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2 AUCOTEC AG Oldenburger Allee 24 D Hannover Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Web: AUCOTEC, INC Foxfield Road, Suite 105 St. Charles, Illinois Phone: Fax: Web: Issue: January, 2009 Copyright: All rights, especially the right of reproduction and distribution as well as translation, are reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission from AUCOTEC AG. Exclusion of liability: Texts and software have been prepared with the greatest of care. The publishers as well as the authors cannot assume any legal or other liability of any nature for potential faulty statements and their consequences, which shall apply also for the software potentially included. Trademark: Engineering Base is a registered trade mark of the AUCOTEC AG, Germany. Microsoft Office Visio, Microsoft SQL Server and Windows are registered trade marks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.

3 Table of Contents I Contents 1 Welcome to Engineering Base Features Database Explorer Multi-Project Access Revision Management Translate Management (Dictionaries) Worksheets Catalogs Data Service Shortcut Menu Navigating Undo Online Manual and Introduction open system Computer Aided Selling (oscas) Wire Routing (FastWire) Dynamic License Manager Diagramming Microsoft Office Visio Drawing Borders and Title Blocks Automatic Labeling Master-Shapes Real-Time Cross-References Smart Connections, StayConnect and AutoConnect MultiPlace Insert Comments Insert Hyperlinks Insert Objects Insert Pictures Layers Scaling Diagrams Printing Multi-Window...21

4 Table of Contents II 2.16 Reports About Reports Cable Lists Wiring Lists Terminal Block Diagram Input / Output Lists Purchase Order Lists Sheet Index Fuse Lists Kitting Lists Overload Relay Settings Lists Bill of Material Sharing Information with other Users Sharing Databases Multi-User Ability User Management Sharing Information with other Programs AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) Excel (XLS) Portable Document Format (PDF) SolidWorks CATIA V SAP Communication Framework Additional Formats Automation Framework Hardware Configuration Link Label Designer Terminal Rail Designer Insert Files Document Styles Fluid Diagrams Circuit Diagrams HookUps Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams Layout Diagrams...33

5 Table of Contents III Logic Diagrams Loop Diagrams P&I Diagrams Single-Line Diagrams Specification Sheets Wiring Diagrams Tag Sheets Wizards and Tools About Wizards and Tools Cable Wizard Structure Catalog Merge I/O Wizard Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard Quality Management Tool Relay and Contactor Wizard Terminal Block Wizard Typical Select and Typical Copy Update Dialog from Type Wizard Update from Catalog Wizard PLC Address Wizard PROFIBUS Configurator Price Calculation Swap Labels Dimensioning Assign Wires to Cables Automatically Assign Wires to Cables Manually Special Reports for Cables and Wires Copy Attributes from Project to Wires Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary XLS Configurator Import and update items System Architecture Object-Oriented Three-Tier Client/Server Architecture Microsoft SQL Server...51

6 Table of Contents IV Unicode Attributes and Dialogs Integrated VBA Development System Application Programming Interface Localized Versions Feature Comparison Chart Licenses Licensing Comparison Chart EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid Industry Solutions Engineering and Process Control Wiring Harness Development Power Generation and Distribution Industrial Plant and Machine Design Sample Documents...66

7 Welcome to Engineering Base 1 1 Welcome to Engineering Base Strong Basis for New Solutions Systems for the documentation of electrical engineering systems have been on the market for over 20 years. AUCOTEC has been involved from the very start. At that time the computer was used like an intelligent drawing board. In addition, the first ECAD systems offered users functions that also took into account logical relations to exclude sources of error. The limits of conventional E-CAD systems lie in their dependence on graphic representation. For instance, lists are complete and correct only as long as the diagrams actually represent the complete plant. The forced dependence of the work sequence on graphic representation carries even more weight, however, since in the actual planning process devices and plant structure are specified long before they are represented in the circuit diagrams. Engineering Base (EB) sets new standards because as a product of the most recent ECAE generation it offers unique editing options due to the independence of the plant model from graphic representations and the independence of the users regarding their work sequence. An always up-to-date plant model enables this degree of freedom because all objects such as devices, cables and leads but also functions, graphic documents and catalogs are kept in it with all their references. Whenever a piece of information is available, it is put into the model via input masks, list editing or graphic representation and supplemented later on by further representations or details. Thus emerge the complete planning and documentation of electrical systems in diverse industrial sectors: from the first concepts and basic information down to the last refinement and all that under permanent supervision. January, 2009

Features 2 2 Features 2.1 Database Explorer The Database Explorer is the main window of the Engineering Base application and gives the user easy access to all data stored in the database.

The Database Explorer has the familiar look and feel of the well known Microsoft Windows Explorer. Thus cutting down the time required to become familiar with Engineering Base. 2.

8 Features 2 2 Features 2.1 Database Explorer The Database Explorer is the main window of the Engineering Base application and gives the user easy access to all data stored in the database. From the Database Explorer, the user can easily navigate between projects and create or modify data. The Database Explorer has the familiar look and feel of the well known Microsoft Windows Explorer. Thus cutting down the time required to become familiar with Engineering Base. 2.2 Multi-Project Access Within Engineering Base, all design work is organized into projects. All diagrams and component data is stored in those projects. Because the user has simultaneous access to all projects within the database, diagrams and components can easily be copied between projects. Multi-project

Features 3 2.3 Revision Management Revision Management makes all changes within a project traceable and creates clearly arranged reports for manufacturing purposes. Revision worksheet for wires 2.

