CATIAV5 Electrique Development

AM5011.
3
User Manual Issue : C
Electrical Harness Modelling for

Development Phase - CATIA V5
PURPOSE:
This document explains how to define and modify 3D harness installation during Development Phase (M7-
M13), with CATIA V5 Electricity workbenches.
Modelling methods, advises and CATIA V5 commands (by scenario and example) are provided to the de-
signer.
SCOPE:
The CATIA V5 data organisation proposed is compatible for 3D electrical manufacturing process (Detailed
Design, Managed Properties, electrical data check, Data Extract, Harness Drawings).
This method provides the capability to use models and tools from definition phase (same CATIA V5
Workbench).
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Date : 02 May 2007
Name : JEAN Luc Name : CORJON Alexandre

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Scope and Limitations ......................................................................................................... 4

2 Harness Design Methods .................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Workflow.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Electrical CATIA V5 Product Structure Organisation........................................................... 6
3 Harness Design Use Cases in Development Phase (M7-M13)........................................... 7
3.1 Add Final Electrical Components ........................................................................................ 7
3.1.1 Markers ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Adding Further Markers into the Same CATPart............................................................... 10
3.1.3 External Protection (Sheaths, Sleeves, Conduits)............................................................. 14
3.1.4 Light Protection ................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.5 Overbraiding...................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.6 Manual Modification of the Protection CATPart................................................................. 21
3.1.7 Protections on Top of Each Other ..................................................................................... 23
3.1.8 Bonding Straps.................................................................................................................. 24
3.2 Adjust Harness Shapes..................................................................................................... 33
3.2.1 Multi-BNS Passing Through Brackets (Precise Positioning) ............................................. 33
3.2.2 Bundle Following Another One (Parallel BNS) .................................................................. 40
3.2.3 Drip Loop........................................................................................................................... 41
3.2.4 BNS Curvature Management on Terminal Block............................................................... 43
3.2.5 Create Double Junction..................................................................................................... 47
3.2.6 Create Shielded Junction .................................................................................................. 48
3.2.6.1 Description Direct Multiple Branch........................................................................ 50
3.2.6.2 Description Multiple Branch by Sleeve ................................................................. 51
3.2.6.3 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Open Conduit ..................................... 52
3.2.6.4 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Unprotected........................................ 53
3.2.6.5 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Rigid Conduit...................................... 53
3.2.6.6 Description a Simple Branch Unprotected Bundle/Open Conduit......................... 54
3.2.6.7 Description a Simple Branch Unprotected Bundle/Rigid Conduit ......................... 54
3.2.6.8 How to Use the Different Shielded Junction ......................................................... 55
3.2.6.9 Delete Shielded Junction ...................................................................................... 57
3.2.6.10 Modify Shielded Junction ...................................................................................... 58
3.2.6.11 Error and Warning Messages ............................................................................... 59
3.2.7 Add Sagging/Swelling ....................................................................................................... 60
3.2.8 Add Repair Length ............................................................................................................ 61
3.2.9 Junction ............................................................................................................................. 62
3.3 Move a Part in the Tree CATIA V5 Structure .................................................................... 64
3.4 Analyze Harness ............................................................................................................... 71

3.4.1 Analyze BNS Electrical Properties .................................................................................... 71
3.4.2 Analyze Branch Length (Multiple BNS) with CCLength Function...................................... 72
3.4.3 Analyze BNS Curvature .................................................................................................... 75
3.4.4 Analyze Electrical Connections ......................................................................................... 75
3.4.5 Analyze Part Dependencies .............................................................................................. 77
3.4.6 Analyze Bend Radius Troubles ......................................................................................... 78
3.4.7 Harness Checker............................................................................................................... 79
3.4.8 ElecCleaner/ChangeColors and Layer .............................................................................. 83
3.5 Harness Shape Evolution During Component Motion ....................................................... 87
3.6 Copy Harness.................................................................................................................... 87
3.7 BOM Feeding .................................................................................................................... 89
3.8 Access to BOM Feeding Macro......................................................................................... 90
3.9 How to Used the BOM Feeding Macro.............................................................................. 91
3.10 Extraction's Result with BOM Feeding Macro ................................................................... 92
3.11 Error Messages ................................................................................................................. 92
4 Harness Installation Drawings ........................................................................................... 94
Appendix 1. ........... ...................................................................................................................... 95
A.1 Bundle Types .................................................................................................................... 95
A.1.1 Bundle Segment................................................................................................................ 95
A.1.2 Multi-Branchable Bundle Segment .................................................................................... 96
A.2 Multi-Branchable: Creation, Modification, Delete .............................................................. 97
A.2.1 Creation of a Multi-Branchable.......................................................................................... 97
A.2.2 Creation of a New Branchable within an Existing Multi-Branchable.................................. 98
A.2.3 Modification of a Branchable within a Multi-Branchable .................................................... 99
A.2.4 Delete a Branchable within a Multi-Branchable................................................................. 99
A.2.5 Division Management ...................................................................................................... 100
A.2.6 Manage Bundle Diameter................................................................................................ 101
A.2.7 Distance & Band Analysis ............................................................................................... 101
A.2.8 Quality Check List ........................................................................................................... 102
Table of References ................................................................................................................. 106
Table of approval ...................................................................................................................... 106
Record of Revisions.................................................................................................................. 107
1 Scope and Limitations

This document describes methods to use to define 3D electrical harnesses installation during
Development Phase (M7-M13) with the CATIA V5 tools currently available V5R14 for this
issue).
It explains how to refine and verify 3D electrical harness with installation environment and
constraints.
The harness has been previously designed during Definition Phase according to AM5011.2
recommendations. In all cases it's necessary for the user to know AM5011.2 content before
starting reading this document.
See AM5011.2 Electrical Installation Modelling for Definition Phase - CATIA V5
This document will be updated frequently according to CATIA software improvements and
user feedback.
Overview of the Airbus milestones and design phases:
2 Harness Design Methods
2.1 Workflow
Main user tasks using ELECTRICAL 3D tools comprise following steps:
Environment and Equipment Placement
AIRBUS Component Placement

Electrical Standards components, mobile brackets, connectors, (back
shells)
Harness Design
Routing Bundle segments, defining junctions, passing through
components, adding drip loops, back shells
Harness modifications
Modifying Bundle segments shape and length
* Adding final electrical components

Back Shell, Markers, External Protections, Drip Loops
* Harness Analysis
Clearance analysis between harness and environment
* Quality check list
* Installation Drawings
The operation order is not fix. Not all of the operations that were started in the Definition Phase
will be completed during this phase.
* Steps written in green, italic letters are generally performed during Development Phase. Only
these steps are described in this document.
See AM5011.2 Electrical Installation Modelling for Definition Phase - CATIA V5
2.2 Electrical CATIA V5 Product Structure Organisation

See AM5011.2 Electrical Installation Modelling for Definition Phase - CATIA V5 chapter 2.1.2
See AP2997.2 Electrical Installation Process - CATIA V5 chapter 5
The following picture gives an example for the User Area A1.
M87810330000A1 -EWP01 Design Tree, CATProduct
ENV Environment node containing structure parts, CGR, etc.

M87819800000A1
M87819900000A1 Several sub-harnesses corresponding
to the same Zone A1
M87819700000A1
M87819700000A1-STD01
ABS1364-06.1
ABS1364-06.1
M87819700000A1-ELC01
E0052R14.1
E0052R14.2
M87819700000A1-BS001
M87819700000A1-BS999
M87819700000A1-SV001
M87819700000A1-SV002
M87819700000A1-MK001
M87818345000A1 CATProduct (User Area)
M87818345000A1-STD01
NSA5516C51ND.1
NSA5516C51ND.2
M8781433020000
3 Harness Design Use Cases in Development Phase (M7-M13)
3.1 Add Final Electrical Components
3.1.1 Markers
The target of this function is to create the markers along the branch of a harness.
The marker is used to position the harness with regards to aircraft structure.
In the Electrical Harness Assembly Workbenches, there is dedicated function to define Bundle
Segment (BNS) Markers. Via the catalogue .
It is up to the user to determine which type of marker shall be added to the 3D model
MarkerPowerCopyFromPoint
Marker definition
A marker is represented by a cylinder, overlaying the Bundle Segment (BNS) surface. Each
marker is created in a separate CATPart.
A marker is placed on a BNS by means of a distance parameter from a reference point or
reference plane.
Position and geometry of a marker are defined by two input elements:
− the BNS where the marker is placed,
− a reference point on the BNS curve or intersection of the reference plane with the
BNS.
Note: The diameter of the marker surface is slightly higher (105%) than the BNS diameter to
have it properly visible.
Marker properties
The marker geometry is associative to the BNS on which it is placed: When the BNS is
modified (curve, diameter…), the marker is also modified after updating the assembly.
The marker position is associative to its reference point: any modification of the reference
point (support/connector is moved, BNS is modified…) will impact the marker as well. It is
therefore recommended to choose a reference point close to the marker (avoid BNS extremity
point by default for example).
The size of the characters independent from zooming.
Marker in the tree structure

Part: will be inserted under the Geometrical Bundle (GBN) containing the covered BNS.
Several markers can be placed on a same BNS or on a same Multi-Branchable. A new Part
will be created for each marker and stored under the GBN node.
Remark: A400M = ATA 87; Others = ATA 92.
Workflow for Marker insertion

Warning: Before to insert a marker, check that the option of Infrastructure/Part Infrastructure
"Only use published elements for external selection keeping link" is enable.
Remember that:
− the reference curve should be Published,
− the reference point should never be a "Project point",
− particular rules manage the marker on bundle with forced length.
The marker is to be instantiated on a bundle segment.

See AM5011.2 - Electrical Harness Modeling for Definition Phase - CATIA V5
− MarkerPowerCopyFromPoint
• 1st step
1 - Activate the dedicated GBN
2 - Select Catalogue Browser
The catalogue browser pops up
3 - Activate from CADLIB with the path

⇒ In …/cadlib/CATIAV5_ToolLib/Definition/StdMarker
⇒ Choose MarkerPowerCopyFromPoint → a new part is created
4 - Activate the new created part
5 - Rename the part using naming convention and extension MKxxx

E.g. M87912448000A1-MK001
6 - Rename the instance to define an invariant name containing the main route of
the bundle and the extension separated by a dash (-) character
E.g. (1M-MK001)
• 2nd step - marker diameter

Initialise the powerCopy marker diameter by creating a knowledge formula
1 - Activate the "Edit formula" command on Maker Diameter box
2 - Apply the "Center Graph" command on the concerned BNS
3 - Expand the BNS body and click the "segment_radius" value
4 - Enter "* 2" coefficient to get the diameter value and validate the formula
Workflow for marker modification

1. In order to edit the marker, activate its CATPart
in the tree.
MARKER DIAMETER: Diameter of the marker
LENGTH ON CURVE: Length between

reference point or plane with the references of
the marker
MARKER TEXT1: text shown in the 3D.
Note 1: Just modify the Marker Text1.

