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SIEMENS
Siemens AG, PTD OI BA Power Transmission and Distribution Paul-Gossen-Strasse 100 D-91052 Erlangen
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SIEMENS
Siemens AG, PTD OI BA Power Transmission and Distribution Paul-Gossen-Strasse 100 D-91052 Erlangen
Phone: +49 (9131) 7 33797 Fax: +49 (9131) 7 34994 Mobile: +49 (172) 8418174 Wolfgang Bendl CAE/CAD Sales and Support mailto:wolfgang.bendl@siemens.com
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1 Table of contents
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2.1 2.2 2.3
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3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3
4.1.1 Basic Screen ............................................................................................................................4-11 4.1.2 Working Areas in ELCAD ......................................................................................................4-12 4.2 Working on a project ...................................................................................................................4-13 4.2.1 Project header data ..................................................................................................................4-15 4.2.2 Settings ....................................................................................................................................4-16 4.2.3 Task: Creating a project...........................................................................................................4-17
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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4
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6.1 6.1.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.4 6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4
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6.4.5 Moving Individual Symbol Texts............................................................................................6-50 6.4.6 Task: Editing Symbols.............................................................................................................6-51 6.4.7 Edit Functions in ELCAD .......................................................................................................6-52 6.4.8 Using the specific toolbar to get more efficient in using ELCAD commands.........................6-53 6.4.9 Using Window Symbols..........................................................................................................6-55 6.4.10 The Help Menu under ELCAD 7.3.1.......................................................................................6-56 6.4.11 Task: Creating a Second Circuit Diagram ...............................................................................6-57 6.5 Evaluating a Circuit Diagram ......................................................................................................6-58 6.5.1 Results of the Evaluation.........................................................................................................6-58 6.5.2 Using the Item Editor ..............................................................................................................6-61 6.5.3 Identifying Symbols ................................................................................................................6-62 6.5.4 Navigating Symbols ................................................................................................................6-63 6.5.5 Using Test Functions...............................................................................................................6-64 6.5.6 Task: Evaluation of the Two Circuit Diagrams .......................................................................6-66
7.1 Copying Drawing Contents from External Projects ....................................................................7-67 7.1.1 Inserting Drawings with Editing..............................................................................................7-68 7.1.2 Inserting Drawings without Editing.........................................................................................7-69 7.1.3 Task: Copying External Drawings...........................................................................................7-70 7.2 Copying Detail Drawings ............................................................................................................7-70 7.2.1 Using Macros ..........................................................................................................................7-71 7.2.2 Using the Clipboard.................................................................................................................7-72 7.2.3 Task: Macros / Clipboard ........................................................................................................7-73 7.3 Copying an Entire Drawings .......................................................................................................7-75 7.3.1 Copying Drawings in the Object Window (RMC) ..................................................................7-75 7.3.2 Copying Drawings via Menu (Single, Multiple) .....................................................................7-76 7.3.3 Task: Copying a Entire Drawings............................................................................................7-77
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8.1 8.2 8.3
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9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.4.1 9.4.2 9.4.3 9.5 9.6
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10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6
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11.2 11.3 11.4 11.4.1 11.4.2 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.7.1 11.7.2 Creating a Parts List ................................................................................................................11-101 Table View of the Parts List ....................................................................................................11-103 Manipulating a Parts List.........................................................................................................11-105 Regenerating a Parts List.....................................................................................................11-105 Transferring Parts to a Drawing ..........................................................................................11-105 Outputting a Parts List.............................................................................................................11-106 Task for Parts List ...................................................................................................................11-110 Master Data in ELCAD ...........................................................................................................11-111 Device Master Data .............................................................................................................11-111 Task: Entering Data Records...............................................................................................11-112
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12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5
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13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.4.1 13.4.2 13.5 13.6
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14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.4.1 14.4.2 14.4.3 14.4.4 14.4.5 14.4.6 14.4.7
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2 ELCAD 7.3.1
The E-CAE software package ELCAD from AUCOTEC has been in use at SIEMENS since 1987 and became mainline at Siemens PTD in the year 1996. According to the corporate guideline for PTD, version 7 provides numerous new and expanded functions to support user and project engineers even more efficiently in project planning.
