Control System Design Guide, Third Edition: Using Your Computer to Understand and Diagnose Feedback Controllers

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Control System Design Guide, 3E will help engineers to apply control theory to practical systems using their PC. This book provides an intuitive approach to controls, avoiding unnecessary mathematics and emphasizing key concepts with more than a dozen control system models. Whether readers are just starting to use controllers or have years of experience, this book will help them improve their machines and processes.

* Teaches controls with an intuitive approach, avoiding unnecessary mathematics.
* Key topics are demonstrated with realistic models of control systems.
* All models written in Visual ModelQ, a full graphical simulation environment available freely via the internet.
* New material on OBSERVERS explained using practical applications.
* Explains how to model machines and processes, including how to measure working equipment; describes many nonlinear behaviours seen in industrial control systems.
* Electronic motion control, including details of how motors and motor feedback devices work, causes and cures of mechanical resonance, and how position loops work.

Customer Reviews:

Great way to get an alternative view on controls.......2007-05-18

Ellis has made a fantastic book on PID and similar control loops. He takes a very different tact than most controls books -- he writes with a voice similar to a handbook, but delivers enough content to compete with more traditional textbook-style controls books. It is light on the math in comparison, but I don't find myself wanting for more math.

I do a lot of controls design, consulting, and teaching. I recommend this book often and find that people that buy it uniformly track me down and thank me for the recommendation. I can't think of much higher praise for this book.

Good tutorial of basic control system.......2002-06-23

This is a really good book that simplified control system for the real world. Most text spend too much time on theory and analysis and end the discussion with a bunch of equations and graphs without explaining how to implement the design. This book covers both analog and digital control, and lets you download a software from the author's web site. This software, ModelQ, lets you play with various parameters so you can see how the system behaves when it is not optimized.

One drawback with the book is it only covers PID control and its variants, but doesn't cover state-space control. While state-space control may be considered "overkill" by many control engineers, state-space is used in industry. The decision to use state-space is often not in the hands of individual engineers, so it may not be an option to ignore state-space. It would be nice if Mr. Ellis could cover state-space in his next edition of the book.

Best book on modern control systems.......2000-11-20

This book is a great guide to problems and solutions for modern control systems. Many text will have page after page of formulas with little link to the real world of control system design. Mr. Ellis provides answers to the problems faced by todays engineers.

A great book for practicing engineers!.......2000-11-06

George Ellis does a great job of bridging the gap between academia and industy in Control System Design Guide 2nd Edition. This book gives the practicing engineer the information necessary to put into practice much of the theory that he/she learned in the university. The book primarily focuses on motion control and modeling of motion systems. If you are working on a control system and would like to make sure you get the performance you need, you should buy this book.

New edition available.......2000-10-18

Please note that a new edition of this book was published in May 2000 and is also available on this website. The book has been greatly expanded and is receiving great reviews. The book is still entitled Control System Design Guide 2nd edition.

Get to the Point! Painless Advice for Writing Memos, Letters and E-mails Your Colleagues and Clients Will Understand

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Get Writing With Get to the Point
Don't bother with it
The Best Thing Since Elements of Style

Get to the Point! Painless Advice for Writing Memos, Letters and E-mails Your Colleagues and Clients Will Understand
Elizabeth Danziger
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0609807609
Release Date: 2001-12-11

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Take Your Writamins!

Whether you’re an executive whose writing is too stiff, a highly trained professional who can’t string together two coherent sentences, a technical expert who wants to communicate in plain English, or an assistant who needs to brush up on writing basics so you can clean up your boss’s work, you need help. Here, finally, is the fun, informative book you’ve been looking for. Corporate writing coach Elizabeth Danziger presents the entire writing process, from procrastination through proofreading, briefly explaining each key point in a witty, easy-to-read manner. This accessible guide to effective workplace language includes:

* Tips on clear and concise writing
* Secrets of editing and revising
* Simple explanations of the most useful elements of grammar and punctuation
* Frequently misused words and how to remember their correct meanings

With practical information and plenty of good humor, Get to the Point! is the only writing book you’ll ever need.

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Get Writing With Get to the Point.......2007-03-15

Get to the Point provides a wonderful, practical, and useful guide to writing. I recommend it highly.

