Table of contents : About the Author How this Book can Help You Getting Started Simple Key Terms to Understand Relay Logic to PLC Logic Conversion 1. Define the Control Task 2. Determine a Control Strategy 3. Implementation Guidelines 4. Program Organization and Implementation 4.1. How to Create Flowcharts and Output Sequences 4.2. How to Configure the PLC System 4.3. Internal and Real I/O Assignment 4.3.1. Sample Problem 1 4.3.2. Solution to Sample Problem 1 4.4. Assignment of Register Addresses 4.5. Elements Not to Be Wired to the Controller 4.6. Special Input Device Programming 4.6.1. Sample Problem 2 4.6.2. Solution to Sample Problem 2 4.6.3. Sample Problem 3 4.6.4. Solution to Sample Problem 3 4.7. Program Coding/Translation 5. Discrete I/O Control Programming 5.1. Control Programming and PLC Descriptions 5.2. Simple Relay Replacement 5.3. Simple Start/Stop Motor Circuit 5.4. Forward/Reverse Motor Interlocking 5.5. Reduced-Voltage-Start Motor Control 5.6. AC Motor Drive Interface 5.7. Continuous Bottle-Filling Control 5.8. Large Relay System Modernization 6. Study Guide & Review Questions 6.1. Problems & Solutions to Build Your PLC Skills 6.1.1. Review, Reinforce, Test & Sharpen your PLC Skills 6.2. Solutions to the Problems 7. More Helpful Resources