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AUCOTEC AG<br />

Oldenburger Allee 24<br />

D-30659 Hannover<br />

Phone: +49 (0)511 61 03-0<br />

Fax: +49 (0)511 61 40 74<br />

Web: www.aucotec.com<br />

E-Mail: info@aucotec.com<br />

AUCOTEC, INC.<br />

2570 Foxfield Road, Suite 105<br />

St. Charles, Illinois 60174<br />

Phone: +1 630 485 5600<br />

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Corporation, USA.


Contents<br />

1 Welcome to <strong>Engineering</strong> Base .......................................1<br />

2 Features ...........................................................................2<br />

2.1 Database Explorer ......................................................................2<br />

2.2 Multi-Project Access...................................................................2<br />

2.3 Revision <strong>Management</strong> ................................................................3<br />

<strong>2.4</strong> <strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong> (Dictionaries) ......................................3<br />

2.5 Worksheets ..................................................................................4<br />

2.6 Catalogs .......................................................................................5<br />

2.7 Data Service.................................................................................5<br />

2.8 Shortcut Menu ............................................................................6<br />

2.9 Navigating....................................................................................6<br />

2.10 Undo.............................................................................................7<br />

2.11 Online Manual and Introduction ..............................................7<br />

2.12 osCAS - open system Computer Aided Selling.........................8<br />

2.13 FastWire ......................................................................................9<br />

2.14 Diagramming.............................................................................10<br />

2.14.1 Microsoft Office Visio................................................................10<br />

2.14.2 Drawing Borders and Title Blocks .............................................10<br />

2.14.3 Automatic Labeling ....................................................................11<br />

2.14.4 Master-Shapes.............................................................................12<br />

2.14.5 Real-Time Cross-References ......................................................13<br />

2.14.6 Smart Connections, StayConnect and AutoConnect ..................14<br />

2.14.7 MultiPlace...................................................................................15<br />

2.14.8 Insert Comments.........................................................................15<br />

2.14.9 Insert Hyperlinks ........................................................................15<br />

2.14.10 Insert Objects............................................................................16<br />

2.14.11 Insert Pictures ...........................................................................16<br />

2.14.12 Layers .......................................................................................17<br />

2.14.13 Scaling Diagrams......................................................................18<br />

2.14.14 Printing .....................................................................................19<br />

2.14.15 Multi-Window ..........................................................................19<br />

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2.15 Reports.......................................................................................20<br />

2.15.1 About Reports.............................................................................20<br />

2.15.2 Cable Lists ..................................................................................20<br />

2.15.3 Wiring Lists ................................................................................21<br />

2.15.4 Terminal Block Diagram ............................................................21<br />

2.15.5 Input / Output Lists.....................................................................21<br />

2.15.6 Purchase Order Lists...................................................................21<br />

2.15.7 Sheet Index .................................................................................21<br />

2.15.8 Fuse Lists....................................................................................21<br />

2.15.9 Kitting Lists ................................................................................22<br />

2.15.10 Overload Relay Settings Lists ..................................................22<br />

2.15.11 Bill of Material .........................................................................22<br />

2.16 Sharing Information with other Users....................................23<br />

2.16.1 Sharing Databases.......................................................................23<br />

2.16.2 Multi-User Ability ......................................................................23<br />

2.16.3 User <strong>Management</strong>.......................................................................23<br />

2.17 Sharing Information with other Programs ............................24<br />

2.17.1 AutoCAD (DWG/DXF)..............................................................24<br />

2.17.2 Excel (XLS)................................................................................24<br />

2.17.3 Portable Document Format (PDF)..............................................24<br />

2.17.4 CATIA V5 ..................................................................................24<br />

2.17.5 SAP Communication Framework...............................................25<br />

2.17.6 Additional Formats .....................................................................25<br />

2.17.7 Automation Framework..............................................................25<br />

2.17.8 Hardware Configuration Link.....................................................25<br />

2.17.9 Label Designer............................................................................26<br />

2.17.10 Terminal Rail Designer.............................................................27<br />

2.17.11 Insert Files ................................................................................27<br />

2.18 Document Styles........................................................................28<br />

2.18.1 Circuit Diagrams.........................................................................28<br />

2.18.2 HookUps.....................................................................................28<br />

2.18.3 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams................................................29<br />

2.18.4 Layout Diagrams ........................................................................29<br />

2.18.5 Logic Diagrams ..........................................................................30<br />

2.18.6 Loop Diagrams ...........................................................................31<br />

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2.18.7 P&I Diagrams .............................................................................32<br />

2.18.8 Single-Line Diagrams.................................................................32<br />

2.18.9 Specification Sheets....................................................................32<br />

2.18.10 Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................33<br />

2.18.11 Tag Sheets.................................................................................33<br />

2.19 Wizards and Tools ....................................................................34<br />

2.19.1 About Wizards and Tools ...........................................................34<br />

2.19.2 Cable Wizard ..............................................................................35<br />

2.19.3 Structure Catalog ........................................................................35<br />

2.19.4 Merge I/O Wizard.......................................................................36<br />

2.19.5 Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard......................................36<br />

2.19.6 Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool..........................................................37<br />

2.19.7 Relay and Contactor Wizard.......................................................38<br />

2.19.8 Terminal Block Wizard ..............................................................38<br />

2.19.9 Typical Select and Typical Copy................................................39<br />

2.19.10 Update Dialog from Type Wizard ............................................40<br />

2.19.11 Update from Catalog Wizard....................................................40<br />

2.19.12 PLC Address Wizard ................................................................41<br />

2.19.13 PROFIBUS Configurator..........................................................41<br />

2.19.14 Price Calculation.......................................................................42<br />

2.19.15 Swap Labels..............................................................................42<br />

2.19.16 Dimensioning............................................................................42<br />

2.19.17 Assign Wires to Cables Automatically.....................................42<br />

2.19.18 Assign Wires to Cables Manually ............................................42<br />

2.19.19 Special Reports for Cables and Wires ......................................42<br />

2.19.20 Copy Attributes from Project to Wires.....................................42<br />

2.19.21 Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary..............................42<br />

2.20 System Architecture .................................................................43<br />

2.20.1 Object-Oriented ..........................................................................43<br />

2.20.2 Three-Tier Client/Server Architecture........................................43<br />

2.20.3 Microsoft SQL Server.................................................................45<br />

2.20.4 Unicode.......................................................................................45<br />

2.20.5 Attributes and Dialogs ................................................................46<br />

2.20.6 Integrated VBA Development System .......................................46<br />

2.20.7 Application Programming Interface ...........................................46<br />

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2.20.8 Localized Versions .....................................................................47<br />