Note 2: Text2 and Text3 are inactive.
2. To modify the length_on_curve, edit the "LENGTH_ON_CURVE" parameter.
3. To modify the marker text, edit the "MARKER_TEXT1" parameter
3.1.2 Adding Further Markers into the Same CATPart

To prevent adding a new CATPart with each marker inserted, which can lead to long marker
lists when working on bigger harnesses, new markers can be created within an existing one. In
this case all markers must refer to the same multi-branchable.
Workflow for insertion of an additional marker

The first marker is created like described before, therefore adding a CADPart to the structure
tree. All further markers are inserted inside this first maker using the following description:
− Activate the first marker
− Select Catalogue Browser
The catalogue browser pops up
− Activate from CADLIB with the path

⇒ In …/cadlib/CATIAV5_ToolLib/Definition/StdMarker
Choose MarkerPowerCopyFromPoint or MarkerPowerCopyFromPlane, depending
on how you want to insert the marker.
⇒ A marker definition window pops up.
− Place the Marker on the harness by selecting the bundle centerline that holds the
marker and the reference point or plane, respectively.
Edit MARKER_DIAMETER, LENGTH_ON_CURVE and MARKER_TEXT inside the
marker definition window.
− Close the marker definition window.

⇒ The new marker is added inside the CADPart under the name "Copy of Marker". If
more than one marker is added inside the CADPart, CATIA V5 enumerates the
copies automatically.
Recommendation
For easier working it's recommended to switch the annotation sets to NoShow after adding
new markers to prevent CATIA from displaying all reference planes of the marker texts.
Edit the markers properties inside one CADPart

The properties of each marker are kept by CATIA V5 within the marker subtree. To change a
property of a marker, one has to identify the marker first, like shown in the following workflow:
Workflow for marker modification inside one CADPart

To modify the properties of a marker inside a CADPart, follow these two steps:
1. Select the marker in 3D.
⇒ The open body of the chosen marker gets highlighted in the structure tree.
2. Choose the property you want to change and modify it.
Markers and Forced Length

Case 1: The marker is placed between a derivation and an extremity
For all case in this configuration, you have to consider that the "over-length" included
by forced length is always applied only between marker and extremity.
Case 2: The marker is placed between 2 derivations
This case is forbidden. The true length has to be represented in the mock-up.
3.1.3 External Protection (Sheaths, Sleeves, Conduits)

Warning: Before to insert a marker, check that the option of Infrastructure/Part Infrastructure
"Only use published elements for external selection keeping link" is enable.
Remember that:
− the reference point should never be a "Project point".
External protections are represented as CATParts. In CATIA V5, a protection is defined as a
mechanical object used to cover one or more Bundle Segments (BNS).
Protections have to be provided by a catalogue. There are four types of protections defined by
AIRBUS: "Convoluted"," Braided Convoluted"," Heat Shrink" and "Split Textile".
For "Convoluted" and "Braided Convoluted" the filling rate is handled by the sub-type of
protection.
Protection "Lower 2m" inherits of a filling rate of 0.8 and "Grater2m" inherits a filling rate of 0.6.
Note that the geometry will reflect the true size of protection including the filling rate.
Workflow for Protection Insertion

1. In the "Electrical Harness Assembly" workbench, select the "Protection" icon .
2. An "Instantiate Protection" window pops up. Select the "Catalogue" button to browse a
catalogue with pre-defined protections.
⇒ In …/cadlib/CATIAV5_ToolLib/Definition/Protection
3. Select a catalogue family and double click on the protection of your choice. Depending on
the protection you might be asked for input parameters.
4. Select the BNS that shall be covered. If you encounter problems to select the segments, try
to select the lower or upper bound of the segment. The covered length is calculated
automatically.
It is possible to select several BNS (from the same Multi-Branchable or different ones), if some
contact and tangency conditions are met. But when using Branch-points, some of these
conditions cannot be fulfilled (see "Protection Covering Several Bundles" later in this
paragraph).
Therefore, it is not recommended to use a protection for several bundle segments.
Whereas instantiating a protection for each bundle segment is more flexible.
By default, the protections limits are the extremities of covered bundles.

To modify these protection limits, double click on start or end extremity (click on the "Start
Extremity" or "End Extremity" labels in the 3D) and define the new position in the "Create point
on curve" window that appears. You can also select a point on the curve in the geometry.
The two Ratio/Length parameters are correlated:
any modification of one parameter will update the
second one. Their values are calculated between
the Reference point and the other extremity of the
bundle segment.
Reference points selected for the protection in this
panel could be:
− BNS definition points,
− supports entry points,
− connector connection points.
Note on "Point to reference": The curve orientation cannot be modified in this panel. The
default orientation is from the extremity point being edited to the
other one.
If you need to modify this curve orientation, you have to edit the extremity points directly in the
protection CATPart (see chapter "Manual Modification of the Protection CATPart" later in this
paragraph). Take into account that this modification has to be handled with care.
Note on "Reference": By default, the reference point is the corresponding BNS extremity at the
protection creation.
This automatic choice of the reference point allows a very fast protection creation. Of course,
any later modification of the reference point (if components are moved or if BNS is lengthened)
will imply a modification of the protection.
Recommendation: Select other reference points than the extremity points in order to be
independent of BNS extremity modifications in the later design. Good
choices could be points that are close to the protection, for example
support points or connector connection points.
Note: Branch-Points are not BNS definition points and therefore cannot be selected as
protection reference points in this dedicated panel. Nevertheless, they can be selected
as a reference point when editing the extremity point directly in the protection CATPart,
within the V5 tree (see chapter "Manual Modification of the Protection CATPart" later in
this paragraph).
Warning: When modifying the reference point, be sure the resulting point is "existing", i.e. still
on the curve between the BNS extremities. Modify the Ratio/Length parameters to
adjust the point.
When all protection parameters are chosen, click "OK" to instantiate the protection. The
protection CATPart is named automatically and it is strongly recommended to rename it now,
before any save, according to the Numbering/Naming conventions.
A protection is named like the assembly in the upper level of the product structure plus the
extension "-SV<XXX>" with <XXX> being a sequential number.
An extension example would be "-SV001".
See AM2215.3 - Identification of Part/Assembly/Equipment
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Workflow for Protection modification

1. In the V5 tree, select the Protection Instance to be modified.
2. Then (in "Electrical Harness Assembly" workbench), select the "Protection" icon .
3. The "Instantiate Protection…" panel pops up: protection parameters and extremities can be
modified.
Protection in the tree structure

The Part that CATIA V5 creates to hold the protection is automatically added under the
Geometrical Bundle (GBN) Product containing the covered BNS.

In most cases, the position of the protection under the GBN Product does not need to be
changed. But sometimes, the protection may have to be moved in the tree structure: e.g. for
manufacturing reasons (see chapter 3.3 "Move a Part in the Tree CATIA V5 Structure").
Protection properties
1. If the BNS routing is modified, for example by adding supports, the protection will follow.
The behavior of the protection is pre-defined by the reference point given in the extremity
point definition.
2. For tape-typed protections, if the diameter of a BNS is changed, the protection diameter will
also be updated.
For tube-typed protections, diameter is fixed by default.
3. A protection can only be added to a BNS with a circular section.
4. A protection in CATIA V5 can cover several bundle segments of one branchable. But it is
not possible to cover segments that belong to different branchables.
3.1.4 Light Protection

The light protection is a particular protection that can be used only when the standard
protection cannot be instantiated due to CATIA limitation.
The light protection is instantiated like a marker with power copy technology. Refer to marker
for workflow.
As for markers it is possible to instantiate new light protection in the same Catpart for the
same multi-branchable.
Note: The properties of light protection (diameter, PartNumber…) should be entered manually
and are not updated in case of modification
3.1.5 Overbraiding
It is possible to specify the internal protection and metal strand to be used across the
parameters of the AIRBUS_BOM
Protection Covering a Junction
Note: There is a similar skill function (see chapter 3.2.6 Create Shielded Junction).
This chapter is going to be updated when the skill function is available.
A) Using pre-defined standard parts
Protections for covering a junction can be selected from the Airbus standard parts catalog.
There are support-like protections with pre-designed geometry that does not depend on the
bundle segments to be covered. The bundle segments have to be routed through the
geometry of the protection.
Planes and points used for

BNS routing
A protection part corresponds to a given BNS size range. The number of entries in the
protection is also fixed.
The protection skeleton is made of points and planes (for BNS tangents) to drive the
bundles segments route through the protection.
Notes: The skeleton elements should be published to make later replacements and/or other
modifications easier.
It is also recommended to use the "Ignore Slack" function in the BNS Route
Definition panel to stiffen BNS within the protection and avoid clashes with the
protection geometry.
The protection part uses no external references to define its geometry. In parallel, BNS are
routed through the protection and uses protection skeleton elements as external
references. So they are constrained by the protection position.
If the other components routing the BNS are moved, the protection will also have to be
moved in order to give the BNS the most natural shapes.
B) Using the CATIA Protection Function

A protection in CATIA V5 can cover several bundle segments of one branchable. But it is
not possible to cover segments that belong to different branchables. Therefore, if you have
for example two branchables at a junction, you have to define two protections (…-SV001
and …-SV002).

For tape-based protections: if the covered segments of one protection have different
diameters, the bigger diameter will be chosen for the complete protection. This is persists to
be true after diameter modifications of a bundle segment.
As mentioned before, a second protection has to be defined for the branch of the junction.
One extremity of the second protection
coincides with the junction point. The other
extremity can be defined on the BNS
spline, referencing a BNS definition point,
a support entry point or a connector
connection point. To do so, double click on
the "Start Extremity" or "End Extremity"
label in the 3D.
Note: It is not possible to create two

protections that are pulled on
top of each other and belong to
different branchables.
The length of the second

protection cannot be extended
to the extremity of the first one.
If you want to do so, you have
to modify the extremity
manually (see next paragraph).
3.1.6 Manual Modification of the Protection CATPart

It can be necessary to edit the protection extremity points directly in the protection CATPart.
To edit the protection, activate the protection CATPart.
If you need to access the protection CATPart from the 3D, use the Contextual Menu on the
protection and select "Centre Graph".
The Open Body "ElecRouteBody.1" contains the wireframe

geometry defining the protection.
Extremity points
(Point names may differ)
Switch this Open Body to "Show" to see elements in the 3D.
Edition of extremity points

In the V5 Tree, double click on an extremity point to edit it. This Point Definition panel provides
more parameters than the Point Definition panel in the Protection function.
Curve of the covered BNS

Do not modify it.
Distance/Ratio definition of the extremity point.

