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1 Introduction to EPLAN Fluid........................................................................5

2 Fluid Power: Definitions of Terms...............................................................6

3 "Fluid Power Schematic" Page Type ..........................................................7

3.1

Special features of the "fluid power schematic" page type........................7

4 EPLAN Fluid: Page Structure.......................................................................8

5 EPLAN Fluid: Device Structure....................................................................9

5.1 Device tag conformant to fluid power norm DIN ISO 1219-2 ....................9

6 EPLAN Fluid: DT Numbering .....................................................................11

7 Displaying Fluid Device Tags in the Schematic.......................................12

8

EPLAN Fluid: Trades ..................................................................................13

8.1 Subtrades ...............................................................................................13

9 EPLAN Fluid: Special Features of Cross-referencing .............................15

9.1 Cross-reference placement for valves ....................................................15

10 EPLAN Fluid: Black Boxes and Device Connection Points ....................17

11 EPLAN Fluid: Device Groups.....................................................................18

11.1 Create device groups..............................................................................18

11.2 Ungroup devices.....................................................................................18

12 EPLAN Fluid: Connection Point Logic of Fluid Power Functions ..........19

12.1 Connection point type of fluid power functions........................................19

12.2 Working / control ports of of fluid power functions...................................19

12.3 Signal type of fluid power functions.........................................................20

13 EPLAN Fluid: Connections ........................................................................21

13.1

Function definition of fluid connections ...................................................21

13.2 Trade in fluid connections.......................................................................21

13.3 Specify diameter in fluid connections......................................................21

13.4 Connection descriptions and DT's in fluid connections ...........................21

13.5 Levels for line display..............................................................................22

14 EPLAN Fluid: Default Fluid Connection Properties .................................23

15 EPLAN Fluid: Connectors ..........................................................................24

15.1

Purely graphical connectors....................................................................24

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15.2 Connectors that represent functions and to which properties can beassigned .................................................................................................24

15.3 Connectors for the inside of valve blocks................................................25

15.4 Connectors for the transition between blocks and external connections,

and within blocks.....................................................................................25

15.5 Number connection symbols...................................................................25

16 EPLAN Fluid: Parts Management ..............................................................26

17 Tabular Editing of Fluid Power Function Data .........................................27

18 EPLAN Fluid: Reports ................................................................................28

18.1 Filter, sorting, and page break criteria.....................................................28

18.1.1 Filter criteria ...................................................................................... 28

18.1.2

Sorting criteria ................................................................................... 29

18.1.3 Page break criteria ............................................................................ 29

This functionality is only available for certain module packages. Info

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1 Introduction to EPLAN Fluid

EPLAN Fluid fulfills your need for more effectiveness with the greatest level of

engineering in the fluid power sector. EPLAN Fluid is available in two programvariants:

As an independent system

As a license-based add-on to EPLAN Electric P8.

Both solutions provide you with compact CAE program packages that support you inthe norm-compliant implementation of both fluid power projects and electricalengineering projects. The engineering features proven in the field of electricalengineering are also available to you for the fluid power sector, not least through the

standardized user guide. The entire package is based on shared data storage forelectrical engineering and fluid power, which facilitates integral management of theproject without synchronization or interfaces.

What does EPLAN Fluid offer?

Devices can be identified in compliance with DIN ISO 1219. It is also possible tochoose from other predefined identification structures.

Complex fluid power devices can be implemented with the help of device

groups.

Automatic check runs provide security when planning and help to create error-free schematics and reports.

Reports such as bills of materials, order lists, spare parts lists, wearing part lists,tubing, or piping lists can be generated and included in the project asgraphical pages at any time.

Symbol libraries for the fluid power fields of hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, andlubrication can be used separately or jointly to graphically display functions in

the project.

To display junctions and changes of direction, simple connectors or distributorsand connectors can be placed in the schematic. Distributors and connectorsrepresent definite items that can be evaluated and output in bills of materialsor order lists.

Tabular device tagging makes it possible to rename multiple fluid devices in oneoperation quickly and easily without having to open schematic pages.


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2 Fluid Power: Definitions of Terms

The following terms are important for working with fluid power:

Term Meaning

Fluid powerThe concept of "fluid power" denotes all processes in which energy istransmitted through gases or fluids.

TradesDetermines which technology should be used or selected: hydraulics,pneumatics, lubrication, cooling, or electrical. In EPLAN Fluid, the tradecan be selected from a list as a function property.