2.21 Feature Comparison Chart......................................................48<br />

3 Licenses..........................................................................54<br />

3.1 Licensing Comparison Chart...................................................54<br />

3.2 EB Evaluation Version .............................................................55<br />

3.3 EB View .....................................................................................55<br />

3.4 EB...............................................................................................55<br />

3.5 EB Professional .........................................................................56<br />

3.6 EB Plant Design ........................................................................56<br />

3.7 EB Instrumentation Basic........................................................56<br />

3.8 EB Instrumentation Professional ............................................56<br />

3.9 EB Cable....................................................................................56<br />

3.10 EB Power ...................................................................................56<br />

4 Industry Solutions ........................................................57<br />

4.1 <strong>Engineering</strong> and Process Control............................................57<br />

4.2 Wiring Harness Development..................................................58<br />

4.3 Power Generation and Distribution........................................58<br />

4.4 Industrial Plant and Machine Design .....................................59<br />

4.5 Sample Documents....................................................................59<br />

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Welcome to <strong>Engineering</strong> Base 1<br />

1 Welcome to <strong>Engineering</strong> Base<br />

Strong Basis for New Solutions<br />

Systems for the documentation of electrical engineering systems have been on the<br />

market for over 20 years. AUCOTEC has been involved from the very start. At that<br />

time the computer was used like an intelligent drawing board. In addition, the first<br />

ECAD systems offered users functions that also took into account logical relations<br />

to exclude sources of error.<br />

The limits of conventional E-CAD systems lie in their dependence on graphic representation.<br />

For instance, lists are complete and correct only as long as the diagrams<br />

actually represent the complete plant. The forced dependence of the work sequence<br />

on graphic representation carries even more weight, however, since in the actual<br />

planning process devices and plant structure are specified long before they are represented<br />

in the circuit diagrams.<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base (EB) sets new standards because as a product of the most recent<br />

ECAE generation it offers unique editing options – due to the independence of the<br />

plant model from graphic representations and the independence of the users regarding<br />

their work sequence. An always up-to-date plant model enables this degree of<br />

freedom because all objects such as devices, cables and leads but also functions,<br />

graphic documents and catalogs are kept in it with all their references. Whenever a<br />

piece of information is available, it is put into the model via input masks, list editing<br />

or graphic representation and supplemented later on by further representations or<br />

details. Thus emerge the complete planning and documentation of electrical systems<br />

in diverse industrial sectors: from the first concepts and basic information down to<br />

the last refinement – and all that under permanent supervision.<br />

February 4, 2008


2 Features<br />

2.1 Database Explorer<br />

The Database Explorer is the main window of the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base application and<br />

gives the user easy access to all data stored in the database. From the Database Explorer,<br />

the user can easily navigate between projects and create or modify data.<br />

The Database Explorer has the familiar look and feel of the well known Microsoft<br />

Windows Explorer. Thus cutting down the time required to become familiar with<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base.<br />

2.2 Multi-Project Access<br />

Within <strong>Engineering</strong> Base, all design work is organized into projects. All diagrams<br />

and component data is stored in those projects. Because the user has simultaneous<br />

access to all projects within the database, diagrams and components can easily be<br />

copied between projects.<br />

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2.3 Revision <strong>Management</strong><br />

Revision <strong>Management</strong> makes all changes within a project traceable and creates<br />

clearly arranged reports for manufacturing purposes.<br />

Revision worksheet for wires<br />

<strong>2.4</strong> <strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong> (Dictionaries)<br />

With <strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong>, all text is maintained in dictionaries and can be exchanged<br />

as Excel (.xls) files for translation.<br />

Text shown on diagrams, reports and worksheets can easily be switched from one<br />

language to another. The number of languages displayed on the diagram at the same<br />

time is only limited by the physical space on the diagram. The total number of languages<br />

managed by the system is not limited.<br />

<strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />

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2.5 Worksheets<br />

Based on information stored in the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base database, worksheets for Bill<br />

of Materials, Purchase Order Lists, Wiring Lists, etc. reflect changes in real-time (no<br />

batch-runs required). Worksheets can be used for modifying data, printing, and exporting<br />

(e.g. XLS).<br />

New worksheets can be created quickly by adding or removing columns. Data in the<br />

worksheet can also be filtered, sorted, and counted.<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base Workbook with Worksheets<br />

Pre-defined Worksheets include<br />

• Bill of Material<br />

• Cable lists (including from-to information)<br />

• Wiring lists (including from-to information)<br />

• Input / Output lists<br />

• Motor lists<br />

• Purchase Order list<br />

• Sheet index<br />

• Fuse list<br />

• Kitting list<br />

• Overload Relay Settings list<br />

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2.6 Catalogs<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> and purchasing data for all components including devices, enclosures<br />

and cables is stored in database catalogs, providing all necessary properties and suitable<br />

shapes for diagrams and layouts.<br />

From the catalog, components can be used directly in the project by copying them in<br />

the Database Explorer or simply placing the shape in the diagram.<br />

Components that are not found in the catalog can be downloaded from the<br />

AUCOTEC Data Service.<br />

Catalog<br />

2.7 Data Service<br />

With its Data Service, AUCOTEC provides a valuable service to the user. Ready-touse<br />

component data and shapes for various manufacturers can be downloaded from<br />

our web site at http://www.aucotec.com/index.php?module=DataService.<br />

Some of the manufacturers with component information available from the Data<br />

Service are:<br />

Data Service<br />

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2.8 Shortcut Menu<br />

The shortcut menu (context menu) for each item is just a right click away, and provides<br />

quick access to the most common commands.<br />

Shortcut menu<br />

2.9 Navigating<br />

Items can be found quickly in the Database Explorer by using the Navigate command<br />

at the shape on the diagram. Diagrams can also be opened directly from the<br />

link at the device in the Database Explorer by using the Open with Visio command<br />

or from the cross-reference in worksheets.<br />

Navigate command<br />

Open with Visio command from link in Database Explorer<br />

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Open with Visio command from reference in worksheet<br />

2.10 Undo<br />

Undo is available with multi-undo steps in the Database Explorer and in Visio. Undo<br />

is a safety net for the user. The user can easily try functions without the risk of losing<br />

data.<br />

2.11 Online Manual and Introduction<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base offers the user a context sensitive help system that can be accessed<br />

directly from the shortcut menu on any item.<br />

Context sensitive help from the Templates folder<br />

For the beginner, an introductory segment offers the user a quick overview with animations<br />

and screen videos. It takes just a few minutes to get familiar with the idea,<br />

the benefits and the handling of <strong>Engineering</strong> Base.<br />

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2.12 osCAS - open system Computer Aided<br />

Selling<br />

Projecting simultaneously when Selling - with osCAS<br />

Constructing a machine and selling one are two different things – at least up to now.<br />

