Frequently Asked Questions

A prefab (prefabricated) lighting control panel is a factory-built assembly that switches and controls lighting circuits in a commercial building. Instead of buying loose contactors, controllers, terminal blocks, and an enclosure and wiring them together on site, you receive one complete panel that ships pre-wired, pre-programmed, tested, and ready to install. Every Nuvospec panel is a single tested assembly with one part number.

Field-building a control panel means sourcing every component, wiring it on a sawhorse, labeling it, and hoping it passes inspection. A Nuvospec panel arrives ready to mount — you land your wires and go. This saves roughly three hours of install labor per panel, guarantees code compliance so you pass inspection the first time, and gives you a single tested assembly under one part number instead of a pile of parts and your crew's liability.

Yes. Every Nuvospec panel is built to NEC Article 409 and UL 508A, and each panel receives a UL 508A listing and label. When your inspector sees a listed assembly with proper documentation and labeling, they see a certified panel — not a field-built one that has to be justified circuit by circuit. That is the cleanest path through inspection.

UL 508A is the recognized safety standard for industrial control panels in North America. A UL 508A Certified Panel Shop is authorized to build panels to that standard and apply the UL 508A listing label. Many project specifications and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) require it. Nuvospec is a UL 508A Certified Panel Shop, so every panel we ship carries the listing. Learn more about UL 508A.

Nuvospec builds prefab lighting contactor panels (CTRL-PNL, from 2 to 24 poles), ECO contactor panels, PoE switch panels, managed network switches, DMX controllers and splitters (built on the Pharos platform), and automation enclosures. Everything ships pre-wired, pre-programmed, tested, and ready to install. Our tagline says it best: Control Made Simple.

Each pole controls one switched lighting circuit, so count the circuits you need to switch and round up to the next standard size. Nuvospec panels come in 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 pole configurations. If you have ten circuits, you would step up to a 12-pole panel, which also leaves room for future additions. Not sure? Send us your circuit count and we'll spec it for you.

Common options include an astronomical timeclock (for sunrise/sunset-based scheduling), a photocell input (for daylight switching), and HOA (hand-off-auto) selector switches for manual override at the panel. Panels can also be configured with 0-10V dimming, DMX control, and network connectivity depending on the product line. Tell us how the space needs to behave and we'll configure the panel to match.

Standard configurations ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Custom panels typically ship in 4 to 6 weeks depending on scope. These are a fraction of the long lead times common with fully custom switchgear, which helps keep your project on schedule.

Yes. Beyond our standard lighting contactor and ECO panels, we build custom automation enclosures and configurations for unique project requirements — different NEMA ratings, pole counts, control platforms, and layouts. Send us your specs or one-line and we'll quote a panel built for the job.

Every Nuvospec panel is backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Because the panel ships as one factory-tested assembly, you get a single point of accountability instead of chasing individual component warranties on a field-built panel.

Building a comparable panel in the field means wiring, testing, and labeling — work that commonly runs three or more hours per panel, plus sourcing and staging all the parts. A Nuvospec panel arrives pre-wired and tested, so field work drops to mounting the enclosure and landing your feeders and load conductors. That roughly three hours of saved install labor per panel adds up fast across a project.

Nuvospec panels are sold through electrical distributors and rep agencies. Contractors and specifiers can also request a quote directly from us and we'll route it through the right channel. Find a rep or distributor.

The fastest way is to request a quote online — send us your circuit count, options, and timeline and we'll turn around a detailed quote. You can also reach our sales team directly at sales@nuvospec.com or (512) 615-9002.

Nuvospec is based in Austin, Texas. Our address is 3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste D-109 #111, Austin, TX 78704. Reach sales at sales@nuvospec.com or (512) 615-9002.