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control technology
What is control technology?
As well as sensors and actuators, controllers are a central element of automation technology. The term control technology or industrial control technology stands for devices that control, regulate, monitor, collect data, communicate, and diagnose.
What is control technology examples?
Control technology is used to: operate systems, eg traffic lights. control actions, eg a robot's movement. create video games. control manufacturing devices, eg laser cutters
How is control technology used in transport?
The systems connected to the control level include escalators, lifts, lighting installations and ticket vending machines as well as systems for dynamic passenger information and safety such as train destination displays, public address systems for announcements and music, emergency call points and CCTV devices.