Engineers and salespeople need a lot of time for briefing each other when it comes<br />

to matching one's own product range with customer requirements. To reduce this<br />

effort to a minimum and at the same time to optimally automate standardized construction<br />

work, AUCOTEC has developed a unique product:<br />

osCAS is the first tool for sales support that is directly integrated into the construction<br />

process. It is moreover one of the first products to be certified for Windows<br />

Vista. With osCAS it is possible to configure the machine desired by the customer<br />

during the initial sales discussion. Moreover at the end of the discussion the complete<br />

offer for the desired project is available.<br />

osCAS<br />

Advantages:<br />

• Simple, automated and always traceable tender preparation<br />

• Direct adoption of the configuration of the offer into the plant documentation<br />

via XML<br />

• Construction time distinctly reduced<br />

• Increased working capacity for development engineers by using standardized<br />

modules<br />

• Better conditions for purchase of components<br />

• Configuration independent of engineering tool<br />

• Standardization in manufacturing and commissioning<br />

NOTE: osCAS is sold separately and not included in EB licenses.<br />

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2.13 FastWire<br />

FastWire calculates the length for each individual wire based on the placement of<br />

the components and cable ducting in the layout diagram. Thus providing all required<br />

data for quick and accurate wiring.<br />

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2.14 Diagramming<br />

2.14.1 Microsoft Office Visio<br />

Visio is the office diagramming solution from Microsoft. Visio is intuitive and easy<br />

to use without the overhead of full featured CAD systems. Users who are familiar<br />

with Microsoft Office use Visio with little training. Visio is designed to create diagrams<br />

using intelligent shapes and connections - the ideal basis for electrical engineering.<br />

2.14.2 Drawing Borders and Title Blocks<br />

Pre-defined drawing borders with title blocks are available in various standard ISO /<br />

IEC and ANSI sizes. They can be modified in every aspect to match industry and<br />

customer requirements.<br />

Text blocks with information from the project or drawing can be used in title blocks<br />

to reduce the time required for global changes. Information is entered at the project<br />

level and automatically shown on all sheets and reports within that project.<br />

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2.14.3 Automatic Labeling<br />

Using Add-Ins, all components, signals, and wires can be labeled automatically<br />

while drawing the diagrams. Changes on the diagram are reflected instantly at the<br />

item label.<br />

AutoDeviceNumbering<br />

All devices can be labeled automatically in the sequence they are shown on the diagrams.<br />

Devices labeled with sheet and sequential number<br />

AutoSignalNumbering and AutoSignalTags<br />

Signals can be labeled automatically using various parameters. Tags that show the<br />

signal name in a text block can be placed automatically. The signal name can also be<br />

used for the wire name if all wires within one signal have the same number.<br />

Signals labeled with line and sequential number<br />

AuroWireNumbering<br />

Individual wires can be labeled automatically using various parameters.<br />

Wires labeled with sequential number<br />

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2.14.4 Master-Shapes<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base comes with a comprehensive library of more than two thousand<br />

master-shapes that comply with BS/EN 60617 and other national and international<br />

standards. All master-shapes are organized in a clear structure. New master-shapes<br />

can be created and all existing master-shapes can be modified with the Shape Editor<br />

to suit individual needs.<br />

Master-shapes are placed on diagrams using drag-and-drop.<br />

Preferred master-shapes can be selected for each component to reduce the selection<br />

of master-shapes. Those master-shapes are combined on one single stencil.<br />

For each sheet, a Preferred Shape Type can be selected. Shapes with the matching<br />

type can be placed directly from the component in the navigation pane on the sheet<br />

using drag-and-drop with the right mouse button.<br />

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2.14.5 Real-Time Cross-References<br />

All cross-references (e.g. between contact and relay or at potentials) are updated in<br />

real-time. Moving a shape to another sheet, the cross-references are instantly updated.<br />

This improves the quality of the documentation dramatically by eliminating<br />

all errors in cross-referencing. All documentation will be free of mismatches. The<br />

system also allows for navigation between documents along cross-references<br />

throughout the entire project.<br />

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2.14.6 Smart Connections, StayConnect and<br />

AutoConnect<br />

Connections in Visio are smart. They break-off if a shape is placed into an existing<br />

connection and they automatically heal if the shape is removed.<br />

StayConnect<br />

With StayConnect, moving a shape moves all connections with the shape.<br />

StayConnect keeps all connections with the shape<br />

AutoConnect<br />

With AutoConnect, placing a shape automatically creates all connections.<br />

AutoConnect creates connections<br />

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2.14.7 MultiPlace<br />

The MultiPlace feature allows you to select multiple components in the Explorer or<br />

Worksheet and drop them with one single operation.<br />

MultiPlace<br />

2.14.8 Insert Comments<br />

Use comments to insert review and markup notes regarding the contents of a diagram.<br />

Comments can be inserted anywhere on a page.<br />

Comment<br />

2.14.9 Insert Hyperlinks<br />

Hyperlinks can be inserted in each diagram. The hyperlink can link to any file on<br />

your computer, on your network, or to a web site.<br />

Hyperlink<br />

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2.14.10 Insert Objects<br />

Linked objects or embedded objects can be used to add all or part of a file created in<br />

a Microsoft Office System program, or in any program that supports linked and embedded<br />

objects.<br />

If the file was created with a program that is compatible with Object Linking and<br />

Embedding (OLE), it opens in place in the Microsoft Office Visio diagram. Otherwise,<br />

the program opens in its own window.<br />

Embedded Microsoft Office Excel chart with In-Place editing<br />

2.14.11 Insert Pictures<br />

Existing graphics can be easily inserted into diagrams. For example, a company logo<br />

can be added to the title block or a photograph of a panel can be added to the panel<br />

layout.<br />

Once the graphics are in the diagram, they can be rotated, moved, resized, and<br />

grouped, just as you can with other shapes. For all graphics file types (except metafiles),<br />

the image can be modified by adjusting the brightness, contrast, transparency,<br />

as well as many other settings. Metafiles can be modified by first converting them<br />

into a Visio shape.<br />

The following graphics file formats are supported:<br />

• Compressed Enhanced Metafile (.emz)<br />

• Enhanced Metafile (.emf)<br />

• Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)<br />

• JPEG File Interchange Format (.jpg)<br />

• Portable Network Graphics (.png)<br />

• Scalable Vector Graphics Drawing (.svg, .svgz)<br />

• Tag Image File Format (.tif, .tiff)<br />

• Windows Bitmap (.bmp, .dib)<br />

• Windows Metafile (.wmf)<br />

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Inserted JPEG file<br />

2.14.12 Layers<br />

Layers can be used to organize related shapes on a diagram. By assigning shapes to<br />

different layers, they can be selectively viewed, printed, colored, and locked.<br />

