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EPLAN Pro Panel
Virtual control cabinet engineering
High-performance: EPLAN Pro Panel
With EPLAN Pro Panel, you can design and construct
control cabinets, switchgear systems and flexible flow
dividing systems for energy supply in 3D. The software
features include 3D mounting layout, virtual 3D wiring and
the design, modification and adjustment of copper rails.
Other functionalities relate to production integration: All
project reports, drawings and unfolds relating to production
and mounting, including the data required for machine
control, can be generated directly from EPLAN Pro Panel
– both for the machining of enclosure components or
copper rails and for the control of machines and service
concepts for cable and wire fabrication. Innovative bundling
technologies are also supported.
Thus you benefit from:
ƒƒ 	Data consistency and compatibility
ƒƒ 	Free choice of engineering approach and method
ƒƒ 	Parallelisation of development processes
ƒƒ 	Consistent revision service
ƒƒ 	Reduction of time to market and costs
Standardised operating methods and deep
integration
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.*
EPLAN Pro Panel
Virtual control cabinet
engineering in 3D
* The functions and options illustrated in this brochure always relate to the fullest functionality
of the product.
EPLAN
Software & Service
We advise companies on
the optimisation of their
engineering processes,
develop software-based
engineering solutions for
mechatronics and implement
customised CAD, ERP, PDM
and PLM interfaces to
accelerate your interdiscip-
linary product creation
process. This means that
you can work more efficiently
and shorten your time to
market. Comprehensive
services such as consultancy
on variants management
and configuration, process
advice relating to standard-
isation, automation and
integration, implementa-
tions, training courses and
support services are all part
of our offering. Our software
products and services are
of the highest quality and
are constantly being
optimised and further
developed. This is how we
secure our customers‘
technological advantage
and investment for the long
term.
2
Simply
‘hand data on‘
The openness and continuity
contained in the EPLAN
solutions ensures genuine
benefits in the day-to-day
engineering process.
Manual synchronisation
between programs,
consistency checks,
redundant data generation
and duplicated data entry
are all things of the past.
The result: consistent
project documentation –
­always up-to-date and just
as built.
EPLAN Data Portal
The EPLAN Data Portal is a
global web service for high
quality device data. 	
Numerous leading compo-
nent manufacturers provide
online access to commercial,
technical, process-oriented
and corresponding graphics
data in standardised EPLAN
format. With direct access
from the EPLAN Platform,
the designer can access an
ever-increasing pool of
qualified parts data online.
This largely puts an end to
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Virtual prototype – basis for all data and
information
The virtual prototype of the control cabinet or switchgear sys-
tem defines every detail of the technical implementation of the
end product. The 3D model provides all the relevant data for
the subsequent processes – for material logistics, production
integration, mounting of components and function test on the
end product.
EPLAN Pro Panel provides a range of different information.
Bills of materials and order lists, production drawings, unfolds,
installation drawings and guidelines, data to control NC machi-
nes, e.g. for mounting panels and enclosure components, to
support bending machines when producing copper rails and
data for wiring and cable fabrication.
High-level automation
All the information is available at the earliest possible 	
opportunity – long before the first component is ordered
and coordinated. And what if something needs to be
changed? Then all the reports, bills of materials, order lists,
drawings and data for machine production are updated
automatically or at the touch of a button. Last-minute
changes? ­No problem!
