{"product_id":"plcs-for-beginners-m-t-white-9781803230931","title":"PLCs for Beginners: An introductory guide to building robust PLC programs with the Structured Text language","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnleash the power of PLCs by understanding and applying essential programming concepts such as structured text, programming logic, and technologies like ChatGPT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey Features\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnleash the power of structured text by understanding its syntax, features, and applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness the power of programming logic and design by taking a design-first approach to PLC programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverage advanced concepts and technologies such as cybersecurity and generative AI with PLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eBook Description\u003cp\u003eAs smart factories and advanced technology become more prevalent, the demand for PLC programmers with expertise beyond ladder logic is growing. This book introduces a new approach to PLC programming, preparing you for future challenges by exploring automation programming through computer science and text-based programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by exploring the basic components of PLCs and how they integrate with other modules, giving you a clear understanding of system functionality. As you progress, you'll delve into PLC program execution, learning about flow and essential components for effective programming. Next, you'll understand program design with pseudocode and flowcharts, vital for planning programs. You'll then explore Boolean logic intricacies, harnessing logical functions and truth tables for precise control statements. Later, you'll delve into structured text, gaining a comprehensive grasp of syntax and features crucial for efficient programming. The journey continues with a focus on advanced topics like cybersecurity in PLC systems and leveraging generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, to enhance productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you will learn\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore and understand how to implement PLC programs in structured text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with common functions in structured text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl the flow of a PLC program with loop and conditional statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how to design a PLC program with pseudocode and flowcharts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement common sorting algorithms such as bubble sort and insertion sort, and understand concepts such as Big O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics of cybersecurity to protect PLC-based systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverage ChatGPT for PLC programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics of troubleshooting hardware and fixing common problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003eThis book is for automation engineering students and individuals seeking entry-level knowledge of PLC programming with structured text and other modern computer science concepts to excel in the advanced automation landscape. No prior knowledge of PLC programming is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. T. White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803230932\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803230931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Packt Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.78d","brand":"M. T. White","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46140948021503,"sku":"9781803230931","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_38884ffe-0699-4e84-a8ec-f361c379084b.jpg?v=1726597492","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plcs-for-beginners-m-t-white-9781803230931","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}