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Traditionally, medium to large process applications have been
controlled by a distributed control system (DCS) that is
based on proprietary hardware and software that often do not
integrate well with other systems.
By comparison, Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 uses a more flexible
approach. SIMATIC PCS7 uses standard hardware and software
from the SIMATIC TIA family. The uniform data management,
communication, and configuration capabilities of TIA provide
an open platform for solutions in batch, continuous, and hybrid
process applications. In addition, the uniform automation
technology also facilitates the optimization of all company
operations from the ERP level to the field level.
Scalable from small
laboratory system
(approx. 160
measuring points) ...
... up to distributed system
with client/server architecture
(approx. 60,000 measuring points)
Production
Plant
Laboratory
System
Plant Network at
One Production Location
All This and Much More No single book can adequately describe all the products and
services Siemens offers. However, you can learn much more
about Siemens products and services at this web site:
www.usa.siemens.com. While you are exploring this site,
take note of the additional systems and services that were not
discussed in this book.
Other STEP Courses Hopefully, this course, along with our Basics of Electricity
course, has provided you with a base of knowledge that will
make our other STEP courses more useful and interesting to you.
Keep this book handy so that you can use the pictorial glossary
to assist you in your additional training or with your daily work.