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The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the fourth edition of its "Automation Body of Knowledge," a cornerstone of the automation world. This guide serves as an indispensable resource for automation professionals.
📚 Why Is This Guide Important?
This updated guide is the only official book covering ISA's core competencies. It offers a wide range of information, from the fundamental concepts of automation to the technical skills required to apply these concepts in today's industrial environment. Furthermore, it is a unique study tool for those preparing for important exams such as ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP®), ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST®), and Professional Engineer (PE) Control Systems Engineer (CSE).
💡 What's Inside?
Prepared by approximately 30 leading automation experts, this guide covers the following topics in detail:
- Process and analytical instrumentation, discrete control, continuous and batch control, control valves, and final control elements.
- Basic discrete, sequencing, and manufacturing control, advanced control, process modeling and digital twins, digital and analog communication, data management, and system software.
- Networking and cybersecurity, safety and reliability, system control, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project management.
- Manufacturing operations management, automation justification and performance analysis, motors and drives, electrical systems, asset management and maintenance, motion control and vision systems, control systems including PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA.
🗣️ Expert Opinion
Rick Zabel, ISA's general manager of publications, emphasizes the guide's value with these words: "What makes this guide so valuable is its focus on the fundamental concepts and skills that every automation professional needs to master, regardless of how quickly technology changes. This edition ensures that this foundation remains strong, providing professionals with a lasting base upon which they can build throughout their careers."
🛒 Where Can You Get It?
The fourth edition of the guide is now available for purchase through Wiley, ISA's publishing partner, in both e-book and print versions.