To modify the length, first switch to ratio mode
then back to distance mode, then edit the value.
Reference point for Extremity: BNS definition

point, connector connection point or a support
entry point can still be selected. A Branch-point
can also be selected.
Do check that after changing the reference
point, the extremity point is still on the BNS
curve. Adjust the length value if necessary.
Click on Reverse Direction if you need to invert

the curve orientation.
Definition of a protection in length mode

To define the protection in length mode, one extremity will drive the position of the protection -
let's call it the "master" extremity; the second extremity is defined according to the first
extremity and a length value - let's call it "slave" extremity.
1. First, activate the Protection Part and choose which extremity will become "slave". Double-
click on it in the V5 Tree. The point definition panel pops up.
By default, the "slave"
extremity is referencing the Protection "slave"
BNS extremity of the same extremity
side of the BNS.
Default reference
point
2. To be able to edit the length field: switch to ratio

mode and back to length mode.
3. Then enter a length value.
4. As reference point, select the other extremity - the
"master" extremity.
2
5. Reverse the curve orientation with the "Reverse
Direction" function or the red arrow in the 3D.
3/6
6. If necessary, modify the length value. Then click
"OK" to validate point modifications.
4
5
Note: An error message may pop up between

selecting the new reference point (step 4)
and reversing curve orientation (step 5).
This would be because of the point not being on
the BNS curve anymore between these two steps.
If this happens, just click "OK" and go on modifying
the curve orientation.
7. For any later modification of the "slave" extremity, double-click on the point in the tree and
modify the point parameters (Length on curve, Reference point…).
3.1.7 Protections on Top of Each Other

For manufacturing needs, it can often be required to place several protections (2 or 3) on top
of each other: overbraiding over Teflon or tape, conduit over overbraiding…
For "Tube"-typed protections, the diameter is part of the protection definition. So the diameter
of the existing protection has to be taken into account when choosing the overlaying tube in
the catalogue.
For "Tape"-typed protections, the diameter is associative to the covered BNS diameter by
default. In case of overlaying protections, the first protection needs to be linked to the bundle
diameter then the second protection needs to be linked to the first protection diameter and so on.
Protection 1
Bundle segment
Protection 2
The methodology is to create the protections independently with the Protection Electrical
function. Then, in the V5 tree, go to the second protection definition and under the "Relations"
node, edit the "MaxDiameter" formula.
By default, this parameter is defined as maximum diameter of covered bundle segments.

Modify it so that it becomes twice the maximum radius of over-covered protections (the
protection parameter corresponding to its external radius is "segment_radius". To insert it,
select the concerned protection Part in the tree and choose the radius parameter).
Warnings:
− These modification steps have to be performed carefully not to break formulas.
− Don't forget to multiply by 2 the maximum radius of protections to define the Outer
protection diameter.
Example:
Original relation
Modified relation
3.1.8 Bonding Straps

Bonding straps are stored in a catalogue. A bonding strap comprises two terminal lugs and a
flexible part, the bundle connecting them. A rib represents the flexible part. These three
components are stored within a single CATPart but in separate bodies. In the example below,
the body "PartBody" represents one terminal lug, the body "TerminalB" the other terminal lug
and the body " Braid" represents the braid.
The last digits of the part number indicate the length of the bonding strap. The part used as
example within this document has a length of 80 mm.
Workflow to insert a bonding strap:

1. First of all the bonding strap is inserted from the catalog:
Activate the right place in the product structure, right click on the part in the catalog and
chose "Instantiate as new component" (an own CATPart for this bonding strap is
created).
Of course, you can alternatively use the "Place from Catalog" feature.
Change the part name of the inserted bonding strap. A bonding strap is a flexible part that
can have different installation positions. Therefore each part needs a different part name.
Use the properties panel to rename the part. The bonding strap shall be named like the
upper assembly plus the extension "-FLX<digit><digit>", e.g. "G92990354002A1-FLX01".
Additionally add the name of the standard (e.g. "ABS0394A80") to the description field.
See AM5012 CATIA V5 Assembly Rules (chapter 3.3.3.2 Standard Parts with Flexible
Elements Inside)
2. Move the whole part to position Lug1 ("PartBody") in the right place, e.g. by using the
"Place from Catalog" feature or by using the "Snap" command.
3. For the positioning of Lug2 ("TerminalB") it is in most cases necessary to modify the part
itself. Therefore you have to:
− delete the length constraint,
− switch to the part context and activate the part.
4. If you try to move a component of the part you will be asked if you want to modify the
CATPart. Confirm with "Yes".
5. Move the second lug to the position needed.
Note: The length of the bonding strap is modified!
Besides the length modification, which will probably be the most commonly used
modification, several other modifications could become necessary.
Like for the length modification, the part itself has to be modified by moving the second lug.
If you try to move a part body, an error message ("Impossible Move. Some elements in the
family are fixed") will appear:
You have to isolate the second plane of the "OpenBody" in order to be able to move the
second lug. Select the plane the "OpenBody" the part, click the right mouse button and
choose "Plane2.object → Isolate".
If it is possible to keep the length, you don't need to delete the length constraint.
The following basic modifications and combinations of them are possible:
− Different height of the two lugs
Drawback of this solution:
The length of the braid is getting longer than
it is in reality.
Therefore the lug has to be moved not only

upwards but also in direction of the other
lug. But doing so, it is difficult to maintain
the correct length value.
Remember to delete the length constraint

first.
− "Horizontal rotation" of a lug

It only works for small angles.
Bigger angles lead to a twist
configuration because the braid is
represented by a rib.
Remember to delete the length

constraint first.
Error message if rotation angle is too

big:
− "Vertical rotation" of a lug

The length of the braid is modified.
It is difficult to maintain the correct

length value.
Remember to delete the length

constraint first and to isolate the second
plane of the "OpenBody". Select the
plane the "OpenBody" the part, click the
right mouse button and choose
"Plane2.object → Isolate".
If you do not isolate the plane as

described above, the first lug is
separated from the braid after the
rotation is finished.
− Torsion of a lug
Braid and lug are not connected
properly to each other any more.
This could be improved when using a

loft instead of a rib to model the braid.
3.2 Adjust Harness Shapes
3.2.1 Multi-BNS Passing Through Brackets (Precise Positioning)

A first design has been defined during the definition phase. If several BNS are placed in a
support with only one entry point (i.e. the support is defined by one reference point only), they
are all routed through this entry point.
Note: If several reference points are defined for a support, the BNS will be routed through the
entry point, closest to the location where the user clicks when selecting the support.
Step 1 - Positioning of the bundle segments with the reference bracket

1. Activate the part containing the Branchables to be modified.
2. Select the Branchable (in the tree or its rib in the 3D) and click on the "Branchable Bundle
Segment Definition" function .
3. Open the "Route Definition" of the Branchable.
4. Select the Support in the "Routed Objects" list (4a) and click on "More" (4b).
4a
4b
5. Click on the Positioning Management function "Position":
This opens the Definition panel of the point through which the BNS is routed. By default,
this point is coincident with the support entry point. With the help of the Definition panel, this
point can be moved in the support section plane.
6. The routing point position can be modified in the panel or directly in the 3D.
In the 3D, click on the Support section: the routing point is now following the mouse cursor
and the BNS updates automatically. Click again in the section to the fix the routing point.
This placement method is a bit faster but may not be as precise as the placement from the
panel.
Note: While you move the routing point in the section, its coordinates are shown in the 3D
(green measures) and simultaneously updated in the panel.
In the panel, adjust the routing point coordinates to place the BNS properly.
Note: The Reference point (by default the Support entry point) should not be changed.
7. After the BNS is placed correctly in the support section, click "OK.
8. To propagate the arrangement use "BNS in the support" function.
Note 1: The diameter of a BNS arrangement containing several BNS is in reality smaller
than the outer diameter of an arrangement which spans around all included BNS.
Thus, the BNS that form an arrangement should overlap so that you get a realistic
outer diameter for this arrangement.
Note 2: Applicable just for open bundles.
BNS ARRANGEMENT BNS ARRANGEMENT WITH BNS ARRANGEMENT WITH
IN "REALITY" OVERSIZED OUTER DIAMETER REALISTIC OUTER DIAMETER
(SQUEEZED BNS) (NO BNS OVERLAP) (OVERLAPPING BNS)
Ø Ø
Ø
Step 2: BNS in the Support Function
The function is dedicated to propagate the arrangement on other brackets
Original State
9. Click this ICON
11
10. Select the Bundle 10
11. Select the Reference Bracket
12
12. Select the "Circular Bracket" option
13. List of brackets for the propagation
13
Note 1: The propagation is possible just for the same reference bracket.
Note 2: Use the Option of "Circular Bracket" for all types of circular bracket.
14. Select the 2nd Bundle Segment

15. Select the apply button
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14
Final Result
Option Auto Link

This option creates the necessary links between the bundle and the bracket faces in order to
ensure tangency, when changing diameter of bundle.
Original State
Autolink
options
1. Click this ICON .
2
2. Select the Bundle
3. Select the Reference Bracket 4
4. Select the "Add" option for the tangency
link between the bundle and the bracket
5. Select the apply button 5
Final Result
6. Select the "Remove" option for remove the

tangency link between the bundle and the
bracket
7. Select the apply button 6
Final Result
3.2.2 Bundle Following Another One (Parallel BNS)

It can be necessary to create a BNS parallel to an already existing BNS. If no more support
elements are available, the only recommended method is to route the new BNS through the
same supports than the one used by the existing BNS.
By default, the new BNS will be routed through the support reference points (entry points) and
may clash with the existing BNS. In this case, you need to move the BNS in each support
section as for a BNS arrangement (for detailed method, see 3.2.1).
Note: Alternative solutions like routing the second BNS on the fly (with offset points) on the
surface of the first BNS, or extruding the spline of the first BNS to build definition points
for the second BNS, are not recommended because of the efforts they require (for
creation and modification) and their lack of precision (especially the first alternative
solution).
3.2.3 Drip Loop

The DRIPLOOP is a shape imposed on the harness upstream of an end (connector, modular
terminal bar) to avoid contamination from water drained by the harness.
This function allows creating automatically the DRIPLOOPs.
− Workflow Drip Loop function
1. Activate the DRIP LOOP command
2. Select the bundle
3. Select the connector
4. Activate the OK or Preview button
A panel displayed
Press "YES" to continue
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3
2
5. Drip Loop bundle
6. The drip loop status window
7. Activate the new created part
8. Rename the part using naming
convention (Ex:
M87912448000A1-BSxxx)
3.2.4 BNS Curvature Management on Terminal Block

