Kickstart PLC Programming

Your Fast-Track Guide to PLCs SCADA and Smart Control. Key Features ? Learn core IEC 61131-3 PLC languages like Ladder ST and FBD in depth. ? Design scalable control systems with reusable modular logic. ? Integrate PLCs with HMI SCADA and modern industrial networks. Book Description Embark on a structured hands-on journey into the world of PLC Programming and Machine Automation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the fundamentals of IEC 61131-3 programming languages ??such as Ladder Logic Structured Text and Function Blocks to the advanced techniques required to build reliable and scalable automation systems. Start by understanding how software environments interact with PLC hardware and the field devices they control. Explore the inner workings of industrial networks the role of standardization in system design and how to ensure seamless communication and interoperability using protocols such as Modbus Profinet and OPCs. As the chapters progress you will gain practical insights into modular software design integration with HMI and SCADA systems and how to architect automation projects for small machines as well as complex processes. You will also learn how to future-proof your solutions through robust network topologies version control practices and building a solid foundation for modern connected and intelligent industrial control systems. What you will learn ? Master the intricacies of PLC programming with IEC 61131-3 standards. ? Effectively structure control logic using Ladder ST and FBD languages. ? Establish robust communication with field devices and remote systems. ? Integrate PLCs seamlessly with HMI SCADA and industrial protocols. ? Develop modular and scalable control architectures for complex processes. ? Perfect the design of standardized maintainable and optimized PLC software. ? Understand how emerging technologies like IIoT and AI connect with PLCs. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to PLCs 2. Industrial Networks 3. Programming Languages for PLCs 4. Tasks Routines Control Blocks and Function Blocks 5. Reusable Functions 6. Human-Machine Interface: Visualization and Control 7. Controlling Different Kinds of Motors 8. System Integration within the PLC 9. SCADA 10. Industry 4.0 and PLCs Index About the Authors Henrique Morata is a seasoned industrial and logistics automation specialist with over 13 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming industrial networking and systems integration. He began his technical education in industrial automation in 2010 and entered the professional field in 2011 working for a systems integrator serving major clients in the food automotive and sanitation sectors. Early in his career he gained solid experience in field commissioning network configuration and electrical drive systems building a strong foundation across electrical mechanical and logical layers of automation systems. Throughout his career Henrique has led large-scale projects for companies such as Cargill Kimberly-Clark Bimbo Takeda and Saint Gobain managing every phase from technical design to commissioning and final acceptance. He specializes in PLC programming with Siemens and Rockwell platforms (TIA Portal Studio5000 Simatic Manager) HMI/SCADA integration and industrial communication protocols such as Profibus Profinet Modbus and Ethernet-based systems.