A control device having a base which is provided with one or more component mounting
areas. On each component mounting area there is a first electrical central interface
connected with an internal electrical bus. On each component mounting area an electrical
connection module or an electrically controlled fluid control module may be selectively
mounted, which respectively has a second central interface complementary to the
first electrical central interface. The fluid control module is provided with a
valve means, which is controlled by signals supplied by means of the internal electrical
bus. The connection modules are provided with inputs and/or outputs for the connection
of electrical cables.