The curvature of a BNS routed to a connector can
be controlled by means of a back-shell.
But in case of terminal blocks, back-shells are not always available and it can be necessary to
adjust the BNS curvature, using an additional definition point in the BNS definition.
Early routing
Routing with
additional
definition point
The following step by step explains how to build an additional definition point and how to move
it to adjust the BNS properly:
1. Activate the Multi-Branchable Part containing the BNS to be adjusted.
2. It is recommended to store all points created to adjust BNS curvature in a dedicated
Open Body.
If no Open Body was created before for Otherwise, activate the existing Open
these points, insert a new one (in Body (select it in the tree and in the
Generative Shape Design workbench for contextual menu, click on "Define in Work
example). Object").
3. Create a point on the BNS curve.
4. Open the contextual menu on the

point (in the tree or in the 3D) and
isolate the point.
5. Then open the route definition of the BNS to be adjusted and add this point to the BNS
route definition. Click OK to confirm the modification.
6. Now you need to move the point to adjust

the BNS: drag and drop the compass on
the point and select the compass axis to
translate the point in the 3D.
At the first move, a panel pops us:
Click OK to confirm that you want to

modify the CATPart (i.e. move the point
within the CATPart).
Translate the point again and the BNS

shape is automatically updated.
(If not, check the Automatic Part update
option, in Tools/Options, under
Infrastructure/Part infrastructure,
General/Update: Automatic).
When the BNS has the shape you want, just remove the compass from the point.
3.2.5 Create Double Junction

This function is to purpose a tool for the designer to create quickly a double junction on a
harness branch.
− Workflow Double Junction Function
1. Activate the double junction icon
2. Select the main bundle
3. Select the derived bundle
4. Enter requested diameters
5. Validate the function
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6. Double Junction
7. Modify double junction icon
8. Delete double junction icon
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Limitation
When bundle segment are not in the same CATPart, this version currently doesn't work if the
derived bundle segment is created before the master bundle segment.
3.2.6 Create Shielded Junction

This function manages creation, modification and deletion of shielded junction. This involves:
− rerouting of derived bundle segment to add tangency constraint along master bundle
segment,
− graphical representation of cable ties,
− relimitation of existing protections,
− add of new sleeve protection.
The junction type may be:
− standard junction,
− direct multiple branch,
− multiple branch by sleeve,
− simple branch: open conduit/open conduit,
− simple branch: open conduit/unprotected bundle,
− simple branch: open conduit/rigid conduit,
− simple branch: unprotected bundle/open conduit,
− simple branch: unprotected bundle/rigid conduit.
Direct multiple branch
Multiple branch by sleeve
Simple branch: open conduit/open conduit
Simple branch: open conduit/unprotected

bundle
Simple branch: open conduit/rigid conduit
Simple branch: unprotected bundle/open

conduit
Simple branch: unprotected bundle/rigid conduit
Limitation
This version currently doesn't work with a junction in the several multi branchable.
The ties of shielded junction doesn't extract in BOM feeding.
3.2.6.1 Description Direct Multiple Branch

The purpose of this function is to avoid the stress of wires of junction. The initial state of the
junction contains protections on main and continuity bundle segment. Protection may exist or
not along derived bundle segment.
Before function call, electrical junction is as follows:
Main bundle segment

with protection
Junction point with
tangency constraint
Main electrical curve
Continuity bundle
segment with protection
Derived bundle segment
(here with protection)
The function realize these modifications:

− reroute the derived bundle segment,
− add cables ties graphical representations (instantiation of Power Copies),
− relimitation of existing protection.
L0
L1 L0 = 20 mm
L1 = 20 mm
L2 L2 = 20 mm
L3 L3 = 20 mm
Junction point
Cable ties
Continuity bundle
New routing points & segment
tangency constraints along
derived bundle segment
Derived bundle
segment
In the case of several derived bundle segments, rerouting and relimitation of associated
protection must be done for each derived bundle segment.
L0, L1, L2 and L3 are fixed values.
3.2.6.2 Description Multiple Branch by Sleeve

The target of this function is to add a sleeve on junction as a new protection on top of existing
ones.
The function realizes these modifications:
− rerouting of derived bundle segment,
− add cables ties graphical representations,
− relimitation of existing protection,
− new sleeve protection with graphical transparency (same type as the master
protection).
L0 = 20 mm
L1 = 20 mm L3
L2 = 20 mm
L3 = 20 mm L2
L4 = 20 mm
L5 = 20 mm L1
L6 = 20 mm
L0
L4
L5
L6
Junction point
New transparent protection added

on existing ones
In the case of several derived bundle segment, rerouting and relimitation of associated
protection (if any) is done for each derived bundle segment.
3.2.6.3 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Open Conduit

This shielded junction is similar than Direct Multiple Branch Shielded Junction, excepted
differences following:
− master and continuity bundle segment share same protection at initial state,
− relimitation of existing protection is applied only to derived bundle.
L0
L1 L0 = 30 mm
L2 L1 = 10 mm
L3 L2 = 20 mm
L3 = 20 mm
L0, L1, L2 and L3 are fixed values.

For the derived bundle segment, it is possible to select an angle for the new routing points
(Manual radio button), else the angle associated with selected bundle segment in connected
entities is calculated automatically list (Auto radio button).
3.2.6.4 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Unprotected

This shielded junction is almost the same as "Simple branch: open conduit/open conduit",
excepted differences following:
− at the initial state, derived bundle is always unprotected,
− there is only one cable tie.
L0 L0 = 20 mm
L1 L1 = 20 mm
L0, L1 are fixed values.

3.2.6.5 Description Simple Branch Open Conduit/Rigid Conduit

The initial state of the junction contains protections on main and continuity bundle segment.
− a new routing point is added at distance L1 from first added routing point,
− cable ties are added along continuity and derived bundle segments,
− protection along derived bundle segment is relimited.
L0 = 30 mm
L1 = 10 mm
L2 = 20 mm
L2
L1
L0
For this type of junction, tangency of derived bundle segment is an external tangency with
continuity bundle segment as shown in the above figure.
L0, L1, L2 are fixed values.
3.2.6.6 Description a Simple Branch Unprotected Bundle/Open Conduit

The initial state of the junction does not contain protections on main and continuity bundle
segment.
PlaneL0
L0 L0 = 30 mm
L1
L2
L1 = 10 mm
L2 = 20 mm

3.2.6.7 Description a Simple Branch Unprotected Bundle/Rigid Conduit

The initial state of the junction does not contain protections on main and continuity bundle
segment.
PlaneL0
L0 = 30 mm
L0 L1 = 10 mm
L1 L2 L2 = 20 mm

Note: The difference between unprotected bundle/open conduit and unprotected bundle/rigid
conduit is the type of protection for the derived bundle.
3.2.6.8 How to Use the Different Shielded Junction

Implementation
The creation of shielded junction is activated from the Electrical Skill Functions toolbar.
Junction Management
The tool opens the Junction Management panel containing the parameters for the shielded
junction creation.
Input and user actions

− Selection of Master bundle segment
The junction management panel appears. In the graphical view, select the master
bundle segment with protection in 3D view or in specification tree. It is possible to
select a protection in 3D view and retrieve automatically the related bundle segment.
In the panel are displayed Master Bundle selected and connected entities (continuity
and derived bundle segment) with their diameters.
Select in the Junction type combo box ex: "Simple branch: open conduit/open conduit":
Continuity bundle segment

In the Continuity bundle segment combo box, select the name of the continuity bundle
segment. This combo contains same list as Connected entities, and it is visible only if junction
is not "Standard junction" and enabled only for junction creation. By default, correct continuity
segment is retrieved when possible. This is the case when selected main bundle segment is
multibranchable and when one of the connected bundle segment share the same electrical
curve. Otherwise, no default selection is done in combo box (user input is requested).
Automatic/manual angle options

This function is enabled only if one derived bundle segment is defined and differs from
selected bundle segment in connected entities list and if junction type is not "standard
junction".
For the derived bundle segment, it is possible to select an angle for the new routing points
(Manual radio button), else the angle associated with selected bundle segment in connected
entities is calculated automatically list (Auto radio button).
Compute buttons
For the diameter value, it's possible to enter a value in mm or a percentage and the value is
calculated has a percentage of the master bundle diameter. It can also be computed by the
function if the diameters of all the other connected bundle segments are defined, by clicking on
the "Compute" button. The computation is based on the surface conservation rule between the
master bundle and the connected bundles:
The compute button is active when the "BNS Section Surface Conservation" rule can be
applied.
Once the diameter value have been defined, the function can check if the surface conservation
rule is respected or not. Following the result, the "OK" and "Apply" buttons are enabled or
disabled.
Preview button
The PREVIEW button creates the direct multiple branch shielded junction. It is possible to
check the result and the user has the capability:
− to delete the geometry (Cancel button),
− to modify the inputs and press OK: in that case, the previous geometry is deleted and
the new one is created.
3.2.6.9 Delete Shielded Junction

Purpose of the function
The purpose of this function is to delete a shielded junction.
− reroute the derived bundle segment,
− delete cables ties graphical representations.

The junction management panel appears.
In the graphical view, select the master bundle segment with protection of the Shielded
Junction in 3D view. In the panel are displayed Master Bundle selected and connected entities
(continuity and derived bundle segment) with their diameters and the type of shielded junction.
Click on the Delete button and the command delete the shielded junction. Then the panel is
like this:
You only have the choice to click on OK button or Cancel button.

The OK button confirms the delete and closes the dialog window.
The Cancel button cancels the delete and closes the dialog window.
3.2.6.10 Modify Shielded Junction

Purpose of the function
The purpose of this function is to modify a shielded junction.
− modify all the bundle diameters (as the junction management command),
− modify angles.