A shape can be assigned to multiple layers or to no layers, and every diagram can<br />

have a different set of layers.<br />

Layer Properties dialog<br />

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2.14.13 Scaling Diagrams<br />

All diagrams can be scaled and printed to any paper size.<br />

Page setup<br />

Print setup<br />

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2.14.14 Printing<br />

All diagrams can be printed individually or collectively with one single print job.<br />

Print<br />

2.14.15 Multi-Window<br />

Multiple diagrams can be opened simultaneously. This makes it extremely simple to<br />

move objects or areas from one diagram to another or even copy an object or area<br />

from one project to another.<br />

Multi-Window<br />

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2.15 Reports<br />

2.15.1 About Reports<br />

Any worksheet can be inserted as a report on a diagram, making it a part of the project<br />

documentation. Information in reports is always updated and can be edited directly<br />

on the diagram.<br />

Pre-defined reports include:<br />

• Cable Lists<br />

• Wiring Lists<br />

• Terminal Block Diagram<br />

• Input / Output Lists<br />

• Purchase Order Lists<br />

• Sheets Index<br />

• Fuse Lists<br />

• Kitting Lists<br />

• Overload Relay Settings Lists<br />

• Bill of Material<br />

Sample report<br />

2.15.2 Cable Lists<br />

Cable lists include information about the cable including from-to information. Information<br />

about the cable and from-to information can be edited directly in the report.<br />

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2.15.3 Wiring Lists<br />

Wiring lists include information about the wires including from-to information and<br />

cross-references to the circuit diagram. Information about the wire can be edited<br />

directly in the report.<br />

2.15.4 Terminal Block Diagram<br />

Terminal block diagrams include information about terminals with jumpers and wiring.<br />

Terminal block diagram<br />

2.15.5 Input / Output Lists<br />

Input / Output lists include information about the inputs and outputs of control systems.<br />

Information about the inputs and outputs can be edited directly in the report.<br />

2.15.6 Purchase Order Lists<br />

Purchase order lists include purchasing information about the items that need to be<br />

ordered. Information about the items can be edited directly in the report.<br />

2.15.7 Sheet Index<br />

Sheets index lists include information about sheets. Information about the sheets can<br />

be edited directly in the report.<br />

2.15.8 Fuse Lists<br />

Fuse lists include information about fuses. Information about fuses can be edited<br />

directly in the report.<br />

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2.15.9 Kitting Lists<br />

Kitting lists include information about components with cross-references to circuit<br />

diagram and panel layout. Information about components can be edited directly in<br />

the report.<br />

2.15.10 Overload Relay Settings Lists<br />

Overload Relay Settings lists include information about overload relays and their<br />

settings. Information about overload relays can be edited directly in the report.<br />

2.15.11 Bill of Material<br />

A Bill of material list (BOM) includes information about components, such as: the<br />

manufacturer’s name, catalog number and cross-references to the circuit diagram.<br />

Information about components can be edited directly in the report.<br />

Bill of Material<br />

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2.16 Sharing Information with other Users<br />

2.16.1 Sharing Databases<br />

Users can interactively connect to any database on the server to share projects, catalogs,<br />

and stencils with other users. Basic access permissions are administrated by the<br />

network administrator. More detailed access permissions are administrated directly<br />

in the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base Database Explorer and can be handled directly by the user.<br />

Projects, catalogs, and stencils can be transferred between databases using XML<br />

files; containing all required data in one single file.<br />

Sharing databases<br />

2.16.2 Multi-User Ability<br />

Several users can work with the same project simultaneously to speed up the process<br />

of creating the required documentation. While one user is drawing control diagrams,<br />

another user might be drawing the panel layout.<br />

2.16.3 User <strong>Management</strong><br />

User <strong>Management</strong> prevents unauthorized access to areas of the database. Individual<br />

users and groups can be administrated for accessing projects, catalogs, stencils and<br />

other data.<br />

User management<br />

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2.17 Sharing Information with other<br />

Programs<br />

2.17.1 AutoCAD (DWG/DXF)<br />

To exchange drawings with suppliers and customers, the DWG and DXF file formats<br />

developed by Autodesk are widely accepted industry standards. <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Base supports both standards with import and export filters.<br />

Individual sheets and complete projects can be exported to improve cooperation<br />

with engineering partners and customers.<br />

2.17.2 Excel (XLS)<br />

To exchange alphanumerical information with suppliers and customers, the XLS file<br />

format developed by Microsoft is a widely accepted industry standard. <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Base supports this standard with import and export filters.<br />

Information from projects and catalogs can be imported and exported to improve<br />

cooperation with engineering partners and customers.<br />

The Update from Excel wizard also allows updating information from an Excel file.<br />

2.17.3 Portable Document Format (PDF)<br />

To easier exchange information with suppliers and customers, the PDF (Portable<br />

Document Format) file format developed by Adobe, is a widely accepted industry<br />

standard. <strong>Engineering</strong> Base supports this standard with an export filter.<br />

With the PDF Viewing license, complete projects including information for navigating<br />

can be exported to a single PDF file for viewing in the Adobe Reader.<br />

2.17.4 CATIA V5<br />

Information about harnesses with wires and plugs can be transferred to CATIA V5.<br />

In CATIA V5 this data is used for creating 3D models of the complete harnesses.<br />

Wire lengths are then transferred back from CATIA V5 to <strong>Engineering</strong> Base.<br />

CATIA V5<br />

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2.17.5 SAP Communication Framework<br />

The SAP Communication Framework (SAP-CF) is the framework for an integrated<br />

solution for SAP R/3 material management, parts lists, document management and<br />

maintenance.<br />

2.17.6 Additional Formats<br />

All diagrams can be saved in the following formats:<br />

• BMP, DIB (Windows Bitmap)<br />

• EMF (Enhanced Metafile)<br />

• EMZ (Compressed Enhanced Metafile)<br />

• HTM, HTML (Web Page)<br />

• JPG (JPEG File Interchange Format)<br />

• PNG (Portable Network Graphics)<br />

• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)<br />

• SVGZ (Scalable Vector Graphics - compressed)<br />

• TIF (Tag Image Format)<br />

• VSD (Visio Drawing)<br />

• WMF (Windows Metafile)<br />

2.17.7 Automation Framework<br />

The Automation Framework is an important building block for integrating <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Base into other processes. It allows you to start and automate common <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Base tasks from other applications such as EDM/PDM and ERP systems.<br />

2.17.8 Hardware Configuration Link<br />

The Hardware Configuration Link provides an easy-to-use application to interface<br />

via XML with Siemens STEP7 SIMATIC Manager, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Rockwell<br />

Software.<br />

STEP7 Hardware Configuration Link<br />

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2.17.9 Label Designer<br />

The Label Designer provides an easy-to-use application to interface directly with<br />

