A Complete Guide to Electrical Design and Automation Using EPLAN Software

What you'll learn

Apply real-world case studies to enhance learning and problem-solving skills.

Gain proficiency in using EPLAN software for electrical system design.

Create detailed electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts.

Select appropriate electrical devices (e.g., relays, contactors, maintenance switches, light curtains, etc.).

Manage electrical project from creation to completion.

Generate accurate documentation, material lists, and reports.

Requirements

Mastering EPLAN: Course on Electrical Engineering Design

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles

Familiarity with electrical schematic design and industrial automation concepts

Description

The course offers a exclusive perspective to analyzing customer design scope (case study). In this course you will be able to review the documents which the customer can supplies you with to enable you to complete your designs. Heat and weight calculation is also another part of the course design work. The course also offers you the opportunity to learn and selecting appropriate electrical devices for system, designing, integrating and finally documenting a project successfully.lk hl hi lhl kl gokThis course is created for individuals seeking to advance their skills not only in the usage of EPLAN, but also in being a great electrical design engineer.Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to confidently use EPLAN software to design, document, and manage electrical systems, thereby improving their efficiency and effectiveness in professional settings. You will be enable to confidently conduct network configuration and ground schematics.Participants will also receive a certificate of completion, showcasing their proficiency in EPLAN to current and future employers.Join us to master EPLAN and take your electrical design skills to the next level!Please note that NF Click Robots is not a real company; the instructor made up the name.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction and project overview

Lecture 1 Introduction to the course

Lecture 2 Review customer's scope

Lecture 3 Interpreting electrical control sequences

Lecture 4 Review EPLAN project

Lecture 5 Copy EPLAN project

Section 2: Learning from real-world EPLAN mistakes

Lecture 6 Review common EPLAN design error with a real-world project - part 1

Lecture 7 Review common EPLAN design error with a real-world project - part 2

Lecture 8 Review common EPLAN design error with a real-world project - part 3

Section 3: EPLAN environment settings

Lecture 9 Project, user, workstation and company settings explained

Lecture 10 Functional-oriented vs production-oriented drawings (Bit vs Byte logic)

Section 4: Control enclosure design essentials

Lecture 11 Navigating and configuring representation

Lecture 12 Power feed-in for TN01 control enclosure

Lecture 13 Power feed-in & Rittal busbar system for TN01

Lecture 14 Custom property arrangements for interruption points

Lecture 15 Creating property arrangement for cables

Lecture 16 Mastering device numbering formats in EPLAN

Lecture 17 Cable bundle representation

Lecture 18 Rittal cooling unit / aircon

Lecture 19 Building multi-line schematics for TN01

Lecture 20 Caparoc circuit breaker system overview

Lecture 21 Numbering formats and designation standards

Lecture 22 Designing 24VDC circuits with buffer and knife terminals

Lecture 23 Creating and saving your first macros

Lecture 24 Macro variants and representation types explained

Lecture 25 230VAC transformer schematic with knife terminals

Lecture 26 Managing potentials and signal assignments

Lecture 27 Exploring EPLAN smart connecting

Lecture 28 Creating macros for Eaton UPS integration

Lecture 29 Reviewing components for the maintenance plug

Lecture 30 Designing Eaton maintenance plug

Lecture 31 Designing 230VAC feed-in for PLC enclosures

Section 5: Control Current - Control Enclosure Design

Lecture 32 24Vdc - Redundancy module

Lecture 33 24Vdc distribution to PLC and Remote I/O enclosure

Lecture 34 Working with multi-level terminals

Lecture 35 Automatic vs path-based function text

Lecture 36 24Vdc distribution to Kuka Robot enclosures

Lecture 37 24Vdc distribution for actuators and sensors

Lecture 38 General feedback signals to PLC input (TN01)

Lecture 39 General feedback signals to PLC input (TN01) - assigning

Lecture 40 Special feature: pair cross-reference logic

Lecture 41 General feedback signals to PLC input (STN01)

Lecture 42 Terminal variants and terminal diagram reporting

Lecture 43 Designing stacker status light circuits - part 1

Lecture 44 Designing stacker status light circuits - part 2

Lecture 45 RFID reader/scanner integration

Section 6: Safety circuits and protection design

Lecture 46 Designing performance-level-based safety circuits

Lecture 47 E-stop circuits: design and implementation - part 1

Lecture 48 E-stop circuits: design and implementation - part 2

Lecture 49 E-Stop - safety circuit and performance level of E-STOP

Lecture 50 Door interlock switch safety circuit - part 1

Electrical and hardware engineers,Automation and controls engineers,Professionals involved in the design and implementation of electrical and automation systems