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MCC & PLC Panel Design: Electrical + Instrumentation Specs
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MCC & PLC Panel Design: Electrical + Instrumentation Specs

Learn to spec MCCs, PLC panels and Instrumentation from Zero to Site. Avoid costly rework.
Created bySoluspecs Pty Ltd
Last updated 6/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Read and interpret P&IDs
  • Classify instruments in a P&ID into Digital and Analog Input/Output signals
  • To do an IO list and do a PLC selection
  • To do PLC Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
  • To use motor name plate and do load calculations and select switchgear
  • To do a Motor Control Center Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
  • To do a Project Activity Plan

Course content

3 sections • 18 lectures • 7h 14m total length

  • Introduction11:15

    This course will discuss methods and best industrial practices of industrial automation that are aligned with solution clarification, specification, cost estimation (BOQs), Conceptual Designs-Switchgear selection, PLC selection and Electrical Drawings. The objective is to understand and offer a complete control system solution with ease and fast as perhaps drinking a cup of tea or an elevator pitch.

Requirements

  • No experience needed. You will definately learn everything you need to know in Electrical Control and Instrumentation

Description

Bad specs cost companies millions in rework. Good specs get built right, on time, on budget.

Learn how to write electrical control + instrumentation specifications for PLC panels, MCCs, and field instrumentation + EPLAN Drawings. I'll show you the exact docs, drawings, and standards I use as a mechatronics engineer at Soluspecs.

By the end: You’ll write specs that contractors quote accurately and build without calling you every 5 minutes.

Keywords: MCC, PLC Panel, Instrumentation, EPLAN, Electrical Specifications


What you’ll learn:

  • MCC Specs: Load lists, single line diagrams, switchgear selection, motor starters + protection specs that prevent site failures

  • PLC Panel Design: I/O schedules, PLC selection, cabinet layout, wiring diagrams, naming conventions contractors actually follow  Instrumentation Specs: Loop drawings, data sheets, P&ID interpretation, hook-up details that match field conditions

  • Documentation: Write specs clients approve first time. Reduce RFIs, change orders, and cost overruns

  • Real Examples: See specs from real mine/plant projects. Learn what to include vs what causes confusion on site

  • Project Design: Create EPLAN drawings + BOQs contractors can build from day 1

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:

1. Technicians & Wiremen moving into control panel design/spec roles

2. Engineering students/grads who want job-ready PLC + MCC skills 

3. Instrumentation techs who need to read P&IDs + write loop docs

4. Project engineers tired of specs causing rework + delays

NOT for you if: You want basic wiring theory or PLC ladder logic programming. This is specs + design only.


OUTCOMES - After this course you’ll be able to:

1. Write MCC specs: Load lists, single line diagrams, motor starter + protection specs contractors build right

2. Create PLC panel docs: I/O schedules, cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams with proper naming conventions

3. Read P&IDs and classify instruments as Digital/Analog I/O for PLC selection

4. Produce loop drawings + data sheets that match field conditions 

5. Generate electrical drawings + BOQs in EPLAN to cut design time

Result: Specs that get client approval first time and prevent costly site rework.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner in EC&I
  • Beginners in Electrical Design
  • Students in automation
  • PLC programmers
  • Instrumentation Technicians
  • Wireman or Panel Builder
  • Managers
  • Clients / Customers of Automation Solutions
  • Induction For New Employees in EC&I Companies

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