Control panel design simplified as Omron adds macros to EPLAN

When engineering a control panel, creating documentation to support the project is a major challenge.  Accurate information is essential for efficient planning and to produce documentation. That’s why Omron is offering macros for the EPLAN system.

Pre-drawn components

Using the macros in EPLAN enables users to drag and drop pre-drawn components into their documentation or project, providing shorter timescales, reducing engineering costs and improving quality of the equipment and documentation. For customers with special requests, a specific macro can be created.

Omron has increased to 5,000, the availability of macros related to their range of automation products including PLCs, I/Os, drives, relays, power supplies, temperature controllers, timers, counters and monitoring products as well as devices for the Sysmac automation platform.  They can be found online at industrial.omron.eu/

The Omron parts data not only contain all the essential data for the products, but are also a valuable tool for compiling design documentation. Engineers can select the data they require; so complete documentation is developed rapidly and in parallel to the design process.

 2D and 3D views

In addition to the wide range of data available, users also benefit from the extended features offered by the macros: drawings of individual components, dimensions, product properties, 2D or 3D views so the components can be virtually fitted into the panel. The pre-produced design elements can simply be dragged and dropped into drawings or circuit diagrams and then the program automatically adjusts the data to the format being used by the engineer.

In addition to circuit diagram symbols, drilling templates and other manufacturing information can also be copied directly to the design program: the software produces a uniform working interface that simplifies both the task at hand and the documentation.

The macros also simplify future developments by supplying the corresponding data for applications, such as automated manufacturing and wiring robots.  The data flows created via EPLAN are helpful for companies working towards Industry 4.0.

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