Graphic preparation of the circuit diagrams Editing of the devices and connections, evaluation of the diagrams Generation of derived diagrams (terminal diagram and list of drawings) Symbol editing Creating and archiving a project documentation.
During the course, a sample project will be created consisting of 6-pages circuit diagram. After editing and evaluation of the drawings, the terminal diagrams will be created automatically by batch processing. Subsequently the list of drawings and cabling lists (device parts list) are created and output.
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2.3 Time schedule of the Training Course
Tuesday - March 21, 2006 9.00 Start of ELCAD Training Introduction 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. Installing and using Netmeeting at all ELCAD PCs during the training Installation of ELCAD 7.3.1 PTD customized software Flying License and Hardlock License, how to use and how to install? FL-Select (Flying License Selection) the ELCAD Start program of PTD Settings, Command and Module path Using a virtual drive e.g. P:\ to achieve standard settings as used at your office
12.15 Lunch time 13.15 Continuing the training 1.6. 1.7. 1.8. 1.9. 1.10. 1.11. 1.12. 1.13. ELCAD project check Printer installation in ELCAD 7.3.1 version, using customized setting Library PTD60617 ready for ELCAD 7.3.1 How to change and customize ELCAD specific toolbar Additional ELCAD commands in version 7 - symbol move, text move, Useful key combinations, using the ELCAD 7 Help menu Strg+F3, SHIFT+F1, How to repair spoiled projects? Reset, Reconstruction, Locking entries, sharing files
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Wednesday - March 22, 2006 9.00 Start of ELCAD Training 2.1. Placing multiple Terminals with connectors (A, B, C, D, E, ...) and connecting them correctly in schematic diagrams 2.1.1. Assigning the right terminal forms at circuit diagram 2.1.2. Creating and manipulating terminal diagrams 2.1.3. Making different bridges and slides at terminals in ELCAD 7 version 12.15 Lunch time 13.15 Continuing the training 2.2. Training samples with project E01 commutation switching 2.2.1. General symbols (type 5) and the appropriate use for relays, MCBs and switches 2.2.2. Changing watermark and project header data, specific layers in ELCAD 2.2.3. Modifying translate text, translate editing 16.30 End of daily training Thursday - March 23, 2006 9.00 Start of ELCAD Training 3.1. How to use and place cable and core symbols in the drawing 3.2. Using standard cable database
3.3. Appropriate settings concerning cables and cores 3.4. Modifying cables and cores in current project database 12.15 Lunch time 13.15 Continuing the training 3.5. List editing 3.5.1. Wiring lists and constrained wiring 3.5.2. Generating list of drawings 3.5.3. Establishing parts list 3.6. Conversion 3.6.1. Export drawings to AUTOCAD by DXF- and DWG-Format 3.6.2. Conversions to PDF, TIFF, ASCII 16.30 End of daily training
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Friday - March 24, 2006 9.00 Start of ELCAD Training 4.1. Using Revision module in the ELCAD 7.3.1 version with library PTD60617 4.1.1. Settings, marking symbols, using the right forms 4.1.2. Sample project with revision module 12.15 Lunch time 13.15 Continuing the training 4.2. Introduction of symbol design 4.2.1. How to create new ELCAD symbols? 4.2.2. Symbol structure and code numbers 4.2.3. Modifying existing symbols with new specific functions and graphics 4.2.4. How to establish symbol catalog by ELCAD? 4.2.5. How to establish symbol catalog by ELCAD Tool Box (ETB)? 4.3. Archiving ELCAD projects, extracting used symbols and translate texts
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3.1.1
Features
The original idea of FLSelect was the selection of the needed special licenses using ELCAD with a License Manager. ELCAD itself has no real support for selecting different licenses. In the course of time features like Project Selection or a dynamic changing of the Start Options was added. A new function, which runs just in the background, updates the printer interfaces automatically. FLSelect can be used with ELCAD (Archive, ELCAD View) since Version 5.5.2.
