As5 Gui Ef03 006

Electrotechnical
Workshop Users Guide
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Users Guide for the Electrotechnical Workshop, Automation Studio.

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Table of contents
Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ i
List of figures............................................................................................................................. v
1.
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1-1
2.
Description of Electrotechnical Diagram Editor Menus ............................................2-1
3.
2.1.
Edit Menu ..............................................................................................................2-2

2.1.1. Options From the Document Properties Command in the Edit
Menu .........................................................................................................2-2
2.2.
Electrotechnical Menu ...........................................................................................2-9

2.2.1. Renumber Wires........................................................................................2-9
2.2.2. Renumber Terminals.................................................................................2-9
2.2.3. Terminal Strip .........................................................................................2-10
2.2.4. Cable .......................................................................................................2-10
2.2.5. Polyphase Wire Configuration................................................................2-10
2.2.6. Diagnosis.................................................................................................2-10
2.3.
Insert Menu ..........................................................................................................2-13
2.4.
Layout Menu........................................................................................................2-14
2.5.
Tools Menu ..........................................................................................................2-15

2.5.1. Electrotechnical Editor Options ..............................................................2-16
2.5.2. Electrotechnical Simulation Options ......................................................2-23
Creating Your First Electrotechnical Diagram ...........................................................3-1

3.1.
Introduction to the Electrotechnical Workshop in Automation Studio .................3-1
3.2.
Creating a Project and a New Diagram .................................................................3-2
3.3.
Description of the Diagram to be Created .............................................................3-4
3.4.
Presentation of the Electrotechnical Components .................................................3-6
3.5.
Layout of Electrotechnical Diagram......................................................................3-7

3.5.1. Layout of Power Components...................................................................3-7
3.5.2. Layout of Command Components ............................................................3-9
Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

3.5.3.
3.5.4.
3.5.5.
3.5.6.
3.5.7.
3.6.
4.
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Layout of the Wires ................................................................................ 3-11

Layout of the Terminals ......................................................................... 3-15
Creating a Terminal Strip Diagram ........................................................ 3-18
Defining Cables ...................................................................................... 3-20
Creating a Cable Diagram ...................................................................... 3-22
Verifying Errors .................................................................................................. 3-23
Electrotechnical Workshop Capability........................................................................ 4-1

4.1.
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.
Management of Components ................................................................................ 4-1
4.3.
Management of Cross-Reference .......................................................................... 4-3

4.3.1. Cross reference Terminal 1 Terminal strip .............................................. 4-3
4.3.2. Cross-reference Wire 1 Cable ................................................................. 4-4
4.4.
Management of Wires ........................................................................................... 4-5

4.4.1. Types of Wires.......................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.2. Wire Definition......................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.3. Wire Numbering ....................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.4. Wire Properties ......................................................................................... 4-8
4.4.5. Polyphase links ....................................................................................... 4-14
4.4.6. Wire Contextual Menu ........................................................................... 4-17
4.5.
Management of Cables........................................................................................ 4-19

4.5.1. Creating a Cable ..................................................................................... 4-19
4.5.2. Modifying a Cable .................................................................................. 4-19
4.5.3. Deleting a Cable ..................................................................................... 4-20
4.5.4. Creating a Cable Diagram ...................................................................... 4-21
4.6.
Management of Terminals .................................................................................. 4-23

4.6.1. Inserting Terminals................................................................................. 4-23
4.6.2. Terminal Numbering .............................................................................. 4-24
4.6.3. Connecting Terminals With Clip Jumpers ............................................. 4-26
4.6.4. Terminal Properties ................................................................................ 4-27
4.6.5. Terminal Contextual Menu..................................................................... 4-32
4.7.
Management of Terminal Strips.......................................................................... 4-33

4.7.1. Creating a Terminal Strip ....................................................................... 4-33
Table of contents
4.7.2. Modifying a Terminal Strip ....................................................................4-33
4.7.3. Deleting a Terminal Strip........................................................................4-35
4.7.4. Creating a Terminal Strip Connection Diagram .....................................4-35
5.
Simulation........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.
Characteristics of Simulation of an Electrotechnical Diagram .............................5-1

