Mastering PLC programming : the software engineering survival guide to automation programming / M.T. White.
2023
TJ223.P76 W45 2023
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Title
Mastering PLC programming : the software engineering survival guide to automation programming / M.T. White.
Author
ISBN
1804619124 electronic book
9781804619124 electronic book
9781804619124 electronic book
Published
Birmingham : Packt Publishing Limited, 2023.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
TJ223.P76 W45 2023
System Control No.
(OCoLC)1372321966
Summary
Learn PLC programming from the software perspective to understand advanced concepts such as OOP and HMI development and design reusable, portable, and robust code Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Take a deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming to gain hands-on knowledge Explore software engineering concepts such as SDLC, debugging, and SOLID programming Get a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projects Book Description Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a new feature of PLC programming that has taken the automation world by storm. This book provides you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment. The book is designed in a way to take you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), library design, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that'll enable you to apply the skills you've learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics, but it also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you DO NOT need to purchase any PLC hardware or software. By the end of this PLC book, you will have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project. What you will learn Find out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniques Explore OOP concepts for PLC programming Delve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programming Explore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarms Create an HMI project and attach it to a PLC in CODESYS Gain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projects Who this book is for This book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation or robotics will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.
Formatted Contents Note
Cover
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Contributors
About the reviewers
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1
An Introduction to Advanced PLC Programming
Chapter 1: Software Engineering for PLCs
Technical requirements
Software engineering for PLCs
Understanding the IEC 61131-3 standard
What does the IEC 61131-3 standardize?
Programming a PLC
The five IEC languages
Introducing CODESYS
Testing CODESYS
Creating the program
Summary
Questions
Chapter 2: Advanced Structured Text -Programming a PLC in Easy-to-Read English
Technical requirements
Understanding error handling
Variables
The main program
The division by 0 error
Checking for 0 code
TRY-CATCH blocks
FINALLY statements
Identifying and handling errors
Understanding pointers
Representing PLC memory
General syntax for pointers
The ADR operator
Dereferencing pointers
Handling invalid pointers
Understanding references
Declaring a reference variable
Example program
Checking for invalid references
Understanding documentation
Self-documenting code
Code to variables
Code commenting
Understanding state machines
Variables for the state machine
Exploring state machine logic
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 3: Debugging
Making Your Code Work
Technical requirements
What is debugging?
Types of bugs
Testing versus debugging
Breaking down the debugging process
Understanding debugging tools and techniques
Print debugging
The CODESYS debugger tool
Forcing variables
Troubleshooting
a practical example
Case 4
a while loop
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 4: Complex Variable Declaration
Using Variables to Their Fullest
Technical requirements
Auto declaring variables
Understanding constants
Investigating arrays
Initialized arrays
Multidimensional arrays
Exploring global variable lists
Creating a GVL
Understanding structs
Declaring a struct
Getting to know enums
Exploring persistent variables
Persistent variable list
Final project
motor control program
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Part 2
Modularity and Objects
Chapter 5: Functions
Making Code Modular and Maintainable
Technical requirements
What is modular code?
Why use modular code?
Exploring functions
What goes into a function?
Creating a function
The PLC_PRG file
Examining return types
The RETURN statement
Understanding arguments
Named parameters
Default arguments
Final project
temperature unit converter
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 6: Object-Oriented Programming
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Code
Technical requirements
What is OOP?
Why use OOP?
The four pillars
A preview
Understanding function blocks
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Contributors
About the reviewers
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1
An Introduction to Advanced PLC Programming
Chapter 1: Software Engineering for PLCs
Technical requirements
Software engineering for PLCs
Understanding the IEC 61131-3 standard
What does the IEC 61131-3 standardize?
Programming a PLC
The five IEC languages
Introducing CODESYS
Testing CODESYS
Creating the program
Summary
Questions
Chapter 2: Advanced Structured Text -Programming a PLC in Easy-to-Read English
Technical requirements
Understanding error handling
Variables
The main program
The division by 0 error
Checking for 0 code
TRY-CATCH blocks
FINALLY statements
Identifying and handling errors
Understanding pointers
Representing PLC memory
General syntax for pointers
The ADR operator
Dereferencing pointers
Handling invalid pointers
Understanding references
Declaring a reference variable
Example program
Checking for invalid references
Understanding documentation
Self-documenting code
Code to variables
Code commenting
Understanding state machines
Variables for the state machine
Exploring state machine logic
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 3: Debugging
Making Your Code Work
Technical requirements
What is debugging?
Types of bugs
Testing versus debugging
Breaking down the debugging process
Understanding debugging tools and techniques
Print debugging
The CODESYS debugger tool
Forcing variables
Troubleshooting
a practical example
Case 4
a while loop
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 4: Complex Variable Declaration
Using Variables to Their Fullest
Technical requirements
Auto declaring variables
Understanding constants
Investigating arrays
Initialized arrays
Multidimensional arrays
Exploring global variable lists
Creating a GVL
Understanding structs
Declaring a struct
Getting to know enums
Exploring persistent variables
Persistent variable list
Final project
motor control program
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Part 2
Modularity and Objects
Chapter 5: Functions
Making Code Modular and Maintainable
Technical requirements
What is modular code?
Why use modular code?
Exploring functions
What goes into a function?
Creating a function
The PLC_PRG file
Examining return types
The RETURN statement
Understanding arguments
Named parameters
Default arguments
Final project
temperature unit converter
Summary
Questions
Further reading
Chapter 6: Object-Oriented Programming
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Code
Technical requirements
What is OOP?
Why use OOP?
The four pillars
A preview
Understanding function blocks
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