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Steeplechase Software Inc: PC-based control handbook

The Practical Guide to PC-based control & flow chart programming published by Steeplechase Software (Ann Arbor, MI), addresses concerns in moving from PLC to PC-based control.

May 31, 2000
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This second edition contains 348 pages, 13 chapters, a glossary and listing of control terminologies. It concentrates on applications for PC-based control from material handling through food, beverage and other applications. It is available free via the company’s Web site.

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