Mastering EPLAN 2: Course on Electrical Engineering Design

Name: Mastering EPLAN 2: Course on Electrical Engineering Design
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A Complete Guide to Electrical Design and Automation Using EPLAN Software

Created byArm Reach Robots ARM

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Apply real-world case studies to enhance learning and problem-solving skills.
Gain proficiency in using EPLAN software for electrical system design.
Create detailed electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts.
Select appropriate electrical devices (e.g., relays, contactors, maintenance switches, light curtains, etc.).
Manage electrical project from creation to completion.
Generate accurate documentation, material lists, and reports.

Course content

13 sections • 97 lectures • 32h 33m total length

Introduction to the course22:10
Review customer's scope24:53
Interpreting electrical control sequences21:30
Review EPLAN project22:53
Copy EPLAN project6:44
What is the primary goal of the project overview in this course?

Project, user, workstation and company settings explained13:42
Learn about the four types of Eplan settings—project, user, workstation, and company—and how each governs project rules, personal preferences, PC configurations, and corporate standards.
Which of the following settings impacts the structure and reuse of EPLAN project
Functional-oriented vs production-oriented drawings (Bit vs Byte logic)18:44
What is the main distinction between functional and production-oriented drawings

Navigating and configuring representation17:59
Power feed-in for TN01 control enclosure24:58
Power feed-in & Rittal busbar system for TN0119:20
Custom property arrangements for interruption points11:09
Creating property arrangement for cables17:14
Mastering device numbering formats in EPLAN10:03
Why is defining property arrangements important in schematic design?
Cable bundle representation13:30
Cable bundle representation groups multiple cables into a single route to simplify the visual layout and reduce clutter in schematics, improving readability for designers, maintainers, and panel builders.
How are cable bundle representations helpful in EPLAN schematics?
Rittal cooling unit / aircon16:41
Building multi-line schematics for TN0120:56
Caparoc circuit breaker system overview17:02
Numbering formats and designation standards11:56
Designing 24VDC circuits with buffer and knife terminals7:09
Creating and saving your first macros11:31
Learn to create and save macros in eplan by building a 400 v to 230 v control transformer and selecting a six amp circuit breaker for page 104.
Macro variants and representation types explained19:31
230VAC transformer schematic with knife terminals12:44
Managing potentials and signal assignments12:35
Manage potential types in Eplan, including L1–L3, 24 V DC, neutral, protective earth, machine potential, functional ground, and undefined, with brown for positive 24 V and blue for zero volts.
Exploring EPLAN smart connecting20:55
Learn how Eplan smart connections auto-link logical points without drawing wires to speed up design while preserving electrical logic; verify results with the Connections Navigator and the Connections report.
Creating macros for Eaton UPS integration36:32
Create a dedicated Eaton UPS macro in EPLAN, configure 230 v inputs and 30 mA residual current protection, and save it as a reusable schematic macro.
What is a key activity in schematic design?
Reviewing components for the maintenance plug12:12
Designing Eaton maintenance plug31:57
Design an Eaton maintenance plug in EPLAN by placing fuse and fuse holder to the busbar and wiring a 40 amp 5G6 cable with an RCB and three-pole neutral terminals.
Designing 230VAC feed-in for PLC enclosures12:03

24Vdc - Redundancy module7:37
24Vdc distribution to PLC and Remote I/O enclosure27:38
Working with multi-level terminals27:53
Explore terminal levels in Eplan, comparing single level TX 2.5 with multi-level TX 2.54 L, and learn to design space-saving X4 terminals for compact enclosures.
Why are multi-level terminals useful in 24VDC design?
Automatic vs path-based function text19:41
What function is used to provide contextual info on devices in EPLAN?
24Vdc distribution to Kuka Robot enclosures20:20
24Vdc distribution for actuators and sensors13:32
General feedback signals to PLC input (TN01)16:07
Create page 203 to route feedback signals from the cooling unit, line monitoring relay, and circuit breakers to the local IO, and configure PLC connection points with path function text.
General feedback signals to PLC input (TN01) - assigning16:12
Special feature: pair cross-reference logic31:33
General feedback signals to PLC input (STN01)23:48
Terminal variants and terminal diagram reporting11:54
Why is understanding terminal variants important in EPLAN?
Designing stacker status light circuits - part 18:31
Designing stacker status light circuits - part 225:20
RFID reader/scanner integration24:18

