AutomationDirect Offers Free PLC eBook Download

AutomationDirect’s new eBook, “PLC Handbook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers” is now available as a free download. Designed as an easy-to-read guide for users new to PLCs, this eBook explains what a PLC is and its history.

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AutomationDirect’s new eBook, “PLC Handbook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers” is now available as a free download. Designed as an easy-to-read guide for users new to PLCs, this eBook explains what a PLC is and its history. It also provides detailed information about what to look for when choosing a controller, with both hardware and software overviews.

The PLC handbook is also filled with practical topics, allowing you to dig deeper into subjects such as, ladder logic programming, PID loops, communication protocols and motion control. Included in this eBook is bonus material on “PLC How-To’s” and a collection of PLC application stories to provide useful information and inspiration from AutomationDirect PLC customers.

>>For more information, click here.

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