PLCs for Beginners
An introductory guide to building robust PLC programs with Structured Text
Created by M. T. White
Explore the essentials of PLC programming using Structured Text and discover how to design reliable automation solutions. Learn how to plan, write, and troubleshoot robust PLC programs while gaining practical skills that go beyond ladder logic. Get ready to tackle real-world automation challenges with a modern approach.
Packt | May 2024 | 380 min
What You Will Learn
You will develop your skills through hands-on exercises that guide you from the basics of PLC components to advanced programming techniques. By working through practical examples, you will learn to design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Structured Text. Each step builds your confidence and prepares you for real automation projects.
Key Features
- Master Structured Text syntax and features for efficient PLC programming
- Apply design-first strategies using pseudocode and flowcharts for clear program structure
- Integrate cybersecurity and generative AI tools to enhance PLC system performance
Target Audience
Ideal for aspiring automation engineers, software developers, or anyone with a technical background looking to expand into PLC programming. If you have some programming experience and want to move beyond ladder logic, you will benefit from learning how to design, secure, and optimize modern PLC systems using Structured Text.
