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Electrical planning for industrial control cabinets in plant engineering

At IFA Technology, electrical planning forms the core of every individually manufactured switchgear. We offer comprehensive services from planning and procurement of components to switch cabinet construction, in accordance with the latest standards and norms.

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Electrical design is crucial for the construction of functional and safe industrial plants. It is the foundation of every control system and ensures long-term functionality, efficiency and safety. At IFA Technology, we take care of the entire electrical design process for our customers, including the final validation.

Our electrical planning is reliable and efficient, customized to your specific industrial requirements. With 45 years of experience and a focus on quality, we set the highest standards in every project. With our comprehensive expertise and certification according to international standards, we enable projects to be carried out to the highest standards.

Electrical planning with EPLAN P8

IFA Technology specializes in the design and production of switchgears with EPLAN P8. This software enables the design of detailed circuit diagrams. With EPLAN P8, we efficiently implement the planning, minimize sources of error and optimize the integration of electrical components and controls.

Technical details:

  • Faster planning꞉ EPLAN P8 shortens planning time without loss of quality.
  • Transparent schematics꞉ Comprehensible schematics simplify maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Multidisciplinary work꞉ We integrate electrical engineering and pneumatics with EPLAN Pro Panel (3D enclosure layout) and EPLAN Fluid (pneumatics).
  • Globally deployable꞉ Our electrical documentation is available in several languages.

Electrical planning according to your requirements

We thoroughly test each planned system for functionality. We work strictly according to EN/DIN/VDE standards and use only the latest electrical components. This level of care ensures long-term reliability. We are UL and UL-NRBX certified for the North American market.

We also manufacture UL-compliant control cabinets for potentially explosive atmospheres and are among the few German manufacturers with the necessary expertise and certifications.

Our certifications

IFA Technology offers a full range of panel building services. We use our extensive experience and the latest technology to create precise and standard-compliant control cabinets. We take care of the planning, procurement of components, assembly and commissioning. Our control cabinets comply with VDE0113/EN-60204-1 or – for the North American market – NFPA79 and UL508A.

A common P&ID scheme (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) clarifies the interface between the electrical and mechanical systems, facilitates maintenance and speeds up the diagnosis of problems.

More about switch cabinet manufacturing

Our manufacturer independence allows the use of almost all components according to your requirements. For the control cabinet manufacturing, we choose Rittal and Siemens as our standard suppliers, but we offer flexibility for customer requests. Controls from Allen-Bradley or frequency converters from SEW and Danfoss are also used.

In the food industry, we take hygiene requirements into account as early as the planning phase. We select components that meet these standards and offer solutions for sensitive environments. Our expertise also includes stainless steel control cabinets developed for outdoor use or demanding industries such as the chemical industry.

The advantages of electrical planning at IFA Technology

  • Reliability꞉ Our planning according to the latest standards ensures long-term operation.
  • Flexibility꞉ We offer individual solutions tailored to your requirements.
  • Certificates according to international standards꞉ UL508A (E496140) and Hazardous Locations (E496140) qualify our control cabinets for demanding environments.
  • Maintenance꞉ Transparent circuit diagrams and the E-P&ID scheme simplify maintenance work and fault analysis.

Do you have any questions about electrical planning?

Feel free to contact us or give us a call. Our specialists are on hand to help you with advice and support. We look forward to receiving your enquiry!

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Frequently asked questions about electrical planning

Which standards does the electrical planning at IFA Technology fulfill?

Our electrical planning is based on EN/DIN/VDE standards and the North American standards UL, UL-NRBX, NFPA79 and UL508A.

What is EPLAN P8 and why is it important for electrical planning?

EPLAN P8 is a software program that creates detailed and error-free schematics. This increases the efficiency and transparency of the planning.

Can the wiring diagrams be provided in several languages?

Yes, we offer electrical documentation in several foreign languages to meet international requirements.

How are safety shutdowns realized?

We install safety relays, for example from the company PILZ. For advanced safety functions, we use the safety controllers from Siemens and implement requirements via fail-safe input and output modules.

What does the UL certification for potentially explosive atmospheres mean?

The UL certification allows us to manufacture control cabinets for hazardous locations (E496140) that meet the highest safety standards.

How are electrical safety and EMC aspects taken into account in the planning?

Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility are important aspects of the electrical planning. These include safety distances, earthing and protection against overcurrents and short circuits. We also minimize interference from electromagnetic fields.

What happens if extensions and conversions are required after delivery?

Necessary changes after delivery can be quickly integrated into the circuit diagrams. Our service department will support you regardless of the age of the switchgear.

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