Our mechanical switchboard product, often refered to as a mechanical services switchboard or MSSB are used to power and control heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and other essential building services. Mechanical switchboards are a crucial component in buildings such as apartment blocks and commerical buildings.
Key Components of a Mechanical Switchboard
Motor Starters & VSDs: For controlling motors such as ventillation fans
Main Switch: The largest circuit breaker feeding power to the rest of the panel
Distribution Circuit Breakers: For protection and isolation of individual circuits
PLCs: For automation and system integration
Contactors and Relays: For control and automation
Control Devices: Push buttons, lights, and switches for manual operation
Surge Protectors: For lightening protection
Meters & Current Transformers: For monitoring electrical parameters – these often measure the power and communicate back to the building management system