# DCS (Distributed Control Systems) **URL:** https://forumautomation.com/c/dcs-distributed-control-systems/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forumautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forumautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forumautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How deos a DCS works?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-deos-a-dcs-works/4732)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-deos-a-dcs-works/4732 "2018-09-24T15:50:52Z")
DCS (Distributed Control System) is a control system where each individual controller communicating to a central computers acting as workstations. Such a system has the advantage that failure of a single component will … --- ## [Is it possible to Data transfer between Third party device or any Modbus device and DCS controller for Honeywell DCS](https://forumautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-data-transfer-between-third-party-device-or-any-modbus-device-and-dcs-controller-for-honeywell-dcs/413)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/is-it-possible-to-data-transfer-between-third-party-device-or-any-modbus-device-and-dcs-controller-for-honeywell-dcs/413 "2018-09-11T11:58:14Z")
QDB is used for third party device configuartion and DCS logics are build in Control Module(CM): Method for configuring the data transfer: · Consider the configured Flag with name “OPD” in a CM called “TEST”. · Now creat… --- ## [Anyone have Honeywell EXPERION PKS control builder CAB license? please share with me , i have urgent need?](https://forumautomation.com/t/anyone-have-honeywell-experion-pks-control-builder-cab-license-please-share-with-me-i-have-urgent-need/4605)
**Author:** [@PARDEEPKALAS](https://forumautomation.com/u/PARDEEPKALAS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:56am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/anyone-have-honeywell-experion-pks-control-builder-cab-license-please-share-with-me-i-have-urgent-need/4605 "2018-09-10T06:56:11Z")
Anyone have Honeywell EXPERION PKS control builder CAB license? please share with me , i have urgent need? --- ## [What is Distributed Control System (DCS)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-distributed-control-system-dcs/2976)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-distributed-control-system-dcs/2976 "2018-01-14T19:45:38Z")
Distributed Control System DCS is the most commonly used control architecture in industrial process control. DCS can be defined as an architecture where the sub systems are geographically distributed and functionally in… --- ## [Prosafe RS Online Download fail](https://forumautomation.com/t/prosafe-rs-online-download-fail/2834)
**Author:** [@Ron\_Van\_Rensburg](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ron_Van_Rensburg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/prosafe-rs-online-download-fail/2834 "2017-12-18T13:29:43Z")
When initiating an online download, I get the message that Analysis performed with an out of date browser. This affects files with .brw extension. Any suggestions on why this is happening, and how to resolve. Background … --- ## [Experion R430 Display Scripting - Reading Arrays](https://forumautomation.com/t/experion-r430-display-scripting-reading-arrays/2013)
**Author:** [@otto](https://forumautomation.com/u/otto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/experion-r430-display-scripting-reading-arrays/2013 "2017-09-19T18:41:24Z")
Anyone have any luck reading a CDB (Custom Data Block) whole array into a script in HMIWeb Builder? Station does not seem to recognize the proper syntax for a whole array as a valid tag. Which seems to only leave me with… --- ## [What is 5 level system in DCS?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-5-level-system-in-dcs/2513)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-5-level-system-in-dcs/2513 "2017-10-25T20:14:15Z")
Almost all manufacturer makes the 5 level DCS system. The 5 levels are described below. Level 0 Level 0 is the field device level. All the field devices such as control valves, transducers, transmitters etc, are a… --- ## [Difference between DCS and SCADA](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-dcs-and-scada/2462)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-dcs-and-scada/2462 "2017-10-16T18:54:54Z")
DCS system: The DCS is usually used in factories and located within a more confined area. It uses a high-speed communications medium, such as local area network (LAN). DCS is process oriented: it looks at the control… --- ## [What is Dcs ,,how it works and how it dividing current/signal through IO module. BASIC ..step by step?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-dcs-how-it-works-and-how-it-dividing-current-signal-through-io-module-basic-step-by-step/938)
**Author:** [@Bigbhai](https://forumautomation.com/u/Bigbhai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-dcs-how-it-works-and-how-it-dividing-current-signal-through-io-module-basic-step-by-step/938 "2016-03-31T02:43:22Z")
Hai im new here…hlp me to study about those things --- ## [HC 900 Procedure for 1041 OI Conversion to a 1042 OI - HC 900](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc-900-procedure-for-1041-oi-conversion-to-a-1042-oi-hc-900/457)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 10:01am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc-900-procedure-for-1041-oi-conversion-to-a-1042-oi-hc-900/457 "2015-06-24T10:01:26Z")
Download the current 1042 Operator Interface firmware from the HC900 Website and extract the zipped files to the required Floppy or Zip disk as needed by the 1041. Connect the 1041 OI to a UMC800 controller. Press the … --- ## [HC900 How to determine Email Server IP address? - HC 900](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc900-how-to-determine-email-server-ip-address-hc-900/456)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 10:00am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc900-how-to-determine-email-server-ip-address-hc-900/456 "2015-06-24T10:00:06Z")
