Mastering SCADA and PLC Systems: A Practical Guide to Industrial Automation

Unlock the power of automation with SCADA and PLCs, your essential guide to mastering industrial control systems. Whether you're an engineering student, technician, or automation professional, this book offers a clear, hands-on understanding of the technologies that power modern industry.

What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of industrial automation and control logic

• How PLCs are programmed using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and more

• Architecture and design of SCADA systems, HMIs, and data acquisition

• Communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, and MQTT

• Real-world examples in manufacturing, utilities, energy, and water systems

• Security practices and standards for protecting industrial networks

• Step-by-step guidance on building and deploying a complete SCADA project

Packed with rich visuals, diagrams, case studies, and simplified technical explanations, this book bridges the gap between theory and application. You'll gain the confidence to design, simulate, and implement PLC and SCADA systems used in real-world environments.

Whether you're just starting out or aiming to upgrade your skills, SCADA and PLCs gives you the foundation and future-proof insight you need to succeed in today’s automation-driven industries.

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