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Details on the Use of Cables in the Single-line Representation

When you draw cable definition lines on schematic pages in EPLAN, the representation type property of the cable is automatically set to match the page type. On a single-line schematic page, the representation type of the cable becomes "single-line" and on multi-line schematic pages it becomes "multi-line". The cable property Number of connections used (single-line cable) is available to allow the number of connections of cables in single-line representation to be output in reports.

Shields

It is normal to also use shields in plant overviews or single-line schematic pages. EPLAN allows shields to be drawn in single-line schematic pages. However, in this case they are only used as cable definitions.

Connection definition points

Connection definition points that are inserted into a single-line schematic page together with a cable definition line automatically make the connection into a cable connection. The Connection: Association property is correspondingly set to the "Cable" value in the Properties <...> dialog of the connection definition point.

The Number of functions property can be used to specify the number of connections at connection definition points (and also at functions). The entered value is placed in the schematic together with the connection definition point - usually represented as a forward slash. Values such as "3+PE" are permitted.

Bundles

To draw cable connections in a clearer, more space-saving manner in multi-line schematics, it is often normal to represent cables as single-line objects. To do this, the cable connections are bundled behind the source, e.g. a terminal strip, and fed into a bundle consisting of a single thick connection line. Before the target the bundle is split apart and the cable connections are then again represented in multi-line form. To implement the transition of connections of cables from multi to single-line representation, and vice-versa, so-called "bundle connection points" are used. EPLAN offers the appropriate schematic objects when you select the menu items Insert > Bundle connection point.

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