Ali G Electrical Control Panel Design Masterclass

I made up a "masterclass". I always felt I was stronger on hardware than programming despite knowing both. If you buy early bird tickets to 2025 OT SCADA CON (Houston July) you will get a massive discount on this class and you can take it the 2 days leading up to OT SCADA CON.

Purpose in the panel, Sizing, Hardware, Software, OEM examples, wiring drawings, device power

OVERVIEW OF TOPICS

(1) How to develop IO Lists
(2) Types of Devices and Signals -IO
2A: Digital Inputs: Switches, pushbuttons
2B: Digital Outputs: Pilot Lights, Solenoids, Relays
2C: Analog Inputs: 4 to 20mA Transmitters
2D: Analog Outputs: Positioners, 4 to 20mA, PWM
2E: Other: Thermocouples
(3) Sizing PLC and IO modules types
(4) Intro to Ladder Diagrams (how to read them)
(5) Wire Colors According to NFPA79
(6) Conductor Sizing according to NEC/NFPA70
(7) Motor Control Design
7A: Variable Frequency Drives VFDs
7B: Soft starts
7C: Contactors, starters
7D: Hybrid motor starters
7E: Servos, Steppers and Encoders
(8) Power Distribution & Branch Protection -Main Disconnects, SCCR Calculations, Accessories
8A: Molded Case Circuit Breakers
8B: Fused Disconnects
8C: Rotary versus Flanged Handle Actuators
(9) Control Transformers and Power Supplies
(10) IO Wiring & Interposing Relays
(11) Wiring Specialty Controllers:
11A: Burner Safety Relays
11B: Process controllers
11C: Limit controllers
(12) Considerations for safety circuits, redundancy,
12A: Safety PLC
12B: Programmable safety relays
12C: Safety relays
(13) Network Architecture drawings
(14) Terminal Blocks and Accessories
(15) Wireway, Din Rail and device mounting
(16) Wire Ferrules and Types of wire Labels
(17) Considerations for maintenance or programming personnel:
17A: Enclosure Lights
17B: Programming ports
17C: Power receptacles
17D: Folding Tables
(18) Enclosure Sizing and temperature control
(19) Control Panel Bill of Materials
(20) Enclosure and Back Panel Layouts
(21) Labels and Nameplates
(22) How UL508a and Efile numbers work
(23) UL698A considerations for control panels with circuit extensions to Hazardous Classified locations
(24) How to order parts and build control panels, tools and ergonomics

EXAMPLES:
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Panduit, Schneider, Square D, Murrelektronik, Patlite