Subtrades

A trade can consist of multiple "subtrades". For instance, the trade"Cooling" can consist of the subtrades "Water cooling" and "Oil cooling".The specification of subtrades as additional function property makes it

possible to construct very detailed reports in EPLAN Fluid.

HydraulicsIn hydraulic systems, energy is transmitted, controlled, and regulatedwithin a circuit through a fluid under pressure. Oil is often used as themedium.

PneumaticsIn pneumatic systems, energy is transmitted, controlled, and regulatedusing compressed air within a circuit.

LubricationIn lubrication, lubrication is fed under pressure through lubricantdistributors for dosage in wear locations. Oil and grease are usually usedas lubricants.

Cooling

In cooling, machine parts, tool parts, or workpieces are cooled by means

of a coolant. Water and oil are usually used as coolants.

Distributors

Distributors have multiple connection points and serve to distribute thefluid medium in a fluid power system. In EPLAN Fluid, distributors aredisplayed graphically using connectors. EPLAN Fluid managesdistributors as concrete items, since they can be assigned device,symbol, function, and parts data.

Connectors

Connectors have two connection points and are used to adapt differentconnection types (tube / pipe transitions, cross-section reductions) in afluid power system. In EPLAN Fluid, connectors are displayedgraphically using connection symbols. EPLAN Fluid manages

connectors as concrete items, since they can be assigned device,symbol, function, and parts data.


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3 "Fluid Power Schematic" Page Type

EPLAN Fluid provides you with a special interactive "Fluid power schematic (I)" page

type for schematic planning, which is displayed in the page navigator using theicon. The separate display makes it possible to access the required fluid powerschematic sections of your project quickly and specifically, which is particularlyhelpful where there are extensive mixed projects with shared fluid power andelectrical engineering documentation.

3.1 Special features of the "fluid power schematic" pagetype

When using the "fluid power schematic (I)" page type, the following special featuresshould be noted:

The default raster size for this page type is set to 2mm; for "schematic multi-line"-type pages, the default setting is 4mm.

Rotating and mirroring this page type to change standards is not possible.

Schematic objects from an electrical engineering symbol library that are placedon a fluid page (e.g. symbols for electromagnetically operated valves) areautomatically assigned the "pair cross-reference" representation type.

If black boxes and / or device connections are inserted into a page of type "fluidpower schematic", the correct function definition is automatically assigned tothese schematic objects, e.g. "black boxes (fluid)" or "device connection(fluid)".

Note:

EPLAN Fluid generally allows you to create fluid power projects on "schematic multi-line (I)"-type pages also. However, we recommend that you use the "fluid powerschematic" page type for fluid power planning because of the advantages and special

features outlined above.


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4 EPLAN Fluid: Page Structure

EPLAN Fluid allows you to use the "plant number" identifier block defined in fluid

power norm DIN ISO 1219-2 for the page structure also when specifying the projectstructure. Any sign can be chosen as the preceding sign for this identifier block. Aswith all other available identifier blocks, you can assign the "Identifying", "Describing",or "Not available" properties to this structural element.

Example:

The following figure shows the page structure of a fluid project as it is displayed in thepage navigator using only the "plant number" identifier block. The identifier block hasthe "Identifying" property; a preceding sign is not specified. "8" and "9" are used asstructure identifiers. To highlight the "Plant number" identifier block in the pagenavigator, the Project structure: plant numbercheck box is enabled for therepresentation type in the project-related settings.


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5 EPLAN Fluid: Device Structure

Each component has certain properties. These differ in identifying and descriptive

properties. The device tag is one of the identifying properties and can be composedof the following identifier blocks:

Precedingsigns

Identifier block

== Functional assignment

= Plant

++ Installation site

+ Mounting location

User-defined Higher-level function number

& Document type

-Device (can contain prefix digits, identifier, counter, separator, andsubcounter)

User-defined Free hierarchy

EPLAN Fluid allows you to structure and identify the fluid power device in exactly thesame way as the electrical engineering device. Uniform structuring and identificationare particularly advantageous in mixed projects, as the editing costs are lower due toautomation (e.g. online numbering).

Example:

Possible structure of a fluid device tag for a valve with the "plant number", "mountinglocation", and "device" identifier blocks:

=AA1+BB2-V1

5.1 Device tag conformant to fluid power norm DIN ISO1219-2

However, you can also structure and identify devices as per fluid power norm DINISO 1219-2. EPLAN Fluid provides the "Plant number" identifier block for thispurpose.

