3D

Control cabinet engineering

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Interdisciplinary
engineering
Minimise coordination time and increase your engineering quality. Put your trust in the innovative, practical workflow optimisation solutions from EPLAN Software & Service.

Interdisciplinary cooperation best in class

Machine and plant engineers have long recognised that all cogs need to fit perfectly together for everything to run smoothly. This is why the EPLAN Platform incorporates all the relevant departments into the development and design process. This means you can benefit from faster processes, optimised product quality, consistent documentation and reduced costs.

Depth of integration leaves nothing to be desired

The EPLAN Platform sets the standard for engineering integration: it feeds all the systems from a consistent database. This makes redundancy a thing of the past. The platform also provides the basic functions that are required in electronic CAE, fluid engineering, control engineering and in control cabinet and switchgear construction such as a graphical editor, a shared permissions administration system, a viewer, translation functions and revision control.*

Used virtually everywhere

This openness and the continuity of the EPLAN solutions provide tangible benefits in the everyday engineering process. Example: the devices and operating materials that are implemented in electrical and fluid planning can be directly used for 3D mounting layouts. The data synchronisation that is otherwise needed between programs and the manual return of part list information is unnecessary. Tools from third party providers can be incorporated in the EPLAN Platform.

*The functions and options shown in this brochure always relate to the maximum configuration of the product.

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of control cabinets
EPLAN Pro Panel for entry-level and advanced use
EPLAN Pro Panel allows in-depth integration of the EPLAN Platform and consistently uses its basic technologies, including the EPLAN device concept, macro and option technology, access to the EPLAN Data Portal and much more. The configuration approach adopted by EPLAN Pro Panel Professional considers the individual requirements of the user, the project and the different planning approaches for individual configuration: You can either configure based on a circuit diagram or directly within the control cabinet structure in 3D.

Safe planning
Whether it is dynamic collision detection or automatic checking of installation rules: EPLAN Pro Panel paves the way for professional 3D layout planning. First, the system shows the devices intended for the assembly construction in navigators or assembly construction list. The EPLAN eTouch technology allows you to align components and position them exactly. Fitting regulations and minimum distances based on manufacturer requirements are taken into consideration, as are the correct positioning of equipment, wiring ducts and support rails. An overview of all devices and components installed makes checking components based on item data easier.

Flexible lay out

Based on the 3D assembly construction, the network definition and the connection information from the electro-technical circuit diagram, EPLAN Pro Panel calculates the optimum wiring routes for wires and cables, including checking how full the wire ducts are. Automatic length calculation, increase your productivity. There is no need for manual calculations and pre-assembly of wires, which increases efficiency in production and assembly. Optimised-length wiring and cabling in turn helps optimise the circuit diagram. The key lies in network-based wiring. Complete wiring lists with length information, wire end treatment, labelling and laying routes for wires and cables enable perfect fitting components which are ready to plug in.

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Quick start
Engineering without device data? Inconceivable! EPLAN Pro Panel Professional gives you all sorts of options for accessing device data including 3D geometry, whether it is taken ready to use from the EPLAN Data Portal or via the built-in STEP interface, directly from the component manufacturer, from data portals or data CDs from any 3D CAD program. The 3D geometry is loaded into EPLAN Pro Panel and transferred into EPLAN macros for 3D assembly construction on a semi-automated basis. The selection of EPLAN accessories is perfectly tailored to the users' requirements. It can be used, for example, to save system and accessory components including component knowhow and combinations allowed. It is all about configuring instead of constructing.

Consistency for lively exchange

The EPLAN Platform connects electrical engineering and 3D mounting layout directly with one another. The devices and equipment planned within the electrical engineering can be utilised in the 3D mounting layout. No more time lost thanks to redundant data, manual data transfer, synchronisation, consistency checks and maintaining parts list information. The EPLAN Platform provides various interfaces for the integration with the IT infrastructure within your company and enables data transfer using, XML, PDF, DXF/DWG with layers, PXF or STEP . The integrative interface to PDM and ERP systems can be automated by means of scripting processes or EPLAN's own API. This not only produces perfect results for the project engineers, the consistent IT and system environment are also beneficial to commercial departments and production.