5.1.1. User Interventions .....................................................................................5-1
5.1.2. Measuring Instruments..............................................................................5-3
5.1.3. Plotter ........................................................................................................5-5
5.1.4. Supervising the Overshoot of Component Characteristics .......................5-6
5.2.
Simulation of an Electrotechnical Diagram...........................................................5-7
5.3.
Possible Causes of Problems .................................................................................5-8
A. Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 1
B. Index.................................................................................................................................... 1
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List of figures
Figure 1-1: Compatibility with other Automation Studio workshops to be linked
by variable transmission. .....................................................................................1-2
Figure 2-1: Main electrotechnical diagram editor window .....................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: Edit menu ..............................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-3: Document Properties dialog box, Electrotechnical branch. .................................2-3
Figure 2-4: Document Properties dialog box, Electrotechnical branch. .................................2-7
Figure 2-5: Commands from the Electrotechnical menu.........................................................2-9
Figure 2-6: Options in the Terminal Strip option of the Electrotechnical menu...................2-10
Figure 2-7: Actions available in the Cable option of the Electrotechnical menu..................2-10
Figure 2-8: Actions of the Diagnosis option of the Electrotechnical menu ..........................2-11
Figure 2-9: Options from the Insert menu .............................................................................2-13
Figure 2-10: Options from the Layout menu.........................................................................2-14
Figure 2-11 : Options from the Tools menu ..........................................................................2-15
Figure 2-12: Electrotechnical Editor Options........................................................................2-16
Figure 2-13: Electrotechnical Simulation options .................................................................2-23
Figure 3-1: Creation of a new Electrotechnical diagram.........................................................3-2
Figure 3-2: Document PropertiesDialog box ......................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3: Motor command, power supply section................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4: Motor command, command section .....................................................................3-5
Figure 3-5: Layout of power supply components....................................................................3-7
Figure 3-6: Layout of Command Components........................................................................3-9
Figure 3-7: Layout of the power wires ..................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-8: Layout of the Command Wires...........................................................................3-13
Figure 3-9: New terminal strip ..............................................................................................3-15
Figure 3-10: Layout of terminals ...........................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-11:Terminal dialog box...........................................................................................3-17

Figure 3-12: Creating a terminal strip diagram..................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-13: Terminal strip diagram ..................................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3-14: Creating a cable ................................................................................................ 3-20
Figure 3-15: Association of wires to cables.......................................................................... 3-21
Figure 3-16: Creating a cable diagram.................................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-17: Cable diagram................................................................................................... 3-23
Figure 3-18: Diagnosis dialog box........................................................................................ 3-23
Figure 3-19: Message window displaying diagnosis results................................................. 3-24
Figure 4-1: Technical Data branch of Motors......................................................................... 4-1
Figure 4-2: Configuration branch of an electric wire ............................................................. 4-2
Figure 4-3: Component contextual menu................................................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-4 : Terminal-Terminal strip hyperlink...................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-5 : Wire-Cable Hyperlink ......................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-6: Configuration branch of wires.............................................................................. 4-8
Figure 4-7: Associated Cable branch of wires ........................................................................ 4-9
Figure 4-8: Displayed Information branch of wire properties .............................................. 4-11
Figure 4-9 : Polyhase link example....................................................................................... 4-14
Figure 4-10 : Access to the polyphase wire tool configuration dialog box .......................... 4-15
Figure 4-11 : Polyphase wire tool configuration dialog box ................................................ 4-15
Figure 4-12: Wire contextual menu ...................................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4-13: Creating a cable ................................................................................................ 4-19
Figure 4-14: Modification of a cable .................................................................................... 4-20
Figure 4-15: Deleting a cable ................................................................................................ 4-21
Figure 4-18: Cable diagram................................................................................................... 4-23
Figure 4-19: Inserting terminals............................................................................................ 4-24
Figure 4-20: Terminal Numbering ........................................................................................ 4-25
Figure 4-21: Terminals connected by clip jumpers .............................................................. 4-26
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List of figures
Figure 4-22: Terminal properties, Associated Terminal Strip branch...................................4-27
Figure 4-23: Terminal properties, Displayed Information branch ........................................4-30
Figure 4-24: Terminal contextual menu ................................................................................4-32
Figure 4-25: Creating a terminal strip ...................................................................................4-33
Figure 4-26: Modifying a terminal strip ................................................................................4-34
Figure 4-27: Deleting a terminal strip ...................................................................................4-35
Figure 4-28: Creating a terminal strip connection diagram...................................................4-36
Figure 4-29: Dialog box, creating a terminal strip connection diagram................................4-36
Figure 4-30: Terminal strip connection diagram ...................................................................4-37
Figure 5-1: Setting dialog box during simulation....................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2: Examples of activating a push button ...................................................................5-2
Figure 5-3: Measuring instruments in simulation....................................................................5-5
Figure 5-4: Using the Plotter in the Electrotechnical Workshop ............................................5-6
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1. Introduction
This Electrotechnical workshop users guide provides the information required to use this
workshop with Automation Studio. This includes technical specifications for components,
procedures for defining properties, the building and simulation of a circuit, and examples of
applications.
Automation Studio is a modular simulation software package into which various simulation
modules can be plugged.
Each module, called a workshop, contains a library from which you can withdraw
components to create different types of circuits pneumatic, electrical diagrams, and others,
either alone or combined.
Automation Studio supports the following functions: edit, simulation, file and diagram
management, printing, and display.
The Electrotechnical workshop is a graphic editing tool that manipulates and simulates
electrotechnical diagrams. The notation used complies with international norms IEC 61082-1
to 6, IEC 61346-1, IEC 60617-2 to 11, IEC 61666, IEEE 315 and NEMA ICS 19-2002.
Links to other workshops

