Controller

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001335",
  "term": "Controller",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A device or system that manages and regulates the behavior of other devices or processes within an industrial or mechanical setup. It receives input signals, processes them according to programmed logic, and sends output commands to actuators. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are a common type used in factory automation.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "microcontroller",
    "TCON"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Steuergerät",
    "es": "controlador",
    "fr": "contrôleur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/controller/"
}