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    Book Reviews

    The PLC Workbook--Programmable Logic


    Controllers Made Easy, by K. CLEMENTS-
    JEWERY and W. JEFFCOAT. Prentice Hall;
    London, UK; 1996; 197 pp.; 20-95;
    ISBN: 0-13-489840-0
    Reviewed by: Steve ROGERS
    Boeing Missiles and Space Division, Huntsville, AL,
    USA
    Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have
    become the main workhorse for equipment control in
    a variety of industries since they were introduced in
    1969. They have evolved extensively in both
    hardware and software. They have become cheaper,
    smaller, more reliable, and much more capable than
    their early predecessors. PLCs have been used in
    nearly all industries, including chemical processing,
    power plants, the automotive industry, computers,
    aerospace, agriculture, etc., in test and
    manufacturing. This popularity has, in large part,
    been due to advances in computer technology. These
    advances have permitted the use of more
    sophisticated algorithms, and have provided the
    ability to control high-speed operations. Thus, PLCs
    have been used in a very broad spectrum of
    applications.
    In view of the popularity of the PLC it is critical for
    the plant engineer to have a good working
    knowledge of its operating principles and
    terminology. With this in mind, the authors have
    developed a tutorial handbook to this end. The
    objective of the text is to enable the reader:
    to understand PLC programming and hardware
    fundamentals
    to size and select PLCs
    to design and document PLC software to
    enhance reliability
    to diagnose hardware and software faults, and
    troubleshoot.
    The text covers control system basics, PLC hardware
    basics, application of PLCs for control, PLC
    functions and programming, the physical elements
    "and operation of a PLC, programming devices,
    selecting a PLC for a given applicafion, and some
    advanced PLC programming techniques. The
    authors emphasize practical applications of PLCs,
    and do not cover control theory, hardware details, or
    software details. Chapters 1 to 4 provide an
    introduction into the basics of PLCs. By means of
    examples taken from industrial experience and
    exercises, the reader learns to configure and design
    logic circuits, and program PLCs. Chapters 6 to 8
    emphasize hardware basics. The physical parts and
    operation are explained in more detail, available
    functions are explained, programming devices are
    shown, and selection criteria are covered. Chapter 9
    is devoted to developing a selection checklist;
    numerous topics are listed and explained. Chapters
    10 and 11 discuss advanced PLC programming and
    troubleshooting techniques. Chapter 12 consists of
    examples and solutions, and the Appendix is devoted
    to a PLC design example.
    The text is intended mainly for technicians wanting
    to learn the intricacies of PLC operation. Engineers
    and students will also benefit from it. Very little or
    no prior knowledge of electronics, machine control,
    or computers is assumed. Straightforward examples
    and exercises are provided, with photographs,
    schematics, and drawings to highlight the PLC
    themes throughout the text. The authors' style is
    relatively easy to follow, and the text will make a
    useful addition to the library of anyone desiring a
    better understanding of PLC design, selection,
    programming, and operation.
    Nonlinear Control Systems, by Alberto ISIDORI.
    3rd Edition; Springer-Verlag; New York, USA;
    1995; 549 pp.; 45-00; ISBN: 3-540-19916-0
    Reviewed by: Tadeusz KACZOREK
    Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw; Poland
    The third edition of this well-known and excellent
    monograph reflects the fast, dynamic developments
    of the theory of nonlinear control systems, especially
    the differential geometric approach to such systems.
    The first edition was published in 1985, and was
    written while the author was teaching at the
    Department of Systems Science and Mathematics at
    Washington University in St. Louis, USA. In the
    second edition, published in 1989, two additional
    chapters and some recent results were incorporated.
    In this third edition, a few significant new results
    have been included. Chapters 1 to 4 are unchanged.
    In chapters 5 to 8 significant changes are introduced,
    and Chapters 8 and 9 are completely new.
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