The YOKOGAWA CP81E*A MOPS – MOPL Processor Card is a component for a Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS).

A Distributed Control System (DCS) is a computer-based system used to automate, monitor and control complex industrial processes. It is essentially a large network of controllers that are distributed throughout a plant or facility, all working together to keep the process running smoothly.

Here’s a breakdown of how a DCS system works:

• Sensors:These devices collect data from the physical process, such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and level.
• Controllers:These are programmable devices that receive data from the sensors and send control signals to actuators.
• Actuators:These devices take physical action based on the signals they receive from the controllers, such as opening or closing valves, starting or stopping pumps, or adjusting heater settings.
• Operator stations:These are the human-machine interfaces (HMI) that allow operators to monitor the process, make changes to setpoints, and troubleshoot problems.
• Communication network:This network connects all of the devices in the DCS system together, allowing them to share data and control signals.