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

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

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

3.1

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

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

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

5.1

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

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

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

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

8.1

Subtrades ...............................................................................................13
EPLAN Fluid: Special Features of Cross-referencing .............................15

9.1

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

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

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

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11.1

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

11.2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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15.2

Connectors that represent functions and to which properties can be

assigned .................................................................................................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

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

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

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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

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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 program
variants:
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 in
the norm-compliant implementation of both fluid power projects and electrical
engineering projects. The engineering features proven in the field of electrical
engineering 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 for
electrical engineering and fluid power, which facilitates integral management of the
project without synchronization or interfaces.
What does EPLAN Fluid offer?
Devices can be identified in compliance with DIN ISO 1219. It is also possible to

choose 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 as

graphical pages at any time.
Symbol libraries for the fluid power fields of hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, and

lubrication can be used separately or jointly to graphically display functions in

the project.
To display junctions and changes of direction, simple connectors or distributors

and connectors can be placed in the schematic. Distributors and connectors

represent definite items that can be evaluated and output in bills of materials
or order lists.
Tabular device tagging makes it possible to rename multiple fluid devices in one

operation quickly and easily without having to open schematic pages.

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Fluid Power: Definitions of Terms

The following terms are important for working with fluid power:
Term

Meaning
The concept of "fluid power" denotes all processes in which energy is
Fluid power
transmitted through gases or fluids.
Determines which technology should be used or selected: hydraulics,
Trades
pneumatics, lubrication, cooling, or electrical. In EPLAN Fluid, the trade
can be selected from a list as a function property.
A trade can consist of multiple "subtrades". For instance, the trade
"Cooling" can consist of the subtrades "Water cooling" and "Oil cooling".
Subtrades
The specification of subtrades as additional function property makes it
possible to construct very detailed reports in EPLAN Fluid.
In hydraulic systems, energy is transmitted, controlled, and regulated
Hydraulics within a circuit through a fluid under pressure. Oil is often used as the
medium.
In pneumatic systems, energy is transmitted, controlled, and regulated
Pneumatics
using compressed air within a circuit.
In lubrication, lubrication is fed under pressure through lubricant
Lubrication distributors for dosage in wear locations. Oil and grease are usually used
as lubricants.
In cooling, machine parts, tool parts, or workpieces are cooled by means
Cooling
of a coolant. Water and oil are usually used as coolants.
Distributors have multiple connection points and serve to distribute the
fluid medium in a fluid power system. In EPLAN Fluid, distributors are
Distributors displayed graphically using connectors. EPLAN Fluid manages
distributors as concrete items, since they can be assigned device,
symbol, function, and parts data.
Connectors have two connection points and are used to adapt different
connection types (tube / pipe transitions, cross-section reductions) in a
fluid power system. In EPLAN Fluid, connectors are displayed
Connectors
graphically 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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"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 the
icon. The separate display makes it possible to access the required fluid power
schematic sections of your project quickly and specifically, which is particularly
helpful where there are extensive mixed projects with shared fluid power and
electrical engineering documentation.

3.1

Special features of the "fluid power schematic" page

type

When using the "fluid power schematic (I)" page type, the following special features
should 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 placed

on a fluid page (e.g. symbols for electromagnetically operated valves) are

automatically assigned the "pair cross-reference" representation type.
If black boxes and / or device connections are inserted into a page of type "fluid

power schematic", the correct function definition is automatically assigned to

these schematic objects, e.g. "black boxes (fluid)" or "device connection
(fluid)".
Note:
EPLAN Fluid generally allows you to create fluid power projects on "schematic multiline (I)"-type pages also. However, we recommend that you use the "fluid power
schematic" page type for fluid power planning because of the advantages and special
features outlined above.

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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 project
structure. Any sign can be chosen as the preceding sign for this identifier block. As
with 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 the
page navigator using only the "plant number" identifier block. The identifier block has
the "Identifying" property; a preceding sign is not specified. "8" and "9" are used as
structure identifiers. To highlight the "Plant number" identifier block in the page
navigator, the Project structure: plant number check box is enabled for the
representation type in the project-related settings.

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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 composed
of the following identifier blocks:
Preceding
signs
==
=
++
+
User-defined
&
User-defined

Identifier block
Functional assignment
Plant
Installation site
Mounting location
Higher-level function number
Document type
Device (can contain prefix digits, identifier, counter, separator, and
subcounter)
Free hierarchy

EPLAN Fluid allows you to structure and identify the fluid power device in exactly the
same way as the electrical engineering device. Uniform structuring and identification
are particularly advantageous in mixed projects, as the editing costs are lower due to
automation (e.g. online numbering).
Example:
Possible structure of a fluid device tag for a valve with the "plant number", "mounting
location", and "device" identifier blocks:

=AA1+BB2-V1

5.1

Device tag conformant to fluid power norm DIN ISO

1219-2

However, you can also structure and identify devices as per fluid power norm DIN
ISO 1219-2. EPLAN Fluid provides the "Plant number" identifier block for this
purpose.
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
Part code (identifier)
Part number (consecutive number)
Accessories (addition to DIN)

4 max.
3 max.
5 max.
2 max.

