Panel Building Tools

Free calculators and planning guides for Allen-Bradley control panel projects. Use them to size hardware, plan a schedule, and gather what you need for a quote.

• How Much Does an Allen-Bradley PLC Control Panel Cost?Guide

  See ARP’s published catalog starting prices for Allen-Bradley PLC panels and the main factors that drive control panel cost.

• Which Allen-Bradley PLC Should I Use?Tool

  Answer a few questions about I/O, networking, motion, safety, and expansion to get a starting platform family: Micro820, Micro850, CompactLogix, or ControlLogix.

• How Long Does It Take to Build an Industrial Control Panel?Tool

  Learn what drives control panel lead times and use the qualifier for a preliminary check on whether your project fits a faster, standardized build.

• What Information Do I Need to Quote an Industrial Control Panel?Tool

  Use the RFQ Builder to organize power, I/O, motors and VFDs, PLC/HMI, enclosure, and programming details. Unknown answers are allowed, and it lists what is still missing.

• Do I Need a UL 508A Listed Control Panel?Guide

  A practical decision guide on when UL 508A applies, what SCCR means, how field modifications affect a panel, and field inspection versus field evaluation.

• What Size Control Panel Enclosure Do I Need?Tool

  Estimate the smallest standard ARP enclosure for your Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI, I/O, VFDs, and environment, with heat load and cooling status from published manufacturer data.