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  1. LJAUTOMATA

    Share some light on the DCS market, please...

    Ok guys. Can someone point me to a DCS site to study their hardware/software config? Please, don't tell me DELTA V falls under this category.
  2. LJAUTOMATA

    Share some light on the DCS market, please...

    Hi FrancisL, Actually DCS or DDC or BAS or BMS, I believe they are all used interchangeably. They are all used mainly for Building/Plant control with systems over 500 I/O’s or systems requiring central HVAC systems. Either way, I found a Web site with the top tier DCS Control companies...
  3. LJAUTOMATA

    Share some light on the DCS market, please...

    Guys, Just want to reiterate, does some one can recommend an overseas (outside the USA) DDC systems with WEB based interface and a robust server back end? I am really fed up with all the bull going on here in the USA with all these DDC manufactures. The prices here are OUT OF THE ROOF!! Thanks,
  4. LJAUTOMATA

    Share some light on the DCS market, please...

    Agree with most of you guys. I am personally a contractor doing PLC and trying to get back into DCS market. I worked for over 10 years with DCS's and I really like the technology. Unfortunately it is extremely difficult to make it in the DCS industry if you are a small company and do not think...
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    Share some light on the DCS market, please...

    Ah!, DCS and PLC's. Yes, I agree that a good portion of the PLC market is approaching DCS controls. Unfortunately, DCS controls are still VERY expensive. DELTA V, very nice DCS. Even though some people still call it a PLC. VERY EXPENSIVE! As far as who is the leader, I think there is not one...

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