Solution Control Systems

Solution Control Systems Mission Statement
Solution Control Systems is committed to provide the best service in control panel

At Solution Control Systems we design, assemble and wire custom control panels, control systems, motor control centers, switch-gear, instrument skids, shacks, electrical buildings for industrial, oil & gas, manufacturing, waste-water, HVAC, mining, forestry, agriculture and commercial. Generally we fabricate and package listed panels but not limited to;
PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA panels, HMI integratio

n/design, Soft starter panels, Lighting control panels, power distribution panels, protection panels, relay interfaces, terminal boxes, generator panels, marshalling cabinets, operator stations & consoles. VFD packaging for any application and any environment is our specialty and we can package these panels faster than any of our competitors in town. These packages are available in type 1, type 12, type 3R, and type 4/4 X, explosion proof and purge cabinets for HVAC, pump jacks submersible pumps, conveyor systems, and crushers. Depending on the application, these packages consist of isolation mean, current protection, thermal management, harmonic mitigation, surge protection, isolation and bypass capability. We also supply all sort of panels for hazardous locations for division and zone systems. These panels range from explosion proof panels to purge panels to intrinsically safe component panels to Increased safety and hermetically sealed component panels. Due to our experience, skilled workforce, procedures in place, fabrication and testing equipment, quality control, Safety, In house stock, product application knowledge, OEM contract pricing, negotiations, direct and multiple suppliers we are best suited for all your control system integration needs, with best quality, pricing and on schedule delivery. We also supply loose VFDs, soft starters, reactors, Dvdt filters, harmonic filters, compact PLC’s and electrical enclosures at very competitive pricing

🔧⚡ Transfer Switch Control Power – Tech Tuesday ⚡🔧When utility power is lost, an automatic transfer switch must continue...
06/02/2026

🔧⚡ Transfer Switch Control Power – Tech Tuesday ⚡🔧

When utility power is lost, an automatic transfer switch must continue to have control power available to detect the outage, initiate generator start-up, and complete the transfer sequence. A UPS is one common solution used to maintain uninterrupted control power during the transition from utility to generator power.

❓ Tech Tuesday Question:
What other methods can be used to provide uninterrupted control power for an automatic transfer switch during the transition period between utility and generator power?

Share your thoughts, experiences, and preferred solutions in the comments below. Let's see how many different approaches our industry has come up with.

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👇 Let’s hear your thoughts and field experience
📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

05/29/2026

⚡🔄 5000A Automatic Transfer Switch on Friday Factory Floor! 🔄⚡

We're excited to introduce the STS-6 Series Automatic Transfer Switches, available from Solution Control Systems for applications up to 600V and 6000A.

Designed for critical power systems where reliability matters, our transfer switches are available in both Open Transition and Closed Transition configurations, helping keep your operations running when power interruptions occur.

Key features:
✅ Fixed & draw-out breakers with advanced protection
✅ Open or closed transition operation
✅ Customizable cable entry arrangements
✅ Custom bus connections for seamless integration with adjacent equipment
✅ Side-access design for easier installation and maintenance
✅ Heavy-duty industrial construction
✅ Fast-track manufacturing with delivery in as little as 12 weeks

Whether you're powering a data center, utility facility, industrial plant, or critical infrastructure project, we can customize a solution to fit your application.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

🔧⚡ Tech Tuesday – Neutral CT Explained ⚡🔧What exactly does a Neutral CT do in a power system? 🤔In medium and large power...
05/27/2026

🔧⚡ Tech Tuesday – Neutral CT Explained ⚡🔧

What exactly does a Neutral CT do in a power system? 🤔

In medium and large power distribution systems, a Neutral Current Transformer (Neutral CT) plays a critical role in monitoring and protection. It measures the current flowing through the neutral conductor and helps detect conditions like:
⚡ Ground faults
⚡ Unbalanced loads
⚡ Leakage currents
⚡ Abnormal system conditions

When the system detects unexpected current in the neutral, the protection relay can alarm or trip the system before major equipment damage occurs. In simple terms — it’s another layer of intelligence helping keep your electrical system safe, reliable, and balanced.

💡 Here’s a discussion question for everyone in the industry:
👉 In what situations would you NOT require an additional Neutral CT in a system?

Is it because there is another device talking care of this leakage current?
Is it system grounding dependent?
Does application or sensitivity requirement matter?

Let’s hear your thoughts and field experience 👇

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

05/22/2026

⚡ Glimpse of Building and 35kV Switchgear Integration on Friday Shop Floor!! ⚡

Here are some glimpses of 35kV Main-Tie-Main switchgear in 3 different buildings for a data center project.

