PlantPAx Distributed Control System Selection Guide

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PlantPAx Distributed Control SystemSystem Release Guide2Rockwell automation Publication PROCES-SG001I-EN-P - April 2016PlantPAx Distributed Control SystemPlantPAx System ScopeThe PlantPAx System provides a modern approach to Distributed Control . The System shares common technology (Integrated Architecture System ) with all other automation disciplines in the plant. This approach creates a seamless information flow across the plant for optimization opportunities and enables a connected scalable platform provides you with the flexibility to implement a System appropriate for your application. Figure1 shows the documents (this manual in the highlighted section) that are available to help design and implement your System 1 -- PlantPAx System Implementation and Documentation Strategy Define and Procure - Helps you understand the elements of the PlantPAx System to make sure you buy theproper components. Build - Provides direction on how to implement the PlantPAx System architecture to help develop your application.

A PlantPAx system consists of these system elements. Table 1 - System Element Descriptions System Element Description Process Automation System Server (PASS) The PASS is a required system element that can host displays, alarms, and data connections to controllers.

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