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Organization of software for multicomputer process control systems

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GFK-GI-GMR Fachtagung Prozessrechner 1974

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The trend toward multiple computers for process control applications is accompanied by the introduction of line sharing input/output systems and microprocessors for general use. As a result, many different structures for multiple computer process control applications become practical. Software costs are still dominant however, and it is important that any multi-computer structure be supported by software which is compatible with process control objectives and economical to implement. Of particular importance is the need for an integrated data base and graceful degradation in case of failure. The organization of process control software for single computer systems is used as the starting point to evaluate the desirability of various software organizations for several multi-computer ring-connected systems. Compatibility with line-sharing I/0 systems is discussed.

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Schoeffler, J.D. (1974). Organization of software for multicomputer process control systems. In: Krüger, G., Friehmelt, R. (eds) GFK-GI-GMR Fachtagung Prozessrechner 1974. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-06786-8_258

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