9 Features Revision Management Revision Management makes all changes within a project traceable and creates clearly arranged reports for manufacturing purposes. Revision worksheet for wires 2.4 Translate Management (Dictionaries) With Translate Management, all text is maintained in dictionaries and can be exchanged as Excel (.xls) files for translation. Text shown on diagrams, reports and worksheets can easily be switched from one language to another. The number of languages displayed on the diagram at the same time is only limited by the physical space on the diagram. The total number of languages managed by the system is not limited. Translate Management

Features 4 2.5 Worksheets Based on information stored in the Engineering Base database, worksheets for Bill of Materials, Purchase Order Lists, Wiring Lists, etc.

10 Features Worksheets Based on information stored in the Engineering Base database, worksheets for Bill of Materials, Purchase Order Lists, Wiring Lists, etc. reflect changes in real-time (no batch-runs required). Worksheets can be used for modifying data, printing, and exporting (e.g. XLS). New worksheets can be created quickly by adding or removing columns. Data in the worksheet can also be filtered, sorted, and counted. Engineering Base Workbook with Worksheets Pre-defined Worksheets include Bill of Material Cable lists (including from-to information) Wiring lists (including from-to information) Input / Output lists Motor lists Purchase Order list Sheet index Fuse list Kitting list Overload Relay Settings list

11 Features Catalogs Engineering and purchasing data for all components including devices, enclosures and cables is stored in database catalogs, providing all necessary properties and suitable shapes for diagrams and layouts. From the catalog, components can be used directly in the project by copying them in the Database Explorer or simply placing the shape in the diagram. Components that are not found in the catalog can be downloaded from the AUCOTEC Data Service. Catalog

Features 6 2.7 Data Service With its Data Service, AUCOTEC provides a valuable service to the user.

12 Features Data Service With its Data Service, AUCOTEC provides a valuable service to the user. Ready-touse component data and shapes for various manufacturers can be downloaded from our web site at Some of the manufacturers with component information available from the Data Service are: Data Service 2.8 Shortcut Menu The shortcut menu (context menu) for each item is just a right click away, and provides quick access to the most common commands. Shortcut menu

13 Features Navigating Items can be found quickly in the Database Explorer by using the Navigate command at the shape on the diagram. Diagrams can also be opened directly from the link at the device in the Database Explorer by using the Open with Visio command or from the cross-reference in worksheets. Navigate command Open with Visio command from link in Database Explorer Open with Visio command from reference in worksheet

Features 8 2.10 Undo Undo is available with multi-undo steps in the Database Explorer and in Visio. Undo is a safety net for the user.

14 Features Undo Undo is available with multi-undo steps in the Database Explorer and in Visio. Undo is a safety net for the user. The user can easily try functions without the risk of losing data Online Manual and Introduction Engineering Base offers the user a context sensitive help system that can be accessed directly from the shortcut menu on any item. Context sensitive help from the Templates folder For the beginner, an introductory segment offers the user a quick overview with animations and screen videos. It takes just a few minutes to get familiar with the idea, the benefits and the handling of Engineering Base.

Features 9 2.12 open system Computer Aided Selling (oscas) Projecting simultaneously when Selling - with oscas Constructing a machine and selling one are two different things at least up to now.

15 Features open system Computer Aided Selling (oscas) Projecting simultaneously when Selling - with oscas Constructing a machine and selling one are two different things at least up to now. Engineers and salespeople need a lot of time for briefing each other when it comes to matching one's own product range with customer requirements. To reduce this effort to a minimum and at the same time to optimally automate standardized construction work, AUCOTEC has developed a unique product: oscas is the first tool for sales support that is directly integrated into the construction process. It is moreover one of the first products to be certified for Windows Vista. With oscas it is possible to configure the machine desired by the customer during the initial sales discussion. Moreover at the end of the discussion the complete offer for the desired project is available. oscas Advantages: Simple, automated and always traceable tender preparation Direct adoption of the configuration of the offer into the plant documentation via XML Construction time distinctly reduced Increased working capacity for development engineers by using standardized modules Better conditions for purchase of components Configuration independent of engineering tool Standardization in manufacturing and commissioning

of the components and cable ducting in the layout diagram.

16 Features Wire Routing (FastWire) FastWire calculates the length for each individual wire based on the placement of the components and cable ducting in the layout diagram. Thus providing all required data for quick and accurate wiring Dynamic License Manager The Dynamic License Manager allows the user to enable and disable individual licenses and to detach time-limited licenses from the network to use them off-site.

Features 11 2.15 Diagramming 2.15.1 Microsoft Office Visio Visio is the office diagramming solution from Microsoft.

