Control Panel Options

A control panel is an electrical device consisting of a flat insulated container that houses switches and dials for controlling electrical devices. Depending on the need of the business, there are a variety of control panel options available for installation. By working with a knowledgeable control and automation company, the business in need of the control panel can be assured the correct equipment is both selected and installed correctly.

Standard Pump Control Panels: Pump control panels are used for standard pump applications, such as waste control, transfer to waste treatment and rinse water applications. Some standard pump control panels can add on various components, such as LED pilot lights, time meters, ground vault monitors and under voltage protection.

Lighting Control Panels: A lighting control panel is often defined as an assembly of a standard arrangement of two or more components, such as motor controllers and circuit breakers and related control devices, such as times and switches with necessary wiring, terminal blocks and pilot lights. Lighting control panels often include custom lighting panelboards with a variety of electro mechanical or digital time clocks, photocells, split bus with lighting contactors and pilot lights.

Protective Relays: Protective relays are used to provide electrical system protection against overload and mechanical failure. When an electrical overload occurs, the results can be catastrophic. Protective relays help avoid potential overloads. Protective relays are often available in digital protective and electro mechanical relays as well.

Variable Frequency Drives: A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a system for controlling the speed of an electrical motor by controlling the frequency of the power supplied to the motor. Also known as adjustable-frequency drives (AFD), AC drives, microdrives or inverter drivers; voltage can vary in these systems.

Additionally, custom control panels can be developed for a specific or unique purpose, if needed. It is important to work with an experienced power control and automation organization when determining what type of control panel is most appropriate for the specific application. Additionally, if a custom control panel is required, the power control and automation company can work with the business to make sure their needs are met and the correct type of custom panel is developed.