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Siemens Technical Publications include a wide range of text books and CD Rom tools supporting your continuous learning needs. From technology introductions to advanced techniques, these materials may help fill the knowledge gap. These publications are written by industry and educational institution leaders and are used throughout the world. For a jump-start or a deep-dive, check out Siemens Technical Publications.

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	Automating with SIMATIC Hans Berger Controllers, Software, Programming, Data Communication, Operator Control and Process Monitoring 3rd revised and enlarged edition, 2006, 230 pages, 105 illustrations, 20 tables, hardcover MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AE02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B927X76 Price $57.00
Through a description of the automation system SIMATIC S7, the reader gains an in-sight into the structure and operation of a state-of-the art programmable controller. There is also an introduction to configuration and parameter setting for the hardware by means of STEP 7, along with an explanation of control tasks using various PLC programming languages. For this third edition, the book’s entire content was revised and updated.
	Milestones in Automation Arnold Zankl 2006, 248 pages, 189 color illustrations, hardcover with book jacket MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AQ02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B909X76 Price $44.00
The story told in this book extends from the beginning of SIMATIC, the world’s most suc-cessful programmable controller family, to today’s state-of-the-art technology, enhanced by specific solution examples and a brief look into the future. Easy to read and creatively designed, the “Milestones in Automation” offer technicians, engineers and managers a profound look into the development history and possibilities for use of a technology which left its mark like no other on industrial processes and a huge range of technical systems.
	Automating with STEP 7 in LAD and FBD Hans Berger SIMATIC S7-300/400 Programmable Controllers Book and Disk, 4th revised edition, 2005, 415 pages, 145 illustrations, 97 tables, hardcover MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AB02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B904X76 Price $90.00
This book was written for all users of SIMATIC S7 controllers. It describes elements and applications of the graphic-oriented programming languages LAD (ladder diagram) and FBD (function block diagram) for use with both SIMATIC S7-300 and SIMATIC S7-400. It provides an introduction to Version 5.3 of the programming software STEP 7. First-time users are introduced to the field of programmable controllers, while advanced users learn about specific applications of the SIMATIC S7 automation system.
	Automating with STEP 7 in STL and SCL Hans Berger SIMATIC S7-300/400 Programmable Controllers Book and Disk, 4th revised and enlarged edition, 2005, 503 pages, 148 illustrations, 135 tables, hardcover MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AA02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B949X76 Price $90.00
This book describes elements and applications of the text-oriented programming languages STL (statement list) and SCL (structured control language) for use with both SIMATIC S7-300 and SIMATIC S7-400. It is aimed at all users of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers. First time users will be introduced to the field of programmable logic control whereas advanced users will learn about specific applications of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers.
	Decentralization with PROFIBUS DP/DPV1 Josef Weigmann, Gerhard Kilian Structure, configuration and use of PROFIBUS DP with SIMATIC S7 2nd rev. ed., 2003, 251 pp., 90 ill., 70 tables MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AC02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B868X76 Price $65.00
In addition to imparting a basic knowledge of PROFIBUS, the book concentrates on configuring PROFIBUS DP with STEP 7 Version 5.1 SP3, explains various methods of data interchange with user programs and provides useful advice on commissioning and troubleshooting. A range of practical examples on the basis of SIMATIC programmable logic controllers help users make the transition from theory to practice.
	Automating with PROFINET Raimond Pigan, Mark Metter Industrial Communication based on Industrial Ethernet 2006, 355 pages, 207 illustrations, 156 tables, hardcover Order No. A19100L531B906X76 Price $70.00
This book serves as an introduction to PROFINET technology with SIMATIC-products. Configuring engineers, commissioning engineers and technicians are given an overview of the concept and the fundamentals they need to solve PROFINET-based automation tasks. Technical relationships and practical applications are described using SIMATIC as example, and quickly lead the reader to his goal of autonomous planning and problem-solving. The book gives decision makers and plant designers, trainees and students a compact overview.
	Controlling with SIMATIC Jürgen Müller Practice Book for SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC PCS7 Control Systems 2005, 162 pages, 128 illustrations, 25 tables, hardcover MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AD02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B905X76 Price $57.00
The practical description of control systems based on SIMATIC S7 and PCS 7 presented in this book gives its readers valuable impulses and support for configuring and commissioning control applications using actual SIMATIC control products.
	Electrical Feed Drives in Automation Hans Groß, Jens Hamann, Georg Wiegärtner Basics, Computation, Dimensioning 2001, 336 pages, 89 illustrations, 21 tables, hardcover MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AF02-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531B797X76 Price $87.00
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the physical and technological fundamentals of automatic control and drive technology with special emphasis on the computation and dimensioning of electrical feed drives for automation.
	Electrical Installations Handbook Günter G. Seip (Editor) Power Supply and Distribution, Protective Measures, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electrical Installation, Equipment and Systems, Application Examples for Electrical Installation Systems, Building Management 3rd revised edition, 2000, 728 pp., 619 ill., 180 tables, hardcover Document No. A19100-L531-B697-X-7600 Order No. Coming Soon Price: Coming Soon
The third edition of this classic reference is designed to provide authoritative guidance for engineers and technicians who have responsibility for planning, designing, building and operating electrical installation systems.
	Dictionary of Drives Thomas Antoni CD-ROM, Edition 2002, System requirements: Windows 9x/NT/2000 MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AH01-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531C821X74 Price $124.00
The dictionary offers a comprehensive collection of terms from the fields of drive systems and automation and related fields, completed by entries from business administration, marketing, advertising and technical training.
	Dictionary of Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering and Automation CD-ROM, Edition 2004, System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/XP MLFB No. 6ZB3500-0AJ03-0AA0 Order No. A19100L531C844X74 Price $190
Enlarged by about 35% and containing now about 90,000 entries in Volume 1 (German-English) and 75,000 entries in Volume 2 (English-German), this worldwide-respected dictionary is the standard work for all those requiring a comprehensive and reliable compilation of terms from the fields of power generation, transmission and distribution, drive engineering, automation, switchgear and installation engineering, power electronics as well as measurement, analysis and test engineering.