Weidmüller M-Print® PRO and Zweckform label printing software.<br />

Label designer<br />

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2.17.10 Terminal Rail Designer<br />

The Terminal Rail Designer provides an easy-to-use application to interface directly<br />

with WAGO Smart Designer, PHOENIX Clip Project, and Weidmüller Rail Designer.<br />

Export<br />

Import<br />

2.17.11 Insert Files<br />

Any file can be inserted directly into the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base database, making it a<br />

part of the project documentation and instantly available for all other users. Doubleclicking<br />

on the icon in the Database Explorer, opens the file with its native application.<br />

Thus, all documents for a project are stored in a central place. Word files, Excel<br />

files, PDF files. They all become part of the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base project.<br />

Inserted files<br />

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2.18 Document Styles<br />

2.18.1 Circuit Diagrams<br />

Circuit diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical<br />

equipment.<br />

An extensive selection of shapes for technical documentation in various international<br />

standards is available.<br />

Circuit diagram<br />

2.18.2 HookUps<br />

HookUps are a combination of mechanical sketches and lists of components.<br />

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2.18.3 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams<br />

Hydraulic / pneumatic diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance<br />

of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.<br />

Hydraulic / Pneumatic diagram<br />

2.18.4 Layout Diagrams<br />

Panel layouts are created by selecting devices in the database and dropping its layout<br />

shape onto the layout diagram. Shapes match the diagram’s scale automatically.<br />

There is no need for additional CAD systems for panel layouts.<br />

Layout diagram<br />

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2.18.5 Logic Diagrams<br />

Logic diagrams are used to document the programming within the automation system.<br />

Logic diagram<br />

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2.18.6 Loop Diagrams<br />

Loop diagrams are commonly used in the instrumentation industry for the documentation<br />

of detailed electrical wiring.<br />

Loop diagram<br />

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2.18.7 P&I Diagrams<br />

A P&I (Process and Instrumentation) diagram is a full diagrammatic representation<br />

of a process plant. Each piece of equipment is shown along with its connectivity to<br />

other equipment. It may be regarded as an enhanced process flow diagram which<br />

shows, in addition to the process itself, details such as control and instrumentation<br />

equipment, pump and pipe sizes etc. Each instrument / piece of equipment is shown<br />

by a symbol denoting its type (pump, sensor, valve etc.) and a unique identification<br />

number or tag for differentiation from others.<br />

2.18.8 Single-Line Diagrams<br />

Single-line diagrams show components in an overview.<br />

Single-Line diagram<br />

2.18.9 Specification Sheets<br />

The specification sheet is commonly used in the instrumentation industry and shows<br />

detailed information about the material, and a list of the components where that material<br />

is used.<br />

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2.18.10 Wiring Diagrams<br />

Wiring diagrams are commonly used for documentation of panel wiring.<br />

Wiring diagram<br />

2.18.11 Tag Sheets<br />

The tag sheet is commonly used in the instrumentation industry and shows detailed<br />

information about the material, and a list of the components where that material is<br />

used.<br />

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2.19 Wizards and Tools<br />

2.19.1 About Wizards and Tools<br />

If you perform a task repeatedly, you can automate this task using a macro. A macro<br />

is a series of commands and functions that are stored in a Microsoft Visual Basic<br />

module and can be run whenever you need to perform the task.<br />

For some standard tasks, AUCOTEC has developed the following macros:<br />

• Cable Wizard<br />

• Structure Catalog<br />

• Merge I/O Wizard<br />

• Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard<br />

• Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool<br />

• Relay and Contactor Wizard<br />

• Terminal Block Wizard<br />

• Typical Select and Typical Copy<br />

• Update Dialog from Type Wizard<br />

• Update from Catalog Wizard<br />

• PLC Address Wizard<br />

• PROFIBUS Configurator<br />

• Price Calculation<br />

• Swap Labels<br />

• Dimensioning<br />

• Assign Wires to Cables Automatically<br />

• Assign Wires to Cables Manually<br />

• Special Reports for Cables and Wires<br />

• Copy Attributes from Project to Wires<br />

• Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary<br />

More macros are available for download from our web site at<br />

http://www.aucotec.com/Downloads-dl-eng-DLsViewsDL-eng-titleA-sid-59.html.<br />

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2.19.2 Cable Wizard<br />

The Cable Wizard is a VBA script that can be used to create and modify cables and<br />

their wires.<br />

Cable Wizard<br />

2.19.3 Structure Catalog<br />

The Structure Catalog macro can be used to re-structure components in a catalog by<br />

one of the classification attributes.<br />

Structure Catalog<br />

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2.19.4 Merge I/O Wizard<br />

Functional I/Os that are created during the design process can be merged with the<br />

physical I/Os from the hardware design using the Merge I/O Wizard.<br />

Merge I/O Wizard<br />

2.19.5 Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard<br />

With the Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard, all terminal block diagrams for a<br />

selection of terminal blocks can be created at one time.<br />

Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard<br />

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2.19.6 Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool<br />

The Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool ensures proper application of standards to enhance<br />

the quality of your documentation. A wide number of options are available to adapt<br />

the implemented checking routines to individual requirements.<br />

Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool<br />

Because the Quality <strong>Management</strong> Tool is a VBA macro, it can easily be enhanced<br />

with individual routines for specific needs.<br />

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2.19.7 Relay and Contactor Wizard<br />

The Relay and Contactor Wizard is a macro that can be used to quickly create and<br />

modify complete relays and contactors, with all contacts and pins.<br />

Relay and Contactor Wizard (with IEC<br />

Style)<br />

2.19.8 Terminal Block Wizard<br />

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Relay and Contactor Wizard (with US<br />

Style)<br />

The Terminal Block Wizard is a macro that can be used to create and modify terminal<br />

blocks with their terminals, segments (for multi-level terminals), plugs or sockets.<br />

Terminal Block Wizard<br />

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2.19.9 Typical Select and Typical Copy<br />

For each function, a typical (Function) including sheets and devices can be selected<br />

using the Typical Select macro. Then, using the Typical Copy macro, those functions<br />

are copied with all devices and sheets.<br />

Typical Select Wizard<br />

Typical Copy Wizard<br />

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2.19.10 Update Dialog from Type Wizard<br />

The Update Dialog from Type Wizard is a macro that can be used to update the dialogs<br />

for a selection of items within a project or catalog.<br />

Update Dialog from Type Wizard<br />

2.19.11 Update from Catalog Wizard<br />

The Update from Catalog Wizard is a macro that can be used to update the information<br />

for a selection of devices within a project.<br />

Update from Catalog Wizard<br />

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2.19.12 PLC Address Wizard<br />

The PLC Address Wizard automatically creates input and output addresses.<br />

PLC Address Wizard<br />

2.19.13 PROFIBUS Configurator<br />

The PROFIBUS Configurator can be used to define the sequence for wiring devices<br />

connected to a PROFIBUS device.<br />

PROFIBUS Configurator<br />

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2.19.14 Price Calculation<br />