The editor of the electrotechnical workshop is not graphically compatible with the other
Automation Studio editors.
Only components from the electrotechnical workshop can be used on an electrotechnical
diagram
Components from the electrotechnical workshop cannot be used on other types of diagrams.
However, variables from other workshops can be associated to components of the
electrotechnical workshop and variables from the electrotechnical workshop can be associated
to components of other workshops.
Automation Studio components are either emitters or receivers.
An emitting component transmits its state or value to receptor components that are associated
to it.
A receiver component receives its state, value and tag name from the emitter to which it is
associated.
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Figure 1-1: Compatibility with other Automation Studio

workshops to be linked by variable transmission.
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2. Description of Electrotechnical Diagram

Editor Menus
This chapter describes the electrotechnical diagram editor menus that are not covered in the
Automation Studio Users Guide. For the description of the items that are common to all
workshops, please see the Automation Studio Users Guide.
Figure 2-1: Main electrotechnical diagram editor window
To have access to the main electrotechnical diagram editor window you have to
create an electrotechnical diagram.
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2.1. Edit Menu
Figure 2-2: Edit menu

The Electrotechnical Editors Edit menu options are as follows:
Component Properties
Allows the user to access the properties of the selected component. The properties of
electrotechnical components will be described in section 3.5 Layout of Electrotechnical
Diagram.
Document Properties
Allows the user to access the document properties: Page Setup, Map Locator, Summary Info,
Electrotechnical Diagrams and History.
2.1.1. Options From the Document Properties

Command in the Edit Menu
This command provides access to the Document Properties dialog box. Properties of an
Electrotechnical document are grouped into five branches:
Page Setup;
Map Locator;
Summary Information;
Electrotechnical Diagram;
History.
Page Setup, Summary Information, and History are similar for all documents generated using
AS. Refer to the Users Guide for a complete description of these branches.
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Description of Electrotechnical diagram editor menus
2.1.1.1.
Electrotechnical Diagram Branch
When this dialog box is opened, the Electrotechnical Diagram branch is selected by default.
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Figure 2-3: Document Properties dialog box,
Electrotechnical branch.
In order to have coherent diagrams, it is preferable to use the same wire

identification and numbering format for all diagrams of the same project.
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The options available from the Electrotechnical Diagram dialog box are as follows:
Section
Description
Name
The default diagram name is displayed in this zone. This field is

modifiable. It is synchronized with the name of the document that
appears in the Project Explorer.
Page Number
Allows the changing of the page number for the current document.
This number will be used for links and locating components.
Standard
Allows the selection of the standard to be used for the current

diagram This choice is no longer available once a component is
inserted in the diagram.
Essential
Subdivision
In this section the essential subdivision for the current diagram is

displayed. The default value is 1. This field can be modified.
Location
In this section the location for the current diagram is displayed. The
default value is 1. This field can be modified.
Component
First line identifier

format
Allows the setting of the display format of the

first line of the component identifier for the
current diagram.
Second line
identifier format
Allows the setting of the display format of the

second line of the component identifier for the
current diagram. By default the second line is
not used.
Start Number
Allows the setting of the starting number for

the numbering of the wires of the current
diagram.
Prefix
Allows the setting of the prefix for the

identifier of the wires for the current diagram.
Suffix
Allows the setting of the suffix for the identifier

of the wires for the current diagram.
Format
Allows the setting of the display format for the

identifier of the wires for the current diagram.
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Wire Number

Section
Description
Method
Terminal
Number
Allows the choice of the numbering method of

the terminals of the current diagram:
Sequential.
Sequential with identical numbers for
terminals linked by jumpers.
Identical to the wire number.

