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Standardization of electrical design is often mentioned, but specific methods are not widely discussed. This is because it requires consideration of the know-how and design philosophies that each company possesses, making it a complex issue. This document briefly summarizes the necessary overview for standardization in accordance with IEC and new JIS standards. It explains the position-oriented approach of "JIS C 0452-1 IEC 81346-1," as well as function-oriented and product-oriented approaches using diagrams. For over 30 years, EPLAN has been accumulating expertise in electrical design, not only in standardization but also in the introduction of comprehensive electrical design CAD. Please consult us! 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ List of standards covered ■ What is the hierarchical structure of drawings "JIS C 0452 IEC 81346"? ■ What is document classification and specification "JIS C 0451 IEC 61355"? ■ NFPA "North American standard" ■ Conclusion *Technical materials are currently available for free! Please download to learn more.

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Currently, DX (Digital Transformation) is booming, and the necessity of DX is being emphasized. However, even though DX is mentioned, it remains conceptual and abstract, and there is not much concrete discussion about what the future looks like or what specific actions should be taken to achieve it. This document focuses on the people who design and manufacture control panels and their industry, explaining the future of control panels, the DX of their design and manufacturing, and the processes necessary to realize it. [Contents (Excerpt)] ■ Future Forecast of the Control Panel Market: What will demand look like going forward? ■ Real Challenges Facing the Control Panel Industry ■ What is DX for Control Panels? ■ What Control Panel Manufacturers Should Do for DX *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

2D Electrical Design vs 3D Electrical Design: A Comparison of Control Panel Production Two-dimensional circuit diagrams are used for the manufacturing of control panels and wiring of cables. Where on the mounting plate are components or holes needed? Where should cable ducts, DIN rails, and terminals be installed? Often, the manufacturing of panels progresses based on the technology and know-how of panel manufacturers. However, due to labor shortages and the retirement of skilled technicians, it may become impossible to produce control panels in the same way as before. EPLAN utilizes 3D data of components used at the electrical design stage to create circuit diagrams. Once the circuit diagram is completed, not only is a list of necessary components compiled, but layout design of the control panel can also be performed using the 3D data. Before manufacturing the control panel, detailed information can be checked, such as whether all components will fit, if the size is too large, whether there are any interferences, and what the required cable lengths are.

EPLAN Electric P8 is a 3D electrical design CAD solution specialized in streamlining electrical design for plants, machinery, equipment, and control panels. It standardizes electrical design, making design tasks, report creation, and management of design data easier. When creating circuit diagrams using general-purpose CAD, a lot of manual work occurs, such as preparing symbols, manually drawing connections between symbols, and copying and pasting parts lists into another software. The more manual work involved, the higher the probability of errors, which in turn increases the need for rework. EPLAN's comprehensive electrical design CAD aims to ease the design process by having software perform tasks that electrical designers used to do manually. Additionally, since design data such as component data and circuit diagrams are centrally managed in a database, it offers the advantage of smoothly handling design changes.

Eplan Harness proD is a tool that allows for the easy creation of harness cable bill of materials (BOM) and 2D nail board drawings based on data from the Eplan platform. By adding design information to the digital twin during the electrical design phase, accurate cable and harness designs can be advanced even without a prototype. Additionally, it supports integration with mechanical CAD (MCAD), making it possible to smoothly incorporate it into existing design systems. This enables the connection of electrical and mechanical design data, achieving a consistent engineering environment.

In creating circuit diagrams for control panels and distribution boards, introducing "Electrical CAD," which is specialized for electrical design, is highly efficient. This article explains the basic information about electrical design CAD and answers common questions when considering its implementation. Please check the full text via the related link URL. Table of Contents 1. What is Electrical Design CAD? 2. Functions of Electrical Design CAD 3. Benefits of Electrical Design CAD - Connecting circuit diagram creation to document creation - Supporting 3D layout design - Integration with PLM - Achieving manufacturing collaboration 4. Background of the Demand for Electrical Design CAD 5. Differences Between Electrical Design CAD and General-purpose CAD 6. Q&A When Considering the Introduction of Electrical Design CAD - Q. How to choose Electrical Design CAD? - Q. What is the difference between free software and paid software? - Q. Standard functions or customization? - Q. How much efficiency can be achieved by introducing Electrical Design CAD? - Q. What to do with past electrical design data when switching Electrical Design CAD? 7. For Efficiency in Electrical Design, Eplan