Can anyone recommend a good book on Controls?

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The discussion focuses on the need for practical resources on control systems, emphasizing the transition from theoretical concepts to real-world applications. Participants express frustration with existing literature that often lacks detailed implementation guidance, particularly regarding Sequential Function Charts (SFC) and their application in control systems. Recommendations include seeking resources that explain how components function in practical scenarios, such as Laplacian integrators and analog feedback control. There is a suggestion to reach out to PLC companies for relevant SFC documentation. Overall, the conversation highlights a gap in educational materials that bridge theory and practical implementation in 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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