PLC vs DCS

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

  • Siemens S7, Beckhoff, ABB, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.
  • < 300 I/O
  • 1 or 2 operators

DCS Distributed Control System

  • Siemens PCS7, Valmet DNA, Honeywell Experion PKS, ABB 800x, Emerson DeltaV, etc.
  • > 2000 I/O
  • Multiple operators
Valmet DNA Compatibility

Valmet DNA compatilbility


Traditional structure of the DCS

Taditional system


Private Cloud Stand-Alone

  • One server (or redundant)
  • EAS,  EAC, OPS etc. can be opened by Windows Remote Desktop protocol from the server.
  • The client PCs do not need any software installations.


Cloud server

Virtual machines

The private cloud based new Valmet DNA at JAMK

The new system

Small solutions


Tiny solution

Large DNA network

Large solution

Valmet DNA application software
Valmet DNA application


Last modified: Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 8:02 PM