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Creating EPLAN Parts

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Table of contents
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................ 3
Creating a part ........................................................................................................... 4
Electrical / fluid power / process engineering parts ........................................... 5
Wires ........................................................................................................ 10
Cables ...................................................................................................... 11
Mechanical parts ................................................................................................. 13
Enclosures ............................................................................................... 13
Mounting panels ...................................................................................... 27
Doors ....................................................................................................... 29
Wire ducts ................................................................................................ 32

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Mounting rails .......................................................................................... 35
C horizontal rails ...................................................................................... 39
Busbar systems ....................................................................................... 41
Busbar supports ....................................................................................... 45
Busbar adapter ........................................................................................ 47
Busbars .................................................................................................... 50
User-defined rails ..................................................................................... 52
Miscellaneous mechanical items ............................................................. 56

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Miscellaneous

This document describes the process of creating parts data in EPLAN Parts
management from the viewpoint of EPLAN Pro Panel Professional.
We distinguish between pure mechanical item types like wire ducts, mounting rails,
or enclosures and the parts for electrical and fluid power engineering. Only the part
properties of electrical / fluid power parts that affect installation in the enclosure or
the routing of connections need to be considered.
In addition, we will elaborate on differences that are important to existing EPLAN
Cabinet users.

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Creating a part

The prerequisite for using a part in EPLAN Pro Panel is that the part is set up in the
respective EPLAN parts database.
Start Parts management.

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All kinds of parts and data groups are maintained in the parts database:

 Electrical engineering parts


 Fluid power parts
 Mechanical parts
 Process engineering parts
 Accessory lists
 Accessory placements
 Drilling patterns
 Connection point patterns
 Customers
 Manufacturers / suppliers

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The data needed for a part are first and foremost dependent on the chosen generic
product group, product group, and product subgroup.

To say it more simply: A contactor has different properties than a wire duct.
The following will only describe the data necessary for EPLAN Pro Panel for the
various part types.

Electrical / fluid power / process engineering parts

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The following properties should be included for practical use of a part in EPLAN Pro
Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

You can select a group from preset entries in these fields. Depending on the
options selected under "[Extras] > Settings" for the tree view, the parts are
resorted in the tree according to the changes made in the product group.

Part number

The part number identifies the part, meaning, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level. In the case of part variants, the combination of part
and variant number is the identifier. When saving parts or variants, this is
automatically selected.

Type number

In contrast to the part number, the type number, particularly for cables, is not
unique. The entry here should correspond to data from the manufacturer's
catalog as much as possible.

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Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in these fields, also
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog for instance.

Manufacturer

In this field you can use [...] to select the corresponding short and long names.
It is also possible to enter the short name directly, but the field for the long
name cannot be edited.

Supplier

In this field you can use [...] to select the corresponding short and long names.
It is also possible to enter the short name directly, but the field for the long
name cannot be edited.

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Order number

Enter the order number for the part here, if possible, with the information
according to the manufacturer's catalog data.

Note:
Only the fields used by Pro Panel will be described in this document.

When using EPLAN Electric P8 you should make an entry in all the fields of course.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

Height

Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions.


If you are not entering a macro for this part in EPLAN Pro Panel, these
dimension fields must be completed.

External placement Check this check box if the part should be labeled as "externally placed" and
thus excluded from evaluation in panel layout (e.g., motors or generators).
Parts marked this way will not be placed in the tree view and can be filtered out
of the 3D mounting layout navigator.

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Graphical macro

Store the 3D macro in this field.

This will be an EPLAN macro with the representation type "3D mounting layout“.

Center offset

The default in EPLAN Pro Panel is to place a device in the center of a mounting

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rail (except when a graphical macro is used).
With this parameter you can control placing the mounting rail in a position other
than the center.

Positive or negative values may be entered.

