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The Process of Designing a Custom Electrical Control Panel
Step-by-Step Guide 1. Client Consultation and Requirements Gathering Objective : Understand the specific needs of the client, the system...

Ian Shaw
Sep 16, 20244 min read


What Makes A Good Control Panel Design?
Most of us have seen a clean, well-organized control panel out on the factory floor—you know it when you see it. Conversely, it’s also...

Ian Shaw
Oct 19, 20233 min read


What is a Motor Control Center MCC?
Power distribution networks in larger industrial and commercial settings are highly intricate and use a combination of switchboards, switchgear, panel boards and transformers. The most basic form of control for AC motors involves switching them on and off. Motor Starter A motor starter, consisting of an overload relay and a contactor, is typically used to control the starting and stopping of an electric motor. The overload relay protects the motor from damage due to excessive
Chris Downing
Oct 14, 20232 min read


Fundamentals of Grounding in Industrial Automation and Control Systems
The subject of grounding in electronics is broad and complex, spanning a variety of functions and objectives. In this article, we will...

Ian Shaw
Oct 3, 20234 min read


PLC system Intergration.
At D&S Control Sytems we pride ourselves on using the very best in technology for machine control and PLC Control Panel Design. We...

Ian Shaw
Oct 2, 20232 min read


What's the difference between type B, C & D MCBs?
This blog describes the difference between Type B, C and D MCBs.

Chris Downing
May 10, 20231 min read


Microbrewery Temperature Control
Scope: To design a control panel with the latest Eurotherm nanodac controller/recorder for control of heating and full traceabilty of...

Ian Shaw
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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