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EPLAN Engineering CenterAutomation strategies
Modern modular system for functional engineering
Today‘s machine and plant manufacturers face numerous
challenges. Increasing global competition and more
exacting customer demands crank up the pressure on
costs and time. Anyone wanting to survive in the globalised
market needs to optimise utilisation of the productivity
potential of their company. Despite the challenges facing
modern-day firms, there is a great deal of potential for opti-
misation within the engineering process.
The introduction of a modern CAE system can be key,
although this is not generally sufficient as a stand-alone
measure. The key to success lies in consistent standardi-
sation and automation across all areas of engineering. This
is the only way processes can be efficiently designed and
profitably networked together.
Made to measure instead of „made to fit“
The more complex the requirements, the simpler the solution
has to be: EPLAN has developed a consistent automation
strategy for the sustainable implementation of standardi-
sation and automation. Innovative software solutions are
available to support implementation:
�� EPLAN Platform
�� EPLAN Engineering Center One (EEC One)
�� EPLAN Engineering Center Professional (ECC Professional)
EPLAN – efficient engineering.
Automation is key
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Perfect-fit service strategies for you
The EPLAN Engineering Center (EEC) is a form of „data
control centre“ which can be tailored exactly to your requi-
rements. We provide professional, seamless support for our
customers throughout the entire automation process, from
consultancy through standardisation to the use of macro,
version and mechatronic engineering, all whilst considering
your personal business objectives. This means EPLAN can
promise you a genuine perfect-fit technology and service
strategy.
Standardisation
Variants
Applications
Option technology
StandardisationDiscipline-specific
Mechatronics
Automation
Functionalengineering
Variant managementProduct configurationProcess optimisationMechatronics
Discipline-specific generation
EPLAN Electric P8 & EPLAN Fluid
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Meeting targets by defining clear standards
The definition of standards produces a binding database which allows systematic progres-
sion of automation processes within the company. Standardisation is an important step
towards increased productivity, and can even reduce outlay and costs.
Experienced EPLAN consultants can support you when defining relevant standards within
your company. Depending on the company process you require, we make a distinction
between two standardisation levels, which build on one another.
�� Step 1: Discipline-specific standardisation
�� Step 2: Interdisciplinary standardisation
Streamlining processes
Standardisation generates transparency
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Standardisation in engineering – the benefits to you:
�� Better quality
Consistent document
structures ensure a reduced
in incorrect entries and
discrepancies in production
documents.
�� Reduced outlay
The one-off definition of
master data and binding
guidelines ensures that
engineering know-how is
secured on a central basis
and can be reused.
�� Improved time-saving
The automated
documentation of
reusable functions
reduces engineering time
significantly. This allows
free resources to be used
for the development of new
technologies.
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„A department in check“ – what is being looked at?
For discipline-specific standardisation, the focus is on processes or reusable product
components within a specific company department. The consistent definition and central
storage of reusable elements, templates and design guidelines produces a comprehensive
database. The next stage is to use this to produce automatic product documentation.
What is the process?
The following questions are key to discipline-specific standardisation:
�� What documentation structure is required?
�� Which are the reusable elements?
�� What are the construction guidelines for planning?
�� What is the data structure like?
�� What reports are required?
The first stage of discipline-specific standardisation in the ECAD department could involve
the definition of project templates along with their document structures and reports (e.g.
cable and terminal diagrams, hose lists). Then, reusable partial circuits (e.g. schematic
macros) could be put in the spotlight. This means that a motor control macro can have
several variants. Value sets are also defined, such as the motor output, as this then defines
the technical specifications for the motor cable.
What software is used?
Project templates are produced based on the EPLAN Platform, partial circuits (macros) are
saved and made available in a central macro library project. Discipline-specific standardisa-
tion is rounded off by the definition of design guidelines (rules) within a simple Excel front
end for the EEC One.
IN SHORT: Discipline-specific standardisation secures project knowledge, saves
costs and time, and improves quality!
EEC One
Discipline-specific standardisation
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Dependencies between the disciplines in a component or
among components themselves are described by rule sets.
These provide an independent definition of the potential
uses of the components.
Once the mechatronic components have been described,
they are saved centrally in an interdisciplinary module. This
allows the standardisation team to reduce even complex
machine and plant units down to just a few components.
The modules provide a better overview of the range of
different variants, whilst securing data in a central location.
Another benefit is that your company know-how is secured
centrally.
What software is used?
The range of variants is made manageable by the high-
performance EPLAN Engineering Center Professional soft-
ware. The open architecture and numerous interfaces to
different expert systems mean the possibilities are endless.
The definition of the rule set and the central module storage
provides optimum support for variant management across
all departments.
„All engineering processes on the test bed“ – what is being looked at?
What works on a small scale can work on a large scale too:
the benefits derived from standardisation in ECAD can be
multiplied if standardisation is applied across the company
and on a mechatronic basis. Interdisciplinary standardisati-
on highlights departments, from mechatronics to fluid and
electrical engineering to sales.
What is the process?
Interdisciplinary structures are defined in conjunction with
experienced EPLAN consultants. This means breaking
down reusable, functional units of a machine or plant into
mechatronic components.
The following questions need to be answered:
�� How can mechatronic components (e.g. grabber units) be
enriched by discipline-specific standards?
�� What departments are involved?
Sales (calculations/quotation), mechanics, hardware
(schematics/bills of materials), software (PLC programs,
assignment lists, visualisation images), machine docu-
mentation, etc.
EEC Professional
Interdisciplinary, mechatronic standardisation
Design drawings
Fluid plan
PLC softwareVisualisation
Calculation and quotation text
ECAD circuit diagramIndividual disciplines
Bill of materials
Mechatronic component
Mechatronic component
IN SHORT: The interdisciplinary approach gives you a firm handle on
complex variant management.
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Uncomplicated operation
EEC One is used based on discipline-specific standardisa-
tion. This bridges the gap between conventional electrical
engineering and functional working methods using EEC.
This is a critical component in a consistent automation
strategy.
The discipline-specific modules allow the generation of
all hardware information. An Excel front end gives you the
option of intelligently combining input information such as
motor or article lists from upstream departments with partial
circuits (macros). All Excel functions are available. This
guarantees easy access to the world of automation.
Clever technology
The excellent connection between the EEC One and the
EPLAN Platform optimises the operation options of our
software solution.
�� Macro navigator
The built-in macro navigator provides visual support. With its
help, you can keep an eye on all macro variants, representa-
tion types and macro types. It makes allocation to the input
information easier.
�� Efficient data management
Meta data, e.g. project information, can be exchanged
bi-directionally or read directly via external systems. This
reduces manual input routines and redundant data
maintenance.
�� Integration of value sets
EEC One supports the automatic activation of value sets
and related technical information for cable cross-
sections, motor overload switches and parts. If a predefined
value set is selected in EEC One, the system automatically
adds the missing macro values.
EEC One
Innovative methods in engineering
Sal
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Pro
duc
tion
Mechatronic standardisation
Product configurationInterdisciplinary configuration
Tailored, interdisciplinary documentation in a PLM context
PLCECADFluidMCAD
EngineeringStandardisation
Results
SalesCRM, Office
Discipline-specific standardisation
Design drawings
Fluid plan
PLC softwareVisualisation
Calculation and quotation text
ECAD circuit diagram Individual disciplines
Bill of materials
Mechatronic component
Configuration
Standardisation
Macro project
Automation
Projects generated
VariantsMacros
Value listsTemplates
Input information from upstream departments
Sensor lists
Actuator lists
Motor lists
Article lists
Works tables
Excel Database Text
Project 1 Project 3Project 2
Rule knowledge Mechatronic component
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Optimum results
Once configuration is complete, generation of fluid and
circuit diagrams can begin. They can be generated either
at the touch of a button or directly, as a whole project in
the EPLAN Platform. This enables pages with macros
and project information to be produced individually, to the
customer‘s specifications. Projects can be either partially or
completely edited manually.
