EPLAN V2.9 video course | Electrical planning circuit diagram documentation

EPLAN V2.9
VIDEO COURSE for
STARTER

Open up the future of electrical planning with the modern EPLAN platform and secure a competitive edge.

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What you can expect

Our structured course will take you from EPLAN novice to confident user. You will learn all the essential functions, from project creation and circuit diagrams to automated evaluations. Unlike theoretical manufacturer training courses, we teach you practical tricks and workflows that prove their worth every day. After completing the course, you will be able to create professional documentation independently and avoid typical beginner's mistakes.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

9 chapters - 3h video material

3 min

Intro: Introduction to the EPLAN platform

A concise overview of the course and its structure. This short introduction gives you a first impression of EPLAN Electric P8 in version 2.9 Service Pack 1 and prepares you optimally for the upcoming modules. You will receive a clear roadmap for your entry into efficient electrical design.

26 min

Basics: Getting started in the EPLAN world

Discover the basics of EPLAN P8 2.9: from starting the program and the directory structure to the essential IEC 63155 and 81346 standards. You will learn how to create projects systematically, design the user interface efficiently and work with the EPLAN Data Portal. This lesson provides a solid foundation for your successful work with EPLAN.

13 min

Article: Efficient creation of circuit diagrams

Learn how to work effectively with articles, pages and symbols. In this module, we will show you how to create your first circuit diagram pages, place symbols and import articles from the Data Portal. With these basics, you will be able to quickly and efficiently create 400V and 24V power supply pages and create your first PLC overviews.

56 min

Clamps: Professional connection technology

Master the topic of terminals, cables and connectors in all its facets. This comprehensive module shows you how to professionally place and process terminals, work with the terminal strip navigator, implement shielded cables and their distributed display and efficiently integrate connectors into your projects. These core skills are at the heart of all professional electrical planning.

25 min

PLC: Mastering control technology

Become an expert in programmable logic controllers. This module shows you how to create PLC setups and overview pages, correctly place and post digital and analog inputs/outputs, work with the PLC navigator and even integrate fail-safe controllers. You will learn the key techniques for integrating modern control technology into your projects.

21 min

2D layout: Visual control cabinet planning

Create professional control cabinet and mounting plate layouts. In this module, you will learn how to work with the 2D control cabinet layout navigator, adjust legend positions and automatically update item dimensions when items are changed. These visual techniques optimize the production and assembly quality of your projects.

12 min

Message management: Error-free project planning

Ensuring plan quality through effective error analysis. This module demonstrates how to use message management effectively, clear your project of errors and carry out professional project evaluations. You will learn how to deal with warnings and errors in a structured way for high-quality documentation.

15 min

Master data: Intelligent documentation & export

Manage master data professionally and export production documents. In this module, you will learn how to efficiently maintain standard sheets and forms, manage your project-specific dictionary and how EPLAN helps you to automatically create production documents for enclosure builders or customers.

1 min

Outro: Future-proof electrical planning

A short conclusion that summarizes your newly acquired skills and encourages you to apply what you have learned in your own projects. The message: the more you put the techniques you have learned into practice, the more confident you will become in using EPLAN - and there is always more to discover!

EPLAN V2.9 video course (beginners)

Transform yourself from a beginner to an EPLAN professional! Our structured online course provides you with valuable practical knowledge from 15+ years of daily EPLAN use.