eplan
Eplan Electric P8:
- Creation of multi-line and single-line electrical schematics
- Design and documentation of control systems, cabinets, and machines
- Automatic generation of reports: parts lists, terminal diagrams, wire lists, cable summaries, and connection tables
- Cross-referencing between devices, terminals, and pages
- PLC integration and I/O mapping (Siemens, Codesys, Beckhoff, etc.)
- Device and wire numbering automation
- Macros and templates for faster design reuse
- Multi-user collaboration with project synchronization
- Integration with ERP/PDM systems for data consistency
Eplan Fluid:
- Creation of fluid schematics and system documentation
- Symbol libraries for valves, pumps, actuators, filters, etc.
- Automatic connection of hoses and pipelines
- Synchronization with electrical design (shared components and signals)
- Generation of parts lists and connection diagrams for assembly
- Cross-disciplinary documentation, aligning electrical and fluid schematics
Thermal calculations:
- Heat load analysis of enclosures and devices
- Determination of cooling requirements (fans, heat exchangers, air conditioning)
- Verification of temperature rise based on component dissipation
Tools often used together with EPLAN:
- Rittal Power Engineering / Rittal Therm 6.0 for accurate heat dissipation calculations
SISTEMA:
- Evaluate the Performance Level (PL) of safety-related control systems
- Calculate the reliability of machine safety functions
- Verify compliance with ISO 13849-1 requirements
- Document safety assessments for certification and auditing