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A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers. The entire system of controllers is connected by networks for communication and monitoring.
DCS is a very broad term used in a variety of industries, to monitor and control distributed equipment.

• Electrical power grids and electrical generation plants
• Environmental control systems
• Traffic signals
• Radio signals
• Water management systems
• Oil refining plants
• Metallurgical process plants
• Chemical plants
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Sensor networks
• Dry cargo and bulk oil carrier ships