control system

system for regulating or directing something; pronunciation system

Noun
1. a system for controlling the operation of another system
(hypernym) system
(hyponym) closed loop, closed-loop system

A component, or system of components functioning as a unit, including control valves and sensing, warning, relief, shutdown, and other control devices, which is activated either manually or automatically to establish or maintain the performance of another component. (49CFR193)