Knowra Industrial control system Industrial control system An industrial control system (ICS) is a computer-based system that monitors or controls industrial processes and equipment, often through sensors, controllers, and actuators.
Programmable logic controller : A rugged industrial computer that executes control logic to operate machinery and processes. PLCs commonly provide the local, real-time control at the heart of an ICS.
Operational technology : Hardware and software that monitor or control physical devices, processes, and infrastructure. ICS is a central class of operational technology, distinguished by its industrial process role.
Power plant : An industrial facility that converts energy sources into electrical power. Power plants use control systems to coordinate generation equipment and monitor operating conditions.
Information technology : Computing systems and networks used to create, process, store, and communicate information. ICS prioritizes safe, continuous physical operations, while conventional IT often prioritizes data confidentiality.
Supervisory control and data acquisition : A system for remotely monitoring and controlling geographically distributed industrial processes. SCADA systems connect field equipment with operators and supervisory control in an ICS.
Industrial control system architecture : The arrangement of components, networks, and control layers within an industrial control system. Architecture shows how field equipment, controllers, and supervisory systems are organized.
Water treatment : The processes used to make water suitable for a specified use, such as drinking or industrial supply. Treatment facilities automate pumping, filtration, chemical dosing, and process monitoring.
Industrial control system security : The practices and technologies used to protect industrial control systems from threats and disruption. Security controls must account for the operational constraints and physical consequences of ICS changes.
Distributed control system : A control system that distributes process-control functions among multiple interconnected controllers. DCS architecture coordinates continuous processes through controllers spread across a plant.
Industrial communication protocol : A set of rules for exchanging data among industrial devices and control systems. Protocols let otherwise distinct controllers, sensors, and supervisory systems exchange process data.
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