Introduction to UL 508A Industrial Electrical Control Panels with PLC

In this video we take an exciting look at UL 508A Industrial Control Panels including PLCs and HMIs.

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[LuisHernandez-prxv]

Hi Tim!

I would like to thank you for the excellent work you have done. About a month ago, I started studying for the UL MTR exam and came across your video. While I was studying for the test, I used your videos at the same time. I can tell you it was very helpful. I have been designing control panels for a while, and our company decided to build our panel. I don't know why this test and certification don't get more recognition. The test was difficult, even with my background in electrical engineering. So again, thank you. You have a new fan here. And yes, I passed the test. Lol

[adampitt]

This is what Ive been waiting for. Looking forward to this series.

[brady]

you probably have the best presentation so far. good stuff. will be watching the entire series.

[jomahank]

great way of teatching
thank you from Morocco.

[NeGRaDiCaLz]

I like that your disconnect handle will literally cover an inch of your HMI when you turn it on with the door closed.

[taylor]

I would like to question the spacing requirements for your components. UL got me with that on my first panel that got inspected. Typically a power supply, especially ones that convert 3 phase into 24vdc require at least about 1.5 inches above and below. It does not look like those requirements have been met. Love your videos man. Great content. Would love to ve able to bounce automation ideas back and forth.

[JB-hqvp]

I work for Prime Controls in Dallas and really enjoy your videos!

[italyinmoto]

Thank you so much Tim! I just love watching yours video!

[lokeshwar]

wonderful, I liked your all playlist and save in library and subscribed before your promotional words :)

[ThatNerdyCoolGuy]

Just wanted to let you know that I found your youtube channel from Linkedin and Jake Hall!

[isaacparry]

I watched the "hater" episode. I like how you were accused of selling yourself for AB when in reality most things you have in your videos is AD stuff. That's a testament to an untrained eye. Minus maybe the PLC! I'm pretty sure I even saw a DL05 in there somewhere. Personally I'd rather use the DoMore! in one of it's various form factors, or I hate to say it, a Micro800 of some sort for simple applications. (although you absolutely should hard code you're variables in those as they have a tendency to go brain dead for no reason!) The Click! isn't much more reliable, but it is cheaper. Both software's are free. (At least the non-developer edition for the AB) Anyway, I like you're series, you are a pioneer in the socialization of the field. WE NEED MORE CONTROLS GUYS, people don't understand how fun this stuff is! I almost want to keep it a secret, or everybody will want to do it!

[gurjantsingh]

Good video'
I want to learn this tips.

[joshkraai]

I really enjoy this video break down in easy terms to understand. I would like to see in one of your videos how and why you choose the panel lay out you did. Like which components can be next to one another and how you have to be careful about wiring crossing each other (high voltage/low voltage)

[sanjaygurung]

Hello, I don’t find wiring diagram on video description

[dwaynes]

I always leave the space above disconnect open. Thought it was code back in 90s??

[aboshnb]

Hi Tim,

Thanks a lot for all the tutorial videos. I learned a lot by following your tutorials really appreciate that. Is there any video about calculating the total load of the whole control panel by going to each components? I'm trying to get that for my application in order to size a step down transformer and a safety disconnect switch. Thanks a lot!!!

[danielsowa]

I don't see the wiring diagram, I'm still a nube and I like following those for practice. I love this channel though!

[indian.techsupport]

Din is an acronym which translates to "german industrial norm" which is basically the german iso. There many more din norms than just those rails.

[rameshnatarajan]

I have main ac panel, ac distribution junction box.in ac panel we have main mccb(earth protection) for on-off,
Ac distribution Power cable taken from Ac panel main circuit breaker control.

Is this needed any separate mccb for ac distributions box .(in ac distribution box we have 30 MCB, 30ssr, two controller).

[bblee]

Nice video Tim! Can you talk about the wire color coding when building a panel? I can't find much information for the color coding for such as AC voltage, DC voltage and etc.

Thank you!