Any industrial, manufacturing, or production process application that requires flexible, reliable, and affordable automation control needs a PLC control panel (PLC full form is Programmable Logic Controller). Also known as PLC Automation Panels, these control panels offer an edge over conventional relay-based systems with their reduced size, ease in modification of logic, means of remote communications and advances in technology.
All PLC control systems include the panel structure and the internal components. Depending on the application and the user’s criteria, control panels are designed and fabricated.
For example, the structure of an industrial automation electrical PLC control panel is a combination of an enclosure, a back panel and doors (usually one or two depending on the size of the application). The enclosure usually comes with ratings that specify properties such as
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Usewater Resistance
- Explosion-proof Rating
- Hazardous Conditions Rating
- Dust/Contaminants Proofing