Sample Resume

I have received a number of requests regarding resumes, so I thought the best thing I could do was post a sample resume.

In truth, this is my resume. I have used this format for years and it has served me well. I did change my contact information for this situation, though. Read more

Know How to Get Back to Where You Started

Making a given modification may be simple. Remembering what you have changed, and how to restore the PLC to its original state may not be so simple.

This is a trap that many programmers fall into. Read more

Connecting to an Allen-Bradley SLC and Going Online

I get a lot of questions about going online with a PLC. Here is a section from PLC Programming with RSLogix 500 that covers going online with an SLC 5/03.

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You have written your program and now you are ready to download, or send, the Batching program to the computer. Read more

RSLogix 500 Addressing in an Allen-Bradley PLC

There are a number of addressing schemes used by PLC manufacturers. Let’s take a quick look at how memory locations (including hardware I/O) are accessed with RSLogix 500. Along the way, I will define some terms. Read more

PLC Training Books

Beginner’s Guide to PLC Programming

How to Program a Programmable Logic Controller

Look around in any modern manufacturing facility and you will find PLCs, or Programmable Logic Controllers. You have seen all the names; Allen-Bradley®, Modicon®, Texas Instruments®, Siemens® and so on. Large companies and small companies use these types of computers running ladder logic programs to automate and control their manufacturing processes.

Understanding how these PLCs work is very important to anyone who works with industrial equipment. Fast and efficient PLC training is the best way to learn the ladder logic of PLCs. It will help you in your current job or help get you the job you want. More

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PLC Programming with RSLogix 500

How to Program an Allen-Bradley SLC 500 with Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix 500

RSLogix 500 is used with the Allen-Bradley SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02, SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, SLC 5/05 and MicroLogix PLCs

Rockwell Automation and its line of Allen-Bradley SLC controllers have been the dominant force in PLCs (programmable logic controllers) for many years. Their influence and market share continue to rise. Hundreds of thousands of processes and machine control applications are controlled by the Rockwell’s SLC™ 500 and their RSLogix™ PLC software.

This book teaches you, step by step, how to use the ladder logic of RSLogix 500™ with the Allen-Bradley® family of SLCs. More

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PLC Programming with RSLogix 5000

How to Program Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs with Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix

RSLogix 5000 is used with the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs

ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers are the latest and most powerful addition to their line of PLCs (programmable logic controllers). Many processes and machines worldwide are controlled by the Rockwell’s Allen-Bradley PLCs and their RSLogix 5000 software.

This book teaches you, step by step, how to use RSLogix 5000™ with the Allen-Bradley® ControlLogix or CompactLogix families of PLCs. More

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How to Program RSView32

How to Program an HMI and SCADA System with Rockwell Automation’s RSView32

In today’s industrial environment, controlling the logical operation of a machine or a process is only half the solution, though. A reliable Human Machine Interface, or HMI, is just as critical.

RSView32 provides an inexpensive but powerful solution. Not only can RSView32 work as HMI software, it can also function as a full fledged SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system. More

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How to Troubleshoot with a PLC

How to Diagnosis and Correct Problems with RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000

Troubleshooting is how engineers and technicians find and correct problems in a mechanical or electronic system.

It is a necessary skill for all those who are responsible for building or maintaining industrial systems and equipment. It is apart of their daily lives. Understanding ladder logic is an important part of troubleshooting automated systems.

“How To Troubleshoot With A PLC” teaches you how to troubleshoot a system that is controlled by a PLC. It shows you how to interpret ladder logic to quickly find the problem with a machine. More

Ladder Logic and the Dialect of PLCs

Ladder logic is a programming language, like Visual Basic or C. When you learn any language, it is always important to understand the basic terms.

If you are just getting started, here are a few terms you should know. These apply to any PLC. Read more