Industrial Automation from Scratch
This book will help you understand what sensors and actuators are and how to wire and program a PLC to perform industrial control and automation tasks with ease. You’ll learn to program HMIs and SCADA and practice them using open source, free software, along with mastering the technology to advance your career in the industrial automation field.
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Completion Time
16h24m
Language
English
About Book
Who Is This Book 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.
Industrial Automation from Scratch
- About Book
- Who Is This Book For?
- Book Content
Book content
chapters • 16h24m total length
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)
Exploring Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Process Control – Essentials
Industrial Network and Communication Protocols Fundamentals
Exploring Smart Factory (Industry 4.0) with 5G
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