ECOSSE Control HyperCourse

Module 1.2 - The Control System

This module introduces the concept of a control system and the different aspects of it.

Introduction
Manual Control System
Functions of a Control System
- Measurement
- Comparison
- Computation
- Correction
Automatic Control System
Hardware of a Control System
- Sensor
- Controller
- Control Element
Software of a Control System
- The Controlled Variable
- The Manipulated Variable
- The Setpoint or Desired Value
Example - Hot Water Tank