centralutrustningen
Centralutrustningen refers to the centralized equipment installation that manages the core functions of a facility or vehicle. It consolidates power, control, and communication hardware into an integrated system designed to monitor, regulate, and safeguard operations.
Key components include a main control unit (MCU) or central controller, distribution panels and breakers, uninterruptible
Applications span industrial plants, data centers, ships, hospitals, and large buildings. Benefits include centralized visibility, simplified
Operation relies on standardized control software and networks. The central unit processes data from field devices,
Challenges include the risk of a single point of failure without proper redundancy, cybersecurity concerns, and
History and context: centralization of control has evolved with industrial automation, moving from relay-based, decentralized systems