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General| System Type | DCS (Distributed Control System) |
|---|---|
| Application | Process automation |
| Architecture | Client-server, distributed |
| Programming Languages | CFC (Continuous Function Chart), SFC (Sequential Function Chart), SCL (Structured Control Language), LAD (Ladder Logic), FBD (Function Block Diagram) |
| Communication Protocols | PROFIBUS, PROFINET, OPC UA |
| Operating System | Windows Server (typically) |
| Redundancy | Supported (server, network, I/O) |
| Visualization | SIMATIC WinCC |
| Batch Control | SIMATIC BATCH |
| Industry | Chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, food & beverage, power generation, water & wastewater |
| Hardware Platform | SIMATIC S7 PLCs, Industrial PCs |
| Diagnostics | Integrated diagnostics tools, alarm management |
| Engineering | SIMATIC Manager |
| Virtualization Support | Supported (VMware, Hyper-V) |
| Safety Integration | SIMATIC Safety Integrated (SIL 2/3) |
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