PLC Industrial Automation

PLC Industrial Automation is a comprehensive, practice-oriented engineering guide designed to take readers from fundamental concepts of industrial control systems to complete smart factory design. The book is structured as a progressive training program that reflects real-world industrial automation workflows used in modern manufacturing plants, process industries, and infrastructure systems.
It begins with the fundamentals of PLC systems, explaining their role in industrial control, internal architecture, and working principles. Readers are then introduced to essential field components such as sensors and actuators, followed by detailed coverage of PLC hardware, wiring concepts, and system configuration. Programming is developed step by step, starting from basic logic concepts and advancing to industrial programming languages, with a strong focus on Ladder Logic and real engineering applications.
The book further explores advanced programming techniques, system integration, and practical panel wiring, showing how PLCs interact with real industrial environments. Special attention is given to motor control systems, including DOL, Star-Delta, and VFD applications, which are critical for industrial job roles.
Modern automation systems are covered through dedicated chapters on Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet-based networks. These sections help readers understand how industrial plants are monitored, controlled, and managed in real time.
To bridge theory with practice, the book includes real industrial case studies from sectors such as water treatment, manufacturing lines, packaging systems, HVAC, and power distribution. Troubleshooting and maintenance techniques are also included to develop practical field diagnostic skills.
The book concludes with a complete capstone project that integrates PLC, HMI, SCADA, motor control, and communication systems into a fully designed smart factory. This final section prepares readers for real industrial engineering roles by simulating complete system design, implementation, and operational logic.
Overall, PLC Industrial Automation is designed to build strong foundational knowledge, practical engineering skills, and job-ready expertise in industrial automation systems.