Essential Differences Among Three Major Industrial Control Systems

↑ Click the “Servo and Motion Control” above to follow us With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged. Some people in certain industries believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others think FCS is derived from DCS. There are both close connections and essential differences … Read more

Essential Tips for Upgrading Industrial Control Systems: Perfect PLC and Inverter Coordination

I remember when I first joined the industry, I took over a project to upgrade an injection molding machine. The communication between the inverter and the PLC was always intermittent. After several days of troubleshooting, I discovered that the grounding was not done correctly, which caused interference. Today, I will share my experiences and techniques … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of SCADA Systems and Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, and FCS

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are the core support of modern industrial fields, encompassing various types of control systems, among which the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Fieldbus Control System (FCS) are the most critical. These systems are not only widely used in power, water … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Grade protection is an important policy for national information security construction, which focuses on constructing, managing, and supervising information systems according to their grade and standards. For industrial control security construction, it should center around moderate security and prioritize key protection, focusing on important business systems from a business perspective. The following principles should be … Read more

Core Technologies of Industrial Control Systems: Real-Time Data Processing and Task Scheduling Mechanism of Mitsubishi PLC

Today, let’s talk about the real-time data processing and task scheduling mechanism in Mitsubishi PLCs. These two concepts sound impressive, but they essentially refer to how PLCs can timely process data and arrange various tasks. This is crucial for industrial automation! Real-Time Data Processing: PLC’s “Sixth Sense” Basic Concept Real-time data processing simply means that … Read more

Three Major Industrial Control Systems: Divergent or Common Origin?

With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged one after another. In some industries, some people believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others believe that FCS is developed from DCS. There is a close connection between FCS, PLC, and DCS, yet there are essential differences. … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security: Safeguarding the Invisible Line in the Smart Era

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), as the “nerve center” of national critical infrastructure, directly relate to national economic security, social stability, and the safety of people’s lives and property. However, with the acceleration of digital transformation, the information security threats faced by ICS are becoming increasingly severe. Today, we will delve into the key standards of … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Three Major Industrial Control Systems PLC, DCS, FCS

Search on WeChat Technical Training With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and field control systems have emerged. The three major control systems in industrial process control are PLC, DCS, and FCS. Some people believe that FCS has developed from PLC, while others think it has evolved from DCS. FCS, PLC, and … Read more

First ATT&CK Knowledge Base for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

On January 7, MITRE released the ATT&CK for ICS knowledge base, which mainly introduces the strategies and techniques used by cyber attackers when targeting industrial control systems (ICS), providing a reference for critical infrastructure and other organizations using industrial control systems to assess network risks. Why ICS? First, what is an industrial control system? It … Read more

How to Reduce Threats to Industrial Control System Networks

Abstract Due to aging infrastructure, lack of security planning and design, and insufficient focus on protecting Industrial Control System (ICS) assets, the threats facing ICS networks remain high. The threats facing the infrastructure of Industrial Control System (ICS) networks are continuously increasing, and their complexity is greater than ever before. The increase in both the … Read more