How to Design & Build an Industrial Control Panel

How to Design & Build an Industrial Control Panel - at AutomationDirect

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* 11 Video Chapters Listed Below
- In this video, we walk through the process of designing and building a typical industrial control panel. We cover each step of the process including identifying the design, drawing block diagrams, selecting parts, drawing schematics, and designing the panel layout. We walk through the assembly, wiring, and testing of an industrial control panel complete with AutomationDirect products. DIY enclosure build, DIY control panel build. Control panel enclosure. AutomationDirect enclosure. Control panel build series. Control panel assembly. Enclosure design.
**This video is for demonstration purposes only and is not intended to replace local and national regulations on electrical and mechanical design and building systems.
The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. We used the labeling systems we sell. They can be located here: www.automationdirect.com/labe...
The grounding brush and deburring tool used in this video was one designed for aviation. Typically they can be found on websites like: AircraftSpruce.
00:00 - Intro & Intent
01:08 - Block Diagram
01:43 - Schematics
03:02 - Bill Of Materials & Layout
04:36 - Measurement & Marking
05:09 - Drilling & Tapping
05:52 - Bonding & Cleanup
06:17 - Duct & Rail Installation
07:26 - Component Labeling
07:52 - Wiring
09:39 - Testing
Support Files for control panel build: cdn.automationdirect.com/stat...
Online Support Page: community.automationdirect.co...
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@JacobErtel 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos Automation Direct has produced! I design industrial controls panels at my job, but dont have any experience building them. This showed me many ways to improve my designs and better processes for manufacturing.

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Never stop learning :)

@a.k.rahamathkhana.k.rahama7316 Жыл бұрын

@TDOLLA 7 ай бұрын

my Dad ran a panel shop for years and has designed and built lots of control panels. As crazy as it sounds my first job was building these panels under the table. He was so busy at work and needed to build hundreds of this one fairly simple panel. He brought home all the components and we set up a little panel shop in the garage. I was 14 and couldn’t read a diagram, My dad sat down and wrote step by step how to build this entire panel. like all the measurements for the rails, thr wire troughs and the order of the components and then where to run every single wire. It had like 3 rails full of components and then maybe 100 wires. I was amazed he was able to write this all from memory with nothing in-front of him, I told him that and he was like “….. I mean of course I remember it, I designed it” haha I remember thinking he was so badass. I would build them under the table for a couple hundred bucks each and he would take them to work and have his guys check them over. He would come home with feedback “hey, Jim says your running your wires too tight. run them out more”

@Popolipo2022 Ай бұрын

Hi 🖐🏾 Do you have a book to recommend that can help me understand how to build, how to wire and how to program all of that? Thanks in advance 🙏🏾

@automationdirect Ай бұрын

@@Popolipo2022 there isn't a really good single source for this type of information. Most of the top end panel shops will have specific procedures and processes they follow to obey UL or any other standard they follow. You could take a look at reading through the UL standard. This can be purchased directly from UL's site, but there isn't really a single textbook that explains all of this, as far as I know. Most of it will be proprietary knowledge a tradesman would pickup from the panel shop that hires them. For programming, AutomationDirect offers many training videos on programming our products, so definitely take a look at them here: www.automationdirect.com/videos/home?FfHbMDZgx8&VideoTeamComment You can also take a look at InterConnecting Automation. interconnectingautomation.com/video-library-portal?t=1718216354&c=Bkul-VzD3JmJYhomOdKLJpc3jnPgW_-B1aJ98hEiudQ They are one of our partners that does extensive training courses for PLCs and automation. I hope this helps.

@ShounakKatyayan Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best Control Panel building videos that I have seen. This is exactly what I was looking for.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

We are glad you found the video helpful, it was a fun and rewarding project to create.

@MIndPloyer15 Жыл бұрын

Great video! This was very easy to follow and understand, not to mention that the effort and quality put into the video is top tier. Hope to see more good videos like these in the future!

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, we enjoy what we do and strive to provide content that our customers find helpful. This video was a fun project and we learned something new from the ADC engineer who designed and built the panel.

