Low Voltage Switchgear

Description

Motor starter boards, AC and DC

We are able to supply the switchgear, or motor control centres (MCC), for AC and DC low voltage drives. The MCC can be designed to fit into the footprint of existing panels that require replacing and will be arranged to allow the utilisation of the existing field cables.

Using the latest technology in motor switchgear the MCC systems are able to provide many functions not available with older switchgear, including:

• Connection to a remote PLC/DCS via a serial communications link
• Remote logging of motor data for maintenance analysis including:
  • Motor current.
  • Running hours.
  • Peak currents.
• Motor soft start, eliminating the need for star-delta control.

We offer a flexible design approach so that the panels are built to match the client’s requirements, options that can be accommodated include:

• Front panel indications and controls
• Hard-wired or serial connection to the main control system

The panels are built and assembled in our workshop in Leicester and the panels are subjected to a thorough test procedure which includes:

• Insulation tests.
• Full function test of each drive.
• Part or full load current test with test motor.

Advantages to the operator will include:

• Reduced parasitic load by running drives at part load to match demand.
• Increased monitoring facilities allowing faster fault detection.
• More effective maintenance planning.