Wire length optimization

Wire length optimization

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ePLAN Pro Panel Vol. 2 - Intermediate Course - Wiring / Routing in 3D Space

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Preparation

  • Importing EDZ files from pilot devices
  • Preparing a 3D panel layout
  • Assigning part numbers to power and control circuit components

Placing devices

  • Placing devices on to the back plate
  • Placing elements on to the door

Preparing wiring for the 3D

  • Placing connection definition points and defining cross section / color
  • Assigning connection designations to devices

Routing and managing conductors in 3D

  • Generating a routing path network (automatic)1
  • Drawing a manual routing path - on the door
  • Drawing a manual routing path - a curve
  • Routing function - how it works and first impressions
  • An absolute life saver function when routing
  • Solving a routing path issue - OPTION 1
  • Solving a routing path issue - OPTION 2
  • A device is routing the connections incorrectly - what to do
  • Connection point pattern - adjust and optimize
  • Change automatically generated route
  • Fill capacity - how to set EPLAN to show it and how it benefits us

Optimization and conclusion

  • Wire length optimization
  • What to do with the wire data - 3 ways to help our panel builder