PLC panel layout software

cornbread · May 10, 2018

Looking for a easy way to layout a PLC panel other than getting the DWGs from AB's web site. Are there any software packages that may have an easy drag and drop? Any help is greatly appreciated.

seth350 · May 10, 2018

I have never used the software but ePlan seems to do just that. Seems to be easier than Autocad Electrical in the sense of “drag and drop”.

Kev77 · May 11, 2018

Another option is Solidworks Electrical. The cost is about the same as Eplan. Really good option if any of the mechanical designs are in Solidworks.

lanester · May 11, 2018

Had a demo of ePlan last week. For panel building it certainly was as easy as drag and drop. Also had information about device spacing requirements so you couldn't get that wrong either.

Most manufactures have uploaded their library to ePlan's portal.

Don't get me wrong haven't used it yet!

the_msp · May 11, 2018

Another vote for ePlan. I know a guy has used both it and SW electrical, he said he would choose ePlan any day.

AustralIan · May 11, 2018

use your HMI software, you will need dimensions though.

gclshortt · May 11, 2018

Two packages come to mind:
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http://accautomation.ca/******-7-plc-design-and-overview/

QElectroTech
QElectroTech is a free software to create electric diagrams. QElectroTech, or QET in short, is currently available in version 0.6.
https://qelectrotech.org/

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