| Data
Acquisition:
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Real
time data from plant equipment, machinery or environment recorded.
This data can be retained for record keeping purposes (stored in
a database) or reported in a user-friendly presentation to analyse
trends. Data and reports can be collected and viewed either locally
or remotely.
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| Human
Machine Interface (HIM): |
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| Local
access point to allow the operator to monitor or control machinery,
modify and select recipes. They come in a number of types and sizes
and are programmed for each application. |
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| Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC): |
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industrial computers are a powerful compact unit, which can operate
as a stand-alone controller or be incorporated in a network (local
or remote) satisfying the complete production plant. |
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| Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): |
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is a centralised control system that allows large and small industrial
customers to streamline their operations and save money through its
ability to monitor and control plant and equipment (for example) from
the office network. |
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