Introduction
This is a review of some Programmable Logic Controller pdf books with supplemental demo videos. They make up excellent practical training programs that provide the foundation for installation, configuration, activation, troubleshooting and maintenance of different types of programmable Logic Controllers in an industrial environment.
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Programmable Logic Controller PDF Series (Books 1 to 4)
You will find this series very helpful if you are an electrician, an instrumentation technician, an automation professional or engineer who is looking to improve their PLC programming knowledge. There are four books in this series as follows.
PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional Part 1: Learn RSLogix Software & Hardware with Demo Videos
There are 7 chapters in this book. It’s accompanied with 53 in-depth HD demo videos that you can download. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Allen-Bradley’s RSLogix software and hardware. There is also a link in this book for you to download my PLC programs (codes) for your revision.
Here’s a preview of one of the demo videos: How to download RSLogix package.
Since I assume you have little knowledge of PLCs and PLC programming, I prepared this book in such a way that when you read it and study the accompanying demo videos (53 episodes), you will not only have an in-depth knowledge of common Allen-Bradley’s Programmable Logic Controllers, you will also gain a lot of job experience you need to build innovations and earn higher salaries.
After studying this book and its demo videos which are presented in the form of tutorials, you should have a clear understanding of the structure of ladder logic programming and be able to apply it to real world industrial applications.
PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional Part 2: Learn How to Setup, Integrate & Program the Most Used Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 Drive with Demo Videos
This short book is part 2 of the 4-part series on PLC programming. This Part 2 is an exhaustive collection of my tutorials and demo videos on how you can advance your knowledge of PLCs by working with PowerFlex 525 family of Variable Frequency Drives.
There are 5 chapters in this book, and they are accompanied with 16 in-depth HD demo videos that you can download. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Allen-Bradley’s PowerFlex 525 drives and how to install them within a manufacturing environment. There is also a link in this book for you to download my PLC programs (codes) for your revision.
This book begins with the basics, that is, connecting power and turning on the PowerFlex 525 hardware, and then moves on to the control methods that don’t even require you have the hardware. Then it proceeds to the advanced control methods that utilize the EtherNet/IP protocol, as well as a CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QB1B PLC. This will help you develop confidence in working with these Variable Frequency Drives.
So, after studying this book and the demo videos, you should develop a hands-on approach to wire a PowerFlex 525 drive, setup the parameters and control it with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and be able to use it in real world industrial applications.
In Chapter 4, I also provide links to download the demo edition of RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer to your system. Make sure you create an account at RockwellAutomation.com first. So, you don’t even need to have a full-blown PLC to learn, run and test your ladder logic programs.
PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional Part 3: Learn How to Develop & Embed Machine Vision System in PLC with Demo Videos
This is part 3 of my 4-part series of programmable logic controller pdf books. It is an exhaustive collection of my tutorials and demo videos on how you can develop and embed the Cognex In-Sight Machine Vision System in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
There are 6 chapters in this book. They are accompanied with 23 in-depth HD demo videos that you can download. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Cognex In-Sight Machine Vision for industrial development. There is also a link in this book for you to download PLC programs (codes) for your revision.
It’s assumed that you have little knowledge of Machine Vision application to PLCs. So, this book is prepared in such a way that when you read it and study the accompanying demo videos (23 episodes), you will not only have an in-depth knowledge of the different parameters which need to be configured in order to properly connect and communicate a Cognex camera to your PLC, you will also learn how to purchase, upgrade/downgrade the device firmware and trigger the camera. This will help gain a lot of job experience you need to build innovations and earn higher salaries.
It starts with the basics, that is, an overview of the Cognex In-Sight 7000 Series Camera, and then moves on to the detail of the In-Sight Software. Then it moves on to the Cognex pattern and part inspection tools, as well as how to trigger the Cognex In-Sight Camera. It goes as far as dedicating a whole chapter to a 3-part in-depth tutorial on how to read bar codes with the camera.
So, after studying this book and the demo videos, you should develop a hands-on approach to the installation and integration of Cognex into Studio 5000 Rockwell Environment, and be able to use it in real world industrial applications.
PLC Programming from Beginner to Paid Professional Part 4: Learn How to Integrate & Program Point IO Hardware in RSLogix 5000 with Demo Videos (Another Programmable logic controller pdf)
This playbook is the 4th in the PLC Programming series. It is an exhaustive collection of tutorials and demo videos on how to work with Allen Bradley’s Point IO 1734 hardware.
First, you will be introduced to this hardware component from Rockwell Automation. Next, you will learn how to connect to it from a network. With the demo videos, you will also learn how to wire a SICK sensor into a Point IO input and test the hardware in Studio 5000.
There are 11 chapters in this book which are accompanied with 9 in-depth HD demo videos that you can download. These videos simplify everything you need to understand, and help you speed up your learning of Point IO Hardware programming and integration. There is also a link in this book for you to download my PLC programs (codes) for your revision.
I start with an overview of the Point IO modules, and then move on to IP addressing, web server and power supply overview. Then I proceed to Point IO integration into Studio 5000, including how to create the Point IO definition within the CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QB1B PLC and validating the communication. Finally, I take a special look at a Point IO real panel example. This is a Point IO panel used for a plant control which I commissioned myself few months ago.
So, after studying this book and the demo videos, you should develop a hands-on approach to the programming and integration of Point IO into Studio 5000 Rockwell Environment, and be able to use it in real world industrial applications.
The best way to master PLC programming is to use real world situations. The real-world scenarios and industrial applications discussed in these programmable logic controller pdf books and their accompanying demo videos will help you learn better and faster many of the functions and features of both the RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000 platforms.