Reports such as hose connection lists for fluid technology,
cable lists for electrical engineering and bills of materials for
the ordering process can be generated via EEC One in the
EPLAN Platform.
The EPLAN Platform also supports script technology,
which is an exciting additional benefit within the automation
process: for instance, this allows automatic translation of
the project via EEC, or enables the user to view the finished
project as a PDF document. This guarantees quick, neutral
data exchange.
Sal
es
Pro
duc
tion
Mechatronic standardisation
Product configurationInterdisciplinary configuration
Tailored, interdisciplinary documentation in a PLM context
PLCECADFluidMCAD
EngineeringStandardisation
Results
SalesCRM, Office
Discipline-specific standardisation
Design drawings
Fluid plan
PLC softwareVisualisation
Calculation and quotation text
ECAD circuit diagram Individual disciplines
Bill of materials
Mechatronic component
Configuration
Standardisation
Macro project
Automation
Projects generated
VariantsMacros
Value listsTemplates
Input information from upstream departments
Sensor lists
Actuator lists
Motor lists
Article lists
Works tables
Excel Database Text
Project 1 Project 3Project 2
Rule knowledge Mechatronic component
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High-performance tool for individual requirements
While EEC One supports document generation in the ECAD or Fluid sectors, EEC Pro-
fessional is tailored for considerably more complex requirements. This is the highest-level
module package in the automation strategy. It also integrates, for example, mechanical,
PLC and documentation data. Based on the mechatronic standardisation and the resulting
interdisciplinary modules, EEC Professional can be set up in two different ways.
�� Product configurator
�� Interdisciplinary configurator
Whether you are producing series or individual products, our consultants are happy to help you
with the decision-making process.
EEC Professional
Automation for complex tasks
Sal
es
Pro
duc
tion
Mechatronic standardisation
Product configurationInterdisciplinary configuration
Tailored, interdisciplinary documentation in a PLM context
PLCECADFluidMCAD
EngineeringStandardisation
Results
SalesCRM, Office
Discipline-specific standardisation
Design drawings
Fluid plan
PLC softwareVisualisation
Calculation and quotation text
ECAD circuit diagram Individual disciplines
Bill of materials
Mechatronic component
Configuration
Standardisation
Macro project
Automation
Projects generated
VariantsMacros
Value listsTemplates
Input information from upstream departments
Sensor lists
Actuator lists
Motor lists
Article lists
Works tables
Excel Database Text
Project 1 Project 3Project 2
Rule knowledge Mechatronic component
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Product configurator
EEC Professional as the product configurator is the central
link between product development, production and customer
requirements. Intelligent user interfaces lead both customers
and sales representatives to the variant they require based
on data entered previously during the mechatronic standard-
isation process.
The strengths of product configuration at a glance:
�� High fit accuracy
With configuration screens tailored to your product port-
folio, your sales representatives have the optimum basis
for providing your customers with tailored solutions. The
pre-defined rule set in the module provides peace of mind
that only technically adapted configurations of variants and
options requested by sales can be combined with one
another.
�� Simplification of quotation processes
The product arising from the configuration process can
then be transferred easily into a detailed quotation template
or price calculation. The individual quotation items auto-
matically refer back to the price information in your ERP
system (e.g. SAP).
�� Plans at the touch of a button
In order to add value to your quotation or support your
production department, EEC Professional also generates
3D drawings or schematics based on the product configu-
ration. At the same time, EEC Professional aims to optimise
coordination between sales, design and production.
�� Support for online sales
As an additional bonus, the software allows the uncompli-
cated marketing of your products via the internet or intranet.
