EPLAN releases Pro Panel 2.1

September 27, 2011 -  EPLAN releases Pro Panel 2.1 for enclosure design, 3D layout, production and mounting in a fully integrated solution. The result is an accelerated product development process, reduced costs and more added-value. Devices that are used in electrical and fluid designs can be incorporated in the mounting layout - without manual synchronization. Users can engineer faster; typical reverse engineering tasks - this means manual data transfer between disciplines, import & export and verification of data - as well as many time-consuming redundant steps are eliminated. In addition, potential errors during project comparison are prevented ahead of time. The full functionality of EPLAN Platform's key basic features such as revision control, rights management and special programming with EPLAN API can be used - integration continues in production, mounting and wiring. Direct data transfer to NC machines, conductor routing and cable preparation ensure a smooth workflow throughout the entire product development process. From dynamic collision control to automatic checking of respective installation conditions, this software makes professional 3D layout design easy - even for occasional users. Production relevant data for holes or cutouts is taken account in the 3D model and can be further processed. The flexible software lets users create both associative mounting diagrams and special drilling templates. More practical decisive advantages: Production information is only entered once when the master data is created - even for parts with variable lengths such as cable ducts and mounting rails. Components and NC data are automatically integrated in the respective mounting layout; a sure way to fast results. Modifications to housing, doors or mounting plates are easily transferred to the appropriate production system via an NC interface – Steinhauer and Perforex are just two examples of the high degree of production integration. More flexible 3D conductor routing: Now, cables, as well as conductors can be routed within a 3D mounting layout. The new standard in performance also applies to cable routing: Defining route networks and laying connection is intuitive and can also be done independently of real or virtual wire ducts. New layout areas further expand the 3D routing possibilities and also support virtual wiring of Lütze frame systems. Using "wiring holes," wires and cables can be routed, for example, on the back of mounting plates, partitions or other enclosure parts - along the shortest route. Components can be easily transferred from the Portal to the device list or integrated into the 3D mounting layout. Highlight at the Hanover Fair: the interface to the brand new Rittal Therm 6.1 - the engineering configurator for laying out and dimensioning heating, cooling and climate control solutions from Rittal. A configurator determines what Rittal Therm devices are required, and compiles and transfers them to the EPLAN device list. The result: Highly efficient integration of climate control solutions in 3D mounting layout.  

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