Distributed Control System

A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system in which the control elements are not central in location but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers. The entire system of controllers is connected by fieldbus networks for communication and monitoring.

DCSs are use to control manufacturing processes that are continuous or batch-oriented, such as oil refining, petrochemicals, central station power generation and pharmaceuticals.

A typical DCS consists of distributed digital controllers capable of executing control loops. The input/output devices (I/O) can be integral with the controller or located remotely via a fieldbus network. Today’s controllers have extensive computational capabilities and, in addition to proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) control, can generally perform logic and sequential control.

Mobile Automation has a wealth of experience providing innovative automation and DCS system for the process control industries. We can work with you right through requirement specifications, detailed design, implementation, installation, start-up, testing, commissioning.