This text offers an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers. It is a comprehensive source where the beginner can learn what a programmable logic controller is, how it works, programming, editing, PLC interface, I/O module selection and PLC hardware configuration. The text's extensive review questions at the end of each chapter and over 40 hands-on lab manual exercises give students the tools to learn the topic at hand.
This book is for plant electricians whom might need a very in depth look at the actual PLC device as it does not go into any programming or application of the PLC. The best place to learn about PLC's are in their respective manuals along side the programming software manuals.