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Difference Between DCS and SCADA
The scale at which they are used and the level of control they provide.
The main difference between DCS (Distributed Control System) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems is the scale at which they are used and the level of control they provide.
About DCS
DCS systems are used for smaller-scale, distributed control of industrial processes. They place a greater emphasis on process control and include a supervisory control level. They deliver information to the operator as part of this process.
About SCADA
SCADA systems are used for large-scale, centralized control of industrial processes. They are event-driven and prioritize data gathering. They concentrate on the acquisition of data. SCADA systems are also more scalable and flexible, so they can be used to collect data from a single machine or an entire plant.
