The document discusses MCC (motor control center) panels and smart MCC panels. It notes that MCC panels contain motor control units and feeders for motors, can operate automatically or manually, and have a steel structure with internal wiring. Smart MCC panels can be operated remotely, link digital controllers to analog actuators, and monitor motor operation, energy consumption, and system functioning through communication with PLCs over a data network. The advantages of smart MCC panels include lower installation, maintenance, and energy costs as well as increased efficiency and system information.

1. MCC & Smart
(Intelligent) MCC
By Saif Ali

2. MCC panel
Floor mounted
Contains all the motor control units
Feeders for the motors
Designed for different motor ratings
Available in automatic and manual operation

3. MCC panel
Steel structure
Raceways, internal wiring and bus bars
A vertical section can be independent as a complete MCC
Or several sections can be screwed and transported together

4. MCC panel
Connected with PLC/DCS control
Large quantity of cabling and connections
Less needed with smart MCC
Receives a digital signal from the control panel
Can be operated by the field operators & remote mode
Produce the control action for the motor in response to the
digital input.

5. MCC panel
Links the digital controller with the analog field actuators
Contains timers, counters

6. Difference between Control panel and
MCC
A control panel usually consists of a controller
Specially designed to protect electrical equipment from
heavy fluctuations
PLC, VFD, fuses, switches; transformers and many other
Designed especially for motor operations.
Receives a signal from the control panel
Directly connected to the analogue motor.

7. Smart
MCC
An intelligent device used to control motors
Monitor their operation
Monitor the energy consumption
Quality of the energy and the functioning of the system
Communicate quickly with a PLC
Through a data network

8. Advantages of Smart
MCC
Low system installation and commissioning costs
Low maintenance cost
Low energy costs
Reduced downtime
Increased system efficiency
Increased system information
SIMOCODE pro

9. Full motor protection

10. Transparent operation

12. Thank You!