@derekrussell9925 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you! Very grateful for this video!!

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@graceopute2929 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome cos I'm currently learning how to build electrical panels. God bless you real good.

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@hafidzurrahmanmohdbokhari8960 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very systematic for beginner. After watching this video. I might do the improvement for my project.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@southerntommygun1353 9 ай бұрын

One of the first rules i try to tell new engineers is to see the panel in 3D. If side subpans are used those corners can be tricky and watch the depth of door mounted components. Also make sure they know if the field conduits are coming in the top or bottom. That can make a big difference in the layout. Consider the electrical "flow" of wiring to separate AC and DC.

@automationdirect 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! We appreciate feedback, suggestions and help from our viewers and customers.

@flavio5108 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations, what a top video 👏🏼👏🏼 I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷

@Alex-si1bi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Very much appreciated.

@automationdirect 4 ай бұрын

Your kind words are also very much appreciated!

@nicvanrensburg2632 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for your effort to put it together

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed the video. Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@jacobframe8769 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! Thank you for sharing.

@automationdirect 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. We love sharing our creations and products.

@ucar_technology 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video.Thanks so much for sharing

@automationdirect 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and watching our videos. Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@hoss150 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RamiSobhani Ай бұрын

This is cool and overwhelming at the same time

@automationdirect Ай бұрын

Let us know if there are any questions we can answer to help with the overwhelming part. :)

@bothwellchingombe4746 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for the presentation.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

We are glad you enjoyed the video. Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@sarahlabidi6558 Жыл бұрын

Best video thank you very much.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we are glad you found the video helpful! Did you know we have over 1000 automation videos like this at www.automationdirect.com/videos?

@awanawan6410 Жыл бұрын

Super video. Excellent explanation ❤

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

@Awan Awan, Thank you for the comment, we are glad you found the video helpful. This was probably one of the longest recordings we have shot and we enjoy the feedback we have received. Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@nguyentuan-ev1zx Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

We are glad you enjoyed the video! Did you know we have over 1400 automation videos like this at www.automationdirect.com/videos? Check it out!

@PabloEscobar-zy5xc Жыл бұрын

Self tapping screws can save a lot of time during build, just have to make sure the panduit stays square when you’re putting them in

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Yes, we have used that method as well. Thank you for watching our video, make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@brady0630 Жыл бұрын

very good video, thanks

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we are glad you liked the video and found it helpful.

@ahmedshaaban167 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, already working on the se exact project using automation direct plc and motion controller. Would you be kind enough to share your schematics and design topology in another video

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The support documentation (BOM, wiring diagrams, schematics etc.) have been loaded in the descriptions below the chapters. Good luck on your panel project.

@roughtyy7066 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video 👍🏼 I wish the ones at my work looked as clean and tidy as the one in the video 😂😂 most the labels are missing so you spend half you time finding what where 😬😬

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we hope the video was beneficial. Many of us have experienced panels that were a nightmare :O.

@ashkeef76 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, i was wondering if you could provide the program used for testing. we are using the AMC and productivity 2000 and we have some problems for flying cutoff setup

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

Than you for watching the video. A link to the support files can be found in the description of this video. We used the Productivity Suite to test our program and wiring connections to the IO. If you need further help with AutomationDirect products, please contact our free technical support: community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport

@hankosky 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What software did you use for the schematics and also what label maker was that for the cable wrap labels?

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

@ Matt Hankosky Thank you. The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. We used the Dymo labeling systems we sell. They can be located here: www.automationdirect.com/labeling

@rjk7104 Жыл бұрын

What deburring tool is used in the video? I'm unable to find anything like it from a quick google search, because all I get are the standard pen-style tools.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

@rjk, there were two deburring tools in the video, one was on the table which we sell: www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/tools_-a-_test_equipment/hole_cutting_tools/deburring_tools/107006 and the one shown being used. The one being used is referred to as a "dogleg" deburring tool. You can find one like it at an aircraft supply company like this: www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/doglegDeburring.php The one shown at AC Spruce requires a cutter "sold separately".