Designing performance-level-based safety circuits19:08
What determines the complexity of a safety circuit?
E-stop circuits: design and implementation - part 119:04
Develop an e-stop safety circuit in Eplan, featuring a two-channel design with protective collar and key reset to ensure redundancy and fault detection for safety standards.
E-stop circuits: design and implementation - part 214:58
E-Stop - safety circuit and performance level of E-STOP12:36
Door interlock switch safety circuit19:59
Door interlock switch safety circuit (assigning vs placing)15:55
Door interlock switch safety circuit integrated with safety relay28:21
Displaying contacts by path or component29:59
Floor scanner safety circuit28:12
Light curtain safety circuit design explained9:47
Light curtain safety circuit design (sender)21:48
Light curtain safety circuit design (receiver)28:39
Light curtain safety circuit design expansion module29:21
Light curtain safety circuit design - PLC IO15:13
Safety bypass, interlocks, & reset circuit design - reason why it is important20:24
Safety bypass, interlocks, & reset circuit design - part 117:01
Safety bypass, interlocks, & reset circuit design - part 221:34
Finish the safety bypass interlock and reset circuit schematic in EPLAN by finalizing terminals, part numbers, cables, and path function text.

Automating design with reusable placeholders and macros - part 117:05
Automating design with reusable placeholders and macros - part 222:55
Automating design with reusable placeholders and macros - usage example25:56
Direct-online starter: placeholders and macros - part 119:04
Direct-online starter: placeholders and macros - part 231:02
Direct-online starter: verify components using navigators28:46
Soft-starters: placeholders and macros15:36
Soft-starters: verify components using navigators29:25
Use the device, terminals, and cables navigators to verify components and designations in the schematics. Sync selections, verify connections, and adjust p points and cable data for accurate device wiring.
Understanding Siemens Simaris Design outputs for VFDs11:07
Understand Siemens Simaris design outputs for VFDs, focusing on motor protection circuit breakers for VFD input; the VFD handles motor protection, while contactors switch loads.
Nested placeholders for VFDs13:16
VFD: placeholders and macros - part 116:44
VFD: placeholders and macros - part 28:58
VFD: including VFD main current part placement holder in main project17:18
Variable Frequency Drivers - control circuit27:47
Build the VFD control current page in Eplan, using a part placement placeholder, replace tech with LTB M01, create a window macro, and link cross references.
Working with interruption points (sorting using the navigator)19:47
Forward/Reverse - Part placement holder "<>"29:43
Forward/Reverse - Part placement holder (value sets)23:22
Insert the placeholder object into schematics, create the macro for forward/reverse placement, and define modifiable value sets to prepare master data parts for creation from devices via the insect center.
Forward/Reverse - Part placement holder include in parts database24:59

Requirements

Mastering EPLAN: Course on Electrical Engineering Design
Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles
Familiarity with electrical schematic design and industrial automation concepts

Description

The course offers an exclusive perspective to analyzing customer design scope (case study). In this course you will be able to review the documents which the customer can supplies you with to enable you to complete your designs. The course also offers you the opportunity to learn how to select appropriate electrical devices for automation systems, complex designing, integrating and finally documenting an EPLAN project successfully.

This course is created for individuals seeking to advance their skills not only in the usage of EPLAN Electric P8, but also in being great electrical design engineer.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to confidently use EPLAN software to design, document, and manage electrical systems, thereby improving their efficiency and effectiveness in professional settings. You will be enable to confidently change EPLAN settings, construct safety circuits and protection design, control circuits, motor starter circuits, power calculations and machine layout overview.

Participants will also receive a certificate of completion, showcasing their proficiency in EPLAN to current and future employers.

Join us to master EPLAN and take your electrical design skills to the next level!

Please note that NF Click Robots is not a real company; the instructor made up the name. The instructor uses EPLAN Electric P8 2022, however, reference are always made to all other EPLAN Electric P8 versions to make sure that no one gets left behind.

Who this course is for:

Electrical and hardware engineers
Automation and controls engineers
Professionals involved in the design and implementation of electrical and automation systems

Mastering EPLAN 2: Course on Electrical Engineering Design

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Course content

Introduction and project overview5 lectures • 1hr 38min

Learning from real-world EPLAN mistakes3 lectures • 47min

EPLAN environment settings2 lectures • 32min

Control enclosure design essentials21 lectures • 5hr 58min

Control Current - Control Enclosure Design14 lectures • 4hr 34min

Safety circuits and protection design17 lectures • 5hr 52min

Motor automation & control with soft starters, VFDs, FRW/REV & DOL18 lectures • 6hr 23min

Sensors and Actuators3 lectures • 45min

Navigators - Project schematic completion4 lectures • 1hr 19min

24Vdc power supply calculations2 lectures • 1hr 12min

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