Virtualization in the context of a Distributed Control System

Authors

  • Stefan Runde Siemens AG
  • Martin Schneider Siemens AG
  • Martin Glaser Siemens AG
  • Steffen Thieme Siemens AG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17560/atp.v54i12.2152

Abstract

On the one hand, through the use of the IT technology virtualization with regard to distributed control systems (DCS) results a certain benefit. On the other hand, different challenges have to be taken in account, which are also shown within this paper. The benefits and challenges are independent of a provider-specific virtualization-solution for DCS. They were identified at the work to virtualize parts of the Siemens DCS - Simatic PCS 7. The specific results achieved are also outlined in this review.

Published

2013-05-21