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Distributed control system (DCS)

In a DCS, the data acquisition and control functions are performed by a number of distributed microprocessor-based units situated near to the devices being controlled or the instrument from which data is being gathered.

Permanent link Distributed control system (DCS) - Creation date 2020-09-12


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