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Updated ISA-authorized book covering the ISA Automation Body of KnowledgeThe newly updated Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge is the only officially authorized book covering the International Society of Automation’s (ISA’s) body of knowledge core competencies. This revised guide provides an overview of the most important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills required to implement them in today’s industrial environment. The book enables readers to effectively study for the ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®), and/or Professional Engineer (PE) Control Systems Engineer (CSE) exams.Edited and written by leading experts from all aspects of automation, A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge includes information on: Process and analytical instrumentation; discrete, continuous, and batch control; and control valves and final control elementsBasic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control, advanced control, process modeling, and digital twins, digital and analog communications, and data management and system softwareNetworking and cybersecurity, safety and reliability, system checkout, testing, start-up, troubleshooting, and project managementManufacturing operations management, automation justification and performance analysis, motors and drives, electrical systems, asset management and maintenance, motion control and vision systems, and control systems including PLCs, DCSs, and SCADAWhether you are an engineer, manager, control systems integrator, student, or educator, A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge is the book you will turn to again and again as the ultimate source on what is encompassed by automation.

A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition The term "e;automation"e; 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 instrumentation Continuous and batch control Control valves and final control elements Basic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control Advanced control Digital and analog communications Data management and system software Networking and security Safety and reliability System checkout, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting Project management This 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 topic Managers who need a better perspective of all aspects of automation, enabling them to better set direction and make staffing decisions Those who work in fields related to automation, such as IT professionals who need to learn more about plant floor control and information systems Academicians who need guidance in developing and improving curriculum or courses Students, novices, and others evaluating career decisions Those studying for the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), and/or Control Systems Engineer (CSE) exams

The 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 communications Data 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