Distance Education Technical Training - What's New

New 3rd edition of PLC textbook is now available

A new 3rd edition of our supplementary PLC textbook is now available. This edition includes new material that corresponds closely to content introduced into the revised CD-ROM curriculum, in September 2006. Highlights of the 3rd edition include:

1. The Data Communications chapter has been significantly expanded to include more in-depth and detailed coverage of communications technology including Internet, LANs and WANs.
2. ncreased special emphasis on installation and maintenance of PLCs, process control and industrial applications of PLCs, and input and output stages of PLC operations.
3. New module 18 on Advanced Programming Languages includes Sequential Function Charts, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, Instruction List, and RSLogix 5000 PLC simulation software.
4. New module 19 on Robotics includes robot classifications, components, characteristics, payload, repeatability, accuracy, sensors, safety and applications. Also robot programming and Artificial Intelligence.

Purchasing this textbook is not required to complete the program but many PLC students find that it is a very helpful learning resource particularly if they are new to using computer-based learning materials.

The Textbook is available for $170.

To Order the Textbook now call a Program Advisor toll-free at 1-888-553-5333.