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La formation Essentiel Conception Électrique est une formation complète et pratique conçue pour acquérir des bases solides en génie électrique à l'aide de EPLAN Electric P8. Ce cours guide les utilisateurs à travers l'ensemble du processus de conception électrique de la configuration du projet et de la création des schémas jusqu'aux évaluations et à la documentation finale.

Les participants apprennent à travailler efficacement au sein de la plateforme EPLAN tout en appliquant des principes de conception structurés qui favorisent la précision, la cohérence et l'évolutivité à long terme. 

La formation met l'accent sur la mise en pratique à travers des exercices guidés, aidant les utilisateurs à comprendre comment gérer les appareils, les connexions, les bornes, les câbles et les données d'automate programmable (PLC) dans un environnement de projet structuré. À la fin de la formation, les participants sont capables de créer une documentation électrique complète et prête pour la production, tout en tirant parti des meilleures pratiques EPLAN pour améliorer la qualité de la conception et réduire les tâches manuelles. 

Produits recommandés:

• Electric P8 Basic, Advanced, Pro, & Premium
• Pro Panel Standalone

Prérequis:

• Connaissances de base des concepts de conception électrique

Durée:

• 5 jours – Lundi au Vendredi

Agenda:

• Navigation dans la plateforme EPLAN, mise en place du projet et configuration de l'espace de travail
• Conception schématique structurée à l'aide de dispositifs, de connexions et de désignations d'emplacement
• Structuration du projet et des pages, macros et éléments de conception réutilisables
• Concepts d'adressage des bornes, des câbles et des automates programmables (PLC) avec mise en oeuvre pratique 
• Vérification des erreurs, validation des projet et outils de cohérence des données
• Création de rapports et de documentation prête pour la fabrication
• Introduction aux services EPLAN Cloud et à la gestion des données
• Exécution de projet de bout en bout à travers des exercices guidés et un projet concret

* Exceptionnellement, le 19 Mai sera une journée complète de formation, au lieu d'une demi journée.

La formation Extensions pour Conception de panneaux 3D s'appuie sur les principes fondamentaux de la conception de panneaux en 3D pour aborder la modélisation avancée des armoires, le routage, le câblage et la préparation de données prêtes pour la production à l'aide d'Eplan Pro Panel. Ce cours vise à transformer les schémas 3D de base en conceptions entièrement fabricables en intégrant des macros intelligentes, des accessoires d'armoire, des chemins de routage, une logique de connexion et des workflows de câblage automatisés.

Les participants travaillent sur des scénarios de panneaux réels pour créer des macros 3D réutilisables, définir des réseaux de routage, gérer les données de câblage et évaluer le comportement thermique des armoires. La formation met l'accent sur des exercices pratiques qui démontrent comment les données détaillées de panneaux 3D peuvent être exploitées en aval pour la fabrication, la documentation et les flux de travail de production intelligente.

À la fin de la formation, les utilisateurs sont capables de gérer en toute confiance des conceptions de panneaux 3D complexes et de préparer des données précises pour les processus de production et d'assemblage.

Produits recommandés:

• Pro Panel Standalone
• Toute variante de Eplan Electric P8 avec l'add-on Pro Panel

Prérequis:

• Notions fondamentales de conception électrique
• Notions fondamentales de conception de panneaux 3D
• Connaissance des espaces de disposition 3D et du placement des appareils dans Eplan Pro Panel

Durée:

• 3 jours

Agenda:

• Création et gestion des espaces de disposition 3D
• Projets de macros 3D, interprétation automatique et macros de composants
• Accessoires de boîtiers et conception thermique à l'aide de RiTherm
• Principes fondamentaux du routage, réseaux de routage et chemins de routage
• Schémas de connexion et modèles de points de connexion
• Filtres de raccordement, surveillance du niveau de remplissage et regroupement
• Fabrication de câbles et exportation des données de fabrication
• Gestion des modifications de conception et des mises à jours de routage
• Présentation de la suite Smart Production, notamment Smart Mounting et Smart Wiring
• Exercice final de routage et révision

Electrical Design Essentials is a comprehensive, hands-on training designed to build a strong foundation in electrical engineering using Eplan Electric P8. This course guides users through the complete electrical design workflow, from project setup and schematic creation to evaluations and final documentation.

Participants learn how to work efficiently within the Eplan platform while applying structured design principles that support accuracy, consistency, and long-term scalability.

The training emphasizes practical application through guided exercises, helping users understand how to manage devices, connections, terminals, cables, and PLC data within a structured project environment. By the end of the course, participants are able to create complete, production-ready electrical documentation while leveraging Eplan best practices to improve design quality and reduce manual effort.

Suggested Products:

• Electric P8 Basic, Advanced, Pro, & Premium
• Pro Panel Standalone

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of electrical design concepts

Duration:

• 5 days – Monday to Friday

Agenda:

• Core Eplan platform navigation, project setup, and workspace configuration
• Structured schematic design using devices, connections, and location designations
• Project and page structuring, macros, and reusable design elements
• Terminal, cable, and PLC addressing concepts with practical implementation
• Error checking, project validation, and data consistency tools
• Creation of reports and manufacturing-ready documentation
• Introduction to Eplan Cloud services and data management
• End-to-end project execution through guided exercises and a real-world project

3D Panel Design Extensions builds on the fundamentals of 3D panel layout by expanding into advanced enclosure modeling, routing, wiring, and production-ready data preparation using Eplan Pro Panel. This course focuses on extending basic 3D layouts into fully manufacturable designs by incorporating intelligent macros, enclosure accessories, routing paths, connection logic, and automated wiring workflows.

Participants work through real-world panel scenarios to create reusable 3D macros, define routing networks, manage wiring data, and evaluate enclosure thermal behavior. The training emphasizes practical, hands-on exercises that demonstrate how detailed 3D panel data can be leveraged downstream for manufacturing, documentation, and Smart Production workflows.

By the end of the course, users are able to confidently manage complex 3D panel designs and prepare accurate data for production and assembly processes.

Suggested Products:

• Pro Panel Standalone
• Any Electric P8 variant with Pro Panel add-on

Prerequisites:

• Electrical Design Essentials
• 3D Panel Design Essentials
• Familiarity with Eplan Pro Panel 3D layout spaces and device placement

Duration:

• 3 days

Agenda:

• Creating and managing 3D layout spaces
• 3D macro projects, automatic interpretation, and device macros
• Enclosure accessories and thermal design using RiTherm
• Routing fundamentals, route networks, and routing paths
• Connection diagrams and connection point patterns
• Connection filters, fill level monitoring, and bundling
• Wire fabrication and manufacturing data export
• Managing design changes and routing updates
• Smart Production Collection overview including Smart Mounting and Smart Wiring
• Final routing exercise and review

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 Global Automation 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

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.