PLC Programming with Structured Text and Function Blocks

Learn PLC Programming the Way Professionals Do-Write Reliable, Modular Code

If you've ever struggled to turn classroom theory into working industrial automation, PLC Programming with Structured Text and Function Blocks is your fast-track solution. Written by seasoned automation engineer Cohen Luke, this hands-on guide distills years of plant-floor experience into an easy-to-follow roadmap for students, technicians, and engineers who need production-ready results-now.

What You'll Master

• IEC 61131-3 Structured Text & Function Block Diagram fundamentals the moment you open the book
• Reusable motor, pump, and alarm blocks that plug into any Codesys, TIA Portal, or Studio 5000 project
• Real-world projects: conveyor control, tank monitoring, fault latching, and HMI integration
• Simulation and testing workflows that let you validate logic in software before risking hardware
• Proven patterns for diagnostics, safety interlocks, and alarm handling that cut downtime to near zero

Why This Book Stands Out

• Practical first: Every chapter delivers complete, working code and clear explanations-no fluff
• Career-driven: Gain skills that employers demand, from modular libraries to state-machine design
• Time-efficient: Learn concepts today, deploy them on a live PLC tomorrow
• Cohen Luke has commissioned systems for manufacturing, water treatment, and logistics; his step-by-step approach is battle-tested on the plant floor

Perfect For

• Beginners who want a guided path from "Hello World" to full production lines
• Working engineers upgrading to Structured Text and FBD
• Automation professionals seeking scalable, maintainable PLC code for complex projects

Stop piecing together tutorials and outdated manuals. Scroll up, grab your copy, and start writing professional-grade PLC programs today.