3.1.2
License Selection
Using ELCAD, a hardware lock (Dongle) or a Flying License Manager is necessary. Local License (Dongle) In this case a hardware lock (Dongle) has to be put on the parallel port (LPT1) of the PC. The File ELCAD_ID has to contain special ID- numbers, corresponding to the dongle. After starting ELCAD, the modules, according to the ID- numbers, are available. Flying License (Server/Client) The Flying License is a Client/Server concept, which offers much more efficiency of the existing ELCAD licenses in networks. To use ELCAD with Flying License a Flying License Manager has to be installed on a server, where all available ELCAD licenses are to be registered. The Felics Agent, a client software, has to be installed on each workstation. Starting ELCAD claims the needed licenses at the Flying License Manager. This means that, according to the installed licenses, a finite number of users could work with the different modules. The fact is, that changing the needed licenses is a quite difficult and the user has to know which key has to be set. To provide easy use of flying licenses this program was developed.
3.1.3
Project Selection
Normally when you start ELCAD the project, which you have used the last time, will be opened automatically. The Project Selection gives you the possibility to select a different project that will be opened at starting ELCAD. You are able to configure up to five different paths, where you can select ELCAD- projects from.
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4.1.1
Basic Screen
Command Line
Toolbar
PTD H specificToolbar
Object window
Graphics window
Preview window Status line Setup of the screen in drawing editing (drawing opened)
Screen components
Object window: Here the ELCAD object tree is displayed. It is comparable to the WINDOWS Explorer. All of the drawings, symbols etc are called from here.
Graphics window: The graphics window is used for displaying and editing drawings.
Preview window: Displays the preview of the graphics window. If you have e.g. enlarged a drawing section in the graphics window, this drawing section is marked by a rectangle in the preview window. When selecting symbols, this window shows the marked symbol. Menu bar: The commands of the respective working areas are called via the menus in the menu bar. Toolbar: Frequently used commands can be activated via the buttons of the toolbar without opening a menu. Toolbar and command line: The toolbar and the command line are displayed only if a drawing is open. They can be used to call commands of drawing editing.
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Specific Toolbar: This Toolbar gives you an efficient way to use PTD symbol libraries (PTD60617, H2_60617) without knowing specific symbol names. If you ever want to hide this bar youll have to use the commands TB UNLOAD (toolbar invisible) and TB LOAD (name) to recall this toolbar.
To load the specific toolbar for drawing editing: write TB LOAD (tb_pro.bar) in command line Status bar: Displays information on the program status. If e.g. a drawing command has been called, the action next expected is shown, like the X or Y co-ordinate of the cross-hair pointer, the angle of the symbol measured from the standard orientation, the grid setting etc.
4.1.2
ELCAD is divided into several working areas, so-called Views, in order to display data of functionally connected working areas as distinctly as possible.
The working areas: Drawing Editing: Creating and editing projects and drawings. PM&CT Design: Planning of process engineering plants Cable Planning: Creating and editing cable data. Lists: Creating and editing parts lists, ordering lists, terminal lists, cable lists etc. Input/output Components: Data exchange with PLC systems. Working area Symbol Design: Creating and editing symbols. Working area Master Data: Entering and changing material master data Translate: Defining translate texts
You find the listed functions under the menu option "View". With the buttons in the toolbar you can activate the views directly.
The menu items offered by the menus depend on the working area displayed. In the project and drawing editing working area they are dependent on whether or not a drawing is open.
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4.2 Working on a project
A project as defined in ELCAD is comparable to an assortment of all documents in a document file. It encompasses drawings, diagrams, lists and the pertinent databases for the evaluation. Drawings can only be created within an open project. A project is created at the beginning of a new planning job. In this context a new directory is created on your hard disk where the data for this project is stored. You can define the path and the name of the directory freely. You can create a project with or without a template:
It is advisable to establish a master project that fits your individual needs. You can then load this project as a template for any subsequent project. Thereby you save time and ensure that your projects are always based on the same settings.
