# Industrial Control Industrial controls are systems that regulate and manage the operation of industrial machinery and processes. They include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other devices that monitor and control variables like temperature, pressure, and flow. Industrial controls improve process efficiency, productivity, and safety, and are used in various industries including manufacturing, energy, and transportation. {% file src="/files/4YMVKapdeUJDN6dPIJh7" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/factory-automation/industrial-control.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.