Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Learning the Concepts and Skills Required to Get Started
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Introduction to Industrial Automation
Introducing industrial automation
Exploring the types of industrial automation
Fixed automation system
Programmable automation system
Flexible automation system
Integrated automation system
Understanding the levels of industrial automation
Field leve
Control leve
Supervisory and production leve
Discovering the advantages and disadvantages of industrial automation
Advantages of industrial automation
Disadvantages of industrial automation
Summary
Questions
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Switches and Sensors – Working Principles, Applications, and Wiring
Introducing switches and sensors
Describing manually operated switches
Push button
Rocker switch ...
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