Eplan: Cable Planning Software Works from Controller to Field Level
Oct. 14, 2012
EPLAN FieldSys allows cable laying routes to be configured exactly to scale, and includes routing, database-assisted management of cable routes and automatic data analysis to accelerate processes, simplify assembly and servicing and ensure highly efficient system planning.
The new software is a field cabling add-on module for the new EPLAN Platform 2.2. It is based on a 2D machine/plant layout which can be read into EPLAN in DWG or DXF format, for example. Within the platform, the system configurer can add a to-scale network of routes to this layout and display the possible cable laying routes. This means connections between controller and field components can be planned efficiently and permanently documented. The next stage involves locating the automation components and field devices recorded in the wiring diagrams in the layout. Based on the connections between the devices defined in the electrical wiring diagram, the software routes all cable connections within the defined network. Individual laying rules help plan optimum cable routes through the network. The length of the cables is also calculated, as are any extras required to connect the devices. Based on this routing information, the software generates comprehensive cable reports at the touch of a button. There are also reports showing the exact route for every cable, which are helpful during the laying process. From the source, the fitter can follow the documentation step by step to the destination, thus finding the ideal, defined cable route quickly.
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