Digital Transformation: The Growing Role of Advanced Instrumentation in DCS/PLC
Digital transformation fundamentally changes how companies do business with their customers around the globe and pushes firms to operate in new ways through the implementation of smarter technologies, faster processes, and more reliable systems. The central role of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in this shift towards modern-day technology in process automation and industrial control is well established. Advanced instrumentation integration into DCS and PLC has resulted in increased productivity due to improved efficiency and higher-quality decisions made through the use of technology-driven insights in both the planning stage and during operations. Smarter Sensors Deliver Real-Time Insights Advanced instrumentation has intelligent sensors that give real-time data to operators on everything from temperature to flow to pressure to level and from vibration to movement, etc. These sensors are capable of diagnosing themselves and reportin...