Next Generation Control System

Universal Control System

The Universal Control System (UCS) is a software-defined control system that eliminates traditional control cabinets, transforming conventional DCS architectures. Nyx, SUPCON's UCS product, embodies its core capabilities.

The Future Of Control: Software-Defined, Fully Digital, And Cloud-Powered

UCS Server Rack
Features

Stand Alone Data Center

Built on top of cloud-based technologies, the Universal Control System (UCS) is highly scalable, elastic, extensible and reliable, empowering agile, remote engineering teams to collaborate with ease, transforming process automation management for any organization.

NyxOS

Cloud-based Real-time Operating System

NyxOS

Nyx Architecture

A scalable, fiber-optic network for seamless industrial automation

Nyx Architecture

Reliability

High-Availability Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Platform

Redundant HCI Hardware

Redundant HCI Hardware

  1. Redundant critical hardware: power supply, fans, hard drives, and HCI network, etc.
  2. Hardware availability reaches 99.99%
Hardware and Software Diagnosis

Hardware and Software Diagnosis

  1. Environmental health diagnosis
  2. Server hardware health diagnosis
  3. NyxOS critical module monitor and audit
  4. Control service monitoring
Software Defined Storage (SDS) Network

Software Defined Storage (SDS) Network

  1. High availability
  2. Software defined storage network, fault tolerant
  3. Supports automatic failover

Fast Connectivity

Fast Connectivity
Advanced Physical Layer

APL Native

Eliminate IO Cabinets, Faster Transmission Speed

AI-Powered with High-Level Language Support

AI-Enhanced Optimization of Loop & Process Control

  • AI PID Control
  • Reinforced Learning for Intelligent Loop Control

AI-Powered Control Engine

  • Advanced Programming Languages Support
  • AI Inside Controller(GPU Computing)
Benefits

Why Should You Use UCS?

Footprint

Footprint

Fiber over copper cables, significantly reducing cabling costs and carbon footprint.

Save space

Save space

Eliminating control cabinets, significantly reducing factory space.

Project time

Project time

Easy deployment, significantly reducing project implementation time.

Comparison Table

Feature Comparison At A Glance

UCS

UCS

Core Concept
Next generation control system, fully software-defined control
Control Method
Supports both process (DCS) and discrete (PLC) control with AI-driven optimization
Data Processing Capability
Supports edge computing + cloud computing with strong AI-driven data processing
Response Time
< 100μs
real-time schedule delay
Remote Maintenance
Supports remote operations and cloud-based management
DCS

DCS

Core Concept
Distributed control system designed for process industries, handling complex control loops
Control Method
Mainly process control, capable of handling advanced loop control
Data Processing Capability
Limited computing power and data processing capability
Response Time
50-500ms
real-time schedule delay
Remote Maintenance
Limited remote maintenance capabilities
PLC

PLC

Core Concept
Logic-based control system, primarily for discrete manufacturing and automation
Control Method
Focused on logic control, commonly used for sequential operations
Data Processing Capability
Limited computing power and data processing capability
Response Time
50-500ms
real-time schedule delay
Remote Maintenance
Limited remote maintenance capabilities
Open Process Automation™

OPAF Current Member

SUPCON is a proud member of the Open Process Automation Forum, actively driving the industry toward a more open, unified, and interoperable future. SUPCON is also actively advancing UCS to achieve O-PAS compliance, ensuring seamless integration with open automation ecosystems.

Open Process Automation Forum
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Legacy DCS Upgrade to UCS

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