5 reasons to upgrade your old DCS to a new automation system

Supplied by NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd on Thursday, 03 July, 2014


 An older DCS is typically not capable of running a modern process plant at optimum levels, creating increased costs and possibly causing excessive downtime.

With high maintenance and operating costs, legacy DCSs don’t compare to the benefits associated with a more robust and technically advanced alternative of a new automation system. Also, integration with third-party applications simplifies remote access, provides data for real-time analysis and also enables proactive maintenance. This white paper details specific ways in which a new automation system can deliver superior performance compared to a typical older DCS.

 


Related White Papers

Your industrial connector guide — modular vs monobloc

Learn about modular and monobloc connectors. Examine the key criteria for selecting the...

9 key tips for connecting legacy manufacturing equipment

Cisco estimates that 92% of the 64 million manufacturing machines worldwide are unconnected to...

How will IO-Link help Industry 4.0 transition from talk to reality?

The manufacturing industry is on the brink of the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0,...


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd