Become an EPLAN Expert!

La Formation EPLAN Essentiel est  un programme de formation condensé, exclusivement offert en Français.

Elle se concentre sur les principes de base pour le lancement rapide d'un nouvel utilisateur au sein de votre environnement de travail.  

Il s'agit d'une formation unique de 5 jours sur la Plateforme EPLAN 2024. La formation couvre les principes de base de EPLAN Electric P8  (3 jours) et EPLAN Pro Panel (2 jours).

Un bloc de consultation est également accessible aux entreprises suivant la formation EPLAN Essentiel qui n'avaient pas EPLAN au préalable.

EPLAN Essential is a streamlined training program that focuses on basic principles allowing for the quick onboarding of a new user in a work environment.

This is a unique 5 days training on the EPLAN Platform. The training covers basic principles of EPLAN Electric P8 (3 days) and EPLAN Pro Panel (2 days).

A consulting block is also accessible to businesses following the EPLAN Essential training for companies that are first time EPLAN users.

Over the course of this training program, you will learn how to design in accordance with NFPA standards in the new EPLAN Version 2024, learn and apply various design methods, create complex schematic documentation, how to automatically create manufacturing and build documents and the preparation of design data and further processing in third-party systems. 

• Design in accordance with NFPA standards
• Learning and application of various design methods
• Creation of complex schematic documentation
• Automatic creation for manufacturing and build documents
• Preparation of design data and further processing in third-party systems

Over the course of this training program, you will learn applications of various design methods, design in accordance with codes & standards, creation of complex schematic documentation, automatic creation for manufacturing and build documents, preparation of design data and further processing in third-party systems, design fundamentals of the 3D mounting layout (working techniques and functionalities), creation of manufacturing drawings on the basis of model views, use of NC data in the 3D mounting layout, creation of high-quality 3D master data.

Efficient and consistent project planning is based on a structured way of working. Create your fluid technology documentation quickly, easily and safely with EPLAN Fluid. Get to know all the basic working methods of the system on the basis of a practice-oriented and integrated project planning task.

- Adjust the user interface to your working method
-Create projects according to individual factory standards , taking into account the IEC 81346 and ISO 1219 standards
- Graphic and device-oriented creation of fluid circuit diagrams
- Create circuit diagrams using reusable subcircuits (macros)
- Logical and functional review of the circuit diagram documentation
- Parts data Import EPLAN Data Portal
- Automated creation of assembly-compatible production documents
(e.g. parts lists, labeling)
- Cross-references between fluid engineering and electrical engineering
- Convenient creation of mechanical drawings, including dimensions
- Create multilingual projects
- Back up, archive and send projects worldwide

The planning of complex technical processes is usually carried out in an interdisciplinary team with different and specialized software tools. With EPLAN Preplanning Professional you can carry out the first planning activities for process automation or automation technology in the engineering process at an early stage in the EPLAN platform. On the basis of this data, the machine / system can later be detailed up to the creation of a circuit diagram in the EPLAN platform. The integration of the pre-planning into the project planning ensures a significantly reduced effort due to the consistency with simultaneously increased project quality and a very simple introduction to the planning methodology based on the EPLAN platform.

- Defining and describing machine / system areas for division into meaningful structures and units
- Representation of a process engineering design
- Representation of a system overview with associated instrumentation - Creation of the first graphical overviews or P&I diagrams as a general planning basics
- Defining "rough placeholders" for functions or Components that cannot yet be defined in detail at this point in time
- Define and estimate the first quantity structures (drives, sensors, PLC inputs / outputs, etc.)
- Create first graphical overviews (P& I flow chart) as a general planning basics
- Creation of parts lists for price and effort calculation - Support of calculation and recording of long-term runners
- Creation of preplanning macros
- Using drag & drop, create the detailed planning (the circuit diagram) from the preliminary planning

As a professional tool, EPLAN Harness proD 3D combines the data of the mechanical and electrical design in one system and thus enables the efficient development of a cable harness in 3D.
EPLAN Harness proD 3D fits perfectly into the previous work processes. Automated steps from importing the wiring lists to routing the wires and creating the documentation including 2D nail board drawings / 2D cable drawings are the strengths of the system.
Conclusion: Development times are shortened, productivity increases and project quality is sustainably improved.

- Clear management of all documents and information of a cable harness project
- Individual formboard construction in 3D
- Transfer of 3D data; Interfaces to common MCAD systems and neutral CAD formats
- Individual definition of standard components such as connectors, cables, surface protection, etc.
- Easy definition of cable and harness paths with an intuitive "point-and-click" method in 3-dimensional space
- Fully automatic Routing of wires and cables on previously defined paths
- test functions: control of minimum bending radii , cross-sections (also AWG) and cable harness collisions as well as testing of bundle diameters
- User-defined material and parts lists, cable plans as well as time, cost and weight calculations
- 2D production drawings - from 1: 1 nail boards to handy service documents

In this training course, you will learn how to build different configurators that will generate an EPLAN Electric P8 Project. The course focuses on the concept of linking EPLAN Macros with various rulesets that serve as the basis for automation. As a prerequisite for the Automation exercises, you will also explore various standardization concepts & techniques that will enable you for the successful eBuild Project generation.

