What is Invision DCS?
Distributed Control System (DCS) is a digital automation industrial control system (ICS) that uses control loops that are geographically dispersed throughout a factory, machine, or control area.
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In this article, we will discuss the DCS developed by Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric Group is a multinational corporation headquartered in France, specializing in digital automation and energy management. The company was founded in 1836.
EcoStruxure Foxboro Distributed Control System
Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS control software 7.1. The new software has additional features and improved HMI, aimed at simplifying engineering design and enhancing user experience, while using EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS to safely generate measurable operational benefits. This software version was showcased at Schneider Electric’s annual EcoStruxure Foxboro user group meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Foxboro Evo technology can eliminate process risks and protect profitability. Integrating with world-class security systems and adopting a three pronged approach to network security helps ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted production.
Advanced troubleshooting, situational awareness, decision support, and proactive maintenance tools enable each team member to work faster, more accurately, and flexibly, thereby improving production efficiency and enhancing factory operations and profits.
Schneider Electric’s Foxboro EvoTM process automation system (DCS) product portfolio includes terminal boards and interface modules, as well as HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus, and PROFIBUS PA solutions.
Foxboro Evo HMI can easily display historical trends, as well as perform temporary analysis and a single data repository. Operators can view all important operations in real-time to make better decisions and maximize factory performance.
With simple shapes and related colors, as well as reliable object simulation signals, situational awareness graphics can reduce operator fatigue and provide a broad picture of factory activities. Configurable alert management analysis enables users to re prioritize alerts based on changes in operating conditions, enabling faster understanding, action, and problem-solving.
The operator visualization based on the market leading InTouchTM software takes control and optimization to new heights, providing factory wide visibility for third-party devices, applications, and systems. Synchronized role-based event response and regulated processes and audit trails provide clear direction.