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					To streamline the Master Control System (MCS) and Distributed Control System (DCS) communications on topside systems, a standard interface needs to be developed, including a standard communication protocol. The <strong>MCS-DCS Interface Standardization</strong><strong> (MDIS)</strong> network has formed with involvement from key industry players in the subsea controls area, topsides specialists and oil companies. Standardization of the interface simplifies implementation of data communication links, whilst increasing the data quality. Using the network group as a collaborative resource to the industry, it is able to facilitate information exchange in furthering development of the standard MCS-DCS interface.</p>
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					Four MDIS network meetings per year</li>
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					The MDIS website including news pages</li>
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					The ability to influence the industry-wide MCS to DCS communication system standardization</li>
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					Opportunities for technology transfer and learning</li>
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					Improved communication between members and strengthened MDIS community, particularly through meetings / structured informal discussion</li>
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				For further information about the network, or to apply for membership, please contact Stuart MacCormack at OTM Consulting:<a href="mailto:stuart.maccormack@otmnet.com?subject=MDIS%20website%20referral">stuart.maccormack@otmnet.com</a></p>
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<li>03 December 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands</li>
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			MDIS meetings are held during the same week as <a href="http://www.siis-jip.com/" target="_blank">SIIS</a> and <a href="http://www.seafom.com/" target="_blank">SEAFOM</a> meetings, please see their websites for details.</div>
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					26-27 February, Houston, USA</div>
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					4-5 June, Westbury Hotel, Dublin</div>
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					24-25 September, Boston, USA</div>
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					10-11 December, Aberdeen Exhibition Centre</div>
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					To streamline the Master Control System (MCS) and Distributed Control System (DCS) communications on topside systems, a standard interface needs to be developed, including a standard communication protocol. The <strong>MCS-DCS Interface Standardization</strong><strong> (MDIS)</strong> network has formed with involvement from key industry players in the subsea controls area, topsides specialists and oil companies. Standardization of the interface simplifies implementation of data communication links, whilst increasing the data quality. Using the network group as a collaborative resource to the industry, it is able to facilitate information exchange in furthering development of the standard MCS-DCS interface.</p>
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					Four MDIS network meetings per year</li>
				<li style="text-align: justify">
					The MDIS website including news pages</li>
				<li style="text-align: justify">
					The ability to influence the industry-wide MCS to DCS communication system standardization</li>
				<li style="text-align: justify">
					Opportunities for technology transfer and learning</li>
				<li style="text-align: justify">
					Improved communication between members and strengthened MDIS community, particularly through meetings / structured informal discussion</li>
			</ul>
			<p style="text-align: justify">
				For further information about the network, or to apply for membership, please contact Stuart MacCormack at OTM Consulting:<a href="mailto:stuart.maccormack@otmnet.com?subject=MDIS%20website%20referral">stuart.maccormack@otmnet.com</a></p>
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					26-27 February, Houston, USA</div>
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					4-5 June, Westbury Hotel, Dublin</div>
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Welcome to MDIS

To streamline the Master Control System (MCS) and Distributed Control System (DCS) communications on topside systems, a standard interface needs to be developed, including a standard communication protocol. The MCS-DCS Interface Standardization (MDIS) network has formed with involvement from key industry players in the subsea controls area, topsides specialists and oil companies. Standardization of the interface simplifies implementation of data communication links, whilst increasing the data quality. Using the network group as a collaborative resource to the industry, it is able to facilitate information exchange in furthering development of the standard MCS-DCS interface.

MDIS membership benefits

Four MDIS network meetings per year
The MDIS website including news pages
The ability to influence the industry-wide MCS to DCS communication system standardization
Opportunities for technology transfer and learning
Improved communication between members and strengthened MDIS community, particularly through meetings / structured informal discussion

For further information about the network, or to apply for membership, please contact Stuart MacCormack at OTM Consulting:stuart.maccormack@otmnet.com

Next network meeting
Last network meeting
03 December 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

MDIS meetings are held during the same week as SIIS and SEAFOM meetings, please see their websites for details.

Meetings in 2013
26-27 February, Houston, USA
4-5 June, Westbury Hotel, Dublin
24-25 September, Boston, USA
10-11 December, Aberdeen Exhibition Centre