17 Features Diagramming Microsoft Office Visio Visio is the office diagramming solution from Microsoft. Visio is intuitive and easy to use without the overhead of full featured CAD systems. Users who are familiar with Microsoft Office use Visio with little training. Visio is designed to create diagrams using intelligent shapes and connections - the ideal basis for electrical engineering Drawing Borders and Title Blocks Pre-defined drawing borders with title blocks are available in various standard ISO / IEC and ANSI sizes. They can be modified in every aspect to match industry and customer requirements. Text blocks with information from the project or drawing can be used in title blocks to reduce the time required for global changes. Information is entered at the project level and automatically shown on all sheets and reports within that project.

18 Features Automatic Labeling Using Add-Ins, all components, signals, and wires can be labeled automatically while drawing the diagrams. Changes on the diagram are reflected instantly at the item label. AutoDeviceNumbering All devices can be labeled automatically in the sequence they are shown on the diagrams. Devices labeled with sheet and sequential number AutoSignalNumbering and AutoSignalTags Signals can be labeled automatically using various parameters. Tags that show the signal name in a text block can be placed automatically. The signal name can also be used for the wire name if all wires within one signal have the same number. Signals labeled with line and sequential number AuroWireNumbering Individual wires can be labeled automatically using various parameters. Wires labeled with sequential number

All master-shapes are organized in a clear structure. New master-shapes can be created and all existing master-shapes can be modified with the Shape Editor to suit individual needs.

19 Features Master-Shapes Engineering Base comes with a comprehensive library of more than two thousand master-shapes that comply with BS/EN and other national and international standards. All master-shapes are organized in a clear structure. New master-shapes can be created and all existing master-shapes can be modified with the Shape Editor to suit individual needs. Master-shapes are placed on diagrams using drag-and-drop. Preferred master-shapes can be selected for each component to reduce the selection of master-shapes. Those master-shapes are combined on one single stencil. For each sheet, a Preferred Shape Type can be selected. Shapes with the matching type can be placed directly from the component in the navigation pane on the sheet using drag-and-drop with the right mouse button.

20 Features Real-Time Cross-References All cross-references (e.g. between contact and relay or at potentials) are updated in real-time. Moving a shape to another sheet, the cross-references are instantly updated. This improves the quality of the documentation dramatically by eliminating all errors in cross-referencing. All documentation will be free of mismatches. The system also allows for navigation between documents along cross-references throughout the entire project.

21 Features Smart Connections, StayConnect and AutoConnect Connections in Visio are smart. They break-off if a shape is placed into an existing connection and they automatically heal if the shape is removed. StayConnect With StayConnect, moving a shape moves all connections with the shape. StayConnect keeps all connections with the shape AutoConnect With AutoConnect, placing a shape automatically creates all connections. AutoConnect creates connections

22 Features MultiPlace The MultiPlace feature allows you to select multiple components in the Explorer or Worksheet and drop them with one single operation. MultiPlace Insert Comments Use comments to insert review and markup notes regarding the contents of a diagram. Comments can be inserted anywhere on a page. Comment Insert Hyperlinks Hyperlinks can be inserted in each diagram. The hyperlink can link to any file on your computer, on your network, or to a web site. Hyperlink

23 Features Insert Objects Linked objects or embedded objects can be used to add all or part of a file created in a Microsoft Office System program, or in any program that supports linked and embedded objects. If the file was created with a program that is compatible with Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), it opens in place in the Microsoft Office Visio diagram. Otherwise, the program opens in its own window. Embedded Microsoft Office Excel chart with In-Place editing

Features 18 2.15.11 Insert Pictures Existing graphics can be easily inserted into diagrams.

24 Features Insert Pictures Existing graphics can be easily inserted into diagrams. For example, a company logo can be added to the title block or a photograph of a panel can be added to the panel layout. Once the graphics are in the diagram, they can be rotated, moved, resized, and grouped, just as you can with other shapes. For all graphics file types (except metafiles), the image can be modified by adjusting the brightness, contrast, transparency, as well as many other settings. Metafiles can be modified by first converting them into a Visio shape. The following graphics file formats are supported: Compressed Enhanced Metafile (.emz) Enhanced Metafile (.emf) Graphics Interchange Format (.gif) JPEG File Interchange Format (.jpg) Portable Network Graphics (.png) Scalable Vector Graphics Drawing (.svg,.svgz) Tag Image File Format (.tif,.tiff) Windows Bitmap (.bmp,.dib) Windows Metafile (.wmf) Inserted JPEG file

Features 19 2.15.12 Layers Layers can be used to organize related shapes on a diagram.

25 Features Layers Layers can be used to organize related shapes on a diagram. By assigning shapes to different layers, they can be selectively viewed, printed, colored, and locked. A shape can be assigned to multiple layers or to no layers, and every diagram can have a different set of layers. Layer Properties dialog

26 Features Scaling Diagrams All diagrams can be scaled and printed to any paper size. Page setup Print setup

print job. Print 2.15.15 Multi-Window Multiple diagrams can be opened simultaneously.

