Distributed Control Systems

Greater flexibility in process control

Providing continuous operation, maintaining consistent product quality, and reducing plant costs are only a few of the many challenges that the process industry is facing today. Distributed control systems play an important role in helping you meet these challenges head-on. Siemens' flexible DCS offering enables you to respond quickly to constantly changing market requirements, whether you have a small laboratory application or a large plant network.

Gain new perspectives in process automation

SIMATIC PCS 7

Trusted for decades, yet continually cutting-edge: the SIMATIC PCS 7 distributed control system is your starting point for exceptional plant performance. Companies wanting to stay ahead of rapid changes and increasing complexities within the process industries must rely on process control technology that is flexible and future-proof. Prepare for today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges with SIMATIC PCS 7 – powerful, flexible, secure process control technology from Siemens!

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SIMATIC PCS neo

As digitalization spreads rapidly, those who cling to the status quo are losing out on tremendous potential for improving their own competitiveness. SIMATIC PCS neo, innovative and completely web-based process control technology from Siemens, plays a central role by opening up new opportunities – and helping you forge new paths.

APACS+

With almost three decades of being your reliable solution provider, we understand your process needs and the support you have grown accustomed to. Let Siemens continue to support your APACS+ and QUADLOG systems and help you modernize to your next DCS to support you in the future.

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Process automation system components

Control System Simulation

SIMIT simulation platform for virtual commissioning and operator training.

Process Safety (SIS)

Safety Integrated for Process Automation

Batch Automation

Implement even the most complex batch processes effectively with SIMATIC Batch.

Project Solutions

Get more value from your automation projects by leveraging our industry expertise.

Applications Regardless of your industry, Siemens offers intelligent distributed control system solutions for every application. Powerful engineering and scalable architecture provide the tools you need to completely and safely automate your production process, in both manufacturing and process plants.

Address key industry challenges by reducing time to market, increasing flexibility and improving output with digitalization and Siemens' wide range of products.

Automation and digitalization are transforming the pharmaceutical industry. Siemens solutions take efficiency, quality and productivity in your value chain to the next level.

Process automation from Siemens ensures that food and beverage manufacturers adhere to the highest standards of hygiene and quality while maximizing flexibility and output.

Siemens brings you efficient, flexible, future-proof automation solutions that are expertly engineered to support a nearly limitless range of oil and gas applications.

USA | Process Automation Solutions for Water

Leverage Siemens technology to drive your water and wastewater treatment project success. Customized solutions enhance operational visibility, improve efficiency and lower total cost of ownership.

Plant-wide automation and digitalization with Siemens technology - the path to your company's success in the glass industry.

Learn more about us What customers say about Siemens process control systems

Jayhawk Fine Chemicals

Kansas, USA

Fine chemical custom manufacturing

Delivering best-in-class fine chemicals with advanced batch automation

Jayhawk Fine Chemicals needed to optimize batch production in 4 plants to ensure consistently high quality for diverse customers.
Siemens automation technology used includes SIMATIC PCS 7 with SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service, SIMIT Simulation Platform, SIMATIC Logon and SIMATIC ET200iSP IO.
“...Just by installing PCS 7 with BATCH and doing nothing else, we saw a 5% increase in Overall Equipment Effectivess (OEE).” -John Gaines, Business Engineering Manager

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USA | Process Automation | PCS 7 Advanced Process Library

Trident, Pigler, RoviSys & Exida

USA

Future-ready your DCS with less work and lower costs

Advanced Process Library for SIMATIC PCS 7 minimizes the efforts, risks and costs associated with designing and implementing an automation project.
Companies such as Trident Automation, Pigler Automation and RoviSys have experienced firsthand the many benefits of upgrading to PCS 7 with APL.
APL includes pre-configured and pre-tested function blocks, faceplates and block icons for standardized, simplified, graphically based control of all process equipment.

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USA | Process Automation | APACS+ to PCS 7 Migration

Birla Carbon

USA

Chemical

Innovative IO migration solution reduces downtime and hardware costs

Birla Carbon has relied for many years on a Siemens DCS to optimize the production of carbon black powder.
Migrating from APACS+ to PCS 7 required transitioning APACS+ IO modules to the newer SIMATIC ET 200SP HA IO.
To support Birla Carbon in achieving a simplified, lower-cost IO cutover requiring minimal downtime, Siemens integrated the innovative Front Adapter (FAD) Solution.

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To remain competitive, companies in industry must ensure – and ideally increase – the availability and productivity of machines and plants. As your partner, we offer a unique range of services and support based on our extensive technology and industry expertise.

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