Description

IES-PCI-420

Technical Specifications

Industrial Contactors – Contactors designed for utilization category AC-3, rated for 415 V AC operation with 230 V AC / 24 V DC coil voltage, incorporating electrical and mechanical interlocking for safe motor control operations.

MCBs and MCCBs – Protective circuit breakers with ratings 6 A, 16 A, and 32 A, suitable for 230 V AC (single-phase) and 415 V AC (three-phase) systems. Breaking capacity ≥6 kA for MCBs and 10–25 kA for MCCBs, available in SP, DP, and TP/TPN configurations compliant with IEC/IS standards.

Training Panel Enclosure – Floor-mounted double-door industrial panel enclosure equipped with gland plates, cable routing provisions, and ventilation for safe electrical training applications.

Thermal Overload Relays – Adjustable thermal overload relays designed to match motor current ratings, providing overload and phase failure protection with manual and automatic reset options.

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) – 1 HP (0.75 kW) industrial VFD supporting 1-phase 230 V or 3-phase 415 V input, delivering 3-phase variable frequency output (0–50 Hz) with RS-485 Modbus RTU communication.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) – 7-inch touchscreen HMI panel with Ethernet communication capability for system monitoring, parameter configuration, and real-time process visualization.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) – Compact PLC with 14 Digital Inputs, 10 Digital Outputs, 2 Analog Inputs, and 2 Analog Outputs, featuring Ethernet communication for automation control applications.

Electrical Power Supply and Motor Drive System – Industrial SMPS power supply converting 230 V AC to 24 V DC, combined with a 3-phase induction motor rated at 1 HP (0.75 kW), 415 V AC for motor control experiments.

Control Interface and Measurement System – Includes relay interface boards (4-channel and 8-channel), selector switches, pushbuttons, emergency stop switches, pilot lamps, terminal blocks, and measurement instruments such as digital multimeter, clamp meter, and insulation resistance tester.

Networking, Wiring, and Workstation Structure – Industrial wiring accessories including cables, ferrules, cable lugs, PVC trunking, Ethernet switch for PLC–HMI–PC communication, cooling and safety accessories, and a heavy-duty workbench with laminate-finished particle board mounted on caster wheels with storage cabinet.

FEATURES & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Control Panel Design & Layout

Selection and placement of MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, PLCs, HMIs, power supplies, ventilation, and ergonomic panel layout as per IEC/IS standards.

Wiring Techniques & Power Distribution

Practical exposure to single-phase and three-phase wiring, cable routing, ferruling, trunking, and segregation of power and signal wiring.

Integration of Control Components

Interfacing PLCs, relay boards, VFDs, motors, and sensors using analog and digital I/O wiring.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Use of diagnostic instruments for fault finding, continuity testing, insulation testing, and maintenance practices.

RANGE OF PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Panel layout design as per industrial standards

Wiring of single-phase and three-phase power circuits

Control wiring using relays, contactors, and PLC I/O

VFD-based motor control and parameter setting

PLC–HMI integration and basic automation logic

Fault creation and troubleshooting in control panels

Insulation testing, continuity testing, and preventive maintenance

GENERAL

Application: Control Panel Engineering, Wiring & Maintenance Training

Mounting: Floor-mounted panel with integrated workbench

Safety: Proper earthing, MCB/MCCB protection, emergency stop, and safe wiring practices ensured