"Learn Allen-Bradley PLC Programming from Scratch - No Electrical or Programming Background Required \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery automated machine you've ever seen run - a conveyor that starts when a part arrives, a bottling line that fills and caps in sequence, a robot cell that waits for a signal before moving - is built on the same foundation: ladder logic running on a PLC. This book teaches you that foundation, step by step, using the exact platform used across modern automotive, packaging, and process industries: Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix controllers programmed in Studio 5000 Logix Designer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for the complete beginner, this guide assumes no prior electrical engineering or coding experience. Each concept builds on the last, moving from hardware fundamentals to a fully working capstone project you build yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat You'll Learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- How PLCs work: the scan cycle, hardware architecture, and the Allen-Bradley product family\u003cbr\u003e- Navigating Studio 5000 Logix Designer - projects, the Controller Organizer, online vs. offline mode\u003cbr\u003e- Core ladder logic instructions: XIC, XIO, OTE, OTL\/OTU, branches, and rung evaluation\u003cbr\u003e- Tags and data types, including UDTs, base tags, and alias tags\u003cbr\u003e- Timers and counters: TON, TOF, RTO, CTU, and CTD, explained with real-world analogies\u003cbr\u003e- Seal-in logic, interlocks, and why simple Start\/Stop rungs aren't enough\u003cbr\u003e- Math, comparison, and move instructions for real process logic\u003cbr\u003e- A complete capstone project: a conveyor and diverter system with counting and reset logic, built rung by rung\u003cbr\u003e- Practical troubleshooting: reading fault codes, diagnosing wiring issues, and using the Tag Monitor\u003cbr\u003e- Organizing larger programs with routines and Add-On Instructions (AOIs)\u003cbr\u003e- A full glossary of PLC and ladder logic terminology for quick reference \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're an engineering student, a maintenance technician looking to move into automation, or an aspiring controls engineer preparing for your first PLC job, this book gives you a practical, hands-on path into the platform that runs a significant share of the world's factory floors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo hardware required. Every example can be built and tested using Studio 5000's built-in emulator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStart your journey into industrial automation - one rung at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivin Vinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185102299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Vivin Vinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997857165567,"sku":"9798185102299","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plc-ladder-logic-programming-basics-vivin-vinson-9798185102299","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}