Can anyone recommend a good book on Controls?

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The discussion centers on the need for practical resources on control systems, specifically focusing on the physical implementation rather than theoretical aspects. Participants emphasize the importance of Sequential Function Charts (SFC) as per the IEC 1131-3 Standard for understanding control systems. Recommendations include seeking out resources that explain components like Laplacian integrators and analog feedback control in practical terms. The conversation suggests contacting PLC companies for additional SFC documentation to enhance practical knowledge.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Sequential Function Charts (SFC) as defined by IEC 1131-3 Standard
  • Basic knowledge of control systems and their mathematical foundations
  • Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming
  • Experience with Laplace transforms and their applications in control theory
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  • Research practical applications of Sequential Function Charts (SFC) in control systems
  • Explore resources on Laplacian integrators and their role in control systems
  • Investigate analog feedback control techniques and their implementations
  • Contact PLC manufacturers for recommended SFC documentation and case studies
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Engineers, control system designers, and students seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation of control systems.

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Not so much the math and theory of controls but the actual physical implementation and make up of control systems. Something that tells you how to go from the Laplace domain to real life.
 
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The way I learned controls for industry applications was by studying samples based on Sequential Function Charts (SFC) per the IEC 1131-3 Standard.

Plug through some samples and you will get the hang of it.
 
Do you have any references that you recommend? I googled a few and most of it is "this is how you draw this process on a SFC" or "this is the logic to use when utilizing our software".

None of the ones that I have seen so far say "X component acts as a laplacian integrator" or "Analog feedback control is achieved by doing this."

I guess maybe I am searching for a simple answer when there isn't one, but all we learned in school about control systems is the math and not so much how to actually implement that system.
 
I was fortunate that I had acess to some Control Descriptions of equipment developed with SFC.

Maybe contact some PLC companies and see if they can recommend some SFC documents.
 

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