CWS uses EPLAN Electric P8 for electrical schematics and EPLAN Pro Panel for 3D panel layouts. The two bring circuit information, component positions and manufacturing documentation together so the team can resolve cable space, access and revisions before the board is built.
From circuit information to physical layout
A schematic describes electrical connections and functions. A panel layout shows where the components, terminals and wiring routes will sit. The two need to agree, especially on a dense assembly with significant cable and access requirements.
We prepare power and control schematics in Electric P8 and develop the physical panel layout in Pro Panel. Device tags and equipment schedules connect the electrical drawings to the layout used in the workshop.
What a useful design review can check
- Component locations and the space required around them.
- Terminal positions, cable-entry routes and usable wiring space.
- Door equipment, mounting arrangements and access.
- Consistency between device tags, schedules and drawings.
- The effect of revisions on the proposed physical layout.
A model gives the consultant, contractor and manufacturer a common view to discuss. Its value depends on accurate component data and a current project revision. A convincing rendering is not proof that every connection or clearance is correct.
Coordinate layout and engineering verification
Tell us at quotation which drawing sets, equipment lists and 3D review views you need. We can then include the required outputs and revision process in the scope.
Agree the deliverables
| Deliverable | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Schematics | Scope, device tags, revision process and required issue formats. |
| General arrangement | Dimensions, access, cable entries and transport sections. |
| Schedules | Which equipment, terminals, cables or I/O records are included. |
| 3D information | Whether a model or review views are required, and in what format. |
| Handover | Final checked revisions and the boundary between factory and site changes. |
PDF drawings, native project files and CAD exports are different deliverables. Confirm availability and the intended use instead of assuming every format is automatically supplied.
Give the design team a strong starting point
Send the single-line diagram, equipment and motor schedules, control philosophy and available installation dimensions. Identify client standards and who approves revisions. The specification guide provides the broader checklist.
Our switchboard design service connects the EPLAN drawings and layouts with manufacture in the Invercargill workshop. Send the required document formats and approval dates with your enquiry.
Questions we hear
Does EPLAN eliminate drawing errors?
No. Structured data and coordinated layouts help, but checking, revision control and engineering judgement remain necessary.
Can we ask for a 3D review before manufacture?
Yes. Discuss the required views or model and include that deliverable in the agreed project scope.