Indirectly controlled variable

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5-2-160

A variable which does not originate a feedback signal, but which is related to, and influenced by, the directly controlled variable.

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Figure 2 - Block diagram of automatic control system (5-2-045) incorporating a closed loop (5-2-080)

Reference: ANSI




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)