Control systems design Engineering & Consulting

A control system is never just a single component, rather it is an assemblage of items designed to work together to perform the automation task required. This includes but is not limited to:

• Controllers
• Visualization devices
• Power supplies
• Motor control
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Networking
• wire and cable management
• Field installation guide

There is almost always a requirement for agency approval for the electrical distribution portion of a control system. For this reason, AZAS designs to the UL508 standard. Subsequent assembly of these components must then be carried out by a UL508 panel shop. There are multiple 508 shops that AZAS works with to accomplish this when necessary. Documents provided could include:

• Single line diagram
• Electrical Schematic
• Control panel layout
• Network diagram including IIoT, Edge devices, and all data paths
• Field installation guide
• Software flow chart

There is and endless list of things that must be considered in the design of a control system to mention a few:

• Environment 
• Ambient temperature
• Input voltage.
• Circuit Protection.
• Specification of all field devices.
• Arc Flash mitigation.
• Machine Safety.
• Lock out tag out procedures for servicing the equipment.