At the command prompt, enter “ping smtp.companyname.com”, where companyname is your specific company or email provider. The system will respond with the IP address of the Email server. --- ## [pH Probes Wiring a Durafet II with PreAmp Cable (p/n 51204782-XXX) to UDA2182 - PH Probe](https://forumautomation.com/t/ph-probes-wiring-a-durafet-ii-with-preamp-cable-p-n-51204782-xxx-to-uda2182-ph-probe/454)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/ph-probes-wiring-a-durafet-ii-with-preamp-cable-p-n-51204782-xxx-to-uda2182-ph-probe/454 "2015-06-24T09:56:34Z")
First, cut off preamp connector then skin & tin leads & wire as follows; Red with Black Stripe … Terminal # 4 White … Terminal # 5 Leave Pre-wired Jumper on Terminals 5 & 6 White with Black Stripe …Terminal # 7 Black …T… --- ## [HC900 interface to Honeywell DCS TPS -HPM SIO module](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc900-interface-to-honeywell-dcs-tps-hpm-sio-module/453)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/hc900-interface-to-honeywell-dcs-tps-hpm-sio-module/453 "2015-06-24T09:52:24Z")
HC900 variables andsignal tags, including digitals, are represented as 32 bit FP data values. The HPM-SIO module requires the use of 70000-79999 address range in the SIO when requesting FP data from the fixed HC900 modbu… --- ## [Wireless Solution required for Power Plant](https://forumautomation.com/t/wireless-solution-required-for-power-plant/450)
**Author:** [@kirangosala](https://forumautomation.com/u/kirangosala)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 10:27am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/wireless-solution-required-for-power-plant/450 "2015-06-20T10:27:56Z")
I have 6 Analog Inputs (four RTD inputs and two 4-20 mA inputs) in a distant location in our power plant. I want to transfer them to the Central Control Room and display them in DCS. Can somebody suggest a cost effective… --- ## [Honeywell DCS controller- High Performance Manager(HPM) IOP- LLMUX card shows ISF error and in diagnostic it shows FTA missing](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-dcs-controller-high-performance-manager-hpm-iop-llmux-card-shows-isf-error-and-in-diagnostic-it-shows-fta-missing/401)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 6:04pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-dcs-controller-high-performance-manager-hpm-iop-llmux-card-shows-isf-error-and-in-diagnostic-it-shows-fta-missing/401 "2015-04-18T18:04:59Z")
Solution:- Connect the FTA cable properly and reset the card. Load database in card. ( restore module) Make it in run state. --- ## [If we gave both PCDI & SCADA address to any one tag and loaded to controller. After loading if u delete that address in particular tag and assign same address to same tag or different tags it wont allow](https://forumautomation.com/t/if-we-gave-both-pcdi-scada-address-to-any-one-tag-and-loaded-to-controller-after-loading-if-u-delete-that-address-in-particular-tag-and-assign-same-address-to-same-tag-or-different-tags-it-wont-allow/399)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/if-we-gave-both-pcdi-scada-address-to-any-one-tag-and-loaded-to-controller-after-loading-if-u-delete-that-address-in-particular-tag-and-assign-same-address-to-same-tag-or-different-tags-it-wont-allow/399 "2015-04-13T16:47:29Z")
If we gave both PCDI & SCADA address to any one tag and loaded to controller. After loading if u delete that address in particular tag and assign same address to same tag or different tags it wont allow. For using same a… --- ## [The SafeView boarders are too wide in XP](https://forumautomation.com/t/the-safeview-boarders-are-too-wide-in-xp/397)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/the-safeview-boarders-are-too-wide-in-xp/397 "2015-04-13T06:56:21Z")
CAUSE Default theme is Windows classic. This has a wider boarder in XP than it did in Windows 2000. The wider boarder cause all displays to have scroll bars. RESOLUTION Login in as the local administrator. Open Control… --- ## [Honeywell Experion PIDER block usage](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-experion-pider-block-usage/396)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:50am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-experion-pider-block-usage/396 "2015-04-13T06:50:26Z")
The PIDER block is a solution for cases where field mounted controllers or field automan stations are installed. For the case of a field PID controller, the following connections would be used. (See document) The S1 inpu… --- ## [No Control Builder target in Configuration Studio](https://forumautomation.com/t/no-control-builder-target-in-configuration-studio/395)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/no-control-builder-target-in-configuration-studio/395 "2015-04-13T06:45:36Z")
The installation was done as a SCADA install, rather than a Process install. When choosing the node type, the C200/300, ACE, SIM check box was unchecked. The installation type can be confirmed via the 2 following regist… --- ## [DeltaV - CHARM Technology](https://forumautomation.com/t/deltav-charm-technology/393)
**Author:** [@ShaktisinghShekhawat](https://forumautomation.com/u/ShaktisinghShekhawat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/deltav-charm-technology/393 "2015-04-12T05:25:41Z")
CHARM technology This unprecedented flexibility comes from characterization module (CHARM) technology, which allows field wiring of any signal type to be terminated anywhere. A CHARM is simply a single-channel component … --- ## [Interview Question : Honeywell DCS Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/t/interview-question-honeywell-dcs-engineer/382)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 5:55pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/interview-question-honeywell-dcs-engineer/382 "2015-04-05T17:55:41Z")
