Eplan Electric P8
Multidisciplinary Electrical Design Solution
Eplan Electric P8 enables engineers to boost performance in designing, documenting, and managing automation projects for machinery and plants. Engineering data can be exchanged effortlessly via various interfaces to ensure consistency and integration throughout the entire product creation process.
Why Choose Eplan Electric P8 for Industrial Electrical Projects?
Six core values that shorten lead times, improve drawing quality, and reduce errors in the electrical design process.
Standardized Graphical Symbols
Access an extensive library of graphical symbols compliant with international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI). Drag and drop elements directly into schematics, ensuring consistency across the entire project — from principle diagrams to installation layouts.
Device-Driven Design
Select specific devices (contactors, relays, MCCBs) from the integrated database; the software automatically generates connection diagrams, terminal pin assignments, and related technical data. Reduces manual operations and improves accuracy.
Automated Reports, Lists & Summaries
Automatically generate bills of materials (BOM), terminal reports, cable schedules, and overview diagrams directly from drawings. Any modification made to schematics is updated instantly in reports, eliminating discrepancies between drawings and lists.
Design Automation
Repetitive tasks — including wire numbering, I/O addressing, and page naming — are processed automatically based on user-defined rules. Engineers can focus on engineering concepts rather than manual drafting.
Seamless Integration
Integrates directly within the Eplan ecosystem (Pro Panel, Eplan Fluid, EPLAN Preplanning) as well as external MCAD/ECAD systems. Electrical design data is synchronized with 3D control cabinet models, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and overall plant planning.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
A single platform for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 3D control cabinet design. Engineering teams from different disciplines work from the same database, reducing information conflicts and streamlining cross-departmental coordination in large-scale EPC projects.
Technical Features of Eplan Electric P8
From circuit schematics to completion reports — every step of the electrical design process is supported
Integrated Single-Line Diagram
Draw and manage power distribution single-line diagrams within the same project as detailed schematics. Automatic updates when devices or system configurations change.
Graphical Overview & 2D Cable Routing
Create graphical overviews for entire machines or automation systems. Supports 2D cable routing design, managing cable lengths and types with precision.
Automatic Bill of Materials – BOM
Automatically compile bill of materials from all project drawings — including device codes, quantities, manufacturers. Export directly to ERP or Excel/CSV formats for procurement and construction.
Graphical Terminal Reports
Generate graphical terminal strip reports showing visually how each terminal pin is connected. Helps construction engineers and maintenance teams verify connections quickly without referring to original drawings.
High-End Motor Control Schematics
Design complex motor control schematics (DOL, Star-Delta, VFD, soft starter) with complete power and control circuits. Automatically generate wire lists, associated PLC addresses and accompanying cable reports.
Integrated PLC Connection Diagram
Create PLC I/O connection diagrams directly within the Eplan project, automatically linked to the schematic. I/O addresses, module types and wiring are bi-directionally synchronized — reducing PLC cabinet configuration time and connection errors.
Industry Applications
Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Supports electrical system design for refineries, offshore platforms, and gas processing facilities. Integrates principle schematics, power distribution cabinets, and process control systems (DCS/PLC) within a single project environment.
Power & Renewable Energy
Eplan is the choice of Enercon — a leading wind turbine manufacturer — for electrical system design in renewable energy. Applied in solar power plants, wind farms, and medium/high-voltage distribution systems across Vietnam.
Industrial Manufacturing & Fabrication
Designs control systems for production lines, CNC machines, industrial robots, and conveyor systems. Integrates PLCs, motor control centers (MCC), and distribution panels within the same Eplan project.
Food & Beverage
Electrical design for food processing plants, industrial refrigeration systems, and packaging lines. Meets food safety regulations and provides high IP-rated solutions for wet environments.
Infrastructure & Buildings
Electrical infrastructure design for commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, and building management systems (BMS). Includes power distribution diagrams, UPS systems, and intelligent lighting solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eplan Electric P8
Eplan Electric P8 offers a library of graphical symbols compliant with international standards including IEC, IEEE, and ANSI, allowing engineers to select the set of standards that best fits project requirements.
(Source: Eplan Electric P8 – Graphic Symbols feature, eplan.com, 2025)
Yes. Eplan Electric P8 supports both on-premises deployment and cloud-based implementation via the Microsoft Azure platform.
Yes. Eplan Electric P8 automatically compiles bills of materials (BOM) directly from electrical schematics, including part numbers, quantities, and manufacturer information. All drawing updates are reflected instantly in the BOM.
(Source: Eplan Electric P8 – Reports, Lists & Overviews; Gallery: BOM, eplan.com, 2025)
It supports the creation of integrated PLC I/O connection diagrams with bidirectional links to principle schematics. This functionality works with PLC data from multiple manufacturers, enabling synchronized management of I/O addresses, module types, and wiring configurations.
(Source: Eplan Electric P8 – PLC Connection Diagram feature, eplan.com, 2025)
TueTech is the authorized distributor of Eplan in Vietnam, offering consulting, product demonstrations, technical support, and user training services. Please contact us directly for detailed advice.
Eplan offers flexible subscription licensing ranging from 12 to 36 months, including Single-License and Concurrent-License models, along with a variety of software packages and expansion modules.
(Source: Eplan Electric P8 – Licensing section, eplan.com, 2025)
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