In electrical signalling an analog current loop is used where a device must be monitored or controlled remotely over a pair of conductors. Only one current level can be present at any time.
Control valve with pneumatic diaphragm actuator and "smart" 4–20 mA positioner which will also feed back the actual valve position and status over the current loop
Industrial process control or simply process control is a system used in modern manufacturing which uses the principles of control theory and physical industrial control systems to monitor, control an
A modern control room where plant information and controls are displayed on computer graphics screens. The operators are seated as they can view and control any part of the process from their screens, whilst retaining a plant overview.