Standard Handbook of Industrial Automation

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xix

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2. Backdrop to Automation Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Automation: The Multifaceted Technology Overview

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 3-8

   3. Annotated Glossary of General Automation Terms

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 9-13

3. Sensors and Measuring Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-17

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   2. Geometric Variables I: Position, Motion, Speed, Velocity

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 19-50

   3. Geometric Variables II: Dimension, Displacement, Thickness

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 51-72

   4. Geometric Variables III: Object Detection, Proximity, Presence, Nonpresence

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 73-85

   5. Machine Vision

      • Larry Werth

      Pages 86-109

   6. Machine Vision: State-of-the-Art Systems

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 110-132

4. Control Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 133-135

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   2. Control System Architecture

      • Carl K. Zimmermann

      Pages 136-151

   3. Programmable Controllers

      • Ralph E. Mackiewicz

      Pages 152-168

   4. Programmable Controllers: State-of-the-Art-Systems

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 169-188

   5. Programming the Programmable Controller

      • Erich Sulzer, Engineering Staff, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

      Pages 189-200

   6. Sequence Controllers—Hardware/Software Trends

      • Erich Sulzer, Engineering Staff, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

      Pages 201-215

   7. Expert System and Model-Based Self-Tuning Controllers

      • Peter D. Hansen, Thomas W. Kraus

      Pages 216-229

   8. Numerical Control and Computerized Numerical Control

      • John Boyle

      Pages 230-234

   9. Computer Numerical Control—State-of-the-Art Systems

      • Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D. Considine

      Pages 235-255

5. Actuators and Materials — Transfer Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 257-259

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The authors and editors of this Handbook have attempted to fill a serious gap in the professional literature on industrial automation. Much past attention has been directed to the general concepts and philosophy of automation as a way to convince owners and managers of manufacturing facilities that automation is indeed one of the few avenues available to increase productivity and improve competitive position. Seventy-three contributors share their knowledge in this Handbook. Less attention has been given to the "What" and "How" of automation. To the extent feasible and practical within the confines of the pages allowed, this Handbook concentrates on the implementation of automation. Once the "Go" signal has been given by management, concrete details-not broad definitions and philosophical discussions-are required. To be found in this distinctly different book in the field are detailed parameters for designing and specifying equipment, the options available with an evaluation of their relative advantages and limitations, and insights for engineers and production managers on the operation and capabilities of present-generation automation system components, subsystems, and total systems. In a number of instances, the logical extension of current technology into the future is given. A total of 445 diagrams and photos and 57 tables augments detailed discussions. In addition to its use as a ready reference for technical and management personnel, the book has wide potential for training and group discussions at the college and university level and for special education programs as may be provided by consultants or by "in-house" training personnel.

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