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

[@JacobErtel]

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]

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

[@a.k.rahamathkhana.k.rahama7316]

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[@TDOLLA]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@automationdirect]

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

[@southerntommygun1353]

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]

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

[@eyobeshetu1292]

This is exactly what I want to learn about. Thank you for the details ✨️

[@RamiSobhani]

This is cool and overwhelming at the same time

[@automationdirect]

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

[@PabloEscobar-zy5xc]

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]

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

[@graceopute2929]

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

[@automationdirect]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@hafidzurrahmanmohdbokhari8960]

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

[@automationdirect]

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

[@MIndPloyer15]

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]

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.

[@jacobframe8769]

Great Video! Thank you for sharing.

[@automationdirect]

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

[@Alex-si1bi]

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

[@automationdirect]

Your kind words are also very much appreciated!

[@derekrussell9925]

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

[@automationdirect]

You're very welcome!

[@flavio5108]

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

[@UcarLifeTips]

Amazing video.Thanks so much for sharing

[@automationdirect]

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

[@ahmedshaaban167]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@juanhernandezmedina3469]

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

[@automationdirect]

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/

[@awanawan6410]

Super video. Excellent explanation ❤

[@automationdirect]

@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

[@rjk7104]

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]

@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".

[@sarahlabidi6558]

Best video thank you very much.

[@automationdirect]

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?

[@Autonomation365]

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

[@Autonomation365]

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

[@etrmedia]

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

[@automationdirect]

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

[@bulldogg285]

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

[@automationdirect]

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]

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

[@bothwellchingombe4746]

Thank u for the presentation.

[@automationdirect]

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

[@DriftHyena]

What electrical CAD software do you use in the video?

[@automationdirect]

@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.

[@hoss150]

Great video! Thanks for the info

[@automationdirect]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicvanrensburg2632]

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

[@automationdirect]

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

[@hankosky]

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

[@automationdirect]

@ 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

[@agusaziz9610]

Hi, whats kind of software to design a control panel

[@automationdirect]

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

[@molinschado1987]

very organized

[@automationdirect]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ashkeef76]

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]

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

[@brady0630]

very good video, thanks

[@automationdirect]

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

[@nguyentuan-ev1zx]

Thank you very much!

[@automationdirect]

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!

[@danielvega8386]

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]

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.

[@đẹptraianhkhông]

thank you

[@automationdirect]

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

[@đẹptraianhkhông]

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

[@automationdirect]

@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

[@hardikpatel2367]

Which software did you use for disign

[@automationdirect]

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.

[@danvisan7017]

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

[@jannatulnayeem7289]

which software is used to design the schematics?

[@automationdirect]

@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.

[@jaenudinrifaiify]

❤thanks

[@eepydragonloaf]

thanks :)

[@automationdirect]

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

[@llVIU]

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]

@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. 😀

[@mattphillips538]

8:27

[@kingofslotsmillion3263]

This panel is wired ugly