• eBUILD with EPLAN Electric P8 2024 will be used.
• Discussion of principles of Standardization.
• Discussion of Macro Fragmentation techniques.
• General introduction to eBUILD Designer, Project Builder, Roles & Permissions required.
• Explanation of the general eBUILD Project Structure.
• Creation of various configurations with a Project.
• Building the Master Configuration based on the “EES Stacking System” project.
• Generation of the Electrical Schematics.
• Looking at migration of Cogineer, EEC One projects.
• Importing / Exporting a configuration.
• Various scripting options are discussed.

Prerequisite: Attendance/completion of a P8 Basic Training

In this training course, you will learn how to build a configurator that will generate your EPLAN Electric P8 Project. The course focuses on the concept of a common Mechatronic model that can then be used to extract disciplines, i.e. ECAD. As a prerequisite for the Automation topics, you will also explore various standardization concepts & techniques that will enable you for the successful EEC Project generation.

• EEC Pro version 2024 will be used.
• Discussion of principles of Standardization.
• Discussion of Macro Fragmentation techniques.
• General introduction to EEC Pro, software installation and discussion about the environment.
• Explanation of the general EEC file structure.
• Creation of Architecture & Construction Libraries.
• Building the Mechatronic model based on the “EES Stacking System” project.
• Generation of the ECAD Discipline, which will create the Electrical Schematics.
• Looking at U/I development methods.
• Importing an EEC Project via Import Wizard.
• Generate EEC Project with Job Server.

Prerequisite: Attendance/completion of a P8 Basic Training.  Macro training is also recommended.

In this training course you will learn how to combine electrical design data with mechanical design data in one system to enable efficient determination of cable lengths for production and planning. You will learn how to employ Eplan Cable proD in daily engineering by determining cable lengths, automatically routing cables and completing parts lists in Eplan Electric P8.

• Virtual cabling in the 3D model
• Importing 3D models from MCAD
• Positioning plugs and cables
• Laying and determining cable lengths in the mechanical model
• Generating documentation for production, assembly and planning
• Creating and completing production documents (parts lists, cable diagrams)
• Generation of browser-based 3D models for cable laying
• Interface to Eplan Electric P8
• Linking circuit diagram information from Eplan Electric P8
• Using 3D data from Eplan Pro Panel
• Writing back the information obtained to Eplan Electric P8
• Optimization of cable length determination
• Optimization of cable length determination on the digital twin
• Targeted path determination in the mechanical model

Prerequisite: Attendance/completion of a P8 Basic Training

As part of the Tesla standards, and together with EPLAN, Tesla has created an EPLAN environment to aid in the development of EPLAN Projects that meets these standards. The training course content is designed to introduce the student to the use of EPLAN and the custom Tesla environment. Guiding the trainee through the production of schematics based on Tesla design process for manufacturing equipment.

• EPLAN Electric P8 v2023 for Tesla
• General introduction to EPLAN, software installation and Tesla specific Add-On Versions. Import of an extract of the Tesla specific Approved Components parts List.
• Explanation of the general EPLAN file structure and the Tesla environment.
• Creation of a New Project (Line) using the Tesla template and utilization of the Tesla specific Line Identification naming convention based on a mechanical layout.
• Creation and modification of Electrical Schematics, devices, parts, and functions.
  Placing Macros and introduction to EPLAN eBUILD.
• Concept Design Phases from Status 70 to Status 130 of the deliverables.
• Utilization of existing Tesla specific schemes and importing them. Review of block property formatting for Device Displays.
• Generating Project Reports using the predefined Tesla Project Template
• Exporting data via Export / Labeling of multiple datasets, e.g., BOM, Device Tag List, Tag List, Cable Tag List, and IP Address List to Excel
• PDF Export, PDF Redlining and Commenting
• Tesla deliverables
• Tesla Certification Test

As part of the Rivian Engineering Platform and with EPLAN, Rivian has created an EPLAN environment to aid in developing EPLAN Projects to meet Rivian’s Engineering standards. The design of the course is to guide the trainee through the production of detailed electrical and pneumatic schematics for manufacturing equipment.

