Industrial Data Communication and Distributed control — Summer 2023

List out advantages of DCS.

Draw a block diagram of DCS showing all main blocks with functionality.

Draw a block diagram of hierarchical computer control system for large manufacturing process. List out the task carried out by level 1 & 2.

Write full form of: HLOI, LCU, CSMA/CD

Draw the block diagram of Direct Digital Control system.

What types of displays are available in DCS? Explain any two with suitable diagram.

Discuss features of DCS Keyboard with key functions used in control console equipment.

Describe features of fibre-optic data highway cable.

What is sub-commutation and super-commutation in context of Multiplexer system?

Explain Position algorithm in detail

Explain concept of availability in DCS.

Summarize the characteristics to consider while selecting multiplexer equipment.

Explain Velocity algorithm in detail

Explain programming languages for process control.

Explain SMART transmitter.

Describe PROFIBUS with its bus access method, services & acceptance.

What are the functions of executive program?

Explain MAP / TOP protocol.

Describe RACKBUS with its access method, gateway and availability.

Describe man machine interface.

Explain supervisory control and optimization.

Explain Foxboro I/Aseries DCS system used in industry.

Explain alarm access architecture for DCS and supervisory computer display.

Describe Gateway to interface computer with DCS.

Explain Honeywell PlantScape DCS system used in industry.