The junction management panel appears.
In the graphical view, select the master bundle segment with protection of the Shielded
Junction in 3D view. In the panel are displayed Master Bundle selected and connected entities
(continuity and derived bundle segment) with their diameters and the type of shielded junction.
The user is able to modify the diameters of all the bundles displayed (master or connected
entities).
3.2.6.11 Error and Warning Messages

Here is the list of the error messages the user may encounter when using Shielded Junction
function, and how to solve the problems.
TYPE MESSAGE SOLUTION
Warning Compute diameter has been done, but it is not Select another bundle
possible to have a shielded junction on a bundle
with only one connected entity at each of its
extremities
Error Failed loading protection Check if the protection catalog exists
Error Input model cannot update, command will Check your model
terminate
Error Created model cannot update, command will Cannot create the shielded junction
terminate. Do you want to keep created data's? Check your model and/or your inputs
Error At least one derived bundle has a greater Select another master bundle
diameter than the master bundle, which is not
valid for the selected junction type
Error With the selected junction type, derived bundle Delete the derived bundle protection
must be unprotected
Error With the selected junction type, derived bundle Create a protection on this derived
must be protected bundle
Error With the selected junction type, main bundle and Delete the protections on main and
continuity bundle must be unprotected continuity bundles
Error With the selected junction type, main bundle and Create a protection on main and
continuity bundle must be protected continuity bundles
Error You cannot select a bundle through its protection Select the protection in the 3D view
by the tree (you should select a protection from
the 3D view)
Error Parameter not found. Please check your data Check your data model
model
Error Parameter not found in configuration file Check your configuration file
3.2.7 Add Sagging/Swelling

This function includes sagging and swelling along the bundle between two brackets.
Indeed, the shape of the bundle is not linear on a linear routing.
The length of the bundle has to take into account:
− the shape of the bundle after transport and assembly,
− the gravity,
− the structure Tolerances.
− Workflow Sagging/Swelling function

1. Activate Sagging/Swelling command
3. Activate OK or Preview button
4. Option: create bundle Segment shape due to sagging (verification of bundle clash)
3
2 4
5. Sagging/Swelling is propagated
6. Example: Sagging/Swelling and bounding shape are propagated
7. Delete local slack icon
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3.2.8 Add Repair Length

The repair length is an over-length that must be added to the bundle segment for
maintenance reasons.
When a connector must be repaired within an existing and flying aircraft, the maintenance
team must cut the wires going to it, and reconnect them into the new connector that will be
installed at the same location. Therefore, as the wires are cut, their lengths have changed, and
we must be sure that we have still enough length in order to reconnect them to the new
connector. The aim of the repair length is to take into account this operation early in the
engineering phase.
This function applies an over-length due to repair length on all extremities of bundle segments
of a harness linked to a connector whenever automatic calculation is possible.
− Workflow Repair Length function
1. Activate "Manual repair length" or "Automatic repair length" icons
3. Select the connector
4. Enter a assigned value or calculate value
5. Propagate the repair length between the supports
6. Automatic repair length window (need proptool)
6 2
4 5
7. Repair length propagated

8. Remove repair length
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3.2.9 Junction
A JUNCTION is defined in CATIA as a point where master bundle segment is separated into
several derived branches.
Derived branches
Junction Point
Master BNS
The aim of this function is to give to the designer an easy access to the surface conservation
rule at junction points.
This function let the user to easily manipulate the junction definition.
This function manages simple or multi-branchable bundle segments.
The JUNCTION function is accessible in a toolbar of the Electrical harness assembly
workbench
− Workflow Junction function

1. Click in the workbench EHA this icon
2. Select the Master Bundle near to the

junction
3. Click switch button if you want to choose 4
the other junction point on same Master
bundle
4. Select a "Master Bundle" or "Connected
Entities"
5. Click the compute button for calculate the right diameter of Master BNS or
Connected Entities
6. Check the new status if it's OK for this junction
7 Click the Apply button for validate the new diameter of this junction
3.3 Move a Part in the Tree CATIA V5 Structure

It can become necessary to move a part in the tree structure. Moving a part to another product
of the structure causes some efforts. The following workflow has to be performed carefully.
Note: In many cases it will be easier to replace the part that is placed wrongly in the product
structure by a part placed correctly.
Two cases can be distinguished:
a) The part that is moved has no external references (but can be referenced by other
parts).
Examples: Brackets or connectors that are referenced by a BNS.
b) The part that is moved has external references to other parts.
Example: A BNS is moved.
The simpler case a) will be described first by the example of moving a connector. The
connector is referenced by a BNS. It shall be moved to the to the ":::-ELC01" section of the
harness product structure.
1. Activate the upper product (here: "M92990300011A1") containing the part ("ABS0638B12")
to be moved.
2. Move the part to the "destination" product in the tree structure:

2.1. Select and cut the part
2.2. Select the destination product and paste the part
3. If you now perform a local update on the BNS "G92990300011A1-BS001" (which is

the part that references the connector that was moved), warnings may be displayed
because some references cannot be solved any more:
If you open the external references section of the BNS so will also find some broken
references to the connector:
To resolve the references, open the contextual links window of the BNS by using the right
mouse button menu of the BNS: Select the CATPart Instance, open the contextual menu
with the right mouse button and select the menu item "Components → Define Contextual
Links".
The following window appears, listing the reference elements on which the contextual links
need to be solve.
The expected status "To solve" (last column of this window) means the links between the
part and the listed reference elements from the Multi-Branchable (curve and points) have to
be restored.
− Contextual Links Repair:
Multi-select all elements with "To solve" status and press the "Edit" button.
A new window entitled "Define contextual links using the graph" pops up. On the first
node where the link cannot be resolved, open the contextual menu and select
"Replace node":
In the V5 tree, select the connector that was moved in the product structure. This
should heal the links because the missing nodes to complete the path from the part to
its external references are added.
If the nodes are still marked red, the links were not solved. Check that the Product
that was initially containing the part is still activated.
Click "OK" to validate the replacement. In the "Change context of …" panel, all
selected elements now have "Connected" for the "Expected status" field.
Additionally you can check the external references in the respective section of the
BNS. The references that were broken before are now correct again: .
In case b) which was mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, the part that is
moved has external references to other parts.
In the following example, a sleeve is moved between zones.

1. Activate the upper product (here: "G92990300011A1") containing the part
("G92990300011A1") to be moved.
2. Move the part to the "destination" product in the tree structure:

2.1. Select and cut the part. A warning panel may be displayed
Press "OK" to continue.

2.2. Select the destination product and paste the part
The CATPart icon changes to because the contextual links cannot be solved. The
Multi-Branchable reference elements from the covered BNS are sought in the same
CATProduct but cannot be found.
3. To resolve the references, open the contextual links window of the BNS by using the right
mouse button menu of the BNS: Select the CATPart Instance, open the contextual menu
with the right mouse button and select the menu item "Components → Define Contextual
Links".
Note: An upper level CATProduct, for example the root product or at least the first common
upper product of destination and source CATProduct should be activated.
The following window appears, listing the reference elements on which the contextual links
need to be solved. The expected status "To solve" (last column of this window) means the
links between the part and the listed reference elements from the sleeve have to be
restored.
4. Multi-select all elements with "To solve" status and press the "Edit" button. a new window
entitled "Define contextual links using the graph" pops up.
5. On the first node where the link cannot be resolved, open the contextual menu and select
"Replace node".
6. In the V5 tree, select the sleeve. This should heal the links because the missing nodes to
complete the path from the part to its external references are added.
If the nodes are still marked red, the links were not solved. Check that a product on an
upper level in the product structure is activated.
Click "OK" to validate the replacement. In the "Change context of …" panel, all selected
elements now have "Connected" for the "Expected status" field.
7. Once links are repaired, click "OK" to confirm your modifications and close the panel. Then
perform a local update on the part.
As a result, the CATPart icon should have changed and the color of one little wheel turned
from brown to green: contextual links are OK.
3.4 Analyze Harness
3.4.1 Analyze BNS Electrical Properties

The properties of Branchables (within a Multi-Branchable) and Bundle Segments (BNS, within
a single BNS Part) - including its length - are displayed when the Definition window is opened:
Branchable Bundle Definition Bundle Segment Definition
(Branchable within a Multi-Branchable) (Single Bundle Segment Part)
For a single Bundle Segment CATPart,

most of properties (diameter, bend radius,
slack, length) are shown in the Properties
panel:
− Click right on the BNS instance
and select "Properties".
− Then select the "More" function
and choose the "Electrical" tab.
For a Bundle Segment within a Multi-

Branchable, properties can be accessed
in the Properties panel:
− Click right on the BNS in the tree
and select "Properties".
− Then select the "More" function

and choose the "Electrical" tab.
Note: Logically, the length of a Branchable is the sum of its Bundle Segments' lengths.
3.4.2 Analyze Branch Length (Multiple BNS) with CCLength Function

The target of this function is to compute and control lengths within harnesses.
When possible, this function also helps user to check routes.
Note: CCLength Capabilities:
− Powerful path finder algorithm inside a graph
− Include segregation code (routes & MP)
− Find shortest ways, all paths, or paths resulting from segregation code
− Calculate length taking into account extra-length on connectors
− Start and end points can be bundle segments, connectors, protections or points
on electrical curve
− Workflow CCLength function

1. Activate Cclength icon
2. Activate the "OK" button
3. Select the 1st connector or bundle
4. Select the 2nd connector or bundle
5. Select the filters options
6. Activate the "Compute" button
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3
2
1
7. Result Window
8. Save report " Button
A B C D E
Result field description:

A→ Path number
B→ If the path is extractible
C→ Geometrical length
D→ Calculated with the FORCED_LENGTH property if it exists, with the
geometrical length if it does not exist. If a connector or a backshell has a
WIRE_DELTA length, is added to the corrected length
E→ MP associated to the path
Note 1: If Proptool is not available, only shortest path and all path calculation will
be available. Then there will be only 2 options in the Routes choice list
(*SHORTEST*, *ALL*), and the MP and Extractible only options will be
disabled.
If Proptool is not available, no path can be found between 2 zones (the
Proptool "REFERENCE" mechanism is not available).
Note 2: If Extractible only has been checked, we retrieve only pathways with
proptool property No extraction unchecked for all successive branches.
Recommendation: In order to avoid errors in CIRCE G, Cclength function must be used

to check the continuity and if there is no loop by route.
See AM5061.2 CIRCE I for A400M - chapter CIRCE I Discrepancies Treatment
3.4.3 Analyze BNS Curvature

Especially for bend radius analysis, the "Porcupine Curvature Analysis" function of the GSD
workbench can be useful. You can find it in the "Insert → Analysis" menu.
After having executed this analysis, a "Free Form Analysis" section is stored in the structure
tree.
The result of the curvature analysis cannot only be evaluated with the geometry (see above),
but there is also a diagram feature:
3.4.4 Analyze Electrical Connections

An important pre-condition for follow-up processes of electrical 3D installation like:
− flattening or
− electrical wire routing
is that the electrical connectivity of all bundles of a harness is assured. To analyze the
electrical connections a search can be defined:
1. In the "Edit" menu, select the "Search" function and choose the "advanced" tab in the
window that appears.
2. Choose the following values:
− Electrical (in the "Workbench" field)
− Bundle Segment (as "Type")
− And "fully connected = FALSE" (as "Attribute")
3. Then click on the search icon . CATIA V5 looks for Bundle Segments that are not
properly connected and lists them.
If you select a bundle segment in the list and click on the "Select" function, the
corresponding bundle segment will be highlighted in the 3D and in the V5 tree.
Note: This query can also be stored (with "Add to favourites…" option) in order to re-
execute it easily later (in the "Favorites" tab of the window).
4. If a bundle segment in listed in this search results, it means that this bundle segment is not
connected.
Use the "Link" button in the "Electrical Harness Assembly" workbench to connect the
bundle segments correctly. Do not get confused by the error message that may appear
("Two successive points are geometrical identical"). Check the link by running the query
again afterwards. The query should retrieve no results.
3.4.5 Analyze Part Dependencies

