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| Overview: |
|  What
is a DCS?
A distributed control system integrates the PLCs and process
controllers of a process line into a coordinated, interactive
system.
It enables you to manage the process as a complete system, with
control over the interrelationship of the various subsystems.
A DCS lets you see the “big picture” and improve the
overall efficiency and quality
of your plant.
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| Truly
Open Systems
SIXNET offers a refreshing, open approach to DCS
systems. We believe that long-term success is best achieved
through truly open systems. Interconnectivity stops being magic
when equipment communicates through Ethernet, Modbus and other
open standards. An open choice of products eliminates the risks
of obsolescence because you can simply select another product.
Open-source software puts an end to the piracy of high software
costs and perpetual upgrade fees. At long last, truly open systems
offers freedom from the captivity of proprietary systems.
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| Scalable
Control Systems
Scalable
Control Systems (SCS) are truly open DCS solutions that seamlessly
integrate your choice of modular hardware and software components
into completely open systems. We call these feature-rich Distributed
Control Systems “Scalable Control Systems” to highlight the fact
that SIXNET systems are pre-integrated solutions that grow gracefully
from a few I/O points to plant-wide or even a global network.
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| Freedom
from Proprietary Piracy
The strategy of the legacy DCS suppliers is to charge high prices
and keep their customers dependent upon them by delivering proprietary
equipment. Open Scalable Control Systems frees you from this proprietary
commitment.
Intech
says, "LINUX
is changing the game" |
| Successful
Partnerships
SIXNET has teamed up with other ‘best of breed” suppliers
to create pre-integrated systems that make your job easier. More
information on SIXNET
partners may be found by
clicking here. |
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| SIXNET
DCS Technology: |
| SIXNET
has combined the most advanced process control technologies to
create the new breed of open distributed
control systems, that end your dependency on proprietary
systems. |
| LINUX
open-source software
The LINUX open-source operating
system gives you the power to enhance your system with customer
I/O drivers, advanced algorithms, third party software, or Internet
connectivity. The sky is the limit! |
| Process
quality I/O
SIXNET offers "Process
Quality" I/O with the performance features of a high-end
DCS in compact and affordable,
modular packaging. |
| Ethernet
networking
Lightning fast, real-time, ultra-reliable, and now SIXNET has
added redundancy to our SCS solutions.
Ethernet has long been the most popular network for DCS
systems for an abundance of very good reasons.
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| ISaGRAF
IEC 61131 tools
SIXNET has enhanced these most popular industry standard programming
tools with process control and SCADA function blocks and other
performance enhancing tools. SIXNET SCS controllers will run
multiple ISaGRAF programs so you
can optimize scan times and easily implement
redundant strategies. |
| “I/O
for Windows” connectivity
SIXNET I/O Tool Kit is by far the best
system configuration tool in the industry. SIXNET systems connect
to Windows software through OPC, DDE, and dedicated I/O drivers
to many popular Windows applications. |
| Asset
management software
Asset management software
monitors the performance of the SCS system itself, tracking
assets by their location, performing calibrations and diagnostics
and other valuable functions that let you manage your SCS as
an integrated system. |
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| Your
wish list fulfilled: |
Freedom
of choice
Truly open systems give you the freedom to choose the hardware products
and software products that you wish to use – the products best suited
for each application. |
| The
power to create
LINUX open-source software
enables you to control the destiny of your systems. How many times
did you wish that you could change something or increase the capabilities
in the PLC you were forced to use? |
| Your
job made easier
When equipment “just works” and it's easy to design, install and
maintain the systems you are responsible for, then your job is
easier, and you have more time for the things you really want
to do. |
| Reduced
risk – less trouble
Open systems built upon mature and reliable technology are far
less risky than the proprietary systems that limit your ability
to solve problems. Less risk means less trouble. Your job is not
only easier, its more secure. |
| Huge
cost savings
SIXNET open systems have a small initial cost because they are
based upon cost effective open technology. Then add the savings
for all the time you will save during the design and installation
phase of the project. Then the high reliability of the equipment
and ease of maintenance of SIXNET products comes into play, continuing
to save you money year after year. |
| Higher
performance
It only stands to reason – state-of-the-art technology with powerful
processors, fast Ethernet networking, and advanced open-source
software tools – the performance of the system is sure to exceed
your expectations. |