The project title may comprise maximally 32 characters and must not contain a full stop (period). The file extension for a project is "PRO". This is automatically attached to the project title.
Opens the selection of the standard directories; these can be defined user-related
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You open a project in order to edit drawings, lists, tables or directories contained in this project. After starting ELCAD, the project last edited is automatically opened.
When opening a project created with an earlier version of ELCAD, you are asked whether the project is to be adjusted to the current version. If this is acknowledged, the project cannot be opened any more with previous program versions. Closing a project: A project is automatically closed (and saved) when you exit ELCAD or open another project. Save project as: The working status of a project is automatically saved if you change the work area (drawing editing, PM&CT planning, cable planning etc) or exit ELCAD. You copy a project if you: wish to create a new project and want to copy not only the structure of an existing project ("Create project with template") but also the data wish to save a project on a backup medium. You achieve a complete backup of the project including symbol and translate files by using the function "ARCHIVE".
Deleting a project
Never delete a project that has not yet been saved on a backup medium. The data is irrevocably lost. When projects are deleted, the project directory (project name.pro) and all subdirectories and the files contained therein are deleted from the hard disk.
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4.2.1
Project header data contain the general information for describing a project. This information can be used arbitrarily anywhere in the project, e.g. in text fields of forms. They can be entered at one central location for the entire project.
The project header texts are accepted from the template project. Input and change of the project header data is done in the menu FILE under the menu item PROPERTIES.
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Adaptation of the mask (the texts on the left) is done in the project settings.
4.2.2
Settings
You call the dialog "Settings" via the menu EXTRAS and the menu item OPTIONS; no graphic may be open at this point. Settings (or configurations) may be user-related or project-related. The delivered data contain basic settings that permit a first round of working with the system. Project settings These settings are defined for the current project and are part of the project as the file PROJECT.INI. When creating a project, the system performs basic settings, which can however be expanded or changed via the menu items. If a project is created with a template, the settings of the template project are adopted.
Project settings always override user settings! Example of a project-related setting of symbol files
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User settings A user may initially start working without major changes in the settings. All user settings are stored in the file AUCOTEC.INI present in the working directory.
4.2.3
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Create a new project with template under the name "Training_01". You can use either the project Pattern_8DN82 or Training_8DN82 as a template. Check the settings of the symbol files and forms.
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5 Drawing editing
The drawing editing forms the core of the project editing in ELCAD. The term drawing comprises all graphic documents for describing a project such as circuit diagrams, layout diagrams and terminal diagrams. In this section we describe the basic functions of drawing creation and management, You will learn how to create a drawing and how to use drawing functions.
Drawing name
Drawing content
Form
The name of the drawing is formed from the directories under the entry "Drawings" in the object tree. It may consist of a maximum of 4 directories (directory with subdirectories) and the sheet number. In the above example the name of the drawing is: = / S / D / 1 Forms are drawing frames that contain logical in addition to graphic information, e.g. for the item management and the revision management. There are various forms for the generation of different diagrams and lists. Forms are pre-set in the settings for the project. Drawing contents are graphic elements, evaluable and non-evaluable symbols and connections.
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5.1 Drawings in the Object Tree
The object tree is an operating element for managing drawings. In design and function it resembles the WINDOWS Explorer. In drawing editing there are four object trees that can be selected via the tabs.
There are object trees for drawings, the item designation editor, symbols and macros.
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5.2 Creating Objects
The following points should be heeded when creating drawing objects. There are up to 5 naming levels available, four directories and one drawing number. The designation of the last level should be the sheet number because it is used for creating references. The designations of the directories should be adjusted to company requirements; for example designations related to subassemblies or function groups could be used here. The objects in the object tree are usually displayed in alphabetical order.
