PLCs - what they do - how to work with them
581512
I knew very little about PLCs.  Reading parts of the book on my Galaxy S4 explained what PLCs do.  Further reading gave me direction and insights into programming.
I have the opportunity to program PLCs in my job in the future so I will be returning to this book.
So far the book has meet my needs.
There is available a PDF of the images in the book which, at some time, I expect to refer to extensively.
My bias toward enjoying multi-culturalism shows in that I enjoy the bit of authors "twang" as found in this book, my perception anyway.
I'd recommend this book to any colleague seeking PLC basics up through programming.  I have not yet done the programming, but expect to with this book.
4767379
The home automation world is still a mess.  I've dabbled with almost every manufacturer.  GE and their Jasco lighting products, in my opinion, are some of the most consistent and reelable products.  These Outdoor modules have been working great for me.  They just work.  You'd be surprised how rare that is at the moment!
54106
Just used this product at a class I was in. I hooked it to my laptop and plugged into a crane simulator to provide information from live data on the simulator. Firmware was downloaded automatically onto my laptop. I just downloaded Windows 10 and the cord works with it.
740180
This book is part of ISA's (formerly "The Instrument Society of America", later "The International Society for Measurement and Control" and now known as "The Instrument, Systems and Automation Society") Independent Learning Modules on Control Principles and Techniques.

This book is designed as a self-study guide for both beginners and experienced practitioner who want to learn more about Process Control Applications. As self-study guide there no specific prerequisites for using this book, other than a general understanding of high school physics and a working knowledge of the principles and hardware of industrial instrumentation and control systems, whether acquired through field experience or academic study. The author has left out most of the equations and derivations which one usually could find in the majority of process control books, but for the benefit of the reader had been replaced with word descriptions of the process relationships that make control systems work. The intend is to keep mathematics from becoming a barrier to the reader understanding of the principles of automatic control.

Since the table of contents is not included in the book description provided by the good fellows of Amazon, next I have included how the book is organized:

- Introduction and overview.
- Review of process control strategies.
- Material balances.
- Energy balances.
- Liquid flow systems.
- Compressible flow systems.
- Heat transfer systems.
- Distillation operations.
- Other separation processes.
- Chemical reactors.
- Suggestions for further reading
- Answer to all questions.
- Solutions to all exercises.

I am an Industrial Practitioner of Process Control. I have been working for more than 16 years as an Instrumentation, Automation, and Process Safety and Control Engineer for the Oil & Gas Industry. I have made extensive use of this book to prepare tutorial and training material for technician and operators. I have also found it useful in my day to day work as a refresher on the Fundamentals of Industrial Process Control Applications.

Absolutely a most have for any one working in the process industries and who need to understand how real world industrial process control applications (as the one you may find in your company's facilities) work.
4602012
I purchased PLCM7500 and also PLCM7200. Both are working beatifully fine, and I am very happy.with both the products.
3510704
This seemed complicated to install with Vera Lite controller. After I did configure it works well and was easy.

The off buttons do not have  a function only the on buttons, but overall a great way to control a lot of zwave devices using Vera Lite.
4512862
An excellent book written by one of the most important educators in relation to Professional Learning Communities. So many educators, start the year and barricade themselves inside their rooms and have little or no contact with other teachers. This book gives new and veteran teachers alike the basics of why to use the PLC, as well as how to set up the Professional Learning Community to benefit all teachers. And better teaching will have a positive impact on classroom instruction and student learning. This book is a must have for today's teachers.
3041048
I'm a beginner at writing code(I'm learning ladder logic right now!) But this caught my interest after doing a robot project for my college E.T. class. This is a GREAT kit! Comes with everything you need to get started, and to keep adding to it!  The only thing I would suggest and this is just being picky; I would include resealable anti-static bags and a bigger storage box, but again that's just being very picky! Everything was packaged great, nothing was damaged! Overall if you want a kit that you can start with and add to it without breaking the bank, I recommend this one!
Review coming from an Engineer Tech Student who only has experience in PLC Ladder logic. Not codes!
2137899
Works really well, once you figure out how to use it. There's not a lot of documentation out there for this, so it does take a bit of fooling around to set it up correctly. I don't think it ever says it, but the settings are in CONTROL PANEL.
4175712
Lots of options on controller but I have no idea how to work them ,no manual. Changes to tons of bright nice colors. Remote dies or something, I reset connection and I'm able to change color but then stops working. Changed remote battery but no change on behavior. Taking appart today  to understand more. Lights work great except control box for me
4716887
I use several of these timers to control lights. It's easy for me to program, unlike the complicated GE timer I purchased from Lowes.  Part of my issue with the GE timers is the very poor instruction sheet. The Intermatic Timers work for me - don't stop making them!
1486406
It's an Arduino Uno. Everyone should have one of these for when they need to control something. There's thousands of projects online that involve an Arduino. I've personally used an Arduino for an Art project in school where I controlled the color of lights based on a slider switch. Switching lights in my room based on a button's state. A light for my closet that automatically turns on when the door is opened. A programmer for other microcontrollers (even other Arduinos). A game boy cartridge reader. Part of a home security system. A system that automatically watered my garden. I even keep one in my car in case I ever need it. Just buy one. You'll need it someday and be glad you had it.
648721
I use Simply Automated for my installs.  Simply Automated uses powerful Universal Powerline Technology (UPB), products not compatible with cheap X-10 that doesn't work most of the time.  X-10 is very low cost stuff.  If this guy wants step up from X-10 he should buy X-10 compatible products, alternative is SmartHome Insteon (cheap low cost, low quality) X-10 + RF.  If you want high quality, technology that works, great support, fair price, then Simply Automated is your choice.  Highly recommend.
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This is a must for smart switch users that have 3-way, 4-way, 5-way.... applications.  You cannot use a smart switch with a standard switch.  This add on switch allows you to still control your lights from the other locations.  It is basically like a wired remote.  You still have to wire it, but you really only have one main switch controlling the light.  This add-on sends the signal back to the main switch to shut off the light.  I had to purchase one when I wired the hallway so that we could still control the light downstairs and upstairs.  Now, I am looking to purchase more to finish out the main living areas.  The instructions were clear and easily followed.
352175
Works as described. I use it to control two lights from a single switchbox. Included easily with my Vera Lite. Clear instructions. Note: you must have line and neutral in your switch box for this (and most Z-wave devices) to work. It's is a dual relay and can be used for more than ligts. I plan to purchase another to control my furnace.
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There is a small plastic piece behind the door contact that connects the wires, be careful not to break it. You also need to purchase the
Honeywell RPWL3045A1003/A Wireless Premium Portable Converter/Extender/Push Button for these to work. Once you have both parts, it's pretty easy to setup and install, simple wiring.
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Works well with VeraPlus controller.

What looks like it might be a large button is actually a sliding cover and not a button at all.  There are four buttons and it is pretty easy to set this up so that each button controls two seans, one with a short press and one with a long press.  Ir does what I wanted to do giving me a bit of manual control over the operation of the house.