WHAT IS MOTOR CONTROL CENTER PANEL? (MCC PANEL)

MCC-It is the abbreviation of Motor Control Center. Its Turkish equivalent is Motor Control Center.

As you can guess from its name, it is the name given to the panel that allows the control of the motor or motors.

MCC panels are a very important component for electrical power distribution systems. Separate protection components and switching equipment can be used for each controlled motor. It is formed by the combination of one or more closed units. Each closed unit in the MCC panel is designed to manage and protect the electric motors in the system. The functionality of the machines and equipment is provided from a single center.

MCC Components and Features

MCC panels generally include the following components and features:

1. Motor Control Units: MCC switching equipment, starters, relays, contactors and other motor control equipment. The operator can stop, start and monitor the status of the motors via the MCC panel.

2. Power Distribution Busbars: The horizontally and vertically placed busbars in the MCC panel facilitate power distribution. It provides fast and simple assembly capability. It is also very efficient in terms of service.

3. Monitoring and Control: In modern MCC panels, remote and on-site operation management is easily achieved with monitoring and control equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), touch panels (HMIs), variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters that protect motors against overloads and hard starts.

As it is known, the times when motors consume the most power are the starting moments. Variable frequency drivers and soft starters save energy and significantly reduce operating costs by eliminating this high starting power and reducing the speed of the motor when full speed is not needed.

Benefits of Using MCC

Control from a Single Center: You can easily manage multiple motors, even MCCs, from a single point. In this way, you will have simpler maintenance and management opportunities. Such an operation increases operational efficiency and effectiveness to the highest levels.

Advanced Safety: Electrical hazards are significantly reduced by performing motor controls from a single point. The contact rate between the motor and the person is greatly reduced. Since the personnel's relationship with the motor is reduced, risks are eliminated.

High Efficiency: By controlling motor speeds with variable frequency drives in MCC panels and consuming less power during low demand periods, significant energy savings are achieved with the integration of VFDs and other smart devices into MCC panels.

Ease of Maintenance: One of the most important design features of MCC panels is easy access to control units and components for maintenance purposes.