Functions of Temperature Detectors:

Although the temperatures which are monitored vary slightly depending on the details of facility design, temperature detectors are used to given three basic functions: alarm, indication, and control.  The temperatures monitored might generally be shown in a central location, like as a control room, and might have audible and visual alarms related along with them while specified preset limits are exceeded.  These temperatures might have control functions related with them so which equipment is begin or stopped to support a provided temperature condition or so in which a protective action occurs.