After a new directory has been defined in the Drawings object tree, a drawing must be inserted while the higher-level object tree directory is still open. Empty directories are automatically deleted during exiting. The menu items of the context menu depend on the object tree element checked. If the root of the object tree is checked, functions are offered that are valid for the entire project. If you check a directory, only functions valid for a directory are offered. Context menu Drawings Context menu Directories
Close
Save Delete
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If you keep working on a drawing over a longer period of time, you should at times save the drawing manually in order to avoid data loss due to unforeseeable situations. Copy See special chapter on copying.
Command line
Toolbar
Context menu
Status line
Call via menu: Most of the functions can be called by means of the menus. Exceptions are for example connections, which can be called only via the command line or the toolbar. Call via the command line: All functions can be called via a command entered in the command line. Call via the context menu: The context menu is opened by a right-hand mouse click. The menu items depend on the (drawing) element located under the cursor before the call. Only functions are offered that are available for the current selection. Call via toolbar: Certain functions can be called via the toolbar.
During the execution of a function, the status line displays the next expected input. The output window shows the command.
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5.4.1
Graphic elements are called via the menu INSERT, menu item GRAPHIC ELEMENTS, or a command in the command line.
This list contains all graphic elements in ELCAD. In the following, the procedure for using graphic elements will be explained by means of a "Line" and a "Text".
Drawing lines
Start point
1. In the menu INSERT, click on GRAPHIC ELEMENT / LINE / DRAW. 2. Click with the left mouse button on the origin of the line. 3. Define a corner for the line by a simple left mouse click or a terminal point by a double click.
Line
Commands called via the menu remain active until terminated with the ESC key. You can define the properties of graphic elements (line width, line type etc.) while executing a function by pressing the right mouse button or later on via the editing functions (EDIT / OBJECTS / EDIT) and the right mouse button.
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Adjusting properties of the graphic elements (digitising parameters)
If you hit the right mouse button while executing a function (here: drawing a line), the dialog "Properties" is displayed where you can change all of the properties of a graphic element. Alternatively you can press a key to change only a specific parameter. The corresponding keys are listed in brackets in the following list.
Grid [R]: The drawing grid ensures that graphic elements and symbols are precisely aligned below one another and next to each other, respectively. Pen No [S]: Each pen number entered here corresponds to a defined line width. The various line widths are identified on the screen by different colours. Line type [L]: Select a representation of the line; the display on the screen may differ from the printout. The line type 0 is not printed. XY Position [P]: In these input fields, you can enter the precise co-ordinates of the reference point of the graphic element. Angular [W]: If this checkbox is activated, only rectangular lines and connections can be drawn; if it is deactivated, any angle is possible.
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5.4.2
Placing Texts
You can position free texts on a drawing. These are graphic elements. Single text: with the menu INSERT / TEXT
In drawing editing, only the field Fixed Text can be used. Slope: The text is displayed vertically or tilted 15. Reference point: This is the writing direction of the text, can be right, left or centre. The block reference is set if texts occupy several lines. Several lines of text can be represented by #, the character # effects a line break. In order to represent texts rotated by 90, 180 or 270, the W key must be pressed. If a text is to be displayed at an arbitrary angle, the keys Ctrl+W must be used. Text size: Up to 6 text sizes can be used. The user can define two additional text sizes. Text field: with the menu INSERT / TEXT FIELDS. Usually several lines of text entered via the ELCAD text editor. Following input, each line is placed on the drawing as single-line text. You can use text fields if e.g. text from the WINDOWS clipboard is to be inserted into drawings. With the ELCAD text editor texts with a length of up to 80 characters can be created.
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5.4.3
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Sonderzeichen Special Characters
Apart from the English character set, a Greek and a Cyrillic character set can be loaded. The changeover is executed by prefixing a "\" character with a number. \0 = English character set \1 = Greek character set (subscripted numbers) \2 = Cyrillic character set (superscripted numbers) Subsequently the character corresponding to the English character set must be entered (e.g. "\1W" yields "").
All subscripted numbers are assigned to the Greek character set, all superscripted numbers to the Cyrillic character set (example: "m\22" yields "m"; "H\12\0O" yields "H2O").
