Automation With Programmable Logic Controllers: Textbook

Authors

Jožef Ritonja
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.feri.6.2026

Keywords:

programmable logic controllers, industrial automation, automation education, Siemens SIMATIC, STEP 7, statement list language programming

Synopsis

The textbook Automation with Programmable Logic Controllers covers essential concepts and practical methods in industrial automation, with a strong focus on Siemens hardware and software. The textbook focuses primarily on the SIMATIC S7-300 family of controllers, which still represent the widely used technology in many industrial environments. Special attention is given to the Statement List (STL) programming language, offering deep insights into how PLCs operate. The content is structured into 17 chapters, ranging from automation fundamentals to real-world industrial case studies. The book is intended for engineering students, practicing professionals, and anyone seeking to acquire or enhance knowledge in PLC technology. With its practical orientation and regionally relevant focus, the publication fills a gap in the existing literature and serves as a valuable resource for both education and professional development in the field of industrial automation.

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Author Biography

Jožef Ritonja, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Prof. Dr. Jožef Ritonja is an experienced expert in the field of control theory and industrial automation. He graduated from the University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power system control. He has worked for many years as a researcher and lecturer at technical faculties across Europe, teaching courses in automation, and PLC programming. Prof. Dr. Jožef Ritonja has extensive practical experience in designing and implementing control systems in industry, particularly using Siemens SIMATIC controllers. He is the author of numerous scientific and professional articles and textbooks that have contributed to the development and popularization of industrial automation in the region. His work emphasizes the connection between theory and practice, which is also reflected in this textbook. Currently, he holds the position of Full Professor and Head of the Laboratory for Electrical Machines and Control at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Scence.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: jozef.ritonja@um.si

References

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Published

June 17, 2026

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Details about this monograph

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-159-3

THEMA Subject Codes (93)

UM; TJFD

COBISS.SI ID (00)

281714691

Date of first publication in original language (20)

2026-06-17

How to Cite

Ritonja, J. (2026). Automation With Programmable Logic Controllers: Textbook. University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.feri.6.2026