Interconnected System

We prefer this term compared to the centralized system as the latter suggests that all the signals and actions are based on external nodes and end in a central system. This may be so, but not necessarily. The processes can be sent in different ways to those who need them.

In establishments where there is a computer maintenance that will affect the signals can be diverted directly to your computer, the same applies to the Department of Safety etc.

You may wish to address access to some data or actions to those who do not wish to receive access. Etc. etc.

To see the advantages between a manual and an automated system will see an example.

Every process consists of three phases:

  • Information
  • Transmission
  • Action

Crucial for making decisions in a timely manner (preferably in real time) and make the necessary corrections (feed back).

Any action will have at least two of these measures a simple example would be a water leak.

It can be a fully manual:

  • The waitress detects a water leak (information).
  • Inform reception (transmission)
  • Maintenance Call (Action)

Or fully automatic with a response time less and less expensive:

  • A sensor detects moisture (Information)
  • Inform reception (transmission)
  • Cut an automatic valve (Action and Information)