Liptak’s four-volume set is not a book you read; it is a book you consult. Nicknamed "The Bible of Instrumentation," this is the most comprehensive ever published. (Volume 1: Process Measurement; Volume 2: Process Control; Volume 3: Software; Volume 4: Safety).

The industry has evolved. A written in 1980 is a history book, not a training manual. Modern instrumentation is inextricably linked with digital communication and control systems. Therefore, a modern text must include:

Do you have a favorite industrial instrumentation book that wasn’t mentioned? Engineers and technicians are invited to share their go-to references in the discussion below. For bulk orders or training programs, contact ISA or your local technical publisher for institutional discounts.