A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, Third Edition: The Ultimate Resource

Critical information on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and industrial security.

The third edition is structured to reflect the modern industrial environment, covering everything from fundamental field devices to high-level system security.

Practical steps for system checkout, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting. What’s New in the Third Edition?

Standards for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, alarm management, and operator training.

Comprehensive overviews of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware and software architectures.

Edited by industry veterans and Ian Verhappen , and featuring contributions from 38 leading experts, the 688-page third edition is an essential study tool for professional certifications like the Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) . Key Areas of Knowledge

The third edition was significantly updated in 2018 to address the rapid evolution of digital technologies. Major updates include: A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge