EPLAN Pro Panel Viirt V rtu ual control cabinet engineering
EPLAN Pro Panel
EPLAN Software & Service We advise companies on the optimisation of their
Virtual control cabinet engineering in 3D
engineering processes, develop software-based engineering solutions for mechatronics and implement
High-performance: EPLAN Pro Panel
customised CAD, ERP, PDM and PLM interfaces to
With EPLAN Pro Panel, you can design and construct
accelerate your interdiscip-
control cabinets, switchgear systems and flexible flow
linar y product creation
dividing systems for energy supply in 3D. The software
process. This means that
features include 3D mounting layout, virtual 3D wiring and
you can work more efficiently
the design, modification and adjustment of copper rails.
and shorten your time to
Other functionalities relate to production integration: All
market. Comprehensive
project reports, drawings and unfolds relating to production
services such as consultancy
and mounting, including the data required for machine
on variants management
control, can be generated directly from EPLAN Pro Panel
and configuration, process
– both for the machining of enclosure components or
advice relating to standard-
copper rails and for the control of machines and service
isation, automation and
concepts for cable and wire fabrication. Innovative bundling
integration, implementa-
technologies are also supported.
tions, training courses and support services are all part
Thus you benefit from:
of our offering. Our software products and services are
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Data consistency and compatibility
of the highest quality and
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Free choice of engineering approach and method
are constantly being
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Parallelisation of development processes
optimised and further
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Consistent revision service
developed. This is how we
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Reduction of time to market and costs
secure our customers‘ technological advantage and investment for the long
Standardised operating methods and deep integration
term. The EPLAN Platform is setting the pace in engineeri ng: it feeds all EPLAN systems from a standardised database. In addition, the platform provides the basic functions that you can use equally in control cabinet and switchgear engineering or in electrical, PCT and fluid power engineering. Depending on the product variant, you have a standardised graphical editor, common rights management, full viewer functions, cross-system translation functions and centralised revision control.*
Simply ‘hand data on‘
EPLAN Data Portal The EPLAN Data Portal is a
The openness and continuity
global web service for high
contained in the EPLAN
quality device data.
solutions ensures genuine
Numerous leading compo-
benefits in the day-to-day
nent manufacturers provide
engineering process.
online access to commercial,
Manual synchronisation
technical, process-oriented
between programs,
and corresponding graphics
consistency checks,
data in standardised EPLAN
redundant data generation
format. With direct access
and duplicated data entry
from the EPLAN Platform,
are all things of the past.
the designer can access an
The result: consistent
ever-increasing pool of
project documentation –
qualified parts data online.
always up-to-date and just
This largely puts an end to
as built.
the time-consuming process of producing parts data manually, reducing configuration time at the same time as increasing the quality of machine and plant documentation.
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Innovative 3D mounting layout and wiring Free choice of workflow approach and engineering method EPLAN Pro Panel is flexible. You can decide your own individual approach, whether it is based on equipment and connection lists, on circuit diagrams and fluid plans, directly on the mounting panel in the 3D mounting layout or in line with the construction of busbar systems and flexible power distributors. All the relevant components can be simply entered and positioned on the mounting panel. With the innovative eTouch technology, you can position devices and components in 3D just as precisely and simply as in 2D.
Optimum dimensioning and planning reliability The virtual 3D model of the control cabinet or switchgear system supports the process of optimum dimensioning and perfect use of space. Integrated planning aids such as collision testing, online connection display or incorporation of manufacturer specifications for installation guidelines, minimum clearances, material properties and bending radii allow quick and optimum positioning and installation. Error detection and other aspects of consistent quality co ntrol are predefined at the development phase and switched off at an early stage – planning reliability built in.
Virtual wiring For perfect wiring of control systems, EPLAN Pro Panel utilises the 3D mounting layout and the schematic. Based on a combination of the exact position of the component in the mounting layout and the connection information from the schematic, the control cabinet can be wired virtually. At the touch of a button, the system works out the optimum conductor and cable routing tracks and all the resulting connection lengths. The result of the optimised wiring can then be used to optimise the schematic.
EPLAN Pro Panel Copper Measure, cut to length, bend, fit and connect: copper rails are a decisive factor in the planning of energy distributors. The copper extension module allows indi vidual busbar systems and flexible flow dividers, including the copper rails that are to be bent and the relevant connections to them, to be configured and adapted to the installation situation. All the necessary data on drill holes, punching, bending angles and radii is provided in the form of drawings and machine data for NC-based production – the new dimension in design, production and mounting.
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Data consistency is key Virtual prototype – basis for all data and information The virtual prototype of the control cabinet or switchgear system defines every detail of the technical implementation of the end product. The 3D model provides all the relevant data for the subsequent processes – for material logistics, production integration, mounting of components and function test on the end product. EPLAN Pro Panel provides a range of different information. Bills of materials and order lists, production drawings, unfolds, installation drawings and guidelines, data to control NC machines, e.g. for mounting panels and enclosure components, to support bending machines when producing copper rails and data for wiring and cable fabrication.
High-level automation All the information is available at the earliest possible opportunity – long before the first component is ordered and coordinated. And what if something needs to be changed? Then all the reports, bills of materials, order lists, drawings and data for machine production are updated automatically or at the touch of a button. Last-minute changes? No problem!
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Benefits at a glance EPLAN Pro Panel Professional – an extra dimension makes the difference 
International standards, consistent localisation
Free choice of engineering approach, workflow and method
The EPLAN Platform
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EPLAN eTouch – mounting layout in 3D as simple as in 2D
supports international
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Planning aids for optimum dimensioning and use of space
standards such as IEC,
Virtual wiring with routing and length calculations
NFPA, GOST and GB. Its
Construction of copper rails – cutting to length, bending
consistent Unicode compa-
and connecting included
tibility means that the
Provision of documents for materials logistics and
software can provide project
production
documentation in all
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Control of machine tools
languages based on your
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Provision of data for mechanical wire and cable
individual translation
fabrication
databases – whether you
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need a Chinese mounting
Benefit from:
layout plan or a bill of materials in Russian. The
Time saving 
Up to 75 % time saving on wiring
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Up to 50 % time saving on layout and mounting
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Up to 50 % increased overall productivity
Significant improvement in quality 
Built-in manufacturer know-how on components and accessories
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Consideration of manufacturer guidelines
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Early verification and consistency checks
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Optimum dimensioning and use of space
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Tailored data provision for production and mounting
Sustained reduction of costs 
Consistency in engineering thanks to compatible data and systems
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Early error recognition in product development phase
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Error avoidance by elimination of data conversion and reengineering
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Consistent revision service from engineering through to production
software itself is available in 17 languages.
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Process consulting
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Engineering software
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Implementation
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Global support
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