Electrical Control for Machines

State-of-the-art process and machine control devices, circuits and systems for all types of industries are explained in detail in this comprehensive text. This unbiased perspective for understanding the design and installation of electrical control systems includes thorough explanations of how electrical and electronic components function in typical motion, pressure, temperature, sequential, safety and quality control systems. This text also offers an introduction to the operation, configuration and programming of programmable logic controllers. System design and troubleshooting techniques are applied to real world applications within each chapter along with end of chapter review tests.