Title :
The how´s and why´s of PC based control
Author_Institution :
Steeplechase Software Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Manufacturers and OEMs are continually being driven to reduce costs and improve quality. Automation systems have a substantial impact on these imperatives because they directly affect manufacturing productivity. Traditionally, either proprietary (PLC and/or DCS) solutions or custom hardware/software solutions have controlled automation systems. PC-based control technology now offers the reliability and functionality of the traditional equipment with capabilities that allow substantial productivity gains. This paper explores the economic motivations behind the move toward PC-based controls. It also discusses the capability and characteristics of PC-based controls.
Keywords :
distributed control; industrial control; microcomputer applications; programmable controllers; DCS; PC based control; PLC; capability; characteristics; custom hardware/software solutions; functionality; manufacturing productivity; productivity gains; reliability; utomation systems; Automatic control; Control systems; Costs; Distributed control; Electronic equipment manufacture; Hardware; Manufacturing automation; Power generation economics; Productivity; Programmable control;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 2001 Conference Record of.
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6745-6
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.2001.952949
