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What is PCS 7? by Editorial Staff
In this article, we will learn about PCS 7.
PCS means a Process Control System is an integrated DCS control system developed by Siemens.
It uses a Siemens Simatic hardware platform and TIA software.
In DCS, the location of the processor, I/Os, and servers are distributed throughout the plant. You can not find any defined central location like PLC.
PCS 7 is a hybrid type controller means it has both characteristics of the DCS and a PLC.
It uses an s7-400 CPU. In DCS term it is called AS-400. AS stand for an automation system.
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PCS 7 Control System Layout
Like PLC has a module to connect field devices and different devices to communicate, DCS also contain device arrangement to communicate with other devices.
At the top level, it has a device like,
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PC based engineering system
Operator system client
Both are connected with the operator system server via a communication cable.
The communication protocol may be ethernet or a PROFIBUS, which is Siemens standard communication protocol.
Now we know that the operating system and client and main engineering system which then connected via a communication protocol. This top-level connection is called a terminal bus.
The operator system server is connected to another connecting device normally an ethernet switch. This level is called a plant bus.
From the plant bus, the connection goes to an automation system which is a processor AS-400.
From the processor, it goes to the I/O module. Field devices connected to I/O modules.
The operator system server is used to send and receive graphical representation to the operator server- client (HMI).
The automation system is used to solve the logic, monitor, and control the field devices.
Siemens PCS 7
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Below is a typical structure of the PCS 7 control system.
The basic PCS 7 includes AS-OS engineering station which is called a Simatic manager. This is a modified version of the step 7 software.
The operator system client is an HMI software is based on WinCC professional.
In addition to the engineering station, it covers a wide variety of software like,
Continuous and batch control
Material pathway control Intelligent process device management Enterprise-wide data connectivity
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I hope you have an idea about PCS 7 software and its structure now.
Still, you have a question, then put your question down in the comment section.
Author: Suhel Patel
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3 thoughts on “What is PCS 7?”
Flávio Silveira Stefani
August 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Which communication protocol is most used for the Terminal Bus and Plant Bus network?
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Abid September 20, 2021 at 2:12 pm
I understand PCS 7 but I have one question. PCS 7 have signal force option as other DCS have like ABB. Force option lead us to temporary force any signal and work done with out tripping
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Syed Uzair Tausif
November 18, 2021 at 7:56 am
Yeah it has
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