From top to bottom: character sets /0 (English), /1 (Greek, subscripted), /2 (Cyrillic, superscripted)
If special characters such as "#", "?", "\" or "*" are to be represented as text, these characters must be prefixed by "\".
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5.4.4
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Text Rectangle
Training Module
Circle
Dimensioning
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Symbol Library
Macros
Drawings
Editing dialog
Analyze Edit
Project Database
Master Data Part Number Manufacturer Price Ordering No. Technical data RPM Amps ..
Parts list, Order list Terminal diagram Schematic Diagram Resource diagram Cable list Etc.
Output
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6.1 Creating a Circuit Diagram
There is no online connection between the project database and the derived documents, i.e. following changes in the drawing the derived document must be created anew.
The creation of a circuit diagram is carried out according to the same rules as the creation of a drawing.
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6.1.1
Editing Forms
When a drawing is created, it is assigned the form entered in the (project or user) settings. You can change these entries via the menu EDIT - FORM - CHANGE.
Entries input here in the fields Higher Level Designation, FUNCTION and LOCATION are transmitted to the symbols placed on this page.
6.2 Symbols
The entire control of the information in ELCAD is done via the logic of the symbols. The term symbol encompasses: Graphic symbols consisting of graphic and logic, like indicator lamps, potentials, connector symbols, relays, terminals or complete PLC input and output cards respectively. Forms and drawing templates respectively for circuit diagrams, terminal diagrams, parts lists, layout diagrams, tables of content etc. Graphic symbols without logic like e.g. layout symbols, company logos, cable and core symbols. Symbols are combined in symbol libraries. The symbol library you use with this program version is called "PTD60617" or H2_60617. Each symbol is stored there under a name and can be inserted into the drawings using this name. The symbols are listed alphabetically. The symbols in the symbol library have been named according to the rules given by the DIN and IEC and subdivided into groups (classification).
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1st Classification property is the diagram type, e.g. V-Terminal diagram S-Circuit diagram
2nd Classification property is e.g. the device type or in special cases FORM-forms FRAME-window symbols
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6.2.1
There are various methods for inserting symbols into a drawing: Call via the object tree "Symbols" Call via the toolbar Call via the command line Call via the menu INSERT and the menu item SYMBOL. The symbol is always called into the drawing by means of its name.
After activation in the toolbar you can select the symbol from the symbol list (symbol display)
Symbol is displayed at the crosshair pointer with its reference point and can be placed
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6.2.2
Subsequent moving or copying of a symbol can e.g. be done with the right mouse button. It is also possible to move or copy one or several objects with EDIT / OBJECTS. For symbols there is the special command "Move Symbol". This command can cut symbols out of connections or move to another connection.
For copying the same symbol consecutively (e.g. terminals) the command KL (Copy Last) can be used after the first symbol has been set.
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6.2.3
Testing Symbols
Symbol components Following placement, only the graphic of a symbol is displayed. The following list explains the components of a symbol that can be viewed only in the test mode (menu EXTRAS / TEST DRAWING / ...).
Reference point: Each symbol is assigned a reference point during its creation in symbol design. This point is used to align the symbol; this means that the centre of the cross-hair pointer forms the reference point during placement. In the normal view, the reference points are invisible. Only upon activating the menu item TEST DRAWING / SYMBOLS / REFERENCE POINT in the menu EXTRAS or with the command "test symbol", they are represented by crosses. Connectors: Electrical connectors are likewise invisible the normal view. They are made visible via the menu EXTRAS, menu item TEST DRAWING / CONNECTORS, or the command "test ans". Frame: Each symbol is enclosed by a rectangular frame. It encloses the area taken up by the symbol with all of its inscriptions. If the frame is visible, it suffices to specify a point within the frame to "grab" the symbol. Frames are made visible via the menu EXTRAS, menu item TEST DRAWING / SYMBOLS / COLLECTING FRAME or the command "test frame".