DIN ISO 1219-2 stipulates the following device tag structure:

Designation Number of digits

Plant number (entered without prefix) 4 max.

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- (fixed pre-defined separator)

Component number 4 max.

Part code (identifier) 3 max.

Part number (consecutive number) 5 max.

Accessories (addition to DIN) 2 max.

Example:

1 = Plant number

- = Separator

2 = Component number

A = Part code

3 = Part number

Z = Accessories


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6 EPLAN Fluid: DT Numbering

In a dialog, you configure if and how devices are numbered automatically when

inserted into the schematic. You can select a numbering format from specifiedformats or create a user-defined numbering format. If you identify devices using a DTfluid power structure, EPLAN Fluid doesn't number them automatically. EPLAN Fluiddifferentiates between "normal" fluid devices and fluid distributors (or fluidconnectors) when numbering devices. You can specify different numbering schemesfor both functions.


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7 Displaying Fluid Device Tags in the Schematic

Fluid power norm DIN ISO 1219-2 stipulates that device tags must be framed in the

schematic. EPLAN Fluid allows you to show and hide this text box. The Framebuttonin the Displaytab in the Propertiesdialog is provided for this purpose. Theframe is displayed as a rectangle.


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8 EPLAN Fluid: Trades

In EPLAN Fluid, it is possible to generate reports, and filter and sort them by trades.

EPLAN Fluid differentiates between the following trades:

Hydraulics Pneumatics Lubrication Cooling Electrical engineering.

For example, separate connection lists and / or bills of materials can be output forhydraulic and pneumatic components by specifying the trade.

You specify the trade either when creating a new function in the navigator or whenplacing a function in the schematic. In the Properties dialog, you specify thesetting for the function. The Propertiestable in the tag can beextended to include the Tradedrop-down list for this purpose.

EPLAN Fluid automatically uses the last trade setting selected as the default for anewly created or newly placed function.

If you assign a new definition that you select from the general functions area to aplaced function, the page type determines the default trade for the function. On a"fluid power schematic"-type page, the fluid power-specific trades are thenautomatically selectable, while on a "schematic multi-line"-type page, the "Electricalengineering" trade is the default.

Note:

If you place symbols for electrical operating elements (e.g. valve coils) from theHYD_ESSD.SLK(hydraulics) or PNE_ESSD.SLK(pneumatics) symbol libraries in thefluid power schematic, the trade is automatically configured with the correct"Electrical engineering" default using the function definition.

The trade can also be configured for project parts and mounting panels.

Conversely, connection definition pointsof the trade can't be configured. Thisproperty is automatically copied from the connected functions, i.e. the targets of theconnection.

8.1 Subtrades

In addition to trade settings, "subtrades" can be defined for functions in EPLAN Fluid.

For instance, you can assign the "Water cooling" and "Oil cooling" subtrades to

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functions of the "Cooling" trade. The definition of subtrades allows you to use verydetailed sorting and filter criteria for reports.

Subtrades are also specified in the Properties dialog. The Propertiestable inthe tag can be extended to include the Subtradedrop-down

list for this purpose. You can choose any designations for the subtrade.


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9 EPLAN Fluid: Special Features of Cross-referencing

It is often necessary to represent the same device several times. The programrecognizes the correspondence of the relevant symbols to this device by the fact thatall of these symbols have the same device tag and are identified by thecorresponding function definition. The cross-reference then shows where each otherpart of the device is to be found in the schematic.

The following rules apply to the representation of cross-references in fluid power:

Electrical engineering and fluid power objects can reference each other if thedevice structure is identical in both device types.

The same identifier can be used for an electrical engineering device and a fluidpower device without the devices having to reference each other reciprocally.A precondition for this is that the device structures of the two device typesdiffer.

Electrical engineering objects placed in a fluid power schematic page canreference electrical engineering objects that are on an electrical engineeringschematic page (multi- or single-line schematic page) and vice versa.