Analyzing part dependencies is possible with the "Related Objects" button in the
"Electrical Harness Assembly" workbench. You can navigate through the objects connected to
the selected object. It is possible to switch between "Tree" mode which shows the part
structure of the related objects and the "3D" mode which shows the geometry of the parts
listed in the tree mode window.
The related objects command identifies the parent, any children or connected objects and the
relationships between objects.
With the use of Multi-Branchable you are not certain about continuity between branches. This
analysis confirms only connection between Parts. In the diagram only one of the two branches
is connected. However the analysis confirms connection between the two Parts without
information for the unconnected branch.
PART1 PART2
3.4.6 Analyze Bend Radius Troubles

Troubleshooting
WRONG
WRONG
If an exclamation mark is shown in the icon

of a bundle segment in the structure tree, it
will usually help to reduce the bend radius
(or both: bend radius and diameter) in the
bundle segment definition.
The same approach may be useful in case

of a "twist configuration". Try to raise the
bend radius again step by step after the
bundle segment has been designed. To
open the bundle segment definition click the
right mouse button on the bundle segment
part, then select the menu items "Electrical"
and "Bundle Segment".
General recommendations for solving BNS definition problems:

− Reduce the bend radius ratio
− Break the bundle down into several parts and reduce the bend radius ratio for the
more complex zone only
− Apply any modification immediately in order to determine which added constraint
causes the problem
− Check all route points
− Remove tangencies
− Remove points
3.4.7 Harness Checker

Harness check of the five functions described above have been added to the Harness
checker.
A special kind of check is done for each function (repair length, driploop, etc.), using the same
interface.
Implementation
The user selects the function to check and runs the Harness Checker. The tool executes then
a complete check of the function modified.
Select the type of check

Existing Harness check user interface is updated in order to define which type of skill functions
will be checked (all by default). In addition, columns show the severity level for each:
The interface is launched from the Electrical Skill Functions toolbar:
Harness Checker
The following window is displayed:
A geometrical bundle must be selected (in the 3D view or in the specification tree) in order to
use this function; else the checkboxes and the Edit button stay disabled.
One or more function checks can be selected in the "Checks to perform" list.
Then click on the button "Check": the "Result" part is completed with all the warning and error
messages found for each function checked.
The result messages can be sorted by bundle segment, by function (column "Type"), by status
or by severity.
Message of severity 1 or 2 leads to OK status.
Message of severity 3 or 4 leads to KO status.
If the user clicks on a line in the "Result" part:
− the corresponding geometrical element is highlighted in the 3D view,
− a more detailed message about the error or the warning is displayed in the "Report"
field.
If the status of a check message is KO, the user can select the corresponding line in the
"Result" part and then click on the "Edit button": the corresponding function panel is displayed.
After having done modifications or having aborted from the function panel, it is closed and the
Harness Checker window is re-opened. The results are updated with the new input data.
The CANCEL button aborts all the modifications and closes the window.
Junction checks
An error message (KO status in the window) is displayed if:
− the surface conservation rule for all the junctions is not respected.
DripLoop checks
− The driploop max length is checked : DripLoopMaxLength = 300 mm.
− The The maximum distance between the end element reference point and the first
support element encountered by the bundle should not exceed DistHMax in a
horizontal plane (300 mm for NAS 1599 type connectors, boxes 22 and 24 only) and
DistVMax a vertical plane.
Default values:
DistHMax = 200 mm
DistVMax = 100 mm
− Projected in a horizontal plane, the first support element must be positioned within a
range of ± 45° in relation to the vertical plane containing the end element direction
axis:
− When projected onto a horizontal plane, the orientation of the first support element
must be within a range of ± 90° in relation to the vertical plane parallel to the vertical
plane containing the direction axis of the end element passing through point B.
Repair Length checks

Only bundle segments extremities on which the driploop function is not applied are checked.
− harness has a global slack different from 0,
− repair length is defined but should not (e.g. Drip loop should apply, electrical point too
far from connector),
− repair length is not defined but should be,
− relative repair length (total repair length x%) is greater than the local slack,
− sum of repair length percentage on 3 last electrical points is not 100,
− calculated repair lengths differ strictly from the applied repair length.
A warning message (OK status in the window) is displayed if:
− routes are not defined for the bundle segment,
− routes are defined for the bundle segment but no calculation is possible.
Sagging/swelling checks
− sagging is applicable, Ld < 200 mm, local slack > 0 mm,
− sagging is applicable, Ld ≥ 200 mm, local slack <> calculated over-length ± Epsilon.
A warning message (OK status in the window) is displayed if sagging is not applicable, no
repair length applies, no drip loop exists and local slack > 0 mm.
Double junction checks

An error message (KO status in the window) is displayed if the following rule is not respected:
D12 = D122 + D132
D22 = D122 + D232
D32 = D132 + D232
3.4.8 ElecCleaner/ChangeColors and Layer

In order to release clean data in PRIMES for A400M with the correct naming, layers and
colors, users able to use a command working on a multi-selection of Electrical parts to check,
clean and change graphic attributes on harnesses.
Two functions have been developed in VBmacro:
− ElecCleaner.CATScript
− ChangeColorAndLayer.CATScript
Constraints
− The ElecCleaner.CATScript are respecting the following constraints:
• Check the PartNumbers and the filenames consistency
• GBN CATProduct part number must begin by M (uppercase), Has to have
14 characters long. The 13th letter has to be a "A" (ex: M87S11111000A0)
• CATParts PartNumber must have the same PartNumber than the GBN
catproduct plus:
− BS [000] for bundle segment (ex: M87S11111000A0-BS000) ([000] is a
range from 000 to 999)
− SV [000] for sleeve
− MK [000] for marker
• Components inside GBN must have the same PartNumber than the GBN
catproduct plus:
− [AAA][00] for standard node (where [AAA] is a 3 letters words, ex
M87S11111000A0-STD00, M87S11111000A0-DUM00)
− ELC [00] for electrical node
• The Instance Name of Component must not have the GBN PartNumber inside:
ex M87S11111000A0-ELC01.1 by default to be renamed to "ELC01"
− The ChangeColorAndLayer.CATScript are respecting the following constraints:

• For each part in the selection the system changes the layer & the color for:
− PartBody, Body, RIB
− Mechanical Body (Body.x not OpenBodies)
− Each Mechanical Feature inside the mechanical Body (ex: Rib inside the
BNS)
Limitations
− The ElecCleaner.CATScript limitations are:
• selection of a GBN (Geometrical Bundle) CATProduct,
• system informs users and localizes wrong informations only,
• no automatic rename of the Part numbers or Instance name,
• system puts in No Show all the following elements for each -BS -SV -MK CATpart
under GBN product:
− ElecRouteBody
− Open_body (except double junction Open_body)

− Axis system
− External References
• system automatically delete all unresolved publications.
− The ChangeColorAndLayer.CATScript limitations are:

• multi-selection of CATPart (ex: -BS -MK -SV parts),
• the command will ask for an element (ex: rib of a BNS) in order to have a
reference element for the layer and the color.
− Workflow ElecCleaner function

Macro No. 1 → Check naming conventions rules
1 • Open the Design Tree assembly (-EWP)
in which the sub-harness has been
designed
• Select and expand GBN (Ex:

L8792659300001A)
2 • Launch CATIA V5 VB macro tools

Tool/Macros/macro
• Select ToolLib path to retrieve

ElecCleaner/ChangeColorAndLayer VB
macro
3 • Run ElecCleaner.CATScript
• Select the GBN to check in the
specification tree
→ A warning Inform you about the Check

Status
• Click OK button to continue
4 → A warning inform you that GBN

conventions naming is not respected.
(Errors are localized and listed)
Click OK to continue
•
5 → A warning inform you that Electrical
CATpart conventions naming is not
respected
• Click OK to continue
Documents conventions naming is not
respected
Click OK to continue
•
Components conventions naming is not
respected
8 → A warning appear to inform you how many
publications have been found and deleted
inside the GBN
To finish all "constructions entities" have been

moved to No Show
9 Modify manually all errors localized by the
system and launch again ElecCleaner VB
macro untill the system do not detect errors
anymore
− Workflow Change Color & layer function

Macro No. 2 → Change Color & layer of BNS
1 • Open the Design Tree assembly (-EWP)
in which the sub-harness has been
designed
• Select and expand GBN (ex:

M8792659300001A)
2 • Selection or Multi-selection of BNS

(CATpart) which need to be impacted by
the Change color & layer macro
3 • Launch CATIA V5 VB macro tools

Tool/Macros/macro
• Select ToolLib path to retrieve

ElecCleaner/ChangeColorAndLayer VB
macro
4 • Run ChangeColorAndLayer.CATScript
• Select a reference element from a

CATpart
Note: Reference element need to be defined

previously with the desired layers and
colors.
Reference element
3.5 Harness Shape Evolution During Component Motion

This kind of analysis is used to verify BNS shape evolution during movement mechanisms.
Example: Instrument removable from forward face or door opening.
All components must be connected (assembly constraints) and the last BNS (between last
bracket and connector) must be created with "length" mode.
Remark: For this topic, the components connected to the equipment must be positioned on
the correct level in the assembly in order to place a mechanical constraint between
the parts (connectors and equipment). This constraint can be easily updated during
each step of motion so that you obtain the resulting harness shape. Flexible
assembly notion can also be used.
3.6 Copy Harness

The target of this function is to duplicate a Geometrical Bundle and all dependant parts
(Bundle Segments, Protections, Markers) having the same root PartNumber.
In more of 3D geometrical items the macro automatically replaces involved data in the
specification tree as shown the following example.
Constraints
The following methods are respecting the following constraints:
− only the PartNumbers and the filenames are modified,
− instance names are kept to facilitate the management of contextual links,
− internal UUIDs are kept to ease the usage by the Manufacturing team of the
"Synchronization" command of the EHF workbench,
− electrical connections within the sub-assembly are kept,
− external and Contextual links are kept,

− external ASCII files such as M87S19700000A1-PROPT.xml are taken into account,
− only Airbus S1 or ST licenses package are required.
Limitations
− No batch solution proposed.
− For this method the copied source data must be in Read access. The -EWP must be
in write Access in order to keep the modification.
− Workflow Copy Haness macro
1 Open the Design Tree assembly (-EWP) in which the sub-harness has been designed, or
open directly the sub-harness document if all links are self-contained in this document.
2 Select the sub-assembly to be renamed and then select the macro
AIFEsfCopyHarness.CATScript which will change the Partnumber and the file name:
• select tools → Macro → Macros… Alt F8 in the file-
menu
• Press the button Select… to select the macro
AIFEsfCopyHarness.CATScript
3 Then follow the 4 steps to complete the macro

