Distributed control system

system of programmable logic controllers used to regulate manufacturing processes, DCS (Computers)

A 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 (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers. The entire system of controllers are connected by a network for communication and monitoring.
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