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WOODWARD 8200-1302 SPEED CONTROLLER WITH PANEL
WOODWARD 8200-1302 SPEED CONTROLLER WITH PANEL
In fact, DCS and SCADA are concepts that should be understood as an architecture. PLC and DCS have gradually evolved from different early product forms and application scenarios. It can be said that PLC evolved from the relay industry in manufacturing. DCS evolved from the development of process control instruments. Each product has its own usage occasions and characteristics, with the progress of technology, mutual penetration of industries, and fierce competition. Both PLC and DCS products are developing their own advantages while penetrating into each other.
It should be noted that the logic control function of Siemens PLC is very powerful, while loop control is not worth mentioning. You can take a look at the slightly older model of PLC, while the DCS system is the opposite. This is due to the different internal processing mechanisms of the two systems.
What about now? Old PLC manufacturers are all involved in the field of DCS applications, such as Siemens, whose systems are simply controllers with PLC, network, software, and enhancements. DCS manufacturers such as Honeywell have also integrated PLC into their systems to enhance their logic control functions.