27 Features Printing All diagrams can be printed individually or collectively with one single print job. Print Multi-Window Multiple diagrams can be opened simultaneously. This makes it extremely simple to move objects or areas from one diagram to another or even copy an object or area from one project to another. Multi-Window

28 Features Reports About Reports Any worksheet can be inserted as a report on a diagram, making it a part of the project documentation. Information in reports is always updated and can be edited directly on the diagram. Pre-defined reports include: Cable Lists Wiring Lists Terminal Block Diagram Input / Output Lists Purchase Order Lists Sheets Index Fuse Lists Kitting Lists Overload Relay Settings Lists Bill of Material Sample report Cable Lists Cable lists include information about the cable including from-to information. Information about the cable and from-to information can be edited directly in the report.

Features 23 2.16.3 Wiring Lists Wiring lists include information about the wires including from-to information and cross-references to the circuit diagram.

29 Features Wiring Lists Wiring lists include information about the wires including from-to information and cross-references to the circuit diagram. Information about the wire can be edited directly in the report Terminal Block Diagram Terminal block diagrams include information about terminals with jumpers and wiring. Terminal block diagram Input / Output Lists Input / Output lists include information about the inputs and outputs of control systems. Information about the inputs and outputs can be edited directly in the report Purchase Order Lists Purchase order lists include purchasing information about the items that need to be ordered. Information about the items can be edited directly in the report Sheet Index Sheets index lists include information about sheets. Information about the sheets can be edited directly in the report Fuse Lists Fuse lists include information about fuses. Information about fuses can be edited directly in the report.

30 Features Kitting Lists Kitting lists include information about components with cross-references to circuit diagram and panel layout. Information about components can be edited directly in the report Overload Relay Settings Lists Overload Relay Settings lists include information about overload relays and their settings. Information about overload relays can be edited directly in the report Bill of Material A Bill of material list (BOM) includes information about components, such as: the manufacturer s name, catalog number and cross-references to the circuit diagram. Information about components can be edited directly in the report. Bill of Material

Features 25 2.17 Sharing Information with other Users 2.17.1 Sharing Databases Users can interactively connect to any database on the server to share projects, catalogs, and stencils with other users.

More detailed access permissions are administrated directly in the Engineering Base Database Explorer and can be handled directly by the user.

31 Features Sharing Information with other Users Sharing Databases Users can interactively connect to any database on the server to share projects, catalogs, and stencils with other users. Basic access permissions are administrated by the network administrator. More detailed access permissions are administrated directly in the Engineering Base Database Explorer and can be handled directly by the user. Projects, catalogs, and stencils can be transferred between databases using XML files; containing all required data in one single file. Sharing databases Multi-User Ability Several users can work with the same project simultaneously to speed up the process of creating the required documentation. While one user is drawing control diagrams, another user might be drawing the panel layout User Management User Management prevents unauthorized access to areas of the database. Individual users and groups can be administrated for accessing projects, catalogs, stencils and other data. User management

Features 26 2.18 Sharing Information with other Programs 2.18.1 AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) To exchange drawings with suppliers and customers, the DWG and DXF file formats developed by Autodesk are widely accepted industry standards.

32 Features Sharing Information with other Programs AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) To exchange drawings with suppliers and customers, the DWG and DXF file formats developed by Autodesk are widely accepted industry standards. Engineering Base supports both standards with import and export filters. Individual sheets and complete projects can be exported to improve cooperation with engineering partners and customers Excel (XLS) To exchange alphanumerical information with suppliers and customers, the XLS file format developed by Microsoft is a widely accepted industry standard. Engineering Base supports this standard with import and export filters. Information from projects and catalogs can be imported and exported to improve cooperation with engineering partners and customers. The Update from Excel wizard also allows updating information from an Excel file Portable Document Format (PDF) To easier exchange information with suppliers and customers, the PDF (Portable Document Format) file format developed by Adobe, is a widely accepted industry standard. Engineering Base supports this standard with an export filter. With the PDF Viewing license, complete projects including information for navigating can be exported to a single PDF file for viewing in the Adobe Reader.

33 Features SolidWorks Data can be exchanged with SolidWorks for panel layout and wiring.

Features 28 2.18.5 CATIA V5 Information about harnesses with wires and plugs can be transferred to CATIA V5. In CATIA V5 this data is used for creating 3D models of the complete harnesses.

34 Features CATIA V5 Information about harnesses with wires and plugs can be transferred to CATIA V5. In CATIA V5 this data is used for creating 3D models of the complete harnesses. Wire lengths are then transferred back from CATIA V5 to Engineering Base. CATIA V SAP Communication Framework The SAP Communication Framework (SAP-CF) is the framework for an integrated solution for SAP R/3 material management, parts lists, document management and maintenance Additional Formats All diagrams can be saved in the following formats: BMP, DIB (Windows Bitmap) EMF (Enhanced Metafile) EMZ (Compressed Enhanced Metafile) HTM, HTML (Web Page) JPG (JPEG File Interchange Format) PNG (Portable Network Graphics) SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) SVGZ (Scalable Vector Graphics - compressed) TIF (Tag Image Format) VSD (Visio Drawing) WMF (Windows Metafile) Automation Framework The Automation Framework is an important building block for integrating Engineering Base into other processes. It allows you to start and automate common Engineering Base tasks from other applications such as EDM/PDM and ERP systems.

interface via XML with Siemens STEP7 SIMATIC Manager, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Rockwell Software.