@ihatemicrosoftsobadly3188 Жыл бұрын

thanks :)

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos?FfHbMDZgx8&VideoTeamComment

@user-yi6ml9gk3b Жыл бұрын

thank you

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, we are glad you enjoyed watching our control panel build video! Make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@user-yi6ml9gk3b 11 ай бұрын

@@automationdirect What software do you use to draw the circuit diagram?

@automationdirect 11 ай бұрын

@user-yi6ml9gk3b I believe we posted the tools used in the description of the video, but Solidworks Electrial was used for the schematics. Thank you for watching and we hope you check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@juanhernandezmedina3469 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you. I would like to know where I can get education like online degree as plc technician or automation engineer.

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

JC Hernandez, We are glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. There are many online schools and possibly tech schools that may teach the curriculum you are asking about. We work with Doug Bell at Interconnecting Automation for online training. He had online certificate courses on his website. Reach out to Doug and see if they can assist: interconnectingautomation.com/

@DriftHyena Жыл бұрын

What electrical CAD software do you use in the video?

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

@Drift Hyena The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. Thank you for watching.

@talonosi 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, can you tell where I can buy that grounding brush?

@talonosi 2 жыл бұрын

Found it on Amazon and McMaster car, just searched for bonding brush

@etrmedia 2 жыл бұрын

If you search for "pilot bonding brush", you'll find a lot of results. They should all be good.

@automationdirect 2 жыл бұрын

@ Clay, Thank you. Bonding brushes are most common in the aviation industry. Search for "avionics bonding brush" and you should find many online sources.

@hardikpatel2367 Жыл бұрын

Which software did you use for disign

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. Thank you for watching our videos.

@bulldogg285 Жыл бұрын

Would this job be Something I can learn something something to get me ready before heading to electrician career any advice?

@automationdirect Жыл бұрын

Learning to build a control panel can assist in many job positions including electrical careers. This video explains some of the simplicities of building a control panel and from feedback, has helped even the experienced assembler in learning new skills. Thank you for watching our video, make sure to check out more of our videos at www.automationdirect.com/videos/home

@josephdaquila2479 4 ай бұрын

Let me know how its going bulldogg! Was this helpful for you?

@agusaziz9610 8 ай бұрын

Hi, whats kind of software to design a control panel

@automationdirect 7 ай бұрын

@agusaziz9610 We posted most of the video info in the description. We used Solidworks Electrical for the design and layout.

@jannatulnayeem7289 Ай бұрын

which software is used to design the schematics?

@automationdirect Ай бұрын

@jannatulnayeem The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. Thank you for watching.

@danielvega8386 Ай бұрын

I want to do a business of design and installation of control panels, I am a mechanical engineer graduated from Mexico, but I have American citizenship, are there some licenses that I should have?

@automationdirect Ай бұрын

That will vary greatly based on the field of automation you choose to enter, however one of the most important first steps that will qualify you with many customers is getting a quality insurance/bond for your work. It will open up more customer options for you, as many companies will only hire panel builders that are insured.

@mattphillips538 2 ай бұрын

8:27

@danvisan7017 9 ай бұрын

I finished an industrial automation degree but it's a shame that 99% of me and my classmates pivoted to computer science aka programming like javascript, java, python, linux etc. If you ask me.. industrial applications are the "real deal" of engineering. Most of the my classmates don't even know the difference between AC and DC

@llVIU 5 ай бұрын

this is not a tutorial/guide/course. This is just an ad. It's called a POWER SUPPLY not a "rhino pro" power supply.

@automationdirect 5 ай бұрын

@llVIU, we mention at the beginning of the video that we want to highlight the products we sell that can help our customers build an excellent industrial automation panel. Rhino pro is one of our power supply series available to our customers to assist them in building the highest quality control panels. In this case the power supply is called a rhino pro power supply so that is the nomenclature we use. As always, we greatly appreciate your comments. 😀