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Based on sensor measurements, control loops change manipulated variables via some type of actuator. They convert a mathematical control strategy into a mechanical or electronic system. For example, a thermostat from an older home senses a room’s temperature via the bending of a bimetallic strip and responds by using a switch to open or close the heater’s circuit.

Control options may be classified in several ways. The following sections explain the various options and classifications of control.