Don't bother with it.......2006-02-12

Elizabeth Danziger in her book Get to the Point attempts to offer readers a game plan to reduce stress and anxiety in an effort to write more effective memos, letters, and e-mails. Danziger is the fonder of WorkTalk, an organization dedicated to improving the communication of individuals and organizations, & she has written for popular magazines such as: Readers Digest and Family Circle. In this book, Danziger offers solid advice on how to deal with writer's block, & in some chapters, she gives visual checklists to help guide readers in the writing process.

However, readers will find the book unfocused; for example, in Chapter2 entitled: Planning your Writing, she has too many headings & subheading; one heading is: Analyze your reader before you start, which is about a half a page, then on the next page, she talks about how to connect with your reader using a 3 level formula. Yet, no where in the 3 level formula does she go into any detail, then jumps to a topic called "hot buttons" in which she offers little examples of how to determine the "hot buttons" of the writer's audience.

In addition to the lack of focus, you will find that the book is poorly organized. Some chapters have visual examples, and others do not. Chapter 6, Choose words Wisely, Chapter 7, Help for the Grammar Phobic, & Chapter 8 Mark my Punctuation should have all been combined as they deal with many of the same topics.

All in all, Danziger's book is a good example of a person that might be able to write magazine articles but does not have the ability to write a book. It's ironic that on the back of the book cover it says, "Get to the point! Is the only writing book you'll ever need" and I am saying this is the only book you should run from don't waste your money on this.

The Best Thing Since Elements of Style.......2002-10-28

This book is great! Funny, easy to read, and phenomenally useful. Everyone should own one.

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Understand Electronic Control Systems
Owen Bishop
Manufacturer: Newnes
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ASIN: 0750646012

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Once again Owen Bishop has produced a concise, readable text to introduce a wide range of students, technicians and professionals to an important area of electronics. Control is a highly mathematical subject, but here maths is kept to a minimum, with flow charts to illustrate principles and techniques instead of equations.

Cutting edge topics such as microcontrollers, neural networks and fuzzy control are all here, making this an ideal refresher course for those working in industry. Basic principles, control algorithms and hardwired control systems are also fully covered so the resulting book is a comprehensive text and well suited for college courses or background reading for university students.

The text is supported by questions under the headings Keeping Up and Test Your Knowledge so that the reader can develop a sound understanding and the ability to apply the techniques they are learning. These features are particularly useful for independent study or courses with limited contact time.

Owen Bishop is one of the world's leading electronics authors, with a loyal following among electronics enthusiasts and an established reputation as a textbook author.

A practical approach with a minimum of maths
Ideal for self-study or reference by technicians/professionals
Suitable for FE course adoptions and HE background reading

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Understand Electronics, Second Edition
Owen Bishop
Manufacturer: Newnes
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ASIN: 0750653191

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In Understand Electronics, Owen Bishop covers the basics needed in all the main areas of electronics with a jargon-free, informative style, and numerous illustrations.

An essential book for the newcomer to electronics, this highly practical guide provides a thorough introduction to practical electronics and the basic principles of electronic components and circuitry. Owen Bishop, a leading international electronics author, takes a step-by-step approach, employing the minimum of mathematics, to create a text that is ideal for the student or enthusiast who has little previous knowledge of the subject area but wishes to find out more.

The new edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, with many new illustrations and coverage of recent advances in electronics, including a chapter on microcontrollers - the simple programmable devices that are transforming electronics project work. A new section on test equipment reinforces the practical emphasis of the book.

A practical guide made highly accessible through clear explanations and numerous illustrations
Assumes little previous knowledge of the subject area or mathematical background
Covers the basics needed in all the main areas of electronics

Ford Fuel Injection & Electronic Engine Control: How to Understand, Service, and Modify : All Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Cars and Light Trucks 1980-1987 (Ford)

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Not for tweakers
Best Book Ever Written About Fords EEC-IV Compuer System
Best Bang for the Buck!
Not what I had expected!!
Hats off to Mr Probst !!!

