This edition offers a foundational, step?by?step introduction to PLC technology and programming. The text covers hardware components, ladder logic programming, timers, counters, sequencers, math instructions, troubleshooting methods, and system integration in real-world industrial settings. Designed for students with no prior PLC background, the book includes clear diagrams, practice programs, and review exercises to reinforce learning across SCADA, RSLogix platforms, and standards-based troubleshooting approaches. The 6th edition also includes updated coverage on network systems, SCADA integration, and safety practices in automation workflows.
