The most crucial element of the control systems

Fundamental part of major industrial application – a Control Panel is an electrical unit that enables the monitoring and controlling of a wide-range of industrial equipment like motors, industrial machinery, refrigeration equipment, pump load, etc. Any control panel will comprise of two or more control circuit components and/or power circuit components.

Let's delve into the basics of the control panels:

To explain briefly a control panel is analogous to a brain that controls the various actions that we perform. Similarly, via hardware orientation and software administration, control panels are designed as per the requirement of the industry or application. They work on the basis of a relay logic or a DCS/PLC program, where the instruments to be monitored or controlled are connected to the panel. Let's discuss its different components:

Enclosure

The control panel enclosure is the metal box (stainless steel or aluminum) in which all the circuit assembly is mounted.

Mains Breaker

The main Circuit breaker is the input power part of the control panel. It switches and controls the electricity flow inside the panels. It is an automatically/manually operated switch used to protect the panel in case of hazards like short-circuit or an overload.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

An industrial computer control system, a PLC, is a software control designed to monitor and control various electro-mechanical processes in varied automation applications or manufacturing plants.

Contactors and Relays

Relays and contactors switches motors. They are at the output of PLCs. The relays further run the operation of the device connected to it.

Control panel consists of many other essential parts such as back panel, wiring ducts, bus bars, surge arrester, human-machine interference (HMI).

More about the types of Control Panels:

Control panels are classified according to the mode of operation, application, and interface. On understanding the application specifications, control panels are designed and manufactured depending upon the size of the process. UNI-TECH is a control panel manufacturer that manufactures the following types of control panels.

Power Control Centers (PCC)

PCC is a power control center panel that handles high current systems and is responsible for power distribution, monitor and control. In PCC, different electrical parameters are monitored from different panel sections to handle the large current systems. In order to ensure a reliable and efficient performance, optimum busbar and switchgear selection is of vital importance,

Motor Control Centers (MCC)

In several industrial applications, electric motors are expected to control some or all of the motors from a central system. MCC control panels serve this purpose in many commercial and industrial areas.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

As discussed earlier, PLC is the software control of the electric control panel. PLC, being a software-controlled panel, it is easy to reprogram according to the process changes. Nowadays, most applications prefer digital control system over analog, hence obvious preference being the PLC panels. UNI-TECH offers total solution from PLC programming to site support along with PLC hardware installation.

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

VFD control panels are frequency converters used to control three-phase AC motor in variable speed to save energy. VFD panels are significant for power switching and protection, speed control. Furthering energy saving, UNI-TECH offers dirt-proof enclosures along with necessary protection for its functioning thus enabling enhanced VFD performance.

Automatic mains failure (AMF)

AMF executes the power switch as an emergency standby generator in the event of a notable loss of mains power or total blackout. It activates the standby generator in case of a power failure and makes an automatic electrical transfer of the system's load from the mains supply to the generator set.

Automatic Power Factor Control (APFC)

Automatic power factor control panel monitors and reduces the power consumption of the system. It reduces the power consumption by improving the power factor, in turn, making the system cost-effective.

UNI-TECH helps you choose a smart approach when it comes to optimizing electricity bills and avoiding power factor penalties with APFC panels.

Certified Control Panels

CE certified:

UNI-TECH assures you CE compliance when offering your products in the EU.

UL certified:

UL certification, highly recognized in the USA and Canada, UNI-TECH designs and manufactures control panels in accordance with UL label.

CPRI certified:

UNI-TECH designs and manufactures control panel in compliance with CPRI’s type test. We provide you a CPRI certified panel based on our proven and tested successful design of control panel sustaining 50kA for 1 sec as per the requirements.

Modular panel or non-compartmental, automatic or manual mode, whatever the feature, UNI-TECH stands with you on your automation and energy saving journey.

In a nutshell, control panels are essential parts of all industrial applications and UNI-TECH has skilled experts with tremendous industry experience that manufactures a wide range of control panels.

Need more detailed information?

To know more from the experts, get in touch with the UNI-TECH’s technocratic team with your queries, and have a customized and precise solution for your system. Visit or call UNI-TECH Automation for further details. +918390039700 / https://www.uni-techautomation.com/