IDEAL
Top class
workflow optimisation
engineering all become things of the past.

Control cabinet construction is not a standalone discipline. A consistent product development process makes your work easier: redundant data storage, multiple data entry and time-consuming reverse

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Integrated
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Directly into (NC) production
EPLAN Pro Panel provides information on the mechanical processing of mounting plates, doors or entire cabinet casings. At the touch of a button, you can produce production-related information on drill holes, threads or openings and make this available directly to your NC processing machine. The NC add-on modules for EPLAN Pro Panel support conventional machine tools by providing standard DXF data or integration with Steinhauer and Kiesling machining centres into your product development process by means of direct interfaces. For manual processing of mounting plates and cabinet components, you can produce 1:1 scale drilling templates simply print out, position and that's it!

Wiring made easy

Planning with EPLAN Pro Panel Professional makes wiring simple. Whether assembly is manual or automated, all the information required for cable assembly is provided. Data is output in neutral or machine-specific format, so you can connect standard cable assembly machines and provide information for specialist suppliers. This ensures optimised workloads for your machinery and allows 'just-in-time' availability of precisely produced components. From virtual prototypes to the real wired control cabinet in no time at all.

Integration across the line for fast, accurate production and installation!

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Programm module
Electrical Engineering

EPLAN Pro Panel Add-On

EPLAN Pro Panel Professional EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Add-On Stand-Alone

EPLAN Revision Management EPLAN Multi Language Translation EPLAN Project Management (Basic + APs) EPLAN User Rights Management (Basic + APs) EPLAN Project Options EPLAN Multi User Management (Basic + APs) EPLAN Project Reference (Basic + APs) EPLAN Project Processing EPLAN Pro Panel Process NC EPLAN Pro Panel STEP Import EPLAN Pro Panel STEP Export EPLAN Pro Panel Process Wiring EPLAN Pro Panel Production NC Perforex EPLAN Pro Panel Production NC Steinhauer EPLAN Pro Panel Production NC DXF EPLAN Pro Panel Production Wiring Komax EPLAN Pro Panel Wiring Schleuniger EPLAN Pro Panel Production Wiring Steinhauer PWA EPLAN Pro Panel Production Wiring CADCABEL EPLAN Pro Panel Production Wiring Cabel Center EPLAN Pro Panel Production Wiring WUSTec not available

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ADDED VALUE
at a
glance
EPLAN Pro Panel offers perfect consistency and optimum configuration support as well as top-notch production integration. For shorter throughput times, continuous reduction of costs and improved quality:
EPLAN eTouch technology for 3D configuration as simple as in 2D Accessories are configured and positioned automatically no more catalogue searching Fast work thanks to intelligent configuration aids Reliable planning by considering manufacturer guidelines Online collision checks and test runs to ensure quality Optimum dimensioning and perfect use of space to reduce costs Direct control of NC machine tools for perfect-fit components Virtual wiring for precise wire assembly and fast fitting

The consistency of EPLAN solutions offers real benefits:

Consistent look & feel Support for basic EPLAN technologies Simple scalability of project resources Consistent support for basic EPLAN Add-Ons Rittal-Therm connection via EPLAN Data Portal Perfect integration into your system infrastructure

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Internationality without borders

Our customers work around the world and so do we

EPLAN has seven branches in Germany and representatives in over 50 countries around the world, so is always around wherever you need advice. Over 25,000 customers have trusted us with more than 80,000 installations. Rely on a partner with consistent focus on practicality, extensive experience, individual service and an international presence. EPLAN Software & Service, part of the Friedhelm Loh Group, represents continuity and security of investment.

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG An der alten Ziegelei 2 . 40789 Monheim am Rhein Phone: +49 2173 3964-0 Fax: +49 2173 3964-25 info@eplan.de . www.eplan.de
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