Yes, You need to a Analog to digital converter, unless you guage already puts out digital signal.
I use a A-D module in a PLC, then bring that value into the macro pump, and convert it, and put it on a dro.
I think John, and some others using Peters board have done it in different ways, see if Peter will answer you.
You can also use a thermo couple module, but you still have to do the above.
Scott