Ford Fuel Injection & Electronic Engine Control: How to Understand, Service, and Modify : All Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Cars and Light Trucks 1980-1987 (Ford)
Charles O. Probst
Manufacturer: Bentley Publishers
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ASIN: 0837603021

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At Last! The authoritative, hands-on book for Ford EEC-IV Engine Control Systems. More than 16 million Ford cars and trucks are covered by this book.

Author Charles Probst worked with Ford engineers, trainers and technicians to bring you expert advice and inside information. His comprehensive troubleshooting, service procedures and tips will help you master Ford's fuel injection system.

For high-performance tuning advice Probst went straight to the experts-Ford's own Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). He also includes recommendations from some of the best-known Ford tuners and aftermarket parts suppliers. You'll learn the hot set-up for your car or truck: what really works, what doesn't, and how to stay emissions-legal.

No other book gives you as much detailed, proven information, with 454 pages, including all EEC wiring diagrams, trouble codes and test specifications, and hundreds of photos and illustrations. This is the only choice for Ford enthusiasts, professional repair technicians and high-performance tuners who really want to get the most out of their Ford.

-Over 200 pages of test specifications and wiring diagrams
-Step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting and service
-Fundamentals and theory of how EEC-IV and MECS systems work
-How to read 2-and 3-digit trouble codes-what is your vehicle trying
to tell you?
-Valuable high-performance tip, such as how to increase air and fuel
flow using --easy add-on parts
-Questionable tuning tricks you should avoid
-In-depth coverage of today's alternate and reformulated fuels- how
they affect driveability, performance and car design

This book covers 1988-1993 Models with EEC-IV Multi-Port Fuel Injection.

Customer Reviews:

Not for tweakers.......2007-03-04

But if you want a solid understanding of how everything works, so you can fix it, this is the single best book on the subject. It answers many of those those arcane questions that crop up when you're really digging into a problem. As many of us have learned, the error code is NOT a recipe for a repair. It is simply the place to start.

As an example, my F-250 4.9 started stalling when warm. I had also noticed an occasional gassy smell & my mileage had dropped noticeably. It also failed emissions on NOx. Later, I pulled a code pointing to the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT). Since the problem only occurs when the engine is fully warm, I checked that strategy & saw that the ECT is indeed involved in managing engine performance. Probst describes the effect of a low or high reading, provides a table of expected voltage and resistance values at specific temperatures, and the pin locations on the connector.

If the ECT isn't the exact problem, there's enough meat in this book to figure out what is.

Last time I had to take my car into Ford, I found I knew more about oxygen sensor operation than the service writer. It saved me $150.

Best Book Ever Written About Fords EEC-IV Compuer System.......2006-03-24

No matter what you want to do with the Ford EEC-IV computer (88-93) this is the book for you. This is a very indepth book that dosent just tell you how to do somthing but it also shows you why it does what it does and why it will do somthing else if you mess with it. He explains how everything works, from the sensors to the computer and then to the acutators, he explains how the work together and he writes very clearly so it is easy to understand and to put into action.

Best Bang for the Buck!.......2005-09-17

If you have questions, or just need a very good understanding of the Ford EEC-IV Fuel Injection systems, this is the book for you. Don't waste your time or money on any other book. This one explains theory, real life problems, and the methods for tracking down a malfunction and correcting it. Also includes what is the best way to go about improving performance, and making the system adapt to performance improvements.

Not what I had expected!!.......2003-03-10

After reading the reviews on Amazon and other sources I got the impression that Mr. Probst's book was "THE BOOK" to read for modification of the EEC-IV system on my Ford Truck.

I was very disappointed. 95% of the book was nothing more than a SIMPLIFIED discription of each component in the Ford and Mazda engine control system. Mr. Probst very strongly implied that people should not modify their engine control system.

I found Mr. Jeff Hartman's book "Fuel Injection: Installation, Performance Tuning, Modification" much more informative for technical information.

Hats off to Mr Probst !!!.......2002-12-13

This book is topps! Mr Probst uses a friendly, easy to read format. I am now plagued with two problems on my truck, and thanks to this book, I understand quite a bit more. I am a do it yourselfer, self taught, and this book brings things to light. This has given me the tecnical data I need, as where other books are unclear or leave you hanging. This is not a book by any means, it's an investment.
Raise my rent, put another shrimp on the barbie mate, and thank God for simplicity!!