We only build switchgear but can take the whole project on including electrical building, skid systems and hand you over the completed project with approvals
From major switchgear projects to small specialty electrical solutions, we are always ready to help find the right answer for your application.

We have solutions for your challenges — let’s connect and explore how we can help with your next project.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

05/15/2026

⚡ Breaker Harness Build on Friday Shop Floor!! ⚡

We don’t just build control panels and switchgear — we also help customers solve unique and unexpected electrical challenges.

One of our customers recently purchased a breaker that was missing its control connector and cable harness. Our team evaluated the breaker, sourced the compatible connector, built the complete control harness, and fully tested the functionality to ensure reliable operation.

From major switchgear projects to small specialty electrical solutions, we are always ready to help find the right answer for your application.

We have solutions for your challenges — let’s connect and explore how we can help with your next project.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

05/01/2026

⚡Open House with Live Product Demo at Customer’s Site ⚡

We had the opportunity to showcase our capabilities and demonstrate our products directly at a customer’s facility—on their floor, in their environment. Nothing beats experiencing equipment firsthand—seeing it, feeling it, and interacting with it.

If your team would like to experience our capability presentation or see live demo products, we’d be happy to host you at our facility or bring our fully equipped trailer right to your site.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

🔧⚡VFD Cap Reforming in Tech Tuesday ⚡VFDs contain electrolytic DC bus capacitors that rely on an internal oxide layer fo...
04/28/2026

🔧⚡VFD Cap Reforming in Tech Tuesday ⚡

VFDs contain electrolytic DC bus capacitors that rely on an internal oxide layer for insulation, and when a drive sits idle for extended periods (typically 6–12 months or more), this layer begins to degrade, increasing leakage current and risking failure if full voltage is suddenly applied.

Reforming is the process of safely rebuilding this layer by gradually applying voltage, either through a controlled power source, this simple step helps prevent unexpected damage, extends equipment life, and ensures reliable startup, especially for stored or standby drives.

The device used to reform the capacitors is called is called cap reformer. There are many cap reformers in the market, but we are showing this two-part reformer c/w variac in one box and controller and DC power supply in the other box.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

04/27/2026

⚡ Busbar Fabrication for the Next Project on Friday Shop Floor!! 🔧

Here’s a look at large and heavy busbar currently being fabricated for an upcoming project.

From simple straight and flat bars to fully punched and formed assemblies including heat shrink, epoxy coating, and complete insulation solutions — we handle it all in-house. Whether it’s glastic, insulators, shrink tubing, or custom bus boots, we’ve got the capability to deliver exactly what your project needs.

Let’s get started. Send your inquiries to [email protected] or call 780-485-9944 to book a free in-office or onsite consultation.

04/17/2026

⚡🔧 Friday Factory Floor – PLC Panels 🔧⚡

We are excited to showcase a few of these great-looking PLC panels, equipped with ControlLogix PLCs, standalone redundant power supplies, HMI, and various supporting accessories.

Designed and built in-house, these panels deliver reliable performance, flexibility, and ease of maintenance for demanding industrial applications. Another set completed and successfully shipped to support our customer’s operations.

If you are planning a new project or upgrading existing systems and require PLC panels, control panels, or integrated automation solutions, our team is ready to help.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

Tech Tuesday – Lean Designs Build Better Products ⚙️As the title says, lean designs create better products — systems tha...
04/14/2026

Tech Tuesday – Lean Designs Build Better Products ⚙️

As the title says, lean designs create better products — systems that are easier to understand, build, maintain, and troubleshoot.
Sometimes designs introduce unnecessary complexity by adding extra components to achieve something that can be accomplished with fewer, standard, commonly available parts.

Example from a PLC Panel Design
We recently reviewed a PLC panel where one terminal strip was raised and isolated from the back pan. Additional grounding terminals were then installed on this isolated rail to terminate shielded or isolated grounds. (It is hard to see in the picture, but it is done that way)

A Leaner Approach
This can be achieved more simply just using feed-through terminals for isolated grounds.
Key advantage of this method:
• If the PLC card includes an isolated ground terminal, individual shields can be extended from the feed through terminals and terminated directly at the card.
• Otherwise, all terminals connected to the shield wires can be jumpered together, with a single conductor routed to the isolated ground point.
• Provides flexibility to easily isolate or relocate the ground reference point

Lean design helps reduce parts, simplify assembly, and improve long-term serviceability — all while maintaining proper electrical practices.

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15835 145 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T6V0H8

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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