• Step 1: Pay attention of what does the macro.
• Step 2: Enter the New Part Number
• Step 3: Enter the path where to store the new files (your local directory).
• Step 4: Confirm the operation to copy and rename.
4 Check now that all documents have been saved, or save them again by selecting:
• The command File → Save Management… in the file-menu (normally this command is
started directly from the macro)
5 If a PROPTOOL file existed for the source sub-harness, then copy it and rename it with the
new reference
• Example from Unix: cp /home/SpecialROA/M87926593000A1-PROPT.xml
M87926593001A1-PROPT.xml
3.7 BOM Feeding

By default, the Airbus PDM for A400M Development Phase, PRIMES SSI, is able to populate
the Bill of Material for a classical mechanical Product Structure made of CAD ASSY and CAD
PART. But as the Electrical Product Structure consists of CADNODE entities, it is not
managed properly for the Bill of Material. A specific behaviour must be provided to manage
Electrical data; this is the objective of the Electrical BOM Feeding Project.
M879 12700 000 00 Design solution, CATProduct
M879 12700 000 00.PRIMES
M879 12700 000 A1 CATProduct (User Area)
M879 12700 000 A1-PROPT.xml

Default BOM
M87912700 000 A1-STD01 Component Generation
ABS1364-06.1 std part, CATPart (Adaptor, Fitting Nut)
ABS1364-06.2 std part, CATPart (Adaptor, Fitting Nut)
M87912700 000 A1-ELC01 Component

By default, PRIMES
E0052R14.1 std part, CATPart (Connector) skip all Electrical ITP
E0052R14.2 std part, CATPart (Backshell)
CADNodes
M87912700 000 A1-BS001 CATPart (Bundle Segment)
M87912700 000 A1-SV001 CATPart (Sleeve, ABS0887A20, 2000 mm)
M87912700 000 A1-MK001 CATPart (Marker, ABS5342A02BL)

A400M
M879 12700 002 A2 CATProduct (User Area)
M879 12700 002 A2-PROPT.xml M87912700 ??????

M87912700 002 A2-ELC01 Component
E0052R14.1 std part, CATPart (Connector)

Macro
M874 12000 000 00 CATProduct (Ramp Assy, mechanical, etc.)
000 Harness 1101VB
M874 12025 200 00 Detailed part, CATPart
M8741200000 M8741200000
NSA5527-03-01 std part, CATPart With the BOM Feeding
2.0 ABS1364-06 Adaptor
Macro, the Electrical
5000 mm ABS0887A20 Protection
Product Structure is
ABS5342A02BL Marker
supported!
Note: The BOM Feeding macro extract -SV -STD -MK and detail part (M874…).
Exemple of extraction with Bom Feeding

macro
3.8 Access to BOM Feeding Macro

To declare the macro
In order to execute the macro, the directory containing this macro must be declared using the
menu Tools + Macro
To declare
the macro
− Choose the directory where the macro is installed with select button
1 Click "Select" button
Choose the folder

2 …/cadlib/CATIAV5_TooLib/Electrical
/macros
3.9 How to Used the BOM Feeding Macro
Select the
3
"AIFEsfBomFeeding.CATSript"
4 Click "Run" button
Select the product
Note: To generate a valid "Electrical

5
BOM" you need to select the
parent product of the "User
Area".
• The Bom Feeding panel appears
If the treatment ends without errors the

following panel must appear
7 Select the OK button
8 Select the OK button The files are created (primes and HTML files)
By default the directory is the same as the active document and the filename is the
PartNumber of the selected product
Note: That an html file is also generated under the same directory (PRIMES replace by html).
3.10 Extraction's Result with BOM Feeding Macro

In the current area open the html file The Html file is opened with the following
informations
Note: For the sleeve the extra-length is

calculated from the total length and a
factor.
ABS0887A09 = 530,937 * 1.02 = 541.55 mm

ABS0916B09 = 394.342 * 1.02 = 402.22 mm
3 markers ABS5342A02Bl
2 types sleeves ABS00887A09 &
ABS0916B09
4 Standard part
2 mechanical part
3.11 Error Messages

An error occurred during the initialization phase of the
• RetrieveEnv method failed
macro. Call your support.
• Not able to retrieve decimal An error occurred during the initialization phase of the
separator macro. Call your support.
• Not able to retrieve the root
Check that the current active document is a
product from the current active
CATProduct. Call your support if the error isn't solved.
document
The selection has been canceled. Call your support if
• The CATProduct selection failed
the error isn't solved.
Check that the selected product is active. Call your
• The selected product isn't active
support if the error isn't solved.
• Not able to retrieve the filename

Check that the Primes filename is a valid Name. Call
or directory of the primes file:
your support if the error isn't solved.
<Prime Filename >
Check that the <Primes directory> isn't read only or
• Not able to create the xml file
that there isn't an existing <Primes Filename> file that
<Primes Filename> under
is read only.
<Primes directory>
Call your support if the error isn't solved.
• Not able to create the html file Check that the <Primes directory> isn't read only or
<Filename> under <Primes that there isn't an existing <Filename> file that is read
directory> only. Call your support if the error isn't solved.
Check the log file. Call your support if the error isn't
• The BOM's build failed
solved.
4 Harness Installation Drawings

Electrical installation drawings have to be compliant with the product structure of the desired
electrical installation.
See AM2264 - Drafting with CATIA V5
See AM2255 - Picture Drawing with CATIA V5
See AP2269 - Picture Drawing Rules
Appendix 1. ...........
A.1 Bundle Types

The description of bundle types is subject to AM5011.2.
See AM5011.2 Electrical Installation Modeling for Definition Phase - CATIA V5
But with CATIA V5 R12 a new bundle segment type, the multi-branchable bundle segment has
been introduced. Since module 2 of this AM was based on CATIA V5 R11, the multi-
branchable was not mentioned in that module. Therefore, all bundle types available with R12
are described here again.
In the next paragraphs, the definition, properties and main differences between the 2 bundle
document types are summarized:
− Bundle Segment,
− Multi-Branchable Bundle Segment.
A.1.1 Bundle Segment

The bundle segment (BNS) is a single bundle in a CATPart. It is specified by a single set of
parameters (diameter, minimum bend radius, slack…) and is driven by one electrical curve.
A.1.2 Multi-Branchable Bundle Segment

Starting with CATIA V5 R12, the new multi-branchable bundle segment enables to create
several branchable bundle segments in one CATPart. Each Branchable can still be made of
several BNS.
Branchable
Branchable
Each branchable of the multi-branchable is managed independently: each branchable has its
own electrical curve, specified by independent parameters. As a result, a complete harness
can be stored in one CATPart file.
A given branchable is still defined by BNS-specific parameters (diameter, colour…) and
common parameters (slack, minimum bend…). As with branchable BNS, all BNS of a
branchable are built on a single electrical curve.
Geometry of the bundle

segments within the
Branchable
Visualisation of the
Branchable structure
in the V5 Tree
A.2 Multi-Branchable: Creation, Modification, Delete

The handling of Multi-Branchables is very similar to the handling of Bundle Segments and
Branchables, except that all bundle segments can now be stored in the same CATPart.
The following paragraph summarizes the main scenarios for Multi-Branchables.
A.2.1 Creation of a Multi-Branchable

Activate the GBN in which the Multi-Branchable has to be created.
Select the "Multi-Branchable" icon (in Electrical Harness Assembly workbench). A new
CATPart is created under the GBN for the Multi-Branchable and the Branchable Definition
panel of "Branchable 1" automatically pops up:
Note: When clicking "Cancel" in the Branchable Definition panel, you only leave the edition of
the Branchable and the Branchable is kept empty.
The "Cancel" doesn't concern the creation of the Multi-Branchable CATPart itself and therefore
does not remove the CATPart from the tree. If you want cancel the creation of the Multi-
Branchable CATPart, use the "Undo" function.
Then, in the Definition panel, the edition of the Branchable route and parameters (diameter,
minimum bend radius, slack…) is exactly the same as with previous CATIA releases.
When you working with "Build mode in slack mode the value should be upper to 0% (0.18 or
0.2) excepted if you use Sagging/Swelling and Repair length Skill Function on the Bendable.
You can for some specific cases store with Build mode in Length mode.
For the manufacturing you have to store after applied skill functions a model with build mode in
length mode or if in slack mode with a value upper to 0% (0,1 mini).
A.2.2 Creation of a New Branchable within an Existing Multi-Branchable

Activate the Multi-Branchable CATPart in which you want to create a new Branchable.
Note: If the Multi-Branchable has only one Branchable, the Definition panel of this Branchable
will automatically pop up when the Multi-Branchable CATPart is activated. In this case,
click "Cancel" to close it.
Select the Multi-Branchable CATPart and click on the "Multi-Branchable" icon .
A new Branchable is added to the Multi-Branchable and its Definition panel pops up.
Note: If you click "Cancel", the creation will be aborted and "Branchable 2" removed from the
Tree.
A.2.3 Modification of a Branchable within a Multi-Branchable

Activate the Multi-Branchable Part containing the Branchable to be modified.
Select the Branchable (in the Tree or its rib in the 3D)
In the tree: Or in the 3D:
Then click on the "Branchable Bundle Segment Definition" icon . The Definition panel of
the selected Branchable pops up and you can perform the modifications.
A.2.4 Delete a Branchable within a Multi-Branchable

Activate the Multi-Branchable Instance containing the Branchable to be deleted.
Select the Branchable to be deleted in the tree. Delete it from the contextual menu or use the
"Del" key of the keyboard.
Warning: Do not delete the Branchable from the 3D because only the Branchable geometry
would be deleted, i.e. the Rib. But the Branchable itself would not be deleted.
A.2.5 Division Management

In a user area:
One Multi-Branchable CATPart must correspond to one main ROUTE. It is forbidden to create
a Multi-branchable CATPart with bundle segments representing different main ROUTEs (1M,
1S, 2S, etc.).
One Multi-Branchable part must contain only continuous bundle segments.
− See in the picture the different colours (1 per SubHarness).
A.2.6 Manage Bundle Diameter

Two Possibilities:
• Activated the CATPart • Double click on the Bundle Segment

• Click on the Bundle Segment • A windows appears
• Click on Bundle Definition • Modify the Ø value
• Modify the Ø value
A.2.7 Distance & Band Analysis

To check the respect of the SIDP for the distance between Harness and environment a fast
method is to use the function Distance & Band Analysis. For this choose option "selection
against all" and select the bundle to analysis.
With Multi-Branchable this analysis depends on creation. So be careful with the result.
A.2.8 Quality Check List
Ensuring the quality of the V5 CAD data is necessary in order for the data to be used for data
exchange and within the internal process chain.
This also enables data to be saved and viewed at the same standard and allows more efficient
concurrent working
Note: This Quality Check list is an example. Refer to Official document.
CAD GUIDELINES S/C A-D S/C REMARKS AIRBUS REMARKS
CHECK CHECK
GRM is complete according to Referential

