Examine the control of systems with programmable units (PLCs).
Application of digital logic to control industrial processes is emphasized.
Allen-Bradley
Industrial control and automation products, including the SLC-500 PLC.
Site has technical information and free manuals on their products. Some specific
helpful information:
The Boolean Embassy
A community of Allen-Bradley SLC-500© users.
Control.com
"Nerds in Control" an online community of automation professionals,
including links to control system related sites.
Electronics
Technology Magazines
An extensive listing of links to magazines covering various aspects of
electronics.
ePanorama.net
Extensive links and general information on electronics, from the fundamentals
of radio to data sheets.
IndustrialText
Free downloadable files on PLCs and electrical systems, including forms for
documenting PLC programs.
MrPLC
"Your Automation Help Site" with information on, forums about, and
software code for Allen-Bradley and other controllers.
Omar Zucchiatti's PLC
Page
Information on Programmable Logic Controllers by an Italian. Some of
the information is in English. Some good general information, but the specific info
is mostly on the Siemans S7 PLC.
PLC Tutor
"Your Personal PLC Tutor" with extensive information on how PLCs
work and how to program them. Recommend signing up for their newsletter -- it
includes PLC programming tips!
TheLearningPit
Information on PLC programming and simulators. Also has interactive
learning sections on electrical and electronics technology. Has an outstanding set
of links to industrial automation sources.