35 Features Hardware Configuration Link The Hardware Configuration Link provides an easy-to-use application to interface via XML with Siemens STEP7 SIMATIC Manager, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Rockwell Software. STEP7 Hardware Configuration Link Label Designer The Label Designer provides an easy-to-use application to interface directly with Weidmüller M-Print PRO and Zweckform label printing software. Label designer

with WAGO Smart Designer, PHOENIX Clip Project, and Weidmüller Rail Designer. Export Import 2.18.

project documentation and instantly available for all other users.

36 Features Terminal Rail Designer The Terminal Rail Designer provides an easy-to-use application to interface directly with WAGO Smart Designer, PHOENIX Clip Project, and Weidmüller Rail Designer. Export Import Insert Files Any file can be inserted directly into the Engineering Base database, making it a part of the project documentation and instantly available for all other users. Doubleclicking on the icon in the Database Explorer, opens the file with its native application. Thus, all documents for a project are stored in a central place. Word files, Excel files, PDF files. They all become part of the Engineering Base project. Inserted files

37 Features Document Styles Fluid Diagrams Fluid diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. More than shapes for documentation of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment are available. Fluid diagram

38 Features Circuit Diagrams Circuit diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical equipment. An extensive selection of shapes for technical documentation in various international standards is available. Circuit diagram HookUps HookUps are a combination of mechanical sketches and lists of components.

Features 33 2.19.4 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams Hydraulic / pneumatic diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

39 Features Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams Hydraulic / pneumatic diagrams are used for the design, construction, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Hydraulic / Pneumatic diagram Layout Diagrams Panel layouts are created by selecting devices in the database and dropping its layout shape onto the layout diagram. Shapes match the diagram s scale automatically. There is no need for additional CAD systems for panel layouts. Layout diagram

40 Features Logic Diagrams Logic diagrams are used to document the programming within the automation system. Logic diagram

41 Features Loop Diagrams Loop diagrams are commonly used in the instrumentation industry for the documentation of detailed electrical wiring. Loop diagram

42 Features P&I Diagrams A P&I (Process and Instrumentation) diagram is a full diagrammatic representation of a process plant. Each piece of equipment is shown along with its connectivity to other equipment. It may be regarded as an enhanced process flow diagram which shows, in addition to the process itself, details such as control and instrumentation equipment, pump and pipe sizes etc. Each instrument / piece of equipment is shown by a symbol denoting its type (pump, sensor, valve etc.) and a unique identification number or tag for differentiation from others Single-Line Diagrams Single-line diagrams show components in an overview. Single-Line diagram Specification Sheets The specification sheet is commonly used in the instrumentation industry and shows detailed information about the material, and a list of the components where that material is used.

43 Features Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagrams are commonly used for documentation of panel wiring. Wiring diagram Tag Sheets The tag sheet is commonly used in the instrumentation industry and shows detailed information about the material, and a list of the components where that material is used.

44 Features Wizards and Tools About Wizards and Tools If you perform a task repeatedly, you can automate this task using a macro. A macro is a series of commands and functions that are stored in a Microsoft Visual Basic module and can be run whenever you need to perform the task. For some standard tasks, AUCOTEC has developed the following macros: Cable Wizard Structure Catalog Merge I/O Wizard Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard Quality Management Tool Relay and Contactor Wizard Terminal Block Wizard Typical Select and Typical Copy Update Dialog from Type Wizard Update from Catalog Wizard PLC Address Wizard PROFIBUS Configurator Price Calculation Swap Labels Dimensioning Assign Wires to Cables Automatically Assign Wires to Cables Manually Special Reports for Cables and Wires Copy Attributes from Project to Wires Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary More macros are available for download from our web site at

and modify cables and their wires. Cable Wizard 2.20.

45 Features Cable Wizard The Cable Wizard is a VBA script that can be used to create and modify cables and their wires. Cable Wizard Structure Catalog The Structure Catalog macro can be used to re-structure components in a catalog by one of the classification attributes. Structure Catalog

physical I/Os from the hardware design using the Merge I/O Wizard. Merge I/O Wizard 2.20.

46 Features Merge I/O Wizard Functional I/Os that are created during the design process can be merged with the physical I/Os from the hardware design using the Merge I/O Wizard. Merge I/O Wizard Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard With the Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard, all terminal block diagrams for a selection of terminal blocks can be created at one time. Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard

Features 41 2.20.6 Quality Management Tool The Quality Management Tool ensures proper application of standards to enhance the quality of your documentation.

47 Features Quality Management Tool The Quality Management Tool ensures proper application of standards to enhance the quality of your documentation. A wide number of options are available to adapt the implemented checking routines to individual requirements. Quality Management Tool Because the Quality Management Tool is a VBA macro, it can easily be enhanced with individual routines for specific needs.

48 Features Relay and Contactor Wizard The Relay and Contactor Wizard is a macro that can be used to quickly create and modify complete relays and contactors, with all contacts and pins. Relay and Contactor Wizard (with IEC Style) Relay and Contactor Wizard (with US Style)

49 Features Terminal Block Wizard The Terminal Block Wizard is a macro that can be used to create and modify terminal blocks with their terminals, segments (for multi-level terminals), plugs or sockets. Terminal Block Wizard

including sheets and devices can be selected using the Typical Select macro.

