WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLC AND DCS

Answer Posted / stanly.d'cunha

PLC is Progamable Logic Controller & DCS is Distributed
control system. In brief PLC using for perticular mechine or
production unit. DCS usinging for monitoring & controlling
of entire plant, including PLC.

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