Highway Gateway: It is used to interface data highway network with LCN(Local Control Network).The data highway boxes includes BC (Basic Controller),MC (Multifunction Controller), AMC (Advanced Multifunction Controller) e… --- ## [HPM(High Performance manager) COM CPU FREE: DCS Controller](https://forumautomation.com/t/hpm-high-performance-manager-com-cpu-free-dcs-controller/340)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:50am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/hpm-high-performance-manager-com-cpu-free-dcs-controller/340 "2015-03-20T10:50:57Z")
HPM COM CPU FREE below 30% can cause magenta question marks indicating loss of data Solution Use FL1 (change detect flag) whenerver possible. Slow down AM CL programs. Use Find Names to check for alarms that might be di… --- ## [How to check the Experion PKS license by using LICLIST and LICHECK in the Command Prompt](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-to-check-the-experion-pks-license-by-using-liclist-and-licheck-in-the-command-prompt/339)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-to-check-the-experion-pks-license-by-using-liclist-and-licheck-in-the-command-prompt/339 "2015-03-20T10:48:05Z")
Open a command prompt (Start\>Run\>CMD is one way) and run LICLIST and then LICHECK --- ## [Profit loop assistant fails to start PLA fails](https://forumautomation.com/t/profit-loop-assistant-fails-to-start-pla-fails/338)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:44am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/profit-loop-assistant-fails-to-start-pla-fails/338 "2015-03-20T10:44:57Z")
This causes mainly due to installation issues. To reinstall all the proper table and software please do the following: It is very important to be logged in as a Honeywell Administrator The server must be in Data Base … --- ## [Change Experion license with dongle insert with error "license change c,v, Error writing license"](https://forumautomation.com/t/change-experion-license-with-dongle-insert-with-error-license-change-c-v-error-writing-license/337)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:43am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/change-experion-license-with-dongle-insert-with-error-license-change-c-v-error-writing-license/337 "2015-03-20T10:43:29Z")
When try to change the Experion License at server it prompted with the following error: Licence not successfully changed Licencechage.c,v,Error writing license details. At the problem server: (a) run and check the dongl… --- ## [Honeywell Experion License Upgrade](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-experion-license-upgrade/336)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:40am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/honeywell-experion-license-upgrade/336 "2015-03-20T10:40:57Z")
Start \> Programs \> Honeywell Experion PKS \> Server \> Experion PKS Server Configuration Panel Click View License button Click Change License button Enter System Number Enter Authorization Number Click Check License… butt… --- ## [“Log size is full. Log type: ESM” error messages](https://forumautomation.com/t/log-size-is-full-log-type-esm-error-messages/335)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:37am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/log-size-is-full-log-type-esm-error-messages/335 "2015-03-20T10:37:39Z")
The following error message pops up on the screen when the server is re-booted: “Log size is full. Log type: ESM.” The source of the message is Server Administrator and the Category is Instrumentation Service. Use the f… --- ## [UCN (Universal Control Network) Access Overruns/ UCN NODE Performance Problems](https://forumautomation.com/t/ucn-universal-control-network-access-overruns-ucn-node-performance-problems/330)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/ucn-universal-control-network-access-overruns-ucn-node-performance-problems/330 "2015-03-20T10:22:47Z")
The APM/PM/HPM has three processors that work in concert to perform its functions: 1. Control Processor 2. Communications (Comm.) Processor 3. IO Link Processor. Communications Processor Provides: UCN Network support,… --- ## [Need to add new users to the RAE system.This pertains to DaVinci and MXProline Systems if you are adding new users to the system](https://forumautomation.com/t/need-to-add-new-users-to-the-rae-system-this-pertains-to-davinci-and-mxproline-systems-if-you-are-adding-new-users-to-the-system/329)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/need-to-add-new-users-to-the-rae-system-this-pertains-to-davinci-and-mxproline-systems-if-you-are-adding-new-users-to-the-system/329 "2015-03-20T10:20:31Z")
First you must add the new user to the Windows accounts. From the Start Menu, Select Programs/Administrative Tools/Computer Management. Select Local Users and Groups/Users. Right click on the users list and select New U… --- ## [Navigation path for Honeywell programs/ Experion DCS](https://forumautomation.com/t/navigation-path-for-honeywell-programs-experion-dcs/328)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/navigation-path-for-honeywell-programs-experion-dcs/328 "2015-03-20T10:17:14Z")
Configuration Studio: C:\\Program Files\\Honeywell\\Experion PKS\\Client\\Configuration Studio\\CDF.exe CS\_Personality.xml Display Builder: C:\\Program Files\\Honeywell\\Experion PKS\\client\\dspbld\\dspbld.exe Configuration Panel… [Previous page](https://forumautomation.com/c/dcs-distributed-control-systems/5.md) [Next page](https://forumautomation.com/c/dcs-distributed-control-systems/5.md?page=2)