two-position control
nounA switch that can only be fully on or fully off.
The heater uses two-position control, so it is either heating at full power or not heating at all.
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2. A control method where the output switches between two fixed states based on whether a measured value is above or below a threshold.
In process engineering, two-position control keeps the tank level between a high and low mark.
3. A mechanical or electrical device having exactly two stable settings, such as a toggle switch.
The machine's two-position control lets the operator choose between forward and reverse.
4. A simple automatic control strategy often used in home appliances like irons and refrigerators.
An electric iron relies on two-position control to keep its soleplate near the set temperature.