Electrical Control Panel Layout

I don't think there is really a science to how to layout a control panel, but here are some examples of various control panels we have built that may help you lay out yours.  If you have a specific question about planning your control system feel free to ask at contactus@twcontrols.com.

Here's a quick video introduction to control panels, below it are examples of various control panels.

 

Automation Direct DL05 PLC controlling two motors.

 

Allen Bradley Micrologix 1100 controlling a 60 horsepower ABB drive.

 

Automation Direct DL06 in NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure.

 

Alternating timer pulsing an air solenoid.

 

Allen Bradley Micrologix 1100 controlling a Baldor drive with closed loop feedback.

 

Automation Direct DL06 PLC connected to a Red Lion G304K HMI.

 

Automation Direct Domore PLC.

 

GF Signet multi parameter units monitoring pH, ORP, and flow.

 

Automation Direct DL06 PLC on Ethernet.

 

 Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 connected to a Red Lion G315 15" HMI running a waste water treatment plant with remote web based monitoring.

Next Steps

Go to the UL 508A Control Panel Lesson series to select your next lesson.  There are also many other Lesson Series on PLC Programming and Industrial Automation.