HVAC systems and restaurant equipment are controlled by
control boards, which operate temperature, timing, activation, and actuation.
Depending
on the model, they may also display other information besides the cooking cycle
time, such as the current ambient temperature, a walk-in cooler's temperature,
or the temperature of a walk-in cooler.
The user may also be notified of any
equipment problems by diagnostics and alarms on some control boards.
As well as
ensuring personal comfort or ensuring restaurant equipment is operating
efficiently and effectively, these boards can also help ensure safe cooking and
storage of food.