Course Title: EPLAN Electric P8 – Professional Electrical Design Course Overview This course is designed to take students from the basics of electrical design automation to proficient use of EPLAN Electric P8. Participants will learn how to create circuit diagrams, manage master data, generate reports, and configure navigation tools. Target Audience: Electrical engineers, designers, panel builders, and automation technicians. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of electrical engineering; basic PC skills (Windows).
Module 1: Introduction to EPLAN and User Interface 1.1 What is EPLAN Electric P8? EPLAN is a CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) software that adheres to international standards (IEC, NFPA, GOST). Unlike standard CAD software, EPLAN is object-oriented . When you place a symbol, it contains data—not just lines. 1.2 The User Interface
Workspaces: Customizing the screen layout (Create, Design, and Report workspaces). Page Navigation: Using the Page Navigator to manage schematic pages. Graphic Editors: Understanding the drawing area, grid settings, and snap functions. Main Menu & Ribbon Bars: Locating common commands (Insert, Project Data, Tools).
1.3 Basic Settings
Setting the project language. Configuring units (Metric vs. Imperial). Managing layer settings for visibility.
Module 2: Project Management and Templates 2.1 Creating a New Project
Using Templates (IEC_nominal) : Understanding how templates pre-configure structure definitions, numbering schemes, and plot frames. Project Properties: Defining project data (Plant ID, User, Installation Site). eplan course
2.2 Project Structure EPLAN relies on a hierarchical structure to organize data:
Structure Segments: Location (Mounting Panel), User (Customer), Plant (Factory). Pages: Creating schematic pages, overview pages, and cover sheets. Page Types: Understanding the difference between Schematic (Main Circuit), Schematic (Control Circuit), and P&I Diagrams.
Module 3: Schematic Creation – The Basics 3.1 Inserting Symbols Course Title: EPLAN Electric P8 – Professional Electrical
Accessing the Symbol Library . Placing standard electrical symbols (NO/NC contacts, coils, terminals, motors). The "Insertion Point" Concept: How symbols anchor to the grid.
3.2 Connection Technology