The methods presented in the books and demo videos are those that are usually employed in the real world of industrial automation, and they may be all that you will ever need to learn. The information in these books and their demo videos are very valuable, not only to those who are just starting out, but also to any other skillful PLC programmer, no matter their skill level.
Merely having a PLC user manual or referring to the help contents is far from enough in becoming a skillful PLC programmer. Therefore, these books are extremely useful for building PLC programming skills. First, they will give you a big head start if you have never programmed a PLC before. Then they will teach you more advanced techniques you need to learn, design and build anything from simple to complex programs on the RSLogix 5000 (now called Studio 5000) platform.
One of the questions often asked by beginners is, where can I get a free download of RSLogix software and hardware to practice? We provide in all the 4 parts of the series links to a free version of the RSLogix Micro Starter Lite (which is essentially the same programming environment as the RSLogix 500 Pro) and a free version of the RSLogix Emulate 500 to simulate a PLC hardware. We also provide links to download the demo edition of RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer to your system.
In addition to showing you how to get these important Rockwell Automation software for free and without hassle, we also show with clear images and HD videos how to install, configure, navigate and use them to write ladder logic programs.
Finally, we provide further help/support. So, if you have questions or need further help, use the contact link provided in the books. One of Ojulaweb support members will get back to you very quickly.
More Programmable Logic Controller PDF Books
PLC Programming Using RSLogix 500 & Real World Applications: Learn Ladder Logic Concepts Step by Step with Real Industrial Applications (Another Programmable logic controller pdf)
This pdf book is aimed at students, electricians, technicians and engineers who are trying to learn PLC programming from scratch. It covers the fundamental knowledge they need to start writing their very first ladder logic program on RSLogix 500. It also covers some advanced knowledge of PLCs they need to become experts in programming PLCs.
In addition to this programmable logic controller pdf, the following video is an introduction of how ladder logic is used a real industrial applications of PLCs.
After reading this book, you should have a clear understanding of the structure of ladder logic programming and be able to apply it to real world industrial applications.
PLC Practical Training with Demo Videos: A Solid Foundation for SIEMENS SIMATIC S7 Hardware and Software 
You will find this book and its supplemental demo videos an excellent practical training program that provides the foundation for installation, configuration, activation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs (programmable Logic Controllers) in an industrial environment.
Below is an introductory video to our Siemens Simatic S7 PLC training program.
There are 5 chapters in this book and the additional demo videos are a good collection of our step-by-step tutorials on PLCs for beginners and advanced learners alike. If you fall in the following categories of people, you will find this book very helpful:
- Engineers
- Electricians
- Instrumentation technicians
- Automation professionals
- Graduates and students
- People with no background in PLC programming but looking to build PLC programming skills.
This book is accompanied with 33 in-depth HD demo videos. In these videos, we use a practical approach to simplify everything you need to understand to help you speed up your learning of PLCs in general, and of Siemens S7 PLCs specifically.
Since we assume you have little or no previous knowledge of PLCs, you are strongly urged to digest all the contents of the book and its supplemental demo videos (33 episodes). This will not only help you build an in-depth knowledge of PLCs in general; it will also help you gain a lot of job skills and experience you need to be able to install and configure Siemens PLCs.
In this book we touch the fundamentals of SIMATIC S7 PLCs. We also touch advanced topics like PLC networks, virtual CPU, CPU models and what their codes represent, digital input and output configurations, and so much more. The knowledge you gain from this training alone should put you on the path to becoming a paid professional in the field of PLCs.
The quickest way to build skills in PLC hardware and software is to use real-world scenarios and industrial applications. The real-world scenarios and industrial applications I treat in this book and the demo videos will help you learn better and faster many of the functions and features of both the S7 PLC family and the Step 7 software platform.
If all you use is just a PLC user manual or S7 help contents, you cannot become a skillful PLC programmer. That is why we have designed this training program to help you develop skills by teaching you PLC hardware configuration and programming step by step. This will give you a big head start if you have never installed or configured a PLC before.
One of the questions beginners often ask is, where can I get a free download of Siemens PLC software to practice? We provide in this book links to a free version of the SIMATIC S7 PLC Software which is essentially the programming environment you need to practice.
In Chapter 3, we also provide two hassle-free download links for the free edition of SIMATIC STEP 7. This will help you get hands-on practice because you can use it to run and test your PLC programs on a PC or Mac. In addition to showing you how to get this important Siemens automation software for free and without hassle, we also show how to install, configure, navigate and use them to program Siemens PLCs.
Finally, if you have questions or need further help, you can use the support link provided in Chapter 4. You will hear from one of our support team members very quickly.
Simple PLC & HMI Programming Project: A Batching Tank Ladder Logic and HMI tutorial for learning PLCs
This pdf tutorial and its accompanying video will help you level up your PLC programming skills. In this book, we walk you through with a video simulation on how to build a simple PLC programming project using RSLogix 5000. The project is a simple batching system that is excellent for anyone looking to acquire more skills in industrial PLCs and HMI programming.
The tutorial covered in this book, and the accompanying video simulation (link is given in Chapter 6), illustrates a simple batching process where three ingredients are sent into a mixing (batching) tank. The mixture is discharged once the process is complete.
The PLC and HMI Programs implemented provide a user interface used for monitoring and controlling the batch at each of the three stages of the process, which are Start, Stop, and Discharge.
The method presented in this project is one that is usually employed in the real world industrial automation. The information in this book is very valuable to anybody looking for a way to level up their skills in PLC programming.
Finally in this book, we provide a great opportunity to lay your hands on more exciting PLC programming projects and video tutorials to help you develop more skills in industrial automation.
