Pneumatic tube planning made easy

Users can gain a first insight into the upcoming Version 2.3 of the EPLAN Platform at the Hannover Messe. A highlight: The new "Tubing" function in EPLAN Fluid Professional. The system produces the tubing completely automatically based on the data in the fluid power schematic - and directly in the 3D mounting layout. Especially for ready-to-fit systems, a virtual prototype makes planning easier and secures correct results. Monheim, 14. March 2013: Up to 50% time saving on the layout - this is the figure predicted by solution provider EPLAN for the use of the new tubing function in EPLAN Fluid Professional for configuring ready-to-fit pneumatics and intelligent valve terminals in cabinets. The fluid power tubing can be planned simply based on a virtual 3D mounting layout. The workflow is individual - either based on a fluid power schematic or as a 3D model directly in EPLAN Fluid Professional. Pneumatic tubes can be individually routed or bundled via routing tracks. The configuration engineer decides on the ideal route in the cabinet or on the mounting panel. Minimum bending radii, for example, to ensure safety against kinking, and other design influences can be saved in the system and are considered during the routing process. Another practical benefit for users is that lists of all fluid power connections, such as bills of materials, tubes and connection lists are generated by the system. Fluid power connections can be generated at an early stage and the tube lengths required are totalled up to allow calculations and produce overall bills of materials. This saves time and guarantees correct results: Even if subsequent changes are made to the position of the components, the lines can be automatically redrawn if required and all the values updated. Efficiency can be further improved throughout the process if the component manufacturer takes over not only the design based on quality production drawings, precise assembly instructions and complete information for the ordering system, but also the production. The production depth for the end customer is therefore significantly reduced. This saves time and money and allows the company to focus on its core expertise. Background
Block, open, close, control: Complex workflows require intelligent control and reliable drives. To meet increasing requirements in this sector, manufacturers of fluid power components are offering a growing range of pneumatic complete solutions with intelligent valve terminals and communication interfaces from a single source. Ready-to-fit pneumatics and ready-to-install systems are key. The high level of comparability between these systems and control cabinet engineering means it is logical to translate the tried and tested benefits of virtual enclosure construction to fluid power by means of EPLAN Fluid Professional. EPLAN Software & Service, March 2013

Users can gain a first insight into the upcoming Version 2.3 of the EPLAN Platform at the Hannover Messe. A highlight: The new "Tubing" function in EPLAN Fluid Professional. The system produces the tubing completely automatically based on the data in the fluid power schematic - and directly in the 3D mounting layout. Especially for ready-to-fit systems, a virtual prototype makes planning easier and secures correct results. Monheim, 14. March 2013: Up to 50% time saving on the layout - this is the figure predicted by solution provider EPLAN for the use of the new tubing function in EPLAN Fluid Professional for configuring ready-to-fit pneumatics and intelligent valve terminals in cabinets. The fluid power tubing can be planned simply based on a virtual 3D mounting layout. The workflow is individual - either based on a fluid power schematic or as a 3D model directly in EPLAN Fluid Professional. Pneumatic tubes can be individually routed or bundled via routing tracks. The configuration engineer decides on the ideal route in the cabinet or on the mounting panel. Minimum bending radii, for example, to ensure safety against kinking, and other design influences can be saved in the system and are considered during the routing process. Another practical benefit for users is that lists of all fluid power connections, such as bills of materials, tubes and connection lists are generated by the system. Fluid power connections can be generated at an early stage and the tube lengths required are totalled up to allow calculations and produce overall bills of materials. This saves time and guarantees correct results: Even if subsequent changes are made to the position of the components, the lines can be automatically redrawn if required and all the values updated. Efficiency can be further improved throughout the process if the component manufacturer takes over not only the design based on quality production drawings, precise assembly instructions and complete information for the ordering system, but also the production. The production depth for the end customer is therefore significantly reduced. This saves time and money and allows the company to focus on its core expertise. Background
Block, open, close, control: Complex workflows require intelligent control and reliable drives. To meet increasing requirements in this sector, manufacturers of fluid power components are offering a growing range of pneumatic complete solutions with intelligent valve terminals and communication interfaces from a single source. Ready-to-fit pneumatics and ready-to-install systems are key. The high level of comparability between these systems and control cabinet engineering means it is logical to translate the tried and tested benefits of virtual enclosure construction to fluid power by means of EPLAN Fluid Professional. EPLAN Software & Service, March 2013