• EPLAN Electric P8 v2022 for Rivian
• General introduction to EPLAN, software installation, and Rivian-specific Add-On Versions.
• Import of an extract of Rivian’s ‘Approved Components List,’ including Rivian-specific schemes.
• Explanation of the general EPLAN file structure and the Rivian environment.
• Structuring of projects according to Rivian’s standards. (IEC/ISO 81346 and IEC 61355)
• Creating a project, defining a project structure and page structures.
• Create and modify electrical schematics, devices, parts, and functions.
• Placing Macros and working with a Rivian Macro project.
• Working with PLC card overviews and PLC card placements.
• Utilization of existing Rivian-specific schemes and importing them.
• Generating Project Reports.
• Export data via export/labeling of multiple datasets, e.g., BOM, Device Tag List, to Excel.
• Error checking / Message management
• Revision Control
• Rivian deliverables
• Rivian Certification Test

As part of the General Motors MEVS Global standards, and together with EPLAN, GM has created an EPLAN environment to aid in the development of EPLAN Projects that meets these standards. The training course content is designed to introduce the student to the use of EPLAN and the custom GM environment and guide them in the production of schematics to these GM global standards

EPLAN Electric P8 Basics for GM

• General introduction to EPLAN, working with projects & templates, the GM Workspace
• The creating and modification of EC Schematics, devices, part and functions.
• The creating and modification of WD schematic using the global standard modules for power, control and networking.
• Addition of fluid components to a system, the addition of the corresponding electrical components and the cross referencing between the fluid and electric systems.
• Terminal, terminal strip, Relays, contacts and PLC device in an EC schematic, including the PLC Addressing.
• Creating & updating of BOM, Device List, and terminal strip reports, exporting BOM and Device, Wire & Cable labeling to external files (excel)
• Use of the revision system
• Exporting completed schematics to DWG & PDF Formats, PDF comments and hyperlinks

**Registration for this course is through Macomb Community College**

As part of the Ford Motor GVOSS standards, and together with EPLAN, Ford has created an EPLAN environment to aid in the development of EPLAN Projects that meets these standards. The training course content is designed to introduce the student to the use of EPLAN and the custom Ford environment and guide them in the production of schematics to these Ford global standards

EPLAN Electric P8 and Fluid for Ford Motor Company

• General introduction to EPLAN, installation and EPLAN Version, review of the SQL database for parts
• Explanation of  EPLAN file structure, within the FORD GVOSS environment
• Creation of a New Project using the FORD GVOSS template and use of the Line Identification
• Creation of a new Cells and modification of Electrical Schematics, devices, parts and functions.
• Utilization of exiting FORD GVOSS block property formatting for Device Displays
• Addition of fluid components to a system,  addition of the corresponding electrical components and cross referencing between the fluid and electric systems.
• Generation Project Reports using the predefined Project Template
• Labeling export of a BOM, Device Tag List, Tag List, Cord Tag List and IP Address List to Excel
• PDF Export, PDF Redlining and Commenting
• FORD GVOSS deliverables
• FORD GVOSS Certification Test (Friday)

As part of the global introduction of the EPLAN platform, the Volkswagen Group has developed a project planning standard based on the supplier guidelines. In the training course content is conveyed that must be observed when designing with EPLAN Electric P8 to implement the VASS V6 standard.

Structure and structure of the project planning guideline in the VASS V6 standard
- Use of the EPLAN data provided by the Volkswagen Group
- Structure of the basic and sample projects
- Provision of data and documents within the engineering process
Structuring of the circuit documents
- Structuring of the projects according to the standard of Volkswagen Group
(IEC 81346 and IEC 61355)
- Use Volkswagen Group systems and location codes
Project processing
- Use of the basic project
- Tips and tricks for using the sample data
- Project and configure PLC stations (e.g. for the TIA Portal)
Quality control
- Check and compare projects using the "EPLAN Project
Reference" module,
make EPLAN settings
- Execute provided schemes, scripts and API add-ons
evaluations - Generate
and update evaluations according to templates
- Generate PROFINET device names and cable names
- Create assignment lists for the Safety
matrix and spare parts lists - Creation of labeling legends for ET 200SP modules.
New features in the EPLAN version
- New functions and extensions of EPLAN

As part of the global implementation of the EPLAN Platform, Daimler AG has developed the "Daimler integra Guideline EPLAN" as a standard design guide. This training course explains what
needs to be observed in the standardized implementation of the "Daimler Integra 7 wave 7" when using EPLAN products.

- Design and structure of the "EPLAN Guideline"
- Use of the data (EDZ) provided by the Daimler AG
- Using default plan templates
- Providing data and documents of the final documentation
- Getting to know numbering ranges and structuring of the documents
- Applying structuring of the function groups and document types
- Use and design of the basic project
- Creating a project, defining a project structure and page structures
- Editing device properties
- Displaying mechanical valve terminals
- Insert pneumatic infeed
- Readdress PLC connection points
- Checking projects by means of error check runs (Daimler add-on)
- Creating function group directory, grounding connections list, loop list
- Generating device label lists, cable label lists

Prerequisite: Attendance of a basic or refresh training EPLAN Electric P8.
A valid alternative could be a number of years of design experience with the EPLAN Electric P8 software.