About this ebook
Starting with the foundations of industrial automation, this book explains control concepts, the automation pyramid, the Purdue Enterprise Reference Model, and the role of PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and Industrial Internet of Things technologies within a modern factory. You will then move into practical PLC hardware selection, architecture, field wiring, power systems, redundancy, environmental considerations, and implementation strategies.
The book takes you deeper into PLC programming, covering IEC 61131-3 languages, including Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, and legacy Instruction List. You will explore program organization, reusable code, version control, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and real-world programming examples.
SCADA design and implementation receive detailed treatment, including tag databases, historians, alarm management, HMI design, scripting, and cybersecurity. The robotics section covers robot selection, kinematics, end-effectors, sensors, PLC and SCADA integration, collaborative robots, commissioning, and optimization.
You will also learn how to design scalable IIoT architectures, select sensors, use edge and cloud analytics, integrate industrial communication protocols, build resilient networks, and approach cybersecurity in operational technology environments. The final sections address maintenance, systematic troubleshooting, functional safety, regulatory considerations, and emerging technologies shaping the future of industrial automation.
Written for engineers, technicians, system integrators, plant managers, and technical professionals, this handbook connects individual technologies into one practical picture of the automated factory. Whether you are entering industrial automation or expanding your existing expertise, it gives you a structured path from fundamental concepts to advanced, integrated automation systems.
