If you want to control machines or systems using a PLC without any previous knowledge, then this book is made for you. Whether it's setting up the hardware, installation and wiring or creating programmes: It explains the basics and advanced techniques of PLC programming in a way that is easy to understand at all times. In doing so, you will familiarise yourself intensively with the PLC, regardless of the manufacturer, as well as the special features of the various manufacturers. Numerous practical examples will deepen your knowledge and you will soon be applying it successfully in increasingly complex scenarios.