Technician's Guide to Programmable Controllers, Sixth Edition, provides you with the most comprehensive introduction to PLCs available on the market today. Each topic is discussed in a way that is easy to understand and apply, ensuring that you are prepared for success in the field. Theory, hardware, instructions, programming, installation, startup, and troubleshooting are duscussed in detail. In addition, supplementary programming examples utilizing the PLC instructions and how they can be combined to create simple yet effective control logic solutions for today's world. 

• This text has been updated to provide detailed programming information and examples on the Allen-Bradley ContrlLogix family of PLCs
• This text is designed to help you understand the vaious communication schemes that are used to pass or exchange information between the PLC and the various control components and control systems.
• Numberous and varied troubleshooting techniques round out the all-inclusive introduction to PLC installation, programming, and maintenance.

Terry R. Borden is the Manager of Hydro Production for Pend Oreille County PUD and is a former member of the Electrical Maintenance and Automation Department at Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington. He holds a degree in Industrial Automation and Robotics. He has worked as a control engineer and was a partner in Applied Solutions, LLC.

Richard A. Cox is the Executive Director of COXCO Training and Consulting in Spokane, Washington and is a retired member of the Electrical/Robotics Department at Spokane Community College. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New Yourk, a Master of Science degree from Easter Washington University, and is also a reitred member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 73.