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"Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and Applications" by John W. Webb and Ronald A. Reis is a foundational, updated text for studying industrial automation, covering PLC scan cycles and diverse programming methods. The 5th edition offers practical insights into HMI and PID control, serving as a comprehensive guide for engineering professionals. Access the text via

The first half of the text establishes the theoretical and hardware foundation necessary for understanding PLCs. Binary, Decimal, Octal, and Hexadecimal systems

8. Limitations / Critiques

• Binary, Decimal, Octal, and Hexadecimal systems.
• ASCII and BCD (Binary Coded Decimal): Essential for understanding legacy interfaces and thumbwheel switches.
• Bit/Word addressing: How the processor addresses specific memory locations (e.g., SLC 500 addressing format: I:1/0 vs. ControlLogix tags).