50 Features Typical Select and Typical Copy For each function, a typical (Function) including sheets and devices can be selected using the Typical Select macro. Then, using the Typical Copy macro, those functions are copied with all devices and sheets. Typical Select Wizard Typical Copy Wizard

update the dialogs for a selection of items within a project or catalog.

51 Features Update Dialog from Type Wizard The Update Dialog from Type Wizard is a macro that can be used to update the dialogs for a selection of items within a project or catalog. Update Dialog from Type Wizard Update from Catalog Wizard The Update from Catalog Wizard is a macro that can be used to update the information for a selection of devices within a project. Update from Catalog Wizard

52 Features PLC Address Wizard The PLC Address Wizard automatically creates input and output addresses. PLC Address Wizard

connected to a PROFIBUS device. PROFIBUS Configurator 2.20.

53 Features PROFIBUS Configurator The PROFIBUS Configurator can be used to define the sequence for wiring devices connected to a PROFIBUS device. PROFIBUS Configurator Price Calculation The Price Calculation wizard tallies the prices of individual items to calculate a total price for the function Swap Labels Designations for devices, locations and functions can be modified from an Excel worksheet. Swap Labels

Features 48 2.20.16 Dimensioning Devices are dimensioned using specifications from an Excel file. 2.20.17 Assign Wires to Cables Automatically Wires are automatically assigned to cables by their destinations.

54 Features Dimensioning Devices are dimensioned using specifications from an Excel file Assign Wires to Cables Automatically Wires are automatically assigned to cables by their destinations Assign Wires to Cables Manually This wizard helps in assigning wires to cables manually Special Reports for Cables and Wires Special reports for cable and wires are created Copy Attributes from Project to Wires The content of attributes is copied from the project to the wires Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary Replace any text with text from the dictionary, to prepare documentation for use with multiple languages XLS Configurator The XLS Configurator is a solution to create complete documentation from an Excel file Import and update items Items of any kind can be imported and updated using the Import and update items macro.

Features 49 2.21 System Architecture 2.21.1 Object-Oriented Engineering Base is developed with object-oriented languages (C++, C#).

55 Features System Architecture Object-Oriented Engineering Base is developed with object-oriented languages (C++, C#). Because data is stored in the Microsoft SQL Server (a relational database management system), the Engineering Base Application Server uses object-relational mapping to bridge both worlds. The user interface provides for every item only the commands that are available for that item Three-Tier Client/Server Architecture Engineering Base is designed as a three-tier client/server architecture. In a network, individual components can be installed on different computers to reduce network traffic to a minimum. Therefore Engineering Base scales extremely well from standalone installations through enterprise environments. Searching for data in a file-based system requires you to transfer complete files via the network from the file-server to the desktop computer. Thus, the desktop computer is performing the search request for the file. With the three-tier client/server architecture of Engineering Base, the search request is sent from the client (desktop computer) to the server and the search is performed on the server computer without transferring any files over the network. Only the result is transferred to the client and network traffic is reduced to a minimum. Three-tier client/server architecture

Only the Engineering Base client components and Visio are installed on the desktop computer. All users are sharing the data hosted by the server computer.

56 Features 50 Stand-alone installation All required components with SQL Server and Microsoft Office Visio are installed on the same computer. Stand-alone installation Client / Server The Engineering Base application server and SQL Server are installed on a server computer. Only the Engineering Base client components and Visio are installed on the desktop computer. All users are sharing the data hosted by the server computer. The server computer also hosts the Engineering Base Application Server to reduce network traffic to a minimum. Data can also be shared via the Internet using a VPN (Virtual Personal Network) connection. Client/Server Installation

Features 51 Client / Application Server / SQL Server Engineering Base application server and SQL Server are installed on different computers. Client / Application Server / SQL Server 2.21.

SQL Server is the state of the art relational database management system meeting the highest standards of reliability and security. Engineering Base comes with a pre-configured SQL server.

57 Features 51 Client / Application Server / SQL Server Engineering Base application server and SQL Server are installed on different computers. Client / Application Server / SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server All data in Engineering Base is stored in the SQL server database. SQL Server is the state of the art relational database management system meeting the highest standards of reliability and security. Engineering Base comes with a pre-configured SQL server. Multiple projects are stored in one single database and can be accessed by multiple users at the same time. Equipment can be organized within location and function structures. Documents can be organized in drawings. All data is entered directly into the database. Any information on lists and reports is taken directly from the information that is stored in the database. The Database Manager, a tool for easily maintaining the database, is included with Engineering Base. All important maintenance tasks can be performed with little or no additional training.

Features 52 2.21.4 Unicode Unicode is an industry standard allowing computers to consistently represent and manipulate text expressed in most of the world's writing systems.