The Price Calculation wizard tallies the prices of individual items to calculate a total<br />

price for the function.<br />

2.19.15 Swap Labels<br />

Designations for devices, locations and functions can be modified from an Excel<br />

worksheet.<br />

Swap Labels<br />

2.19.16 Dimensioning<br />

Devices are dimensioned using specifications from an Excel file.<br />

2.19.17 Assign Wires to Cables Automatically<br />

Wires are automatically assigned to cables by their destinations.<br />

2.19.18 Assign Wires to Cables Manually<br />

This wizard helps in assigning wires to cables manually.<br />

2.19.19 Special Reports for Cables and Wires<br />

Special reports for cable and wires are created.<br />

2.19.20 Copy Attributes from Project to Wires<br />

The content of attributes is copied from the project to the wires.<br />

2.19.21 Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary<br />

Replace any text with text from the dictionary, to prepare documentation for use<br />

with multiple languages.<br />

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2.20 System Architecture<br />

2.20.1 Object-Oriented<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base is developed with object-oriented languages (C++, C#). Because<br />

data is stored in the Microsoft SQL Server (a relational database management system),<br />

the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base Application Server uses object-relational mapping to<br />

bridge both worlds.<br />

The user interface provides for every item only the commands that are available for<br />

that item.<br />

2.20.2 Three-Tier Client/Server Architecture<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base is designed as a three-tier client/server architecture. In a network,<br />

individual components can be installed on different computers to reduce network<br />

traffic to a minimum. Therefore <strong>Engineering</strong> Base scales extremely well from standalone<br />

installations through enterprise environments.<br />

Searching for data in a file-based system requires you to transfer complete files via<br />

the network from the file-server to the desktop computer. Thus, the desktop computer<br />

is performing the search request for the file. With the three-tier client/server<br />

architecture of <strong>Engineering</strong> Base, the search request is sent from the client (desktop<br />

computer) to the server and the search is performed on the server computer without<br />

transferring any files over the network. Only the result is transferred to the client and<br />

network traffic is reduced to a minimum.<br />

Three-tier client/server architecture<br />

Stand-alone installation<br />

All required components with SQL Server and Microsoft Office Visio are installed<br />

on the same computer.<br />

Stand-alone installation<br />

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Client / Server<br />

The <strong>Engineering</strong> Base application server and SQL Server are installed on a server<br />

computer. Only the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base client components and Visio are installed on<br />

the desktop computer. All users are sharing the data hosted by the server computer.<br />

The server computer also hosts the <strong>Engineering</strong> Base Application Server to reduce<br />

network traffic to a minimum.<br />

Data can also be shared via the Internet using a VPN (Virtual Personal Network)<br />

connection.<br />

Client/Server Installation<br />

Client / Application Server / SQL Server<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base application server and SQL Server are installed on different computers.<br />

Client / Application Server / SQL Server<br />

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2.20.3 Microsoft SQL Server<br />

All data in <strong>Engineering</strong> Base is stored in the SQL server database. SQL Server is the<br />

state of the art relational database management system meeting the highest standards<br />

of reliability and security. <strong>Engineering</strong> Base comes with a pre-configured SQL server.<br />

Multiple projects are stored in one single database and can be accessed by multiple<br />

users at the same time.<br />

Equipment can be organized within location and function structures. Documents can<br />

be organized in drawings. All data is entered directly into the database. Any information<br />

on lists and reports is taken directly from the information that is stored in the<br />

database.<br />

The Database Manager, a tool for easily maintaining the database, is included with<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base. All important maintenance tasks can be performed with little or<br />

no additional training.<br />

2.20.4 Unicode<br />

Unicode is an industry standard allowing computers to consistently represent and<br />

manipulate text expressed in most of the world's writing systems. Because <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Base fully supports Unicode fonts, all documentation can be created for most of<br />

the world's writing systems.<br />

Unicode sample<br />

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2.20.5 Attributes and Dialogs<br />

With its open data model, <strong>Engineering</strong> Base provides unmatched flexibility. New<br />

attributes can be created at any time and added to every object. New attributes appear<br />

automatically in the object's dialog box.<br />

2.20.6 Integrated VBA Development System<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base comes with Microsoft's Integrated Development Environment<br />

(IDE) for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create custom solutions for automating<br />

tasks, and to interconnect to other applications, such as: Microsoft Office<br />

products (e.g. Excel, Word, Access).<br />

VBA Development System<br />

2.20.7 Application Programming Interface<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base includes a strong Application Programming Interface (API). With<br />

the API, customer or industry-specific solutions can be realized independent of major<br />

releases.<br />

Application Programming Interface (API)<br />

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2.20.8 Localized Versions<br />

Localized versions of <strong>Engineering</strong> Base are available for the following languages:<br />

Czech *<br />

English<br />

French<br />

German<br />

Italian<br />

Polish *<br />

Russian *<br />

Simplified Chinese<br />

Spanish<br />

Swedish<br />

* Localizations currently under development<br />

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2.21 Feature Comparison Chart<br />

