Chapter 4_PLC Programming

Chapter Objective:
This chapter provides an introduction to PLC programming, with a focus on the Ladder Diagram (LD) language used in Siemens SIMATIC S7 systems. It covers the main IEC programming languages, basic logical operations, and the translation of Grafcet diagrams into Ladder logic. Through examples, students will learn to write simple control programs, use timers, and perform bitwise operations within an industrial automation context.