Based on the product configurator, you can use EEC Pro-
fessional to automate the entire quotation process as far as
the purchase order, thus relieving your sales team of routine
tasks.
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Interdisciplinary configurator
While the use of an automated configurator is widespread
in the product parts, it is just beginning to gain popularity
in the specialist machinery and plant engineering sector.
Support from a cross-disciplinary configuration solution is
immensely important in this sector. With the right support,
all the machine variants fulfil repeat, despite the machine or
plant design being subject to constant changes. This is ex-
actly what the functional engineering approach is all about.
This innovative approach gives the specialist machinery or
plant manufacturers high levels of transparency and top
quality in the engineering process. The newly obtained flexi-
bility in everyday business can mean a decisive competitive
edge in the project business.
EEC Professional
Configuration solution for complex plants
The unique selling propositions
�� High customisation potential
The basic work of functional engineering involves discipline-
specific and mechatronic standardisation. The resulting
modules incorporate the defined and tested functions.
Depending on the customer requirements, machines or
plant are put together individually, based on these modular
components.
�� Reduced engineering outlay
The central, interdisciplinary mechatronic configuration
(functional description) can be used to generate complete
documentation at the touch of a button. This can include
quotations, 3D drawings, fluid and circuit diagrams and
PLC programs, on an order-specific basis. This significantly
reduces outlay on production and documentation.
�� Better quality
The defined rule set and automated processes in EEC
Professional automate mostentry and duplication. This
improves the quality of the production documentation.
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Product comparison
Overview of services
Features EEC One EEC Prof.
Configuration options
Discipline-specific
configurationü ü
Interdisciplinary
standardisationü
Product configuration ü
Rule definition
Excel-based ü
Own language ü
Automation options
EPLAN Electric P8 ü ü
EPLAN Fluid ü ü
EPLAN Pro Panel ü
M-CAD interface ü
PLC interface ü
Office ü
Interfaces to
CRM systems ü
ERP systems ü
PDM systems ü
PLM systems ü
MES systems ü
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Product overview
Added value in terms of costs, time and quality
EPLAN Engineering Center Professional
Standardisation of functional components
�� Streamlining effect thanks to reuse of defined
components.
�� Customer requirements are easy to fulfil as individual
parameters ensure a large variety of options.
�� Fast, accurate calculation options for customer enquiries.
�� High quality achieved through the use of tested, error-free
components.
�� Time saved on commissioning and maintenance thanks
to standardised, and therefore known, structures.
�� Reflection of different components on a few
parameterisable components.
Automation and parallelisation of project processes
�� Minimisation of configuration time and costs.
�� Rationalisation potential allows free resources to be
shifted to the development of new technologies.
�� Time savings and quality improvements through a
reduction in routine manual tasks.
�� Shorter production times.
System openness and flexibility
�� Incremental integration of the Engineering Center starting
with a single discipline.
�� Scalable solution ensures a fluid introduction of the
system into everyday work.
�� Productivity increases can be felt immediately.
�� Involvement of further disciplines can be defined
individually.
EPLAN Engineering Center One
Standardisation
�� Increased repeat rate through standardisation in ECAD
Engineering.
�� Improved quality due to defined processes.
�� Avoidance of frequent engineering faults through the
reuse of existing information.
Automation
�� Reduced costs thanks to configuration of partial circuits
and projects.
�� Generation of EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Fluid
reduces engineering time.
�� Quality increases thanks to reduction of routine manual
tasks in engineering.
System openness and flexibility
�� Easy entry to the world of automation with step-by-step
conversion to automated engineering.
�� Support for EPLAN automation technologies to ensure
optimum integration.
�� Support for various different automation technologies
with different optimisation potential.
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Cross-disciplinary
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�� Consistent flow of
information saves
duplication and data
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�� Redundancy-free data
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throughout the project.
�� Functional components
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Phone: +49(0)2173 3964-0 · Fax: +49(0)2173 3964-25
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