Clip-on height

The clip-on height describes the position in the side view or from the top /
bottom. The item is automatically placed on the rail to the correct mounting
depth, when it is placed on a mounting rail. If the rail is replaced, the height of
the item will move as well. The item is thus aligned above the top edge on the
base of the value entered here, rather than on the underside of the rail.
Cabinet graphical
macro
In Pro Panel this field is only used for bitmaps which are placed on the front side
of the part if no graphical macro is used.
Store the macro for EPLAN Cabinet here. This does not affect Pro Panel.

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Mounting clearance
width left / right

Mounting clearance
height above /
below

Mounting clearance
depth front / rear
You can define a safety region for placement of the items with the Mounting
clearance. EPLAN Pro Panel will consider these clearances automatically during
placement. Infringement on the mounting clearances are checked during the
check run. Plus, you can select an optical display of the mounting clearances.

Note to existing EPLAN Cabinet users:

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The "Cabinet graphical macro" field is not in use in Pro Panel.

After the data import of the Cabinet graphical macros and their conversion into EPLAN macros, these
newly created EPLAN macros must be entered into the "Graphical macro" field.

"Technical data" tab

Macro

Store the 2D macro or a macro of other representation types in this field (multi-
line, overview, etc.).

Note:
To achieve optimal work performance with the EPLAN platform, you should not
save 2D and 3D data together in one macro file, but always in separate macro
files. This way you can ensure that 2D users do not have to access the
extensive 3D data volume unnecessarily.
We recommend that you store the macro file with the 3D data and the "3D
mounting layout" representation type in Parts management on the Mounting data
tab in the Graphical macro field. The macro file with the 2D data and the other
representation types (Multi-line, Overview, etc.) should be entered, as before, in
the Technical data tab of Parts management in the Macro field. The files could
be distinguished, for example, on the basis of name extensions (e.g. 3D macro
ABC.12345_3D.ema and the corresponding 2D macro ABC.12345_2D.ema).
In all actions in the 3D environment for which a part macro is used (e.g., Insert
devices), the "Graphical part macro" is always checked first. If on the Mounting
data tab a graphical macro has been entered for the part, and if it contains the
desired "3D mounting layout" representation type, this macro will be used. If this
is not the case, the "Technical part macro" defined on the Technical data tab will
be used.

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Connection point
pattern
You can assign a connection point pattern already set up in Parts management
for the item in this field. A connection point is the definition of geometric contact
data for the automatic wiring in Pro Panel.

Detailed information for setting up a connection point pattern may be found in a


separate chapter of this document.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

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Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.
You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".

The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially be
used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern may be
exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference data, if more
than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.
Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a separate
chapter of this document.

Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the checkbox
and the graphical preview is selected open.

Click the desired table cell to go there.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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Wires
Parts for wires are used during wiring in EPLAN Pro Panel.
These wire parts are assigned to the connection points that are to be routed in the
layout space.
The following properties should be included as a minimum for practical use of a part
in EPLAN Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

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Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

Designation 1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function templates" tab

Function template

Define a function template. Store the function definition, color, and the
cross-section.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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"Connection data" tab

External diameter

The external diameter is the basis for the wires' optical representation in the
layout space and for calculating the fill capacity of the channels.

Caution!
Always enter with a unit of measure. A value without unit of measure will be
calculated with "m", the default unit of measure.

Min. bending radius

The minimum bending radius can be calculated with the length calculation of
the wires.
Caution!
Always enter with a unit of measure. A value without a unit of measure will

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be calculated with "m", the default unit of measure.

Unit: Connection cross-


section
Establishing the unit of measure for the given cross-section.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

Cables
Parts for cables are used for wiring in EPLAN Pro Panel.
The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of
a part in EPLAN Pro Panel:
"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

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Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

"Function templates" tab

Function template

Define a function template. Store the function definition, color, and the

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cross-section.

"Cable data" tab

External diameter

The external diameter is the basis for calculating the fill capacity of the
channels.

Caution!
Always enter with a unit of measure. A value without a unit of measure will
be calculated with "m", the default unit of measure.

