This book makes it easy to learn Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from the ground up! As PLC technology has advanced, so have the programming languages and communications capabilities. The latest revision to the sixth edition includes the latest developments in programming, installing, and maintaining processes. The clearly developed chapters deliver the organizing objectives, explanatory content with helpful diagrams and illustrations. Closing review problems in the book focus on retention of the chapter objectives. The problems in the book range from easy to difficult, thus challenging students at various levels. The text is written in an easy-to-read style that is designed for students with no prior PLC experience.\n\nSalient Features:\n1. The text is written in an easy-to-read style that is designed for students with no prior PLC experience.\n2. Challenging problems ranging from easy to difficult level testing students’ competence at various levels.\n3. Bulleted lists which are used to explain the step-by-step operations of programs.