Virelec Protection, Control & SCADA Systems
Virelec has supplied, from our premises in Mississauga, over 350 protection and control panels to the power industry, setting the industry standard in quality and competitiveness. We can undertake both the design and manufacturing process, or manufacture the panels in accordance with our client's design.

Construction

Virelec offers a variety of cabinet designs from metalwork specialists and cabinet manufacturers. We can supply open racks, single or multiple freestanding enclosures and duplex walk-through panel assemblies. Our experience with a variety of panel designs ensures we will be able to meet our clients preferred arrangement.

The impact that the panel has on the effectiveness of a protection and control system is often under-estimated. Consideration must be given to the type of arrangement needed on site; e.g. will there be front or rear access to the panel? Is a swing frame required? Is a glass-front panel needed for aesthetic or dust-control reasons? What seismic category is required? In retrofitting or refurbishment projects, the new panels often have to match with existing panels, or need to be supplied as face-plates to replace old relays and control equipment.
Even the selection of the "minor equipment" - terminal blocks, switches and the type of wire - will affect the quality of the design and impact the installation and commissioning of the panel. We can use either customer-specified wire and ancillary devices, or use our standard equipment.

Testing

Virelec recognises the costly impact of a poorly designed or manufactured system on the site installation and commissioning costs. Accordingly, we perform a full functional test of the panels as well as wiring and insulation testing before final inspection. We encourage our customers to attend the factory testing process.