what is the difference between PLC & DCS
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Answer / p.mohamed_hannan
plc: AB,ABB,Siemens,GE-Fanuc,Omron/LG,Keyence
dcs: ABB
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Answer / m p joshi
PLC - Programmable logic controller. Processing of data is done centrally at CPU and accordingly information flow or control is exercised.
DCS - Distributed Control System. Data are processed at different levels but the entire information flow is routed through CPU.
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DCS consist many PLC or other control device. Means PLC is
sub part of DCS.
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Answer / uttam pawar
plc is mainly used for on-off control
dcs is used for distributed cotrol or continuous control
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Answer / swapnil talele
PLC- it is a sequential control system.
where as
DCS- it is a closed loop control system.
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Answer / sunil parmar
PLC-- PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
DCS--DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM
BOTH ARE USED IN field AUTOMATION BUT MAINLY DIFFER IN THEIR APPLICATION.........
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