Bordalo, P.Nunes, A.S.Pires, C.Quintans, C.Ramos, S.2019-02-032019-02-032012-06http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AQTR.2012.6237669http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/26200The Detector Control System (DCS) of the COMPASS experiment at CERN is presented. The experiment has a high level of complexity and flexibility and a long time of operation, that constitute a challenge for its full monitorisation and control. A strategy to use a limited number of standardised, cost-effective, industrial solutions of hardware and software was pursued. When such solutions were not available or could not be used, customised solutions were developed.engjournal article2019-02-03