Configurations of networked override control systems

The concept of networked override control system (NOCS for short) is proposed and its configurations are investigated in detail. Override control system, wherein the control loops are closed via real time networks, is called networked override control system. Based on the proposed node-device connectivity matrix and network transmission matrix, three typical configurations of NOCSs are explicitly proposed and characterized. The configuration diagrams and block diagrams of them are also presented. Future research directions are also pointed out.