{"product_id":"9781394402175","title":"International Society of Automation","description":"\u003ch1\u003eInternational Society of Automation\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSands, Nicholas P.; Verhappen, Ian\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated ISA-authorized book covering the ISA Automation Body of Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe newly updated Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited and written by leading experts from all aspects of automation, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess and analytical instrumentation; discrete, continuous, and batch control; and control valves and final control elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control, advanced control, process modeling, and digital twins, digital and analog communications, and data management and system software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetworking and cybersecurity, safety and reliability, system checkout, testing, start-up, troubleshooting, and project management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManufacturing 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 SCADA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are an engineer, manager, control systems integrator, student, or educator, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e is the book you will turn to again and again as the ultimate source on what is encompassed by automation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-08-31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781394402175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: cm xcm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 608\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46182753173644,"sku":"9781394402175","price":211.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394402175.jpg?v=1779932577","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394402175","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}