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'''Distributed Control System (DCS)''' refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers.Distributed Control System is a computerized control system used to control the production line in the industry.The entire system of controllers is connected by networks for communication and monitoring. | |||
DCS is a very broad term used in a variety of industries, to monitor and control distributed equipment. | |||
* Electrical power grids and electrical generation plants | |||
* Environmental control systems | |||
* Traffic signals | |||
* Radio signals | |||
* Water management systems | |||
* Oil refining plants | |||
* Metallurgical process plants | |||
* Chemical plants | |||
* Pharmaceutical manufacturing | |||
* Sensor networks | |||
* Dry cargo and bulk oil carrier ships | |||