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PLC vs DCS: Key Differences Explained by r4kin is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the differences between a programmable logic controller (PLC) and a distributed control system (DCS). A PLC is a specialized computer that controls an automation task for a plant or factory by processing all field inputs and issuing commands. While simpler, a PLC can become overloaded and fail to segregate critical functions. A DCS distributes control logic and hardware across multiple microprocessors called functional groups to ease implementation, provide segregation, reduce cablin
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- r4kin
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