ELDON'S EPLAN GUIDELINE

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4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWe have received a number of questions from different engineers related to how we have designed our Eldon EPLAN Library.Please find below a list with the most frequently asked questions. For further assistance don’t hesitate to contact Eldon.1 Q How do I solve performance issues on drawings with higher complexity and file size?AWe have tested all drawings in EPLAN 2.0 and the performance is fine on a computer that meets EPLAN basicrequirements. The Eldon EPLAN Library has performance issues in EPLAN version 1.9.11 and lower. We advise youto upgrade to EPLAN 2.0 or higher2 Q What layer is used inside the EPLAN drawings?AAll panel view drawings are placed in EPLAN layer 309. All other attributes (dimensions, mounting plate definitions, etc.)are placed in the default layers of EPLAN corresponding to the attributes3 Q Why doesn’t Eldon provide drawings with various variants such as mounting plate, door, etc.?AWe have chosen to offer all variants directly in the EMA file so an engineer can remove the elements he does not require.We tested this solution with an EPLAN test panel and discovered this approach saves time.4 Q Why are all lines grouped?AWe have chosen to group all lines so dragging an element inside a drawing becomes easier.5 Q What enclosure dimensions are used inside a drawing?AThe reference box inside a drawing states the catalogue dimensions, just like the article file. These dimensions are notthe real dimensions of an enclosure. The real dimensions are stated inside the drawing. As all drawings are on scale,you can always calculate the exact dimensions.6 Q What thermal management dimensions are used inside a drawing?AAll dimensions for thermal management are based on the exterior of the product. We do not specify in the article file thedimensions for the cut out. The cut out dimensions can be found inside the drawing or on the Eldon website.7 Q What fields are completed by Eldon in the Article Data?AEldon has completed the most relevant fields by providing XML files. Annex A of the EPLAN manual lists what fields arecompleted by Eldon.8 Q How can I download EPLAN drawings and Article Data?AThe EMA and XML files can be downloaded for all EPLAN articles simultaneously, per product group or even per articlein the Eldon online catalogue.9 Q Why doesn’t Eldon specify the item number of a wholesaler or distribution partner?AEldon offers the EPLAN Library that is used for all markets worldwide. Therefore, any information that is specific to acountry is excluded.10 Q Why doesn’t Eldon offer any article data for products without drawings such as mounting brackets, heaters, etc.?AThe article data is limited to items that also have a drawing (*.EMA file). However, to help you to save time, Eldon willhave all articles listed in the Article Data by Q3-2013.www.eldon.comELDON’S EPLAN GUIDELINE | 8 of 10
11 Q Why is Eldon not providing a long description for each article?AWe decided to keep the Article File as basic as possible to avoid numerous updates over time. Instead, we havespecified a URL link for each article that will guide you to our online catalogue where each article is described in greatdetail.12 Q Does Eldon specify the weights of products for weight calculations?AYes, Annex A of the EPLAN manual provides a complete overview of the fields that Eldon has completed in the ArticleData.13 Q Why hasn’t Eldon opted for a page macro (*.EMP) rather than the window macro (*.EMA) file?AThe advantage of using *.EMA files is that an engineer can import a drawing from the EPLAN article database. Inaddition to inserting a macro form in a file list navigator, it is possible to select an article in the EPLAN article databaseto place the corresponding panel drawing inside the electrical drawings. This method works only with window macrosand not with page macros.14 Q Why has Eldon chosen these drawing properties (regarding the format, lines, etc.)?AEldon has chosen all the drawing and format properties taking into account several key points. Firstly, Eldon has triedto avoid using those format numbers that are typically used by customers themselves. Regarding the line properties,the line type field has not been set to “Out of layer” so that discontinuous lines are shown in the drawings whereappropriate. Color and pattern length have been set to “Out of layer” so that our customers are able to use the onesthey prefer, while line finish has been set to “Round” to obtain smoother borders.15 Q How can I check which Eldon file version am I using?AEldon stores two different version numbers for each item. Firstly, in the Article database you can find two date fields:P_Article_Create and P_Article_LastChange. The first one registers the date in which the file was created, while thesecond one shows the date in which the last version of the article database was released. Furthermore, each *.EMA filehas its own version number as well. In this case, the version is given by a serious of numbers (e.g., 1.0, 2.0, etc.).To help our customers keep into date with the latest EPLAN library release, Eldon will publish an update article each timea new release is launched, describing the main features and improvements of the new version.www.eldon.comELDON’S EPLAN GUIDELINE | 9 of 10
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