1
document (CA, FIN properties…)
2 GRM is managed in configuration
GRM is designed refer to AM5011.2 (Def Phase)
3
or AM5011.3 (Dev. Phase)
4 Double junctions are compliant with Skill functions
Shielded junctions are designed with the skill
5 function (see SIDP87, AIPS 0701001 and
AIPS0707002)
All FIN manage by CIRCE are inside the Mockup.
6
Refer to AM5011.4
CAD GUIDELINES S/C A-D S/C REMARKS AIRBUS REMARKS

CHECK CHECK
Skill function sagging/swelling must be applied to

7
be in accordance with SIDP87
Skill function Drip loop must be applied in
8
accordance with SIDP87
Repair Length must be designed in mockup by
9 the corresponding skill function to be in
accordance with SIDP87
All fixed bracket are correctly installed
10 (coordinates X, Y, Z) in accordance with Airbus
requirement
Clipping are correctly installed on their related
11
fixed bracket
All Clipping are correctly linked to the
12
corresponding M878
13 All useless elements must be deleted
14 Only solid element must be in SHOW
Main axis (section axis) of the model is
15
corresponding to "M879" graph
16 "Q Checker" has no errors refer to AM2266.1
Interface in A-D section, extremity is located to
17 the correct position on interface plate refer to
interface document
Interface in A-D section, Clipping provision are in
18
the correct M878 container
Interface in other sections, extremity is located to
19 correct position at interface frame refer to
interface document
Ensure latest Referential issue is incorporated
20
see VB status list and change board decision
21 Verify that all standards are validated for A400M
Declare one time the deliverable assembly to the
22
CIRCE team
Verify all bundle are electrically connected at
23
each extremities
Ensure all CIRCE information are included by
24
Proptool with no blocking error
Verify all modification with CCLength to be sure
25
there is only one way by route
26 Send the CIRCE extract file to CIRCE
Completed and send the "Bordereau de livraison
27
CIRCE" at the CIRCE team
"TDD87A001M" GUIDELINES REFERENCED ON THE S/C A-D S/C REMARKS AIRBUS REMARKS
BASIS OF ISSUE B05 CHECK CHECK
Segregation with separate routings and/or

connectors in accordance with § 1-2-1; § 1-2-7,
1
§ 1-2-8; § 1-4; § 2-2-15-0-3 § 2-2-15-1; § 2-2-23;
§ 2-2-26
Segregation with the structure in accordance with
2 § 2-1-6; § 2-2-8; § 2-2-15; § 2-2-15-0,
§ 2-2-15-0-1, § 2-2-15-0-2
Segregation with conductive composite surface in
3
accordance with § 2-1-5
Segregation with other systems in accordance
4
with § 2-2-9; § 2-2-10
Grounding and bonding types segregation and
5 their dedicated labels in accordance with
§ 1-2-6-2; § 2-5-3-1
Grounding types length in accordance with
6
§ 2-5-5
7 Bonding rules in accordance with § 2-5-5
8 Shielding rules in accordance with § 2-5-5
Installation of lugs on terminal in accordance with
9
§ 2-1-17
10 Bundle diameter in accordance with § 2-2-2
Support or protection of route containing 1 or 2
11
cables in accordance with § 2-2-2-2
Cable bending radius (nominal 10D) in
12 accordance with § 2-2-6 and Cable bundle
bending radius in accordance with SIDP87 § 1.3
Fluid Ingress prevention by drip loops for
connectors and/or by umbrella for plate/unit in
13 accordance with § 2-2-22; § 2-3-8; § 2-4-3;
§ 2-4-5; § 2-4-8 and TDD87 § 1.1.4; § 1.1.7;
§ 1.1.11.3; § 1.1.12.2; § 5.8.3; § 7.8
Protection installed to the bundle on specific area
14
in accordance with § 2-2-4; § 2-2-5; § 2-2-16
Spare and/or stowage connectors in accordance
15
with § 2-4-4
Distance between supports in accordance with §
16
2-2-7-1; § 2-2-17
Harness sufficiently maintained to avoid any
17
contact in accordance with points 1, 2, 3 & 4
Installation compliant with the validated principles
18
declared in SIDP87
Connectors orientation and alignment following
19
SIDP87 paragraph 5
Design for system Maintenability/removal of
20
system equipment
"TDD87A001M" GUIDELINES REFERENCED ON THE S/C A-D S/C REMARKS AIRBUS REMARKS
BASIS OF ISSUE B05 CHECK CHECK
Clip fixation following TDD87 paragraph 2-2-15-1

21
and SIDP87 P 1.1.2.4
Fixed brackets design installed in carbon
22 structure: material choice has to follow TDD87 P
2-1-5-2-2
−
The Designer/"Checker" has to know and apply the TDD/SIDP rules.
−
In case of doubt, refer to the last issue of the TDD87A001M/SIDP87A001M
documentations or contact the TDD/SIDP representative of your site
This check list is given to help the designer/checker and avoid big mistake during the
design. But, in any case, it has to substitute itself for the technical documents TDD and
SIDP.
DMU GUIDELINES S/C A-D S/C REMARKS AIRBUS REMARKS

CHECK CHECK
Geometric Environment used for GRM creation is

sufficient (structure, mechanical systems, over
1
bundles, Equipments, interfaces plates) according
to agreed update cycle times
Only the last version of the GRM is linked up to
2
the DMU
3 Naming numbering compliant with AM2215
GRM Content has no SAM Models or Pre-design
4
Models (except during transition phase)
GRM Content has no environment parts attached
6
from other CDBTs (only ATA 87)
GRM Content has no drawings attached refer to
7
DAP8201
8 GRM is clash free for the MSN validation
9 Every Standard parts come from Cadlib
All elements under GRM (M879) are in status
10
PUBlish
11 CI is linked up to As-planned & As-Designed
In case of doubt contact the Method representative of your site
Table of References
DOC REFERENCE TITLE
AM2115 Assemblies User Guide

AM2122 DMU Space Analysis
AM2215.3 Identification of Part/Assembly/Equipment
AM2252 CATIA V5 Multi-Models Links
AM2255 Picture Drawings with CATIA V5
AM2260 Standard Items Modeling Procedure
AM2264 Drawing Rules with CATIA V5
AM2266 Q-Checker
AM5011.2 Electrical Installation Modeling for Definition Phase
AM5012 CATIA V5 Assembly Rules
AP2269 Picture Drawing Rules
SIDP87 Design Principles Applicable to the Electrical and Optical System Installation A400M
Table of approval
NAME FUNCTION
AUTHORING MEDER Ghislain (Co-Writer

CIMPA on behalf of OAMD (+33 (5) 61 18 17 80)
2005)
APPROVAL
CARL Alexander Head of Domain BCR
BRESCH Christian A-D Method focal point for ITP Electrical - OA
DAGICOUR Marcellin Head of Electrical Process Improvement - TLEI
LUIS VALERO Marta Methods and Process - OASM
MANTON David UK Representative for Elec Inst (ITP Elec) - ESD
BARTH JM. Method Focal Point for CoC Powerplant - EE
FELDVOSS Bernd Data Exchange - EDKMG3
ROQUES Serge ESDY
BAYONNE Serge TNES
MAURENS Max TNEC
LAFONT Laurent TYEN
Record of Revisions
ISSUE DATE EFFECT ON REASONS FOR REVISION
PAGE PARA
A Sep 2005 Initial issue.

B May 2006 Updated for Skills Functions Lot 2, update for
Multi-branchable and product structure
organisation.
Corrections and updated for Skills Functions
Lot 3.
C Jan 2007 Updated for BOM Feeding Macro.
If you have a query concerning the implementation or updating of this document, please contact
the Owner on page 1
For general queries or information contact:

Airbus Documentation Office address:
Airbus - 31707 Blagnac CEDEX - France

e-mail: airbus.documentation-office@airbus.com
This document and all information contained herein is the sole property of AIRBUS S.A.S. No intellectual property
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AM5011.

Electrical Harness Modelling for

Owner's Approval: (signed) Authorization: (signed)

Date : 02 May 2007

Name : JEAN Luc Name : CORJON Alexandre

1 Scope and Limitations ......................................................................................................... 4

3.4 Analyze Harness ............................................................................................................... 71

1 Scope and Limitations

2 Harness Design Methods

Environment and Equipment Placement

AIRBUS Component Placement

* Adding final electrical components

* Quality check list

2.2 Electrical CATIA V5 Product Structure Organisation

M87810330000A1 -EWP01 Design Tree, CATProduct

ENV Environment node containing structure parts, CGR, etc.

3 Harness Design Use Cases in Development Phase (M7-M13)

3.1 Add Final Electrical Components

Marker in the tree structure

Workflow for Marker insertion

The marker is to be instantiated on a bundle segment.

2 - Select Catalogue Browser

The catalogue browser pops up

3 - Activate from CADLIB with the path

4 - Activate the new created part

5 - Rename the part using naming convention and extension MKxxx

• 2nd step - marker diameter

Workflow for marker modification

LENGTH ON CURVE: Length between

MARKER TEXT1: text shown in the 3D.

Note 1: Just modify the Marker Text1.

2. To modify the length_on_curve, edit the "LENGTH_ON_CURVE" parameter.

3. To modify the marker text, edit the "MARKER_TEXT1" parameter

3.1.2 Adding Further Markers into the Same CATPart

Workflow for insertion of an additional marker

The catalogue browser pops up

− Activate from CADLIB with the path

− Close the marker definition window.

Edit the markers properties inside one CADPart

Workflow for marker modification inside one CADPart

Markers and Forced Length

3.1.3 External Protection (Sheaths, Sleeves, Conduits)

Workflow for Protection Insertion

By default, the protections limits are the extremities of covered bundles.

Workflow for Protection modification

Protection in the tree structure

Remark: A400M = ATA 87; Others = ATA 92.

3.1.4 Light Protection

Planes and points used for

B) Using the CATIA Protection Function

Remark: A400M = ATA 87; Others = ATA 92.

Note: It is not possible to create two

The length of the second

3.1.6 Manual Modification of the Protection CATPart

Remark: A400M = ATA 87; Others = ATA 92.

The Open Body "ElecRouteBody.1" contains the wireframe

Switch this Open Body to "Show" to see elements in the 3D.

Edition of extremity points

Curve of the covered BNS

Distance/Ratio definition of the extremity point.

Reference point for Extremity: BNS definition

Click on Reverse Direction if you need to invert

Definition of a protection in length mode

2. To be able to edit the length field: switch to ratio