Advanced Control Systems
Advanced Control Systems is a UL 508A and UL1203 Certified Panel Shop serving customers throughout the US and Canada.
UL 508A: The standard for industrial control panels, ensuring compliance with safety standards for proper design, construction, and wiring.
UL 1203: The standard for explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof electrical equipment, ensuring safe operation in hazardous locations.
Our UL self-certifications demonstrate our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable control panels. From custom designs to standard solutions, ACS, Inc. guarantees products that meet stringent safety requirements and perform seamlessly in industrial environments.
UL 508A is a safety standard developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) that outlines requirements for the design, construction, and certification of industrial control panels. Compliance with this standard ensures that control panels meet recognized safety standards for electrical and fire hazards, reducing risks to equipment, facilities, and personnel.
Key Aspects of UL 508A:
- Scope: Applies to industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, including power distribution, motor control, and other automation equipment.
- Enclosure Types: Specifies enclosure ratings for environmental conditions, such as NEMA ratings for protection against dust, water, or corrosive environments.
- Component Ratings: Ensures that all components, including circuit breakers, fuses, and relays, are properly rated for their application and environment.
- Wiring and Connections: Provides guidelines for conductor sizing, insulation types, and proper connection methods to prevent overheating and ensure durability.
- Short-Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR): Requires panels to be labeled with an SCCR to ensure they can withstand fault conditions.
- Marking and Documentation: Mandates clear labeling of panels, including voltage, current, SCCR, and wiring diagrams for safe operation and maintenance.
Key Aspects of UL 1203:
Area classifications are established by Class, Division, and Group, which collectively describe a set of specific hazardous conditions:
ACS can build industrial control panels certified for use in:
- Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D (with Type X or Y Purging System)
- Class 1, Division 1, Groups B, C & D (with Explosion Proof Enclosure)
- Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D (with Type Z Purging System)
- Class 1, Division 2, Groups B, C & D (with Explosion Proof Enclosure)
- Class 1, Division 2, Groups B, C & D (All internal components rated for the listed rating )
Overall Benefits for Both Certifications:
- Improved Product Quality and Reliability: Products built to UL standards are often more reliable and durable.
- Quality Assurance: Both certifications help build trust with end-users by confirming that the products are built with quality, safety, and compliance in mind.
- Competitive Advantage: Companies with UL certifications are viewed as more responsible, reliable, and safety-conscious, which can distinguish them from competitors.
Both UL 508A and UL 1203 certifications are crucial for ensuring that products meet industry-leading safety standards, ultimately providing a safer environment for workers and end-users.