Min. bending radius

The minimum bending radius can be calculated with the length calculation of
the wires.
Caution!
Always enter with a unit of measure. A value without a unit of measure will
be calculated with "m", the default unit of measure.

Unit: Connection cross-


section
Establishing the unit of measure for the given cross-section.

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Mechanical parts

Some product groups of the generic product group "Mechanics" require special
information during part definition. These items will be described in this section. The
following items are part of the section:

 Enclosures
 Doors for enclosures
 Mounting panels for enclosures
 Wire ducts
 Mounting rails
 C horizontal rails

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 User-defined rails
 Busbar systems
 Busbars
 Busbar support
 Busbar adapter

Enclosures

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of
a part in EPLAN Pro Panel:

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General enclosures (independent of type)
"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

The group type of the enclosure is established by setting the product


subgroup.

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Component:
All relevant fields exist as components (e.g. side panels, rear panel, top
cover, base, etc - e.g. Rittal TS8)

Body:
The enclosure consist of an enclosure housing without individual elements
(e.g. Rittal AE)

Gerneral:
All other enclosures whose structure is determined by a stored 3D macro.
(e.g. Rittal TP)

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Designation3

In order for an enclosure without a 3D macro to be automatically assigned


the frame profile typical for Rittal TS8, with an inner and an outer level, it
must contain "TS8" in this field. If anything else has been entered into this
field only a rectangular profile would be created.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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"Mounting data" tab

Width

Height

Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions.

Note:
The 3 dimensions entered determine the size of the profile frame for an
enclosure of the "Component" type.

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For a "Body" type enclosure, the 3 dimensions entered determine the size
of the enclosure housing.

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Graphical macro

Store the 3D macro in this field.


This will be an EPLAN macro with the representation type "3D mounting
layout“.

As soon a graphical macro has been assigned to an enclosure the structure


of the enclosure will be based on this macro only. All individual items of the
macro will be automatically combined to form an enclosure.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

"Enclosure" tab

Wall thickness

Adjoining distance This field is only used in EPLAN Cabinet. EPLAN Pro Panel does not use it
anymore.

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Profile horizontal:
Height
If a profile frame (e.g. TS8) is given in an enclosure, then that value
determines the height of the horizontal profiles.

Profile horizontal: Depth

If a profile frame (e.g. TS8) is given in an enclosure, then that value


determines the depth of the horizontal profiles.

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Profile vertical: Width

If a profile frame is assigned to an enclosure (e.g. TS8), then this value


determines the width of the vertical profiles.

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Profile vertical: Depth

If a profile frame is assigned to an enclosure (e.g. TS8), then this value


determines the depth of the vertical profiles.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Doors" tab

X position X is the door offset towards the right.

The information is stated from the left, rear, bottom corner of the enclosure.

If there is more than one door to be built in, information must be noted for
each door.
The position in direction X also depends on which way the door is hinged.

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Y position Y is the offset towards the front.

The information is stated from the left, rear, bottom corner of the enclosure.

The offset is always based on the inner edge of the door.

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Note:
The value is always negative!

Z position Z is the offset towards the top.

The information is stated from the left, rear, bottom corner of the enclosure.

Part number Selecting the part number for the required door can be done via the
interface.

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Note:

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The assigned door has to be set up as a part beforehand.

Variant "Variant" is always 1.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting panel" tab

Mounting location Mounting location options:


 Rear
 Left
 Right
X position X is the mounting panel offset towards the right.

The information is based on a front view of the mounting panel.

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Y position Y is the mounting panel offset towards the front.

The information is based on a front view of the mounting panel.

Z position Z is the mounting panel offset towards the top.

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The information is based on a front view of the mounting panel.

Part number Selecting the part number for the required mounting panel can be done via the
interface.

Note:
The assigned mounting panel has to be set up as a part beforehand.

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Variant "Variant" is always 1.

Angle "Angle" is always "0.00 mm".

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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Component enclosures (type dependent)
"Enclosure component" tab (Type = "Component")

Overhangs

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These values describe the size of the respective field.