option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

Database Explorer<br />

Multi-Project Access<br />

Undo<br />

Online Manual and<br />

Introduction<br />

Navigating<br />

Shortcut Menu<br />

Catalogs<br />

Data Service<br />

<strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />

Revision <strong>Management</strong><br />

Worksheets<br />

FastWire<br />

Diagramming<br />

Microsoft Office Visio<br />

Drawing Borders and<br />

Title Blocks<br />

Master-Shapes<br />

Automatic Labeling<br />

Real-Time Cross-<br />

References<br />

Smart Connections<br />

StayConnect<br />

AutoConnect<br />

MultiPlace<br />

Insert Comments<br />

Insert Hyperlinks<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

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EB Power


option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

Insert Objects<br />

Insert Pictures<br />

Layers<br />

Scaling Diagrams<br />

Printing<br />

Multi-Window Editing<br />

Reports<br />

Cable Lists<br />

Wiring Lists<br />

Terminal Block<br />

Diagram<br />

Input / Output Lists<br />

Purchase Order Lists<br />

Sheet Index<br />

Fuse Lists<br />

Kitting Lists<br />

Overload Relay<br />

Settings Lists<br />

Bill of Material<br />

Documents Styles<br />

Circuit Diagrams<br />

HookUps<br />

Hydraulic / Pneumatic<br />

Diagrams<br />

Layout Diagrams<br />

Loop Diagrams<br />

P&I Diagrams<br />

Single-Line Diagrams<br />

Specification Sheets<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

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EB Power


option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

Wiring Diagrams<br />

Tag Sheets<br />

Logic Diagrams<br />

Sharing Information<br />

with other Users<br />

Sharing Databases<br />

Multi-User Ability<br />

User <strong>Management</strong><br />

Sharing Information<br />

with other Programs<br />

AutoCAD<br />

(DWG/DXF) - Export<br />

AutoCAD<br />

(DWG/DXF) - Import<br />

Excel (XLS) - Export<br />

Excel (XLS) - Import<br />

Portable Document<br />

Format (PDF)<br />

CATIA V5 - Export<br />

CATIA V5 - Import<br />

Automation<br />

Framework<br />

BMP, DIB<br />

(Windows Bitmap)<br />

EMF<br />

(Enhanced Metafile)<br />

EMZ (Compressed<br />

Enhanced Metafile)<br />

HTM, HTML<br />

(Web Page)<br />

JPG (JPEG File<br />

Interchange Format)<br />

PNG (Portable<br />

Network Graphics)<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

Features 50<br />

EB Power


option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

SVG (Scalable Vector<br />

Graphics)<br />

SVGZ (Scalable<br />

Vector Graphics -<br />

compressed)<br />

TIF<br />

(Tag Image Format)<br />

VSD (Visio Drawing)<br />

WMF<br />

(Windows Metafile)<br />

SAP Communication<br />

Framework<br />

Siemens STEP7<br />

SIMATIC Manager<br />

Beckhoff TwinCAT -<br />

Export<br />

Beckhoff TwinCAT -<br />

Import<br />

Rockwell<br />

Weidmüller<br />

M-Print® PRO<br />

Zweckform<br />

WAGO Smart<br />

Designer - Export<br />

WAGO Smart<br />

Designer - Import<br />

PHOENIX Clip<br />

Project - Export<br />

PHOENIX Clip<br />

Project - Import<br />

Weidmüller Rail<br />

Designer - Export<br />

Weidmüller Rail<br />

Designer - Import<br />

Insert Files<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

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EB Power


option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

Wizards and Tools<br />

Cable Wizard<br />

Structure Catalog<br />

Merge I/O Wizard<br />

Multi Terminal Block<br />

Diagram Wizard<br />

Quality <strong>Management</strong><br />

Tools<br />

Relay and Contactor<br />

Wizard<br />

Terminal Block<br />

Wizard<br />

Typical Select and<br />

Typical Copy<br />

Update Dialog from<br />

Type Wizard<br />

Update from Catalog<br />

Wizard<br />

PLC Address Wizard<br />

PROFIBUS<br />

Configurator<br />

Price Calculation<br />

Swap Labels<br />

Dimensioning<br />

Assign Wires to<br />

Cables Automatically<br />

Assign Wires to<br />

Cables Manually<br />

Special Reports for<br />

Cables and Wires<br />

Copy Attributes from<br />

Project to Wires<br />

Replace Text with<br />

Reference to<br />

Dictionary<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

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EB Power


option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license EB Evaluation Version<br />

System Architecture<br />

Object-Oriented<br />

Three-Tier<br />

Client/Server<br />

Architecture<br />

Microsoft SQL Server<br />

Unicode<br />

Attributes and Dialogs<br />

Integrated VBA<br />

Development System<br />

Application<br />

Programming<br />

Interface<br />

Localized Versions<br />

EB View<br />

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EB<br />

EB Professional<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro.<br />

EB Cable<br />

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EB Power


3 Licenses<br />

3.1 Licensing Comparison Chart<br />

option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license<br />

PDF Viewing 2)<br />

Automation<br />

Framework<br />

SAP Communication<br />

Framework<br />

Quality <strong>Management</strong><br />

Tool<br />

User <strong>Management</strong><br />

Data Service<br />

Hardware<br />

Configuration Link<br />

Integrated VBA<br />

Development System<br />

Multi-User Ability<br />

<strong>Translate</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />

Revision <strong>Management</strong><br />

Wiring Lists / Cable<br />

Lists 3)<br />

Worksheets 3)<br />

Excel Interface 3)<br />

FastWire<br />

Supported Diagram<br />

Formats<br />

Circuit Diagrams<br />

HookUps<br />

Hydraulic / Pneumatic<br />

Diagrams<br />

Layout Diagrams<br />

EB Evaluation Version<br />

EB View<br />

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EB Professional 1)<br />

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EB Instrumentation Pro. 1)<br />

EB Cable<br />

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option is included<br />

with license<br />

option is sold<br />

separately<br />

option is not<br />

available with this<br />

license<br />

Loop Diagrams<br />

P&I Diagrams<br />

Single-Line Diagrams<br />

Specification Sheets<br />

Wiring Diagrams<br />

Logic Diagrams<br />

Tag Sheets<br />

EB Evaluation Version<br />

EB View<br />

1) Limited sheet licenses are available<br />

2) Includes Win2PDF licenses<br />

3) License is not sold separately<br />

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All licenses can be managed on the local computer or shared over a network.<br />

3.2 EB Evaluation Version<br />

The Evaluation Version of <strong>Engineering</strong> Base gives prospective or new customers 60<br />

days to make themselves familiar with the software and the concept. Most features<br />

are available. However, the Evaluation Version is limited in the number of projects<br />

and sheets per project.<br />

3.3 EB View<br />

EB View allows read-only access to all 'live' data in the database. The user can navigate<br />

to and view projects and catalogs with all information contained therein.<br />

Documents can be printed and exported but not modified in any way.<br />

3.4 EB<br />

EB is the automation engineering solution for machine and industrial plant builders.<br />

It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, cable planning,<br />

online terminal block diagrams, PLC-configuration, import and export filters for<br />

AutoCAD and other formats, templates and IEC and JIC/ANSI libraries.<br />

EB Plant Design<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic 1)<br />

EB Instrumentation Pro. 1)<br />

EB Cable<br />

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3.5 EB Professional<br />

EB Professional is the perfect solution for automation engineering for machine and<br />

industrial plant builders. It adds worksheets, Excel import and export filters, revision<br />

management, multi-user ability and translate management to the EB license, thus<br />

making it more efficient to handle larger projects.<br />

3.6 EB Plant Design<br />

EB Plant Design is the solution for creating P&I Diagrams and plant layouts. It supports<br />

physical plant structures and functional engineering.<br />

3.7 EB Instrumentation Basic<br />

EB Instrumentation Basic is the solution for basic design in instrumentation engineering.<br />

It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, import<br />

and export filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and IEC<br />

libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management.<br />

3.8 EB Instrumentation Professional<br />

EB Instrumentation Professional is the perfect solution for basic and detail design in<br />

instrumentation engineering.<br />

In addition to diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, import<br />

and export filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and<br />

IEC libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management, it<br />

includes cable planning, online wiring, SLC-configuration and JIC/ANSI libraries.<br />