Example:

1 = Plant number
- = Separator
2 = Component number
A = Part code
3 = Part number
Z = Accessories
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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 specified
formats or create a user-defined numbering format. If you identify devices using a DT
fluid power structure, EPLAN Fluid doesn't number them automatically. EPLAN Fluid
differentiates between "normal" fluid devices and fluid distributors (or fluid
connectors) when numbering devices. You can specify different numbering schemes
for both functions.
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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 Frame button
in the Display tab in the Properties<...> dialog is provided for this purpose. The
frame is displayed as a rectangle.

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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 for
hydraulic and pneumatic components by specifying the trade.
You specify the trade either when creating a new function in the navigator or when
placing a function in the schematic. In the Properties <...> dialog, you specify the
setting for the function. The Properties table in the <Function category> tag can be
extended to include the Trade drop-down list for this purpose.
EPLAN Fluid automatically uses the last trade setting selected as the default for a
newly created or newly placed function.
If you assign a new definition that you select from the general functions area to a
placed function, the page type determines the default trade for the function. On a
"fluid power schematic"-type page, the fluid power-specific trades are then
automatically selectable, while on a "schematic multi-line"-type page, the "Electrical
engineering" trade is the default.
Note:
If you place symbols for electrical operating elements (e.g. valve coils) from the
HYD_ESSD.SLK (hydraulics) or PNE_ESSD.SLK (pneumatics) symbol libraries in the
fluid 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 points of the trade can't be configured. This
property is automatically copied from the connected functions, i.e. the targets of the
connection.

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 very
detailed sorting and filter criteria for reports.
Subtrades are also specified in the Properties <...> dialog. The Properties table in
the <Function category> tag can be extended to include the Subtrade drop-down
list for this purpose. You can choose any designations for the subtrade.
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EPLAN Fluid: Special Features of Crossreferencing

It is often necessary to represent the same device several times. The program
recognizes the correspondence of the relevant symbols to this device by the fact that
all of these symbols have the same device tag and are identified by the
corresponding function definition. The cross-reference then shows where each other
part 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 the

device structure is identical in both device types.

The same identifier can be used for an electrical engineering device and a fluid

power device without the devices having to reference each other reciprocally.
A precondition for this is that the device structures of the two device types
differ.
Electrical engineering objects placed in a fluid power schematic page can

reference electrical engineering objects that are on an electrical engineering

schematic 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. When
documenting the fluid power and electrical engineering systems of a plant in a
project, EPLAN Fluid allows you to automatically display cross-references for
electrical operating elements in the fluid power schematic and for the corresponding
functions in the electrical engineering schematic. Cross-references can only be
created if the symbol libraries HYD_ESSD.SLK for hydraulics or PNE_ESSD.SLK for
pneumatics have been stored in your project via the configuration. If an operating
element with an electrical function definition from one of these symbol libraries is
placed on a "fluid power schematic"-type page, it is automatically assigned the "Pair
cross-reference" representation type in the Properties <...> dialog. If you then enter
the DT of the electrical valve coils for the operating element in the fluid power
schematic and apply the setting, cross-references are placed in both schematic
objects. The "Electrical engineering" trade setting is also assigned automatically to
the 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 in
the 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 both
components are displayed in the electrical and the fluid power schematic.
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EPLAN Fluid: Black Boxes and Device

Connection Points

In fluid power, complex devices such as valve blocks or power units with internal
connection points are often used. In fluid power schematics, such devices are
normally displayed graphically within rectangles. EPLAN Fluid supports this display
method and provides relevant functions for implementing black boxes and device
connection points.
If you insert a black box or device connection point in the schematic, the program
checks which schematic page this happens on. If it is "fluid power schematic"-type
page, the corresponding function definition is automatically configured, and you insert
a "black box (fluid)" or "device connection (fluid)". If the opposite is the case, the
program automatically inserts a black box or device connection with an electrical
function 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 changed
so you can e.g. quickly make an electrical engineering black box out of a fluid power
black box.
Note:
You can't edit the properties of a black box or device connection with an electrical
function definition on "schematic multi-line"-type pages in EPLAN Fluid!

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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 and
devices 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" representation

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

type is assigned. (The configuration of the trade for main or auxiliary functions
doesn'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.). (These

are included graphically but not logically.)

11.1 Create device groups

Device groups can only be created in the graphical editor. To group devices, you
must first select the functions to be grouped in the schematic; then select the menu
items Edit > Other > Group device. The program first checks whether the criteria for
creating a device group have been fulfilled. If not, a message is displayed indicating
this. If the criteria are met, the group is created.

11.2 Ungroup devices

Device groups can be broken down into their individual components again. Before
devices can be ungrouped, the group must be selected in the schematic. Use the
menu items Edit > Other > Ungroup to 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 device
group are then no longer met, the devices are ungrouped automatically.
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EPLAN Fluid: Connection Point Logic of Fluid

Power Functions

The following properties are important for fluid power functions when establishing
connection point logic:
Connection point type
Working / control port
Type of signal.