EPLAN Pro Panel
Data consistency
is key
EPLANProPanel
engineering process
CAD
Interface
timetomarket
implementationtraining
support
project process
product engineering
process
automation
technology engineering
switchgear
actuator engineering
projecting
assembling
implementing
high availability
planning
ERPInterface
PDMInterface
multiusermanagementelectricalplaning
manufacturing integration
virtuell
prototyping
engineering
process
EPLANeTouch
EPLAN Platform
engineering
virtualwiring
electrical engineering
virtual bending
quality
training
flexibility
production
machineinterfacing
virtual drilling
virtual milling
6
EPLAN Pro Panel
Benefits at a
glance
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional – an extra
dimension makes the difference
ƒƒ 	Free choice of engineering approach, workflow and
method
ƒƒ 	EPLAN eTouch – mounting layout in 3D as simple as in 2D
ƒƒ Planning aids for optimum dimensioning and use of space
ƒƒ 	Virtual wiring with routing and length calculations
ƒƒ 	Construction of copper rails – cutting to length, bending
and connecting included
ƒƒ 	Provision of documents for materials logistics and
production
ƒƒ 	Control of machine tools
ƒƒ 	Provision of data for mechanical wire and cable
fabrication
Benefit from:
Time saving
ƒƒ Up to 75 % time saving on wiring
ƒƒ 	Up to 50 % time saving on layout and mounting
ƒƒ Up to 50 % increased overall productivity
Significant improvement in quality
ƒƒ 	Built-in manufacturer know-how on components and
accessories
ƒƒ 	Consideration of manufacturer guidelines
ƒƒ 	Early verification and consistency checks
ƒƒ 	Optimum dimensioning and use of space
ƒƒ 	Tailored data provision for production and mounting
Sustained reduction of costs
ƒƒ 	Consistency in engineering thanks to compatible data
and systems
ƒƒ 	Early error recognition in product development phase
ƒƒ 	Error avoidance by elimination of data conversion and
reengineering
ƒƒ 	Consistent revision service from engineering through to
production
International
standards, consistent
localisation
The EPLAN Platform
supports international
standards such as IEC,
NFPA, GOST and GB. Its
consistent Unicode compa-
tibility means that the
software can provide project
documentation in all
languages based on your
individual translation
databases – whether you
need a Chinese mounting
layout plan or a bill of
materials in Russian. The
software itself is available in
17 languages.
77
EPLAN Software & Service
Rittal Ltd · Braithwell Way · Hellaby Industrial Estate · Hellaby · Rotherham · S66 8QY ·
Phone: +44(0)1709 704100 · Fax: +44(0)1709 730285 · Email: info@eplan.co.uk ·
www.eplan.co.uk
ƒƒ Process consulting
ƒƒ Engineering software
ƒƒ Implementation
ƒƒ Global support

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EPLAN Pro Panel 2015

  • 1. EPLAN Pro Panel Virtual control cabinet engineering
  • 2. High-performance: EPLAN Pro Panel With EPLAN Pro Panel, you can design and construct control cabinets, switchgear systems and flexible flow dividing systems for energy supply in 3D. The software features include 3D mounting layout, virtual 3D wiring and the design, modification and adjustment of copper rails. Other functionalities relate to production integration: All project reports, drawings and unfolds relating to production and mounting, including the data required for machine control, can be generated directly from EPLAN Pro Panel – both for the machining of enclosure components or copper rails and for the control of machines and service concepts for cable and wire fabrication. Innovative bundling technologies are also supported. Thus you benefit from: ƒƒ Data consistency and compatibility ƒƒ Free choice of engineering approach and method ƒƒ Parallelisation of development processes ƒƒ Consistent revision service ƒƒ Reduction of time to market and costs Standardised operating methods and deep integration 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.* EPLAN Pro Panel Virtual control cabinet engineering in 3D * The functions and options illustrated in this brochure always relate to the fullest functionality of the product. EPLAN Software & Service We advise companies on the optimisation of their engineering processes, develop software-based engineering solutions for mechatronics and implement customised CAD, ERP, PDM and PLM interfaces to accelerate your interdiscip- linary product creation process. This means that you can work more efficiently and shorten your time to market. Comprehensive services such as consultancy on variants management and configuration, process advice relating to standard- isation, automation and integration, implementa- tions, training courses and support services are all part of our offering. Our software products and services are of the highest quality and are constantly being optimised and further developed. This is how we secure our customers‘ technological advantage and investment for the long term. 2