9.1 Cross-reference placement for valves

Electromagnetically operated valves are often used in fluid power plants. Whendocumenting the fluid power and electrical engineering systems of a plant in aproject, EPLAN Fluid allows you to automatically display cross-references forelectrical operating elements in the fluid power schematic and for the correspondingfunctions in the electrical engineering schematic. Cross-references can only becreated if the symbol libraries HYD_ESSD.SLKfor hydraulics or PNE_ESSD.SLKforpneumatics have been stored in your project via the configuration. If an operatingelement with an electrical function definition from one of these symbol libraries isplaced on a "fluid power schematic"-type page, it is automatically assigned the "Paircross-reference" representation type in the Properties dialog. If you then enterthe DT of the electrical valve coils for the operating element in the fluid powerschematic and apply the setting, cross-references are placed in both schematicobjects. The "Electrical engineering" trade setting is also assigned automatically tothe operating element in the fluid power schematic.

Example:

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The valve coil -Y1 in the electrical schematic is required to control the 1-1V2 valve inthe fluid power schematic. The operating element for the valve is assigned the device

tag of the valve coil accordingly. When both DI's are equal, cross-references for bothcomponents are displayed in the electrical and the fluid power schematic.


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10 EPLAN Fluid: Black Boxes and DeviceConnection Points

In fluid power, complex devices such as valve blocks or power units with internalconnection points are often used. In fluid power schematics, such devices arenormally displayed graphically within rectangles. EPLAN Fluid supports this displaymethod and provides relevant functions for implementing black boxes and deviceconnection points.

If you insert a black box or device connection point in the schematic, the programchecks which schematic page this happens on. If it is "fluid power schematic"-typepage, the corresponding function definition is automatically configured, and you inserta "black box (fluid)" or "device connection (fluid)". If the opposite is the case, theprogram automatically inserts a black box or device connection with an electricalfunction definition if you place these objects on "schematic multi-line"-type pages.

The function definition of the inserted black box or device connection can be changedso you can e.g. quickly make an electrical engineering black box out of a fluid powerblack box.

Note:

You can't edit the properties of a black box or device connection with an electricalfunction definition on "schematic multi-line"-type pages in EPLAN Fluid!


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11 EPLAN Fluid: Device Groups

Complex fluid power devices with electrical engineering components can be

implemented with the help of a device group. Functions from different trades anddevices tags can be grouped graphically and logically into one device.

The following criteria can / must be fulfilled to create a device group:

There must be exactly one main function to which the "multi-line" representationtype is assigned.

There must be exactly one main function to which the "multi-line" representationtype is assigned. (The configuration of the trade for main or auxiliary functionsdoesn't apply here.)

The "Graphic" representation type can contain any number of components.(These are included graphically but not logically.)

It can contain any number of graphical elements (lines, rectangles, etc.). (Theseare included graphically but not logically.)

11.1 Create device groups

Device groups can only be created in the graphical editor. To group devices, youmust first select the functions to be grouped in the schematic; then select the menuitems Edit > Other > Group device. The program first checks whether the criteria forcreating a device group have been fulfilled. If not, a message is displayed indicatingthis. If the criteria are met, the group is created.

11.2 Ungroup devices

Device groups can be broken down into their individual components again. Beforedevices can be ungrouped, the group must be selected in the schematic. Use the

menu items Edit > Other > Ungroupto separate the devices.

If the placement of a function is deleted from a device group in the graphical editor,the component is removed from the group. If the criteria for the creation of the devicegroup are then no longer met, the devices are ungrouped automatically.


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12 EPLAN Fluid: Connection Point Logic of FluidPower Functions

The following properties are important for fluid power functions when establishingconnection point logic:

Connection point type

Working / control port

Type of signal.

These properties can be edited in the Connection point logicdialog. (To do this,

click [Logic]in the Symbol / function datatab of the Properties dialog.)

12.1 Connection point type of fluid power functions

The "Fluid", "Internal" and "Direct conn. point" settings are available to you for theconnection points of fluid power functions. "Internal" and "Direct conn. point" areintended specifically for distributors and connectors if they are components of valvegroups.

This connection point type is required when generating fluid connections. Using the

"Fluid" connection point type, which is the automatic default when creating or placinga fluid power function, fluid-specific connection lists can be evaluated and output, e.g.piping and tubing lists. The program also checks the relevant functions and thedefault function definition recorded in the settings of the trade for the connection,which can be "pipe" or "tube". If a connection also has a connection definition point,the function definition of this is copied for generation of the connection.

12.2 Working / control ports of of fluid power functions

Different values can be specified in the form of line types for the ports of fluidfunctions using the Working / control portproperty.

The following options are available:

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Neutral

Work line

Control line

Drain line.