These properties can be edited in the Connection point logic dialog. (To do this,
click [Logic] in the Symbol / function data tab 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 the
connection points of fluid power functions. "Internal" and "Direct conn. point" are
intended specifically for distributors and connectors if they are components of valve
groups.
This connection point type is required when generating fluid connections. Using the
"Fluid" connection point type, which is the automatic default when creating or placing
a 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 the
default 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 fluid
functions using the Working / control port property.
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 points
once the Working / control port property has received the value "neutral" at the
connection itself (via a connection definition point).
A check run ("Connections" class) can also be used to determine whether the line
types assigned to the function connection points match each other. If there is
contradictory 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 port property can be
specified as a sorting criterion.

12.3 Signal type of fluid power functions

For fluid power functions, the Signal type property can be used to specify whether a
connection point is a pressure or suction port or is neutral.
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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 pipe or a tube. Using this
information, special reports can be generated and piping and tubing lists output. For
connections that have connection definition points, the function definition of the
connection definition point determines whether the connection is a "pipe" or a "tube".
If fluid connections don't have any connection definition points, the program
determines 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 (connected
functions) of a connection. For this reason, the trade can't be modified in connection
definition points or connections.
If you want to number fluid connections, you can specify which trades should be
numbered. It is therefore possible to e.g. number hydraulic and / or pneumatic
connections only.

13.3 Specify diameter in fluid connections

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

13.4 Connection descriptions and DT's in fluid

connections
Fluid connections generally don't have a DT, generally only having a connection
designation via the connection numbering. However you can assign a DT to
connections if you wish. To do this, a specific property must be configured for the
connection definition property placed by the connection numbering. In the Properties
<...> dialog of the connection definition, it is the Valid data field. Select the "All data"
entry in this field. The Displayed DT field can then be edited.
Note:
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data" by default. It is therefore possible to assign a DT directly.

13.5 Levels for line display

Fluid connections can be displayed on separate levels. This makes is possible to
separate working, control, drain, and neutral lines graphically to provide a clearer
overview. A separate level can also be defined for internal connections. This level
has precedence over the levels for working, control, drain, and neutral lines.
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EPLAN Fluid: Default Fluid Connection

Properties

Certain fluid connection properties can be assigned default values. Default values
can be set for the hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and cooling trades using
Options > 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 its
properties overwrite the default for the connection.
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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 which

properties can be assigned
In addition to purely graphical connectors, you can also use connectors that
represent functions in EPLAN Fluid. Properties such as device, symbol, function, and
parts data can be assigned to these. The properties of these objects can be
evaluated 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.

Distributors are used in fluid power to distribute fluid media. In EPLAN Fluid, they can
be inserted into the schematic as a T-node or double junction.
Connectors are used in fluid power to utilize different cross-sections within a
connection. "Reducers" are used for this. Connectors are also used wherever
different connection types meet, e.g. pipes and tubes. In EPLAN Fluid, connectors
can 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 individual
components, e.g. a control block, cover plates and pre-control and and integrated
valves, are now typically integrated into "valve blocks". Valve blocks help to ensure
high power density and greater efficiency. Connections such as straight lines, Tnodes 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 must be inserted as functions that have properties, namely distributor
and connector. In EPLAN Fluid, it is important to assign the "Auxiliary function"
property to these distributors and connectors, as they are auxiliary functions of the
block.

15.4 Connectors for the transition between blocks and

external 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 used
in EPLAN Fluid. Alternatively, the connector can be used.

15.5 Number connection symbols

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

combination 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 Access database (*.mdb), and the
currently selected database is displayed in the title bar of the Parts management
dialog.
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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 in
a separate dialog. Tabular editing can't be used for functions of the page currently
open, 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 the
corresponding project pages. Depending on the selected device structure, the part
code and / or the accessory letters can be changed as well as the numeric parts of
component and / or part numbers. The display of table columns is user-definable, so
you can modify the table to meet your needs.
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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. It
is 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
Function-related report

Report description
Symbol overview

Overview

Title page / cover sheet

Table of contents
Structure 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 only
available 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 be
stored 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 structure
reports entirely to suit your needs. To be able to report on a project specifically
according to the fields of work in fluid power, the Trade and Subtrade filter criteria
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can be used to output parts lists, summarized parts lists, device lists, and connection
lists.
EPLAN Fluid provides prepared filter schemes based on the "Trade" filter criterion for
these 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 the
form of different properties. As with the filter criteria, the Trade and Subtrade sorting
criteria 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 line property for reports on fluid power connections. You specified this
property in the Connection point logic dialog for the fluid power functions. This
relates specifically to the "work line", "control line", "drain line", and "neutral" settings.
EPLAN Fluid provides the following prepared sorting schemes after installation for
the 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 Trade and Subtrade page break criteria can
be used for outputting fluid power-specific item lists, summarized item lists, device
tags, and connection lists.
EPLAN Fluid also provides the following prepared schemes for page breaks after
installation:

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Trade
Trade + subtrade.

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