The center of reference is always the profile frame!

A positive value means that the respective part has an overhang. A negative
value means that the field is smaller than the profile frame by that value.

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Spacing

The distance determines the position of the respective field. The reference for
the distance is the profile frame.

Rear panel: Distance of the rear wall interior to the profile exterior

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Side panel: Distance of the side wall interior to the profile exterior

Top cover: Distance of the top cover interior to the profile exterior.

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Floor: Distance of the floor interior to the profile exterior.

Depth

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The depth of the respective field is specified.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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Body enclosures (type dependent)
"Enclosure body" tab (Type = "Body")

Door opening: Width

Door opening: Height


States the size of the door opening on the front side of the enclosure.

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Door fold

Shows the length of the door fold.

Door opening: Offset


top

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Door opening: Offset These values describe the location of the door opening on the front.
right
The door opening is centered if the value is 0.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

Mounting panels

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The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of
a part in EPLAN Pro Panel:
"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

Height

Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions. Using a graphical
macro for the mounting panel is not possible.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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"Locked areas" tab

X position The values X position and Y position describe the position of the left
lower corner of the locked area in relation to the zero point of the
Y position
mounting panel. The origin/zero point of the mounting panel is at the
lower left.

Front The field describes the position of the locked area on the front or rear of
the mounting panel

Width Width of the locked area

Height Height of the locked area

Type There are restricted placement areas and restricted drilling areas.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

Doors

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of
a part in EPLAN Pro Panel:

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"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance

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corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

Height

Depth

These fields are for entry of the item specific dimensions in mm.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

"Doors" tab

Type

The type is always "standard".

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Currently not analyzed in Pro Panel.

Hinge

Determines the latch side/hinging of the door.

Currently not analyzed in Pro Panel.

Wall thickness

Wall thickness of door

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Locked areas" tab

X position The values X position and Y position describe the position of the left lower
corner of the locked area in relation to the origin/zero point of the door. The
Y position
origin/zero point of the door is at the lower left.

Front The field describes the position of the locked area on the front or rear of the
door

Width Width of the locked area

Height Height of the locked area

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Type There are restricted placement areas and restricted drilling areas.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

Wire ducts

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The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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"Mounting data" tab

Width

Depth

These fields are for entry of the item specific dimensions in mm.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Technical data" tab

Macro

Wire ducts are usually used with a rectangular cross-section.

An outline can be stored in the "Macro" field in Pro Panel if another form is to be
used.

When defining an outline the width and depth values are then no longer
considered.

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"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

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Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.

You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".
The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially
be used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern
may be exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference
data, if more than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.

Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a


separate chapter of this document.

Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the
checkbox and the graphical preview is selected open.

Click the desired table cell to go there.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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"Delivery length" tab

Delivery length

The length definition can be limited with the delivery length during placement of
the item. The drawing of the item is limited to the delivery length. If no delivery
length has been given, the item can be drawn infinitely long.

A check run can examine if items have a length greater then the delivery length.

Mounting rails

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The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Height

This field is for entering the height.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting rail" tab

Width top

Width of the mounting rail, top.

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Width bottom

Width of the mounting rail, bottom.

Delivery length

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The length definition can be limited with the delivery length during placement of
the item. The drawing of the item is limited to the delivery length. If no delivery
length has been given, the item can be drawn infinitely long.

A check run can examine if items have a length greater then the delivery length.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Technical data" tab

Macro

An outline can be stored in the "Macro" field in Pro Panel if a non standard form
is to be used for mounting rails.

When defining an outline the width and depth values are not longer considered.

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"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.

You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".
The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially
be used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern
may be exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference
data, if more than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.

Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a


separate chapter of this document.

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Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the
checkbox and the graphical preview is selected open.

Click the desired table cell to go there.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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C horizontal rails

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

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Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


C horizontal rails replace the EPLAN Cabinet cable clamp rails in Pro Panel.