What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online?: How to Understand the Electronic World Your Children Live In

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Information all parents need
Excellent resource
Wonderful guide
great guidelines
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A PARENT ABOUT THE INTERNET

What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online?: How to Understand the Electronic World Your Children Live In
Barbara Med, Lpc Melton , and Susan Msw Lisw-Cp Shankle
Manufacturer: Broadway
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Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly

ASIN: 0767926633
Release Date: 2007-08-14

Book Description

Texting. Blogging. IMing. Technology that has become second nature to our children remains uncharted territory for many parents. What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online? tells you everything you need to know to navigate the parenting issues technology raises, and arms you with the tools you need to protect your children.

This comprehensive, all-purpose guide shows you how to keep up with the latest in computer technology and the Internet—even if you’re a techno-illiterate.

You’ll also learn how to:

protect your child from cyber-bullies and sexual predators

monitor your child’s online activity

recognize the danger signs in your child’s use of chat rooms and socializing sites such as MySpace

decode the secret language of texting, instant messaging, e-mail, and chat rooms

keep your “Cyber-kid” healthy and fit

teach your child good on-line study skills

help your child build healthy friendships and dating relationships, both on- and off-line

gear your rules about the Internet to your child’s age and developmental stage

know when to turn the computer off

Includes information on how the cyber world affects children with special needs, learning disorders, and emotional disorders.

Customer Reviews:

Information all parents need.......2007-09-17

Susan Shankle and Barbara Melton have written a book that all parents, teachers, and other persons working with children should read! What sets this book apart from the rest is its ability to inform parents as to the "evil" and the good of the internet. As therapists who have worked with children affected by the internet, the authors are able to give powerful insight into the negative and positive impacts of our new cyber world. The list of meanings of internet slang is quite useful! This is a must read...

Excellent resource.......2007-09-08

As a social worker, this book has been an excellent resource to assist foster parents and parents with the many mysteries of the electronic world. We must keep our kids safe and healthy - great book to help in this journey.

Wonderful guide.......2007-09-08

This is a fantastic guide to help parents and educators alike. When it comes to technology, parents are often a giant step behind their kids, and this book helps bridge that gap. It's a must have to help keep kids safe, savvy and connected!

great guidelines.......2007-09-08

This book is easy to read and is a great guide for parents. I highly recommed it for parents and teachers who are interested in making sure their children know how to navigate technology in a healthy way.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A PARENT ABOUT THE INTERNET.......2007-08-21

This book is a real parenting guide which gives you lots of tips for parenting kids of different ages and abilities. Includes a section on special needs kids, cyberbullying, and more. What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online?: How to Understand the Electronic World Your Children Live In

Acrobat Quick Tour: Understand & Create Electronic Documents (For Mac & Windows)

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Acrobat Quick Tour: Understand & Create Electronic Documents (For Mac & Windows)
Barrie A. Sosinsky
Manufacturer: Ventana Pr
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Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Shop Manual : Understand and Work With the Bosch Systems Fitted to Audi, Bmw, Cadillac, Datsun, Mercedes, O

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Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Shop Manual : Understand and Work With the Bosch Systems Fitted to Audi, Bmw, Cadillac, Datsun, Mercedes, O

Manufacturer: Motorbooks Intl
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Corporations Just Don't Understand: Why Some Products Fail While Social Networks Thrive for Teens

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Corporations Just Don't Understand: Why Some Products Fail While Social Networks Thrive for Teens
Yankee Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000WW0CLS
Release Date: 2007-08-07

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A well-known fact of teen life is that they generally spend more time online than adults, often participating in new online activities and online communities. This is a trend that the consumer electronics (CE) industry has picked up on, creating a new line of teen-targeted devices that are connected and ultra-portable, such as Sony’s mylo and T-Mobile’s Sidekick. These devices often feature preloaded IM clients, connections to social networking sites and the ability to store music, video and photos. But does a portable device with all the bells and whistles, such as connections to Skype and MySpace, inherently resonate with teens?

The Easy-To-Understand Computer Dictionary

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The Easy-To-Understand Computer Dictionary
Irv Brechner
Manufacturer: Widl Video Publications
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