This prevents unwelcome surprises as early as in the pre-planning phase. The same applies for macros: a protected device knows its components, even when all individual parts have not been graphically placed in the macro. With the new protected device function, all project parts are retained even in the case of graphic delete commands. It was all too easy to make uncontrolled changes to an item or to delete it by mistake. This applies to devices that can now be protected from changes. With EPLAN Electric P8 2.0 deletion is not possible.

This saves engineering time and also speeds up enclosure construction.Ion 2.0 takes electrical engineering to a new level, with ongoing time and cost savings and simultaneous support of fluid engineering, process automation, enclosure construction and production.

To place graphical objects, XY coordinates can now be directly entered in EPLAN Electric P8 for the quick creation of operator's desktops with all the information needed for trouble-free production. Trimming and chamfering as well as perpendicular and tangential design are only some of the functions that support detailed representations for mechanical production. In the schematic, logical point wiring instead of target wiring will be shown with the advantage that both working methods, netbased wiring and target-oriented wiring, can be used in the project to suit the best working method for highest possible efficiency.Įxtended CAD functions in the area of free graphics now ensure clear production specifications. Using the additional 'Netbased Wiring' model, an intersting approach to wiring allows the definition of detailed connections within a network at database level, irrespective of the graphical representation. In addition to address-oriented or DT working methods, PLC components can also be designed in a channel-oriented manner, making it easier to keep track of large projects and is consistent with current high-end design working methods. The new Machinery Directive requirement for reliable, understandable project documentation is implemented in a practical way.Īddresses are central identifiers, even in PLC design, which is found in all automation concepts today. Active protection of project data is freely defined in the parts definitions in the EPLAN platform. A new ‘protected device’ function ensures that all project parts are retained, even in the case of graphic delete commands.

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