Simply change the product subgroup to "C horizontal rails" during your switch to EPLAN Pro Panel.
You may then continue to use the part unchanged.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

This field is for entering the width.

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Depth

This field is for entering the depth.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Technical data" tab

Macro

An outline can be stored in the "Macro" field in Pro Panel if a non standard form
is to be used for C horizontal rails.
When defining an outline the width and depth values are then no longer
considered.

"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.

You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".
The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially
be used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern
may be exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference
data, if more than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.

Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a


separate chapter of this document.

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Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the
checkbox and the graphical preview is selected open.

Click the desired table cell to go there.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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Busbar systems

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

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Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

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"Mounting data" tab

Cabinet graphical This field is no longer used in Pro Panel.


macro
It only has meaning in EPLAN Cabinet.

"Busbar system" tab

Rails: Part number Selecting the part number for the rail can be done via the interface.

Note:
The assigned busbar has to be set up as a part beforehand.

Rails: Part variant

"Part variant" is always 1.

Rails: Profile geometry This field is no longer used in Pro Panel.

It only has meaning in EPLAN Cabinet.

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Rails: Number of rails

Determine how many poles the busbar system has.

Rails: Distance rails

Distance between the individual poles.

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Rails:
Distance between rails
and mounting panel Distance from the mounting surface to the lower edge of the rails.

Part number
(Supports)
Selecting the part number for the required supports can be done via the

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interface.

Note: The assigned support has to be set up as a part beforehand.

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Support part variant

"Part variant" is always 1.

Support vertical offset

Off-center offset for support in relation to the rails.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


You can basically continue to use your EPLAN Cabinet busbar systems. But they must be
supplemented with the part of the rail.
The geometry of the pole is derived from the rail part in Pro Panel and can no longer be obtained from
the "Profile geometry" field.

If the busbars used for the busbar system are Rittal standard systems you can obtain the data from
the EPLAN Data Portal, including rails, supports and adapters.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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Busbar supports

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

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"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

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Height

Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions.

If you are not entering a macro for this part in EPLAN Pro Panel, these dimension
fields must be completed.

EPLAN Cabinet
graphical macro
This field is not used in Pro Panel.

Store the macro for EPLAN Cabinet here. This does not affect Pro Panel.

Graphical macro

Store the 3D macro in this field.

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This will be an EPLAN macro with the representation type "3D mounting layout“.

Note to existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


The "Cabinet graphical macro" field is not in use in Pro Panel.

After the data import of the Cabinet graphical macros and their conversion into EPLAN macros, these
newly created EPLAN macros must be entered into the "Graphical macro" field.

"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.
You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".

The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially
be used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern
may be exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference
data, if more than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.
Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a
separate chapter of this document.

Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the
checkbox and the graphical preview is selected open.
Click the desired table cell to go there.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

Busbar adapter

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The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product
group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used once
per hierarchical level.

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Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

Height

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Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions.

If you are not entering a macro for this part in EPLAN Pro Panel, these dimension
fields must be completed.

EPLAN Cabinet
graphical macro
This field is not used in Pro Panel.

Store the macro for EPLAN Cabinet here. This does not affect Pro Panel.

Graphical macro

Store the 3D macro in this field.


This will be an EPLAN macro with the representation type "3D mounting layout“.

Note to existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


The "Cabinet graphical macro" field is not in use in Pro Panel.

After the data import of the Cabinet graphical macros and their conversion into EPLAN macros, these
newly created EPLAN macros must be entered into the "Graphical macro" field.

"Mounting rails" tab

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X position Distance in X direction of the rail insertion point relative to the handle of the
adapter

Y position Distance in Y direction of the rail insertion point relative to the handle of the
adapter

Z position Distance in Z direction of the rail insertion point relative to the handle of the
adapter

Part number Part number of the adapter.

Selecting the part number for the required mounting rail can be done via the
interface.

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Note: The assigned mounting rail has to be set up as a part beforehand.

Variant "Variant" is always 1.