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6.2.4
Create a new project with template from your current project E01_Coppy_01 with project name: TRAINING_01 Create a drawing. the name of the drawing can e.g. be: Directory: Directory: Directory: Drawing: =\Z1 S M 1
The window Change of Sheet you receive by the command BW Fill out the form with Higher level designation, function and location . Check the entries and make appropriate changes in the \z-Texts Place the following symbols according to the template:
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Text 2mm Power Supply Motor drive, CB Text 2mm AC 230V Terminal two pole type BXK3D und BXK3XD with horizontal terminal numbers MCB NF100TA and NF100TXA
Terminations AB3TA
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6.3 Connections
Connections are used to link device connectors or symbol connectors with each other. They are drawn by calling the command or are called from toolbars
6.3.1
To join connections to symbols or devices, the connector points should be determined beforehand. The connectors of a symbol can be displayed by means of a test function.
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6.3.2
Drawing Connections
Joining Connectors
The function call for drawing connections is effected via the toolbar or by entering the command "C"
The predefined function creates a connection between device connectors. The start/end point of a connection must be a device connector.
The digitising parameters for altering the line type and the line widths are used as for the drawing of graphic lines, e.g. via the right mouse button.
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Examples:
The drawing direction is from the left to the right or from top to bottom.
C-.
NS01A
C.
C CP
BH01TA
C..
If "Automatic dot = yes" is set in the configuration, the end points of connections are identified by a even if the command "C " is used. If the setting is "Automatic dot = no", the commands "CP", "C P" or "CPP" must be used for this purpose.
Multiple Connections
In order to design in a timesaving manner, connections of the same type can be drawn with one command as multiple connections. You can execute the call for connecting several similar device connectors via the toolbar.
The multi-connections on the toolbar can connect only device connectors; i.e. devices or potentials with electrical connections must already be present. You can create the connections also via a command entry. Here the basic command is entered with a command option. You can select the options from a list by entering (*) after the command.
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Examples
For changing the direction from horizontal to vertical, you can use the key "W". For representing connection endings of variable lengths, you can use the key ">".
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6.3.3
CD_Pot_B1R BJD01C
CD_Pot_B1R BJD01C
CD_Pot_B1L BJD01A
Potential-chains Potentialkette
CD_Pot_B1L BJD01A
A potential chain is formed with potential symbols that are placed at the beginning and the end of the connections and are edited with the same names. After evaluation of the drawing, the corresponding references are shown at the symbols (where does the connection come from, where does it lead). The symbol library supplied contains symbols for:
Voltage bus left right top bottom Symbol name BJP01A BJP01C BJP01B BJP01D
Symbol name
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6.3.4
Connector [wire break] symbols are symbols with which connections can be shown in separated form. They can be used distributed on several sheets or on one and the same sheet (always in pairs). The co-ordination is carried out via names that are assigned during editing. BJA01A
NS03TB
References
BH05B
Destination
BJA01C
After the evaluation of the drawing, the connector symbols display the cross-references (names) and, once a terminal diagram has been created, the designations of the devices connected.
The symbol library supplied contains symbols from Symbol Type 3 for:
Symbol name BJA01A, BJA12A, BJA11A BJA01C, BJA12C, BJA11C BJA01B, BJA12B, BJA11B BJA01D, BJA12D, BJA11D
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6.3.5
Testing Connections
Incorrectly drawn connections lead to errors that affect derived documents such as e.g. the terminal diagram and the parts list or wiring list. For testing connections there are the following functions under EXTRAS / TEST DRAWINGS / WORKING STATUS
Drawn as a graphical line Incorrect command and incorrect grid, therefore the electrical connection has not been established
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6.3.6
Connect the symbols according to the template. Check whether all connections are properly connected.
BXK3D
BXK3XD
AB3TA
BJD01B
ASSF11MTA
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6.4 Editing symbols
Editing symbols means assigning information needed for the evaluation of the drawings. By editing in the circuit diagram, symbols become items; they are assigned an unambiguous item designation. The items can be specified by assigning them a part number from a device master database. With the subsequent evaluation, the item designations assigned are checked and entered in the project database.