The line type is forwarded automatically to the connection by the connection pointsonce the Working / control portproperty has received the value "neutral" at theconnection itself (via a connection definition point).

A check run ("Connections" class) can also be used to determine whether the linetypes assigned to the function connection points match each other. If there iscontradictory data, e.g. if a drain line is connected to a control line, a message

indicating this is displayed in message management.

If connection lists are to be output, the Working / control portproperty can bespecified as a sorting criterion.

12.3 Signal type of fluid power functions

For fluid power functions, the Signal typeproperty can be used to specify whether aconnection point is a pressure or suction port or is neutral.


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13 EPLAN Fluid: Connections

A fluid connection is a line between two connection points that is used to transmit

information using liquids, or air (pressure) from a source to a target.

13.1 Function definition of fluid connections

In EPLAN Fluid, you can specify whether a connection is a pipeor a tube. Using thisinformation, special reports can be generated and piping and tubing lists output. Forconnections that have connection definition points, the function definition of theconnection definition point determines whether the connection is a "pipe" or a "tube".If fluid connections don't have any connection definition points, the programdetermines the function definition from the settings for the connection properties.

13.2 Trade in fluid connections

The trade in connections is a property that is determined from the targets (connectedfunctions) of a connection. For this reason, the trade can'tbe modified in connectiondefinition points or connections.

If you want to number fluid connections, you can specify which trades should benumbered. It is therefore possible to e.g. number hydraulic and / or pneumaticconnections only.

13.3 Specify diameter in fluid connections

Different units are available for specifying the diameter in fluid connections. Inaddition to "mm", the units " and inch are possible.

13.4 Connection descriptions and DT's in fluidconnections

Fluid connections generally don't have a DT, generally only having a connectiondesignation via the connection numbering. However you can assign a DT toconnections if you wish. To do this, a specific property must be configured for theconnection definition property placed by the connection numbering. In the Propertiesdialog of the connection definition, it is the Valid datafield.Select the "All data"entry in this field. The Displayed DTfield can then be edited.

Note:

If a connection definition point is inserted manually, the Valid datafield is set to"All

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data" by default. It is therefore possible to assign a DT directly.

13.5 Levels for line displayFluid connections can be displayed on separate levels. This makes is possible toseparate working, control, drain, and neutral lines graphically to provide a cleareroverview. A separate level can also be defined for internal connections. This levelhas precedence over the levels for working, control, drain, and neutral lines.


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14 EPLAN Fluid: Default Fluid ConnectionProperties

Certain fluid connection properties can be assigned default values. Default valuescan be set for the hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and cooling trades usingOptions > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Connections > Properties.

This applies to the following values:

Function definition

Cross-section / diameter

Color / number

Length

Remark

Type.

By default, the values these properties are assigned to all connections in the project.If you specify a connection definition point for a connection, the values of itsproperties overwrite the default for the connection.


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15 EPLAN Fluid: Connectors

EPLAN Fluid contains different connectors for creating fluid power schematics:

Purely graphical connectors

Connectors that represent functions and to which properties can be assigned

Connectors for the inside of valve blocks.

15.1 Purely graphical connectors

Purely graphical connectors are used in EPLAN Fluid to display direction changes

and connection line junctions in the fluid power schematic: Properties such as device,symbol, function, and parts data can't be assigned to these schematic objects.

The following objects are purely graphical elements:

Angles

T-nodes

Double junctions

Diagonals.

15.2 Connectors that represent functions and to whichproperties can be assigned

In addition to purely graphical connectors, you can also use connectors thatrepresent functions in EPLAN Fluid. Properties such as device, symbol, function, andparts data can be assigned to these. The properties of these objects can beevaluated and e.g. output in connection lists and / or bills of materials.

The following connectors are functions:

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Distributors

Distributor (double junction)

Connector (angle)

Connectors.

Distributorsare used in fluid power to distribute fluid media. In EPLAN Fluid, they canbe inserted into the schematic as a T-node or double junction.

Connectorsare used in fluid power to utilize different cross-sections within aconnection. "Reducers" are used for this. Connectors are also used whereverdifferent connection types meet, e.g. pipes and tubes. In EPLAN Fluid, connectorscan be inserted into the fluid power schematic as angles or straight lines.

15.3 Connectors for the inside of valve blocks

In fluid power, complex valve controls that generally consist of several individualcomponents, e.g. a control block, cover plates and pre-control and and integratedvalves, are now typically integrated into "valve blocks". Valve blocks help to ensurehigh power density and greater efficiency. Connections such as straight lines, T-nodes or double junctions inside valve blocks are implemented by drilling holes.

