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Basic Continuous Control .............................................. 4

Basic Discrete, Sequencing, and

Manufacturing Control ............................................... 28

Advanced Control ........................................................ 40

Reliability, Safety, and Electrical ................................. 48

Integration and Software............................................ 56

Deployment and Maintenance ................................... 64

Work Structure............................................................. 72 ISA Standards and User Resources................................... 80 Order Information and Form........................................... 90 Index .................................................................................. 92

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As an automation professional, you
need the technical know-how to do
your job well. ISA resources offer
authoritative and thorough coverage
of the world of automation. They are
written and reviewed by experts in
their fields. The resources are organized
by the following technical categories
defining automation.
Basic Continuous Control

If you’re looking for a fundamental approach
and overview, the Basic Continuous Control
technical area includes easy-to-
understand resources on analytical
instrumentation, process instru-
mentation, continuous control,
control valves, analog communica-
tions, documentation, and control
equipment. This category begins
on page 4.

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Basic Discrete, Sequencing
and Manufacturing Control

As industry needs and technologies merge, the
resources found in the Basic Discrete, Sequencing
and Manufacturing Control techni-
cal area will help you understand
this ever-changing arena and pro-
vide valuable insight into the func-
tion and application of discrete
input and output devices, discrete
and sequencing control, as well as
motor and drive control. This
category begins on page 28.