Control panels consist of an enclosure populated by components—including a power source, circuit breakers, transformers, controllers, and switches—used to control processes or machinery. They may also include displays in the form of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, analog gauges, or numerical readouts.
Industrial control system (ICS) is a collective term used to describe different types of control systems and associated instrumentation, which include the devices, systems, networks, and controls used to operate and/or automate industrial processes. Depending on the industry, each ICS functions differently and are built to electronically manage tasks efficiently.