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What is PCS 7 ?
The process control system created by Siemens called PCS 7 is an automation system based on the hardware of Step 7 and the process control philosophie of Teleperm. These two systems combined created a proven in use and developed for industry hardware base, with an easy to use low custom content software platform. In practice PCS 7 is a control system for process automation that has features like batch process control, process safety control, route control, power control , Telecontrol (DNP3) and standard process control on a defined and a Siemens maintained library included.
Where is PCS 7 used?
PCS 7 is mainly used in the process industries. a couple of industries that would benefit from using PCS 7 are:
- Water and Waste water
- Food and Beverage
- Oil and Gas
- Mining and minerals
This is due to the high degree of elements in a single process line, or the way of producing. When talking about single line – single product production on a small scale, TIA Portal should be used. In multi line or multi product cases or bigger single line instance, PCS 7 is usually the better option.
Why is PCS 7 used?
The key features of PCS 7 will usually benefit the bigger, or more complex process lines, or process sites. This is due to the set of tools available for PCS 7 that are complementary to the process industry world. The key features that could be of use to the individual users are:
- A standard library maintained by the supplier
- Safety and basic process control in one PLC
- Scalable automation layer
- Redundancy on all levels
- Standard options for Route control, batch control, remote PLCs and specialised protocol communication
