Motor Control Center

We design and supply Allen Bradley motor control centers. We are experienced with traditional MCCs as well as new ones with communications networks, such as DeviceNet or ControlNet.

With a traditional MCC, every bucket must have at least two wires pulled to it. One wire starts the motor, another one gives feedback to the controller that the motor is running. For every VFD, you must also pull at least one cable to control the speed. If the motor is special (for example bi-directional or amp draw feedback is needed), then more wires are needed.

With a networked MCC, all of this wiring is unnecessary. Clearly this saves a large amount of wiring costs at the plant. It also cuts down on startup testing time, because the Allen Bradley MCCs are shipped pre-tested. A third advantage is the changes are easier, since only programming and software configuration must be changed.

If a networked MCC is what you want, then Saber Controls is a good choice for you. We have worked with them before and know how to take care of their benefits. We know how to make the ESTOP work, and how to communicate effectively through the Allen Bradley CN2DN module that comes with a DeviceNet MCC.

We are very familiar with a large part of the Allen Bradley line of frequency drives. We have successfully started up PowerFlex, 160 Drives, 1305 Drives, 1336, and 1336 Plus II Drives.

For smaller jobs where an entire MCC is not required, we can mount frequency drives directly into our own panels. We can also supply Allen Bradley frequency drives with the Configured Drive Program. The Configured Drive Package allows safe wall mounting of VFDs with a local safety disconnect, and the options at the right to make a convenient, clean installation.