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Programable Electronic Controller (PLC)

The following technical information is From Automation Direct.com

What is a PLC?

Considerations for Choosing a PLC

Example Programs

A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design and Installation - T. Elavsky - Automation Direct
Part 1: System Identification and Safety
Part 2: Control Device Specification

Part 3: Design

Connecting 3-wire sinking and sourcing devices to PLC input modules

Motion Control System Choices


Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs- This is a sensational 846 page book full of information on PLCs, logic design, Sensors etc -from Grand Valley State University and written by Hugh Jack- A 5.4Mbit download but worth the wait!

PLCs- Terminology,Tools, Tables and Calculators- From Controlsweekly.com

PLC Glossary of Terms -A complete glossary of the most often used terms in PLC systems- from www.industrialtext.com

PLC Primer - A very useful 16 page document from www.industrialtext.com with all the basics about PLCs

PLC Basics - A fantastic 39 page tutorial and associated exam from Eaton Electrical

PLC Resource - Lots of great technical papers and tools here- From PLC Open

Your Personal PLC Tutor Site - From PLCs.net

PLC Basics- From the PLC Man

Basics of PLCs- A tutorial from Siemens