Technical requirements
This chapter provides an overview of industrial control systems. First, we deconstruct a PLC to understand the inner workings of the automation device that single-handedly fueled Industry 3.0. The second half of the chapter is dedicated to advanced topics that drive the industry today and will drive the industry tomorrow. A basic understanding of industrial networking would be a plus for the second part of the chapter. Knowledge of the following would be a great starting point to better understand this material:
- Control systems
- Fieldbus protocols in the OT domain
- Basic networking concepts
- Security fundamentals