WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS INTEGRATION AS PART OF CONTROL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE: FEATURE AND BENEFITS

Subject Area: TECHNICAL

Wireless Networked Control Systems (WNCS) consist of spatially dispersed sensors, actuators, and controllers interconnected through wireless networks. They are increasingly indispensable in critical control systems within industrial settings due to their notable advantages, including enhanced flexibility, reduced deployment and maintenance expenses, and potential for heightened safety measures. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of WNCS. It begins with an examination of fundamental control system formulation, followed by an exploration of wireless communication and control system networks. Additionally, the paper outlines the architecture of WNCS, highlighting its benefits, trade-offs, constraints, and proposed solutions. Furthermore, the protocols and standards relevant to WNCS integration, conducting comparisons to derive findings and recommendations that facilitate optimal wireless control network communication were achieved.