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Peter Welander, Control Engineering

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PLCs, PACs March 1, 2010

Control system lifespan: How long is long enough?

At a recent control system supplier’s user group, the presenter laying out the technology roadmap said that the company is designing its systems for at least a 30-year lifespan. Is that possible, and is it a good idea? If you’re trying to determine what the practical lifespan for a control system is, you may have to wait a few more years.

By Peter Welander, Control Engineering
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