58 Features Unicode Unicode is an industry standard allowing computers to consistently represent and manipulate text expressed in most of the world's writing systems. Because Engineering Base fully supports Unicode fonts, all documentation can be created for most of the world's writing systems. Unicode sample Attributes and Dialogs With its open data model, Engineering Base provides unmatched flexibility. New attributes can be created at any time and added to every object. New attributes appear automatically in the object's dialog box Integrated VBA Development System Engineering Base comes with Microsoft's Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create custom solutions for automating tasks, and to interconnect to other applications, such as: Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Access). VBA Development System

Features 53 2.21.7 Application Programming Interface Engineering Base includes a strong Application Programming Interface (API).

59 Features Application Programming Interface Engineering Base includes a strong Application Programming Interface (API). With the API, customer or industry-specific solutions can be realized independent of major releases. Application Programming Interface (API) Localized Versions Localized versions of Engineering Base are available for the following languages: Czech English French German Hungarian (*) Italian Polish Portuguese-Brazil (*) Simplified Chinese Spanish Swedish (*) Localizations currently under development

60 Features Feature Comparison Chart option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid Database Explorer Multi-Project Access Undo Online Manual and Introduction Navigating Shortcut Menu Catalogs Data Service Translate Management Revision Management Worksheets Wire Routing (Fast- Wire) Dynamic License Manager XLS Configurator Diagramming Microsoft Office Visio Drawing Borders and Title Blocks Master-Shapes Automatic Labeling Real-Time Cross- References Smart Connections StayConnect AutoConnect MultiPlace Insert Comments

61 Features 55 option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid Insert Hyperlinks Insert Objects Insert Pictures Layers Scaling Diagrams Printing Multi-Window Editing Reports Cable Lists Wiring Lists Terminal Block Diagram Input / Output Lists Purchase Order Lists Sheet Index Fuse Lists Kitting Lists Overload Relay Settings Lists Bill of Material Documents Styles Circuit Diagrams HookUps Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams Layout Diagrams Loop Diagrams P&I Diagrams Single-Line Diagrams Specification Sheets

62 Features 56 option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid Wiring Diagrams Tag Sheets Logic Diagrams Fluid Diagrams Sharing Information with other Users Sharing Databases Multi-User Ability User Management Sharing Information with other Programs AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) - Export AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) - Import Excel (XLS) - Export Excel (XLS) - Import Portable Document Format (PDF) SolidWorks CATIA V5 - Export CATIA V5 - Import Automation Framework BMP, DIB (Windows Bitmap) EMF (Enhanced Metafile) EMZ (Compressed Enhanced Metafile) HTM, HTML (Web Page) JPG (JPEG File Interchange Format)

63 Features 57 option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid PNG (Portable Network Graphics) SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) SVGZ (Scalable Vector Graphics - compressed) TIF (Tag Image Format) VSD (Visio Drawing) WMF (Windows Metafile) SAP Communication Framework Siemens STEP7 SIMATIC Manager Beckhoff TwinCAT - Export Beckhoff TwinCAT - Import Rockwell Weidmüller M-Print PRO Zweckform WAGO Smart Designer - Export WAGO Smart Designer - Import PHOENIX Clip Project - Export PHOENIX Clip Project - Import Weidmüller Rail Designer - Export Weidmüller Rail Designer - Import Insert Files Import and update items

64 Features 58 option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid Wizards and Tools Cable Wizard Structure Catalog Merge I/O Wizard Multi Terminal Block Diagram Wizard Quality Management Tools Relay and Contactor Wizard Terminal Block Wizard Typical Select and Typical Copy Update Dialog from Type Wizard Update from Catalog Wizard PLC Address Wizard PROFIBUS Configurator Price Calculation Swap Labels Dimensioning Assign Wires to Cables Automatically Assign Wires to Cables Manually Special Reports for Cables and Wires Copy Attributes from Project to Wires Replace Text with Reference to Dictionary

65 Features 59 option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical EB Electrical Pro EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Pro EB Cable EB Power EB Fluid System Architecture Object-Oriented Three-Tier Client/Server Architecture Microsoft SQL Server Unicode Attributes and Dialogs Integrated VBA Development System Application Programming Interface Localized Versions

66 Licenses 60 3 Licenses 3.1 Licensing Comparison Chart option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical (2) EB Electrical Pro (2) EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic (2) EB Instrumentation Pro (2) EB Cable EB Power (2) EB Fluid (3) PDF Viewing Automation Framework SAP Communication Framework Quality Management Tool User Management Data Service Hardware Configuration Link Integrated VBA Development System Multi-User Ability Translate Management Revision Management Wiring Lists / Cable Lists (1) Worksheets (1) Excel Interface (1) FastWire Dynamic License Manager (4) XLS Configurator 1) = License is not sold separately 2) = Limited sheet licenses are available 3) = Limited to 24 sheets per project 4) = Only available in combination with Flying License

67 Licenses 61 Supported Diagram Formats option is included with license option is sold separately option is not available with this license EB Evaluation Version EB View EB Electrical (2) EB Electrical Pro (2) EB Plant Design EB Instrumentation Basic (2) EB Instrumentation Pro (2) EB Cable EB Power (2) EB Fluid (3) Circuit Diagrams HookUps Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagrams Layout Diagrams Loop Diagrams P&I Diagrams Single-Line Diagrams Specification Sheets Wiring Diagrams Logic Diagrams Tag Sheets Fluid Diagrams 1) = License is not sold separately 2) = Limited sheet licenses are available 3) = Limited to 24 sheets per project 4) = Only available in combination with Flying License All licenses can be managed on the local computer or shared over a network.

