Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are designed for large-scale facilities or critical industries involving extensive process control.
A DCS includes:
- Operator Stations (to visualize and control the process)
- An Engineering Station (to implement modifications to control strategies and process views)
- Controllers (featuring microprocessors and memory to execute control modules)
- Input/Output Modules (which can be local or remote)
- A Proprietary Control Bus
- Communication Cards for third-party system integration
These systems require a rigorous design methodology and generally rely on integrated architectures (typically, the supervision and engineering tools are provided by the same DCS manufacturer).
DCS are generally robust, offer high availability, and allow for modifications to be made without halting production.
CSI AUTOMATION possesses all the necessary skills for the maintenance and development of the following DCS platforms:
- ABB: 800xA (AC800M), Freelance (AC700F, AC800F, AC900F)
- Yokogawa: Centum VP
- Emerson: DeltaV
- Honeywell: Experion PKS