EPLAN Pro Panel
Virtual control cabinet engineering
EPLAN Pro Panel
Virtual control cabinet
EPLAN
Software & Service
We advise companies on
the optimisation of their
engineering in 3D
engineering processes,
develop software-based
engineering solutions for
mechatronics and implement High-performance: EPLAN Pro Panel
customised CAD, ERP, PDM
and PLM interfaces to With EPLAN Pro Panel, you can design and construct
accelerate your interdiscip- control cabinets, switchgear systems and flexible flow
linary product creation dividing systems for energy supply in 3D. The software
process. This means that features include 3D mounting layout, virtual 3D wiring and
you can work more efficiently the design, modification and adjustment of copper rails.
and shorten your time to Other functionalities relate to production integration: All
market. Comprehensive project reports, drawings and unfolds relating to production
services such as consultancy and mounting, including the data required for machine
on variants management control, can be generated directly from EPLAN Pro Panel
and configuration, process – both for the machining of enclosure components or
advice relating to standard- copper rails and for the control of machines and service
isation, automation and concepts for cable and wire fabrication. Innovative bundling
integration, implementa- technologies are also supported.
tions, training courses and
support services are all part Thus you benefit from:
of our offering. Our software
products and services are
Data consistency and compatibility
of the highest quality and Free choice of engineering approach and method
are constantly being Parallelisation of development processes
optimised and further Consistent revision service
developed. This is how we Reduction of time to market and costs
secure our customers‘
technological advantage Standardised operating methods and deep
and investment for the long integration
term.
The EPLAN Platform is setting the pace in engineering: it
feeds all EPLAN systems from a standardised database. In
addition, the platform provides the basic functions that you
can use equally in control cabinet and switchgear enginee-
ring or in electrical, PCT and fluid power engineering.
Depending on the product variant, you have a standardised
graphical editor, common rights management, full viewer
functions, cross-system translation functions and centralised
revision control.*
* The functions and options illustrated in this brochure always relate to the fullest functionality
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Simply EPLAN Data Portal
‘hand data on‘
The EPLAN Data Portal is a
The openness and continuity global web service for high
contained in the EPLAN quality device data.
solutions ensures genuine Numerous leading compo-
benefits in the day-to-day nent manufacturers provide
engineering process. online access to commercial,
Manual synchronisation technical, process-oriented
between programs, and corresponding graphics
consistency checks, data in standardised EPLAN
redundant data generation format. With direct access
and duplicated data entry from the EPLAN Platform,
are all things of the past. the designer can access an
The result: consistent ever-increasing pool of
project documentation – qualified parts data online.
always up-to-date and just This largely puts an end to
as built. the time-consuming
process of producing parts
data manually, reducing
configuration time at the
same time as increasing the
quality of machine and plant
documentation.
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EPLAN Pro Panel
Innovative 3D mounting
layout and wiring
Free choice of workflow approach and
engineering method
EPLAN Pro Panel is flexible. You can decide your own
individual approach, whether it is based on equipment and
connection lists, on circuit diagrams and fluid plans, directly
on the mounting panel in the 3D mounting layout or in line
with the construction of busbar systems and flexible power
distributors. All the relevant components can be simply
entered and positioned on the mounting panel. With the
innovative eTouch technology, you can position devices and
components in 3D just as precisely and simply as in 2D.
Optimum dimensioning and planning
reliability
The virtual 3D model of the control cabinet or switchgear
system supports the process of optimum dimensioning and
perfect use of space. Integrated planning aids such as
collision testing, online connection display or incorporation
of manufacturer specifications for installation guidelines,
minimum clearances, material properties and bending radii
allow quick and optimum positioning and installation. Error
detection and other aspects of consistent quality control
are predefined at the development phase and switched off
at an early stage – planning reliability built in.
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Virtual wiring
For perfect wiring of control systems, EPLAN Pro Panel
utilises the 3D mounting layout and the schematic. Based
on a combination of the exact position of the component in
the mounting layout and the connection information from
the schematic, the control cabinet can be wired virtually. At
the touch of a button, the system works out the optimum
conductor and cable routing tracks and all the resulting
connection lengths. The result of the optimised wiring can
then be used to optimise the schematic.
EPLAN Pro Panel Copper
Measure, cut to length, bend, fit and connect: copper rails
are a decisive factor in the planning of energy distributors.
The copper extension module allows individual busbar
systems and flexible flow dividers, including the copper rails
that are to be bent and the relevant connections to them, to
be configured and adapted to the installation situation. All
the necessary data on drill holes, punching, bending angles
and radii is provided in the form of drawings and machine
data for NC-based production – the new dimension in
design, production and mounting.
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EPLAN Pro Panel
Data consistency
is key
EPLAN eTouch
ERP Interface
Virtual prototype – basis for all data and engineering process
EPLAN Pro Panel
implementation
time to market
information
process
The virtual prototype of the control cabinet or switchgear sys- automation
virtuell
tem defines every detail of the technical implementation of the
support
training
end product. The 3D model provides all the relevant data for
PDM Interface
the subsequent processes – for material logistics, production
integration, mounting of components and function test on the
prototyping
project process
end product.
engineering
EPLAN Pro Panel provides a range of different information. process
EPLAN Platform
Bills of materials and order lists, production drawings, unfolds,
CAD electrical planing multi user management training
installation drawings and guidelines, data to control NC machi-
nes, e.g. for mounting panels and enclosure components, to product engineering
quality
support bending machines when producing copper rails and
Interface flexibility machine interfacing
data for wiring and cable fabrication.
High-level automation
technology engineering
implementing
high availability
All the information is available at the earliest possible
opportunity – long before the first component is ordered virtual milling
and coordinated. And what if something needs to be switchgear
changed? Then all the reports, bills of materials, order lists,
drawings and data for machine production are updated engineering
automatically or at the touch of a button. Last-minute manufacturing integration
changes? N o problem! actuator engineering
electrical engineering
virtual bending
projecting
production
virtual drilling
virtual wiring
planning
assembling
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EPLAN Pro Panel
Benefits at a
glance
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional – an extra International
dimension makes the difference standards, consistent
localisation
Free choice of engineering approach, workflow and
method The EPLAN Platform
EPLAN eTouch – mounting layout in 3D as simple as in 2D supports international
Planning aids for optimum dimensioning and use of space standards such as IEC,
Virtual wiring with routing and length calculations NFPA, GOST and GB. Its
Construction of copper rails – cutting to length, bending consistent Unicode compa-
and connecting included tibility means that the
Provision of documents for materials logistics and software can provide project
production documentation in all
Control of machine tools languages based on your
Provision of data for mechanical wire and cable individual translation
fabrication databases – whether you
need a Chinese mounting
Benefit from: layout plan or a bill of
materials in Russian. The
Time saving software itself is available in
Up to 75 % time saving on wiring 17 languages.
Up to 50 % time saving on layout and mounting
Up to 50 % increased overall productivity
Significant improvement in quality
Built-in manufacturer know-how on components and
accessories
Consideration of manufacturer guidelines
Early verification and consistency checks
Optimum dimensioning and use of space
Tailored data provision for production and mounting
Sustained reduction of costs
Consistency in engineering thanks to compatible data
and systems
Early error recognition in product development phase
Error avoidance by elimination of data conversion and
reengineering
Consistent revision service from engineering through to
production
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Process consulting
Engineering software
Implementation
Global support
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EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG
An der alten Ziegelei 2 · D-40789 Monheim am Rhein
Phone: +49(0)2173 3964-0 · Fax: +49(0)2173 3964-25
Email:
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