3.9 EB Cable<br />

EB Cable is the perfect solution for system engineering. It is focused on the specific<br />

requirements in harness design for vehicles and other mobile devices and includes<br />

diagramming, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, block diagrams, system diagrams<br />

and cabling diagrams.<br />

EB Cable also includes revision management, multi-user ability, translate management,<br />

industry specific solutions for signal management, and wire and plug selection.<br />

Interfaces to 3D and routing tools are optional.<br />

3.10 EB Power<br />

EB Power is the solution for automation engineering in power generation and distribution.<br />

It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, cable<br />

planning, online terminal block diagrams, PLC-configuration, import and export<br />

filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and IEC and<br />

JIC/ANSI libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management.<br />

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4 Industry Solutions<br />

4.1 <strong>Engineering</strong> and Process Control<br />

From aspirin and gasoline to sugar, products made with process engineering can no<br />

longer be dispensed with in everyday life. The highly automated manufacturing<br />

plants, which have to cope with complex processes, must meet the highest demands.<br />

Be it in the primary, chemical or manufacturing industry – for all these sectors, the<br />

engineering workflow starts with a plant concept, whether in the form of a flow<br />

chart, a general diagram or a drawing of the building. Then one normally compiles<br />

all of the information that determines the further planning process spanning several<br />

assembly sectors: process engineering, electrical and automation technology or the<br />

control system. This method of operation needs a consistent, integrated data concept<br />

permitting changes in a central location, changes that must be automatically updated<br />

in all user views.<br />

Process control technology projects are characterized by a large amount of data. One<br />

of the foremost requirements therefore is the tabular editing option. Graphic object<br />

representations frequently evolve only in the final stage of a planning project.<br />

This branch is distinguished by special documentation and regulations – depending<br />

on the country and sector. Flexible data structures and adaptation options for customizing<br />

data are an absolute prerequisite for plant documentation in process engineering.<br />

Only in this way can loops, specification and consumer sheets or data reports<br />

get the desired layout and the required information in any form.<br />

• EB Plant Design is the solution for creating P&I Diagrams and plant layouts.<br />

• EB Instrumentation Basic is the solution for basic design in instrumentation<br />

engineering.<br />

• EB Instrumentation Professional is the perfect solution for basic and detail design<br />

in instrumentation engineering.<br />

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4.2 Wiring Harness Development<br />

From park distance control system to spacecraft control: wherever electrical or electronic<br />

components are used to team up for the realization of advanced functions,<br />

leads, cables or complex wire harnesses are employed. Be it a small vehicle or a<br />

truck, a high-tech locomotive, an ocean liner or a space lab: the current must flow<br />

safely and in an orderly fashion. The planning and manufacturing of wire harnesses<br />

involves a large number of enterprises. Therefore, models for the cooperation among<br />

suppliers, with controlled data flow, adjustment of levels of information and comprehensive<br />

standardization are essential factors for success.<br />

Whereas in the case of rail cars or commercial vehicles, in which the total number of<br />

individual leads is a challenge; the mass production of passenger cars requires special<br />

solutions for the extensive variety of optional equipment available. Individual<br />

vehicle documentation may make sense in the first instance, but it does not make<br />

sense in the second. In vehicle manufacturing, an ever increasing number of innovations<br />

are being realized by means of electrical components and electronics, with onboard<br />

supply systems (control and diagnostic) becoming more and more important<br />

for new solutions. At the same time, the quality of these systems has become a decisive<br />

factor in the reliability of vehicles as a whole. For passenger cars alone, due to<br />

the increasing importance of on-board electronics, the number of cable harnesses has<br />

increased fourfold since the 1990’s.<br />

• EB Cable is the perfect solution for system engineering.<br />

4.3 Power Generation and Distribution<br />

Neither our society nor commerce as a whole is conceivable or sustainable without<br />

energy supply. Be it manufacturing, administration, hospitals or private households<br />

– we are all dependent on it. And the energy market has in the last decade become<br />

more and more international. Therefore the big power and distribution companies<br />

increasingly rely on international standards.<br />

Because of this global dependence, facilities for generating and distributing electrical<br />

energy are subject to particularly high quality standards. This also applies to their<br />

documentation. Always up-to-date confirmed data is indispensable for maintenance<br />

and remodeling, and a precondition for these plants to be quickly and reliably repaired<br />

in case of an emergency. Due to the long life expectancy of these facilities,<br />

documentation meeting the highest quality standards is indispensable because constructional<br />

changes are frequently carried out by firms that were not involved in the<br />

initial construction of the original plant.<br />

AUCOTEC AG has for many years been the market leader in Germany for engineering<br />

tools used by the operating companies, and their suppliers, in the power distribution<br />

industry. In Slovakia and the Czech Republic the AUCOTEC EVU module<br />

is the sole tool used.<br />

• EB Power is the solution for automation engineering in power generation and<br />

distribution.<br />

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4.4 Industrial Plant and Machine Design<br />

Industrial plant and machine building is a key-technology that drives the economy in<br />

highly industrialized countries. Industrial plant and machine builders are among the<br />

largest industry sectors and the most important employers. Products and services of<br />

industrial plant and machine builders are highly regarded worldwide.<br />

As one of the leading products, <strong>Engineering</strong> Base sets the benchmark for the latest<br />

generation of E-CAE programs. Due to its database orientated approach, that directly<br />

connects information from diagrams with information in the database, it gives<br />

the user new freedom in his or her work. Information in the database regarding items<br />

like devices, cables, wires and functions always reflects up-to-date information on<br />

the diagrams. This keeps all documents automatically consistent and free of errors.<br />

Whenever information becomes available, it is entered from the diagram, Database<br />

Explorer or worksheet into the database. Later, information can be completed and<br />

modified at any time, thus completing the documentation for the design and documentation<br />

of the complete project. From the first concept and basic information to<br />

the latest modifications and smallest details, keeping everything under control is the<br />

goal of <strong>Engineering</strong> Base products.<br />

Integrated engineering from first drafts to commissioning and maintenance<br />

<strong>Engineering</strong> Base makes it easier than ever for the engineer and designer to develop<br />

and design machines and industrial plants, including all documentation for commissioning,<br />

revisions, maintenance and calculation. This integrated solution optimizes<br />

in 7 steps all material and efforts, because it is all tied together: planning, design and<br />

sales. It allows previously unmatched efficiency in customer relations and projecting.<br />

This is true "Concurrent <strong>Engineering</strong>".<br />

• EB is the automation engineering solution for machine and industrial plant<br />

builders.<br />

• EB Professional is the perfect solution for automation engineering for machine<br />

and industrial plant builders.<br />

4.5 Sample Documents<br />

To view sample documents from various industries, feel free to visit our web site at<br />

www.aucotec.com and click Downloads.<br />

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