In EPLAN Fluid, valve blocks can be displayed using black boxes. Connectors inside

valve blocks mustbe inserted as functions that have properties, namely distributorand connector. In EPLAN Fluid, it is important to assign the "Auxiliary function"property to these distributors and connectors, as they are auxiliary functions of theblock.

15.4 Connectors for the transition between blocks andexternal connections, and within blocks

For the transition between connections inside valve blocks and connections outside,

and connections within blocks, the device connection point (two-sided)can be usedin EPLAN Fluid. Alternatively, the connectorcan be used.

15.5 Number connection symbols

As with "normal" devices, connection symbols that are functions and have a devicetag can be numbered online and offline.


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16 EPLAN Fluid: Parts Management

Managing master data is especially important for supplier relationships and data

exchanges. Parts management facilitates:

Storage of the most important part-specific and supplier-specific information andcombination of this information with the project currently being edited

Management of multilingual information and different currencies

Conversion of prices between currencies when needed

Import and export of data, such as parts data from particular manufacturers (e.g.from the Festo product catalog)

All of the data sources are stored in a Microsoft Accessdatabase (*.mdb), and thecurrently selected database is displayed in the title bar of the Parts managementdialog.


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17 Tabular Editing of Fluid Power Function Data

EPLAN Fluid allows you to display the function data of your fluid power project very

conveniently in a table and edit it easily. The function data is displayed and edited ina separate dialog. Tabular editing can't be used for functions of the page currentlyopen, but applies to all functions of any selected pages in your project. For example,you can edit several fluid device tags in one step without having to open thecorresponding project pages. Depending on the selected device structure, the partcode and / or the accessory letters can be changed as well as the numeric parts ofcomponent and / or part numbers. The display of table columns is user-definable, soyou can modify the table to meet your needs.


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18 EPLAN Fluid: Reports

Reports are project data output for specific purposes. The project data can be written

directly to report pages or to external files, e.g. for the printing of component labels. Itis also possible to place reports into an existing project page as an embedded report,legends.

The following reports are available in EPLAN Fluid:

Report type Report description

Function-related report Symbol overview

Overview Title page / cover sheet

Table of contentsStructure identifier overview

Device tag list

Connection list

Potential overview

Enclosure legend

Parts list

Summarized parts list

Plot frame documentation

Forms documentation

Revision overview

Connection point diagram Device connection diagram

Note:

Additional reports (e.g. electrical reports such as terminal or cable plans) are onlyavailable by purchasing a corresponding license.

18.1 Filter, sorting, and page break criteria

Reports are generated using schemes. Filter, sorting, and page break criteria can bestored in these for the objects to be evaluated.

18.1.1 Filter criteria

EPLAN Fluid permits the use of numerous filter criteria that allow you to structurereports entirely to suit your needs. To be able to report on a project specificallyaccording to the fields of work in fluid power, the Tradeand Subtradefilter criteria

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can be used to output parts lists, summarized parts lists, device lists, and connectionlists.

EPLAN Fluid provides prepared filter schemes based on the "Trade" filter criterion forthese lists after the program is installed:

Electrical

Fluid (hydraulic+pneumatic+lubrication+cooling)

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Lubrication

Cooling

Mechanics

18.1.2 Sorting criteria

Depending on the report type, numerous sorting criteria are available to you in theform of different properties. As with the filter criteria, the Tradeand Subtradesortingcriteria can be used for outputting fluid power-specific item lists, summarized item

lists, device tags, and connection lists. In addition, you can sort by the Working /control lineproperty for reports on fluid power connections. You specified thisproperty in the Connection point logicdialog for the fluid power functions. Thisrelates specifically to the "work line", "control line", "drain line", and "neutral" settings.EPLAN Fluid provides the following prepared sorting schemes after installation forthe lists mentioned above:

Trade

Trade + subtrade.

18.1.3 Page break criteria

Numerous properties can also be used as page break criteria.

As with the filter and sorting criteria, the Tradeand Subtradepage break criteria canbe used for outputting fluid power-specific item lists, summarized item lists, devicetags, and connection lists.

EPLAN Fluid also provides the following prepared schemes for page breaks afterinstallation:

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EPLAN Fluid

Trade

Trade + subtrade.

Documents

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