computer control system
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A computer control system is a mechanism that uses a computer to regulate a process or variable quantity, ensuring it conforms to a desired norm. These systems can hold values constant or make them change in a specific way. They can be operated electrically, mechanically, or by fluid pressure, often with computers integrated into electrical control circuits.1
There are two main types of control systems:
* Open-loop systems do not have self-correcting actions; they operate without feedback from the process.2
* Closed-loop systems, also known as servomechanisms, use feedback to regulate operations, allowing for self-correction.31
Computers have become integral to modern control systems, enabling complex operations and data processing for optimization and efficiency in various industries, including transportation and manufacturing.45
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