Title: Module Overview - 5
Course: Open PRO131 Instrumentation II > Section: Module 5: Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Module Overview | Module Learning Objectives
Face-to Face

We will meet for your hands-on lab

Online

1. First read through my
2. Next familiarize yourself with the class discussion questions so that you can be thinking of them while you read. Note posting deadlines.
3. Then for this mod you want to read the assigned chapter in your text and then answer the Checking Your Knowledge questions at the end of chapter and upload in Canvas.
4. Take the Reading & Understanding quiz when you feel like you will do well.
5. Complete assignments before the due dates-remember, the "due" date is not the "do" date.
C H A P T E R 21

Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

- Explain the purpose of a DCS.
- In general terms, describe the operation of a DCS.
- Explain the function of a multiplexer/demultiplexer.
- Explain advantages of a DCS over an analog control system.
- Explain why process bumps associated with analog controllers are not a concern with digital controllers.
- Given a DCS diagram, identify the major components.