What is DCS?
A DCS (Distributed Control System) is a control architecture where control is distributed across multiple controllers throughout the facility rather than centralised in a single CPU – providing redundancy and scalability for large industrial processes.
Distributed Control System
Technical Definition: A control system where control is not centralised in a single CPU but distributed across multiple controllers throughout the facility. In large industrial environments, a DCS is the heart of process control – each controller handles a specific area while sharing data on a central network.
Why it matters: DCS enables redundancy and reliability – if one controller fails, the others continue operating. It scales to large industrial facilities in ways that a centralised PLC cannot.
HubMind’s view: In buildings and facilities integrating multiple production or utility systems, a DCS-based architecture provides far better operational resilience than centralised BAS solutions.
Read more: DCS vs PLC – what is the difference for your facility?
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