Control Technology And Personal Computers

by Springer US

Overview

In response to the expanding role of personal computers in measurement and other industrial applications, this guide shows how to maximize the power of PCs in automation and system control. It demonstrates how to integrate a complete system that precisely monitors the surrounding industrial environment and helps reduce the cost of mass storage, colour displays and other functions by up to 50%.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780442005689
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	07/31/1992
Series:	Social and Policy Issues in
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.03(d)

Editorial Reviews

Among the most rapidly expanding industrial applications for PCs are data acquisition and control--the activity of collecting data and monitoring the status of processes and equipment. Hodeski describes how--given currently available software--to apply personal computers directly in control or indirectly through programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or process controllers. For a variety of professionals including engineers, scientists, and technicians in the electrical, mechanical, and chemical fields. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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