Preparing project and page structure for the schematics

Preparing project and page structure for the schematics

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Introduction

  • How to track my work in ePLAN (mouse clicking and keyboard input action)2
  • Import Siemens and Phoenix Contact parts/macros without Data Portal2

First steps in ePLAN

  • Creating new project, adding pages, learning about ePLAN workspace1
  • Editing plotframe and forms (advanced exercise)2
  • Preparing project and page structure for the schematics3

Creating schematics (working on a real-life example of an automation system)

  • First schematics in ePLAN - bulding up a first cabinet (power infeed)4
  • Building up a second cabinet (power distribution), black box exercise4
  • Building up a third cabinet (PLC cabinet), advanced black box exercise1
  • 24VDC power distribution, advanced black box, special minus pole terminals3
  • PLC schematics - rack and modules overview and 24VDC supply for the PLC rack3
  • PLC macros on multiline pages, PLC addressing exercise1
  • Technology overview (cooling tunnel), practicing drawing plain graphics1
  • PLC digital I/O signals - motor control circuits 16
  • PLC digital I/O signals - signal exchange with external control system4
  • PLC analog input signals - transmitter and shielded cables3

Checking project and preparing for a delivery to the customer

  • ePLANs "Check Project" functionality (advanced exercise)6
  • Working with project reports - generating, adjusting, updating
  • Last checks, ePLAN's file exchange - backup zw1, page/window macro, PDF, DXF/DWG

Additional Tip - External Representation

  • External representation of a device in ePLAN (very important and useful)5