A control valve is a valve used to control fluid flow by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequent
Air-actuated control valves each with a 4–20 mA "I to P" converter integral to a valve positioner. In this example each positioner is comparing the valve stem travel against control signal, and applying any correction.
Globe control valve with pneumatic diaphragm actuator and "smart" positioner which will also feed back to the controller the actual valve position
Supervisory control and data acquisition is a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level supervision of machines and p
Control valve
…Profibus – Communications protocol SCADA, also known as Supervisory control and data acquisition system – Control system architecture for supervision of machines and processes Control Valve…
Example of SCADA used in office environment to remotely monitor a process
The United States Army's Training Manual 5-601 covers "SCADA Systems for C4ISR Facilities"