68 Licenses EB Evaluation Version The Evaluation Version of Engineering Base gives prospective or new customers 60 days to make themselves familiar with the software and the concept. Most features are available. However, the Evaluation Version is limited in the number of projects and sheets per project. 3.3 EB View EB View allows read-only access to all 'live' data in the database. The user can navigate to and view projects and catalogs with all information contained therein. Documents can be printed and exported but not modified in any way. 3.4 EB Electrical EB Electrical is the automation engineering solution for machine and industrial plant builders. It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, cable planning, online terminal block diagrams, PLC-configuration, import and export filters for AutoCAD and other formats, templates and IEC and JIC/ANSI libraries. 3.5 EB Electrical Pro EB Electrical Pro is the perfect solution for automation engineering for machine and industrial plant builders. It adds worksheets, Excel import and export filters, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management to the EB license, thus making it more efficient to handle larger projects. 3.6 EB Plant Design EB Plant Design is the solution for creating P&I Diagrams and plant layouts. It supports physical plant structures and functional engineering. 3.7 EB Instrumentation Basic EB Instrumentation Basic is the solution for basic design in instrumentation engineering. It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, import and export filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and IEC libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management. 3.8 EB Instrumentation Pro EB Instrumentation Pro is the perfect solution for basic and detail design in instrumentation engineering. In addition to diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, import and export filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and IEC libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management, it includes cable planning, online wiring, SLC-configuration and JIC/ANSI libraries.

69 Licenses EB Cable EB Cable is the perfect solution for system engineering. It is focused on the specific requirements in harness design for vehicles and other mobile devices and includes diagramming, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, block diagrams, system diagrams and cabling diagrams. EB Cable also includes revision management, multi-user ability, translate management, industry specific solutions for signal management, and wire and plug selection. Interfaces to 3D and routing tools are optional EB Power EB Power is the solution for automation engineering in power generation and distribution. It includes diagramming, panel-layout, alphanumerical editing, worksheets, cable planning, online terminal block diagrams, PLC-configuration, import and export filters for AutoCAD, Excel and many other formats, templates and IEC and JIC/ANSI libraries, revision management, multi-user ability and translate management EB Fluid EB Fluid is the perfect solution for your requirements in design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It comes with more than additional shapes for the fluid industry.

70 Industry Solutions 64 4 Industry Solutions 4.1 Engineering and Process Control From aspirin and gasoline to sugar, products made with process engineering can no longer be dispensed with in everyday life. The highly automated manufacturing plants, which have to cope with complex processes, must meet the highest demands. Be it in the primary, chemical or manufacturing industry for all these sectors, the engineering workflow starts with a plant concept, whether in the form of a flow chart, a general diagram or a drawing of the building. Then one normally compiles all of the information that determines the further planning process spanning several assembly sectors: process engineering, electrical and automation technology or the control system. This method of operation needs a consistent, integrated data concept permitting changes in a central location, changes that must be automatically updated in all user views. Process control technology projects are characterized by a large amount of data. One of the foremost requirements therefore is the tabular editing option. Graphic object representations frequently evolve only in the final stage of a planning project. This branch is distinguished by special documentation and regulations depending on the country and sector. Flexible data structures and adaptation options for customizing data are an absolute prerequisite for plant documentation in process engineering. Only in this way can loops, specification and consumer sheets or data reports get the desired layout and the required information in any form. EB Plant Design is the solution for creating P&I Diagrams and plant layouts. EB Instrumentation Basic is the solution for basic design in instrumentation engineering. EB Instrumentation Pro is the perfect solution for basic and detail design in instrumentation engineering. 4.2 Wiring Harness Development From park distance control system to spacecraft control: wherever electrical or electronic components are used to team up for the realization of advanced functions, leads, cables or complex wire harnesses are employed. Be it a small vehicle or a truck, a high-tech locomotive, an ocean liner or a space lab: the current must flow safely and in an orderly fashion. The planning and manufacturing of wire harnesses involves a large number of enterprises. Therefore, models for the cooperation among suppliers, with controlled data flow, adjustment of levels of information and comprehensive standardization are essential factors for success. Whereas in the case of rail cars or commercial vehicles, in which the total number of individual leads is a challenge; the mass production of passenger cars requires special solutions for the extensive variety of optional equipment available. Individual vehicle documentation may make sense in the first instance, but it does not make sense in the second. In vehicle manufacturing, an ever increasing number of innovations are being realized by means of electrical components and electronics, with onboard supply systems (control and diagnostic) becoming more and more important for new solutions. At the same time, the quality of these systems has become a decisive factor in the reliability of vehicles as a whole. For passenger cars alone, due to the increasing importance of on-board electronics, the number of cable harnesses has increased fourfold since the 1990 s. EB Cable is the perfect solution for system engineering.

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