  • 3. Simply ‘hand data on‘ The openness and continuity contained in the EPLAN solutions ensures genuine benefits in the day-to-day engineering process. Manual synchronisation between programs, consistency checks, redundant data generation and duplicated data entry are all things of the past. The result: consistent project documentation – ­always up-to-date and just as built. EPLAN Data Portal The EPLAN Data Portal is a global web service for high quality device data. Numerous leading compo- nent manufacturers provide online access to commercial, technical, process-oriented and corresponding graphics data in standardised EPLAN format. With direct access from the EPLAN Platform, the designer can access an ever-increasing pool of qualified parts data online. This largely puts an end to 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. 3
  • 4. 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. 4
  • 5. 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. 5
  • 6. Virtual prototype – basis for all data and information The virtual prototype of the control cabinet or switchgear sys- tem defines every detail of the technical implementation of the end product. The 3D model provides all the relevant data for the subsequent processes – for material logistics, production integration, mounting of components and function test on the end product. EPLAN Pro Panel provides a range of different information. Bills of materials and order lists, production drawings, unfolds, installation drawings and guidelines, data to control NC machi- nes, e.g. for mounting panels and enclosure components, to support bending machines when producing copper rails and data for wiring and cable fabrication. High-level automation All the information is available at the earliest possible opportunity – long before the first component is ordered and coordinated. And what if something needs to be changed? Then all the reports, bills of materials, order lists, drawings and data for machine production are updated automatically or at the touch of a button. Last-minute changes? ­No problem! EPLAN Pro Panel Data consistency is key EPLANProPanel engineering process CAD Interface timetomarket implementationtraining support project process product engineering process automation technology engineering switchgear actuator engineering projecting assembling implementing high availability planning ERPInterface PDMInterface multiusermanagementelectricalplaning manufacturing integration virtuell prototyping engineering process EPLANeTouch EPLAN Platform engineering virtualwiring electrical engineering virtual bending quality training flexibility production machineinterfacing virtual drilling virtual milling 6
  • 7. EPLAN Pro Panel Benefits at a glance EPLAN Pro Panel Professional – an extra dimension makes the difference ƒƒ Free choice of engineering approach, workflow and method ƒƒ EPLAN eTouch – mounting layout in 3D as simple as in 2D ƒƒ Planning aids for optimum dimensioning and use of space ƒƒ Virtual wiring with routing and length calculations ƒƒ Construction of copper rails – cutting to length, bending and connecting included ƒƒ Provision of documents for materials logistics and production ƒƒ Control of machine tools ƒƒ Provision of data for mechanical wire and cable fabrication Benefit from: Time saving ƒƒ Up to 75 % time saving on wiring ƒƒ Up to 50 % time saving on layout and mounting ƒƒ Up to 50 % increased overall productivity Significant improvement in quality ƒƒ Built-in manufacturer know-how on components and accessories ƒƒ Consideration of manufacturer guidelines ƒƒ Early verification and consistency checks ƒƒ Optimum dimensioning and use of space ƒƒ Tailored data provision for production and mounting Sustained reduction of costs ƒƒ Consistency in engineering thanks to compatible data and systems ƒƒ Early error recognition in product development phase ƒƒ Error avoidance by elimination of data conversion and reengineering ƒƒ Consistent revision service from engineering through to production International standards, consistent localisation The EPLAN Platform supports international standards such as IEC, NFPA, GOST and GB. Its consistent Unicode compa- tibility means that the software can provide project documentation in all languages based on your individual translation databases – whether you need a Chinese mounting layout plan or a bill of materials in Russian. The software itself is available in 17 languages. 77
  • 8. EPLAN Software & Service Rittal Ltd · Braithwell Way · Hellaby Industrial Estate · Hellaby · Rotherham · S66 8QY · Phone: +44(0)1709 704100 · Fax: +44(0)1709 730285 · Email: info@eplan.co.uk · www.eplan.co.uk ƒƒ Process consulting ƒƒ Engineering software ƒƒ Implementation ƒƒ Global support