DCS versus centralized systems :

PLC :
1.All the control strategy lies in one central location.
If a failure occurs at that central location, whole system stops.
2.Scan time to execute the application in processor will be more and
hence difficult to get accuracy.
3.Not suitable for large applications like Power, Water, oil and gas.
DCS :
1. The whole functionality is splitted into different sub parts and
are kept and executed at different locations.
2. Improved scantime and better accuracy.
3. Qualified for use in large industries.
4. These are more reliable and robust type of systems.