Length Length of mounting rail

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

In Pro Panel you have the option of placing the mounting rails directly in the macro. The entries of the
"Mounting rails" tab will then remain blank.

If the mounting rails are already contained in the macro you should activate the properties "Item is
fastened immovably to the superior item" and "Suppress in device tag list (if filtered)" at the mounting
rail.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
Busbar adapters were always placed centered on the busbar system in EPLAN Cabinet. This resulted
in the limitation that a graphical macro really could only be created fitting for one rail size at a time.

This characteristic was changed. You can now place the adapters at the upper edge of the upper pole.
This should be considered when creating a 3D macro.

You can continue to use a centered placement so that an existing EPLAN Cabinet user will not have
to adapt all graphical macros again. But the new technology should be adopted when new 3D macros
for busbar adapters are created.

Busbars

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The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

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Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog.

"Mounting data" tab

Width

Depth

These fields are for input of item specific dimensions.

If you are not using a 3D macro for this part in EPLAN Pro Panel, these
dimension fields must be completed. The standard form (rectangular cross-
section) will be built from it.

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"Technical data" tab

Macro

Busbars are usually used with a rectangular cross-section.

An outline can be stored in the "Macro" field in Pro Panel if another form is to be used.
When defining an outline the width and depth values are then no longer considered.

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"Delivery length" tab

Delivery length

The length definition can be limited with the delivery length during
placement of the item. The drawing of the item is limited to the delivery
length. If no delivery length has been given, the item can be drawn infinitely
long.

A check run can examine if items have a length greater then the delivery
length.

"Function definition" tab

Function definition

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Item

User-defined rails

The following properties should be included as a minimum for the meaningful use of a part in EPLAN
Pro Panel:

"General" tab

Generic product group

Product group

Product subgroup

Part number

The part number identifies the part, that is, part numbers may only be used
once per hierarchical level.

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Designation1

Additional specifications can be made for the part in this field, for instance
corresponding to the data in the manufacturer's catalog. They are not
subject to special processing, but they can be output in the bill of materials.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


User defined rails replace the EPLAN Cabinet variable rails in Pro Panel.

Simply change the product subgroup to "User defined rail" during your switch to EPLAN Pro Panel.
The outline must also be created and reassigned (see Technical data).

"Technical data" tab

Macro

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An outline is stored in the "Macro" field. This is a mandatory field for user
defined rails.

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Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:
The outlines must be recreated.

EPLAN Cabinet required 3D macros for special variants like PLC. In Pro Panel these are outlines. A
data transfer of the 3D macros and conversion into outlines is not possible.

"Manufacturing" tab

Drilling patterns

Define the assignment of one or more drilling patterns to a part in this table.
You can change the position of a drilling pattern in relation to the part's
origin/zero point by using the "Offset direction X" and "Offset direction Y".

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The drilling pattern in line 1 is the standard drilling pattern and will initially
be used during placement of the part in the tree view. The drilling pattern
may be exchanged as needed at the part placement in the part reference
data, if more than one drilling pattern has been stored at the part.

Detailed information for setting up a drilling pattern may be found in a


separate chapter of this document.

Preview The drilling pattern including the part will be shown, if you activate the
checkbox and the graphical preview is selected open.

Click the desired table cell to go there.

Note for existing EPLAN Cabinet users:


Parts data can continue to be used without modifications.

"Delivery length" tab

Delivery length

The length definition can be limited with the delivery length during placement
of the item. The drawing of the item is limited to the delivery length. If no
delivery length has been given, the item can be drawn infinitely long.

A check run can examine if items have a length greater then the delivery
length.

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"Function definition" tab

Function definition

Item

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Miscellaneous mechanical items
All other mechanical items (e.g. side panels, mounting chassis, base, pivoting
frame...) are to be defined with the same criteria as electrical items.
The only difference to pay attention to is that more than one function definition and
also more item IDs may be used for certain product groups (e.g. rear / side panels).

Side panel example:

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Partition example:

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