A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge (International Society of Automation)

A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, 3rd EditionThe term "automation" includes all topics that have traditionally been identified using names such as instrumentation, instruments and control, process control, process automation, control systems, automation and control, manufacturing control, manufacturing automation, and system integration. The topics in this book represent the scope of automation application, they include:Process and analytical instrumentationContinuous and batch controlControl valves and final control elementsBasic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing controlAdvanced controlDigital and analog communicationsData management and system softwareNetworking and securitySafety and reliabilitySystem checkout, testing, start-up, and troubleshootingProject managementThis edition—written by 38 leading experts from all aspects of automation—provides comprehensive information about all major topics in the broad field of automation. It serves as a technical summary of automation knowledge for those who need a complete perspective on automation including:Automation professionals who need to understand the basics of an unfamiliar topicManagers who need a better perspective of all aspects of automation, enabling them to better set direction and make staffing decisionsThose who work in fields related to automation, such as IT professionals who need to learn more about plant floor control and information systemsAcademicians who need guidance in developing and improving curriculum or coursesStudents, novices, and others evaluating career decisionsThose studying for the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), and/or Control Systems Engineer (CSE) exams Read more