Allows the choice of the display format for the
link reference of the current diagram.
Link Reference
Display
Coordinate
Locationin
Brackets
Format
Displays the coordinate location in brackets when they are used on

the current diagram.
The IEC standard component identifier display format is as follows:
The NEMA standard component identifier display format is as follows:
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However, the ComponentFirst line identifier formatproperty offers the following
derivative structures for the component identifiers:
Empty
= Essential subdivision + Location Component code Number Function: Terminal / .
Conductor
Essential subdivision - Location Component code Number
Component code Number Function: Terminal / . Conductor
Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Component code Page number Coordinate location
Page number Component code Coordinate location
Component code Coordinate location
Essential subdivision Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Number Component code: Terminal / . Conductor
Page number Coordinate location Component code
Coordinate location Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Page number Coordinate location Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Page number Component code Number: Terminal / . Conductor
Number Function Component code Secondary component code: Terminal / . Conductor
Number Function Component code (Secondary component code): Terminal / . Conductor
Number: Terminal / . Conductor

As well, the ComponentSecond line identifier formatproperty offers the following
derivative structures for the component identifiers:
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Empty
= Essential subdivision + Location
= Subdivision essentielle
= Essential subdivision
+ Location
Location
2.1.1.2.
Map Locator Branch
The Map Locatorbranch allows the user to define the measures for the map ruler, the
location of components and the link display format for the current diagram.
A
B
C
D
G
E
Figure 2-4: Document Properties dialog box,

Electrotechnical branch.
In order to have coherent diagrams, it is preferable to use the same numbering

method for the map ruler for all diagrams of the same project.
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The options available in the Map Locator dialog box are as follows:
Sections
Description
None
Hides the map locator.
Standard
Allows the user to choose a map locator ruler configuration among

the standard methods.
Custom
Allows the user to personalize the ruler configuration of the map

locator.
Horizontal
Page Number
Allows the user to display or hide the

horizontal ruler number in the current diagram.
Start Number or
Letter
Allows the user to choose the initial value and

to choose between numerical or alphabetical
numbering of the horizontal ruler for the
current diagram.
Increment
Allows the user to define the increment

between two divisions of the horizontal ruler
for the current diagram.
Origin
Allows the user to define the direction of the

increments of the horizontal ruler for the
current diagram, from left to right or from right
to left.
Width
Allows the user to define the width between

two divisions of the horizontal ruler for the
current diagram.
Page Number
Allows the user to display or hide the vertical

ruler number in the current diagram.
Start Number or
Letter
Allows the user to choose the initial value as

well as between numerical or alphabetical
numbering of the vertical ruler for the current
diagram.
Increment
Allows the user to define the increment

between two divisions of the vertical ruler for
the current diagram.
Origin
Allows the user to define the direction of the

increments of the vertical ruler for the current
diagram, form top to bottom or from bottom to
top.
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Vertical

Sections
Description
Height
Allows the user to define the height between

two divisions of the vertical ruler for the
current diagram.
Areas
Enables the user, when in personalized mode, to choose the number

of zone locators. These numbers are predefined in the list box.
Width and
height
automatic
adjustment
When selected, the last horizontal and vertical map locator will be
complete, thus having all locators of equal value.
Map locator
grid
Toggle from having or not the map locator grid displayed.
2.2. Electrotechnical Menu
Figure 2-5: Commands from the Electrotechnical menu

The commands available from the Electrotechnical menu are as follows:
2.2.1. Renumber Wires

Allows the renumbering of the wires of the diagram. The renumbering will follow the
automatic numbering rules (see section 4.4.3 Wire Numbering).
2.2.2. Renumber Terminals

Allows the renumbering of the terminals of the diagram. The renumbering will follow the
automatic numbering rules (see section 4.7.2 Modifying a Terminal Strip)
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2.2.3. Terminal Strip

The actions available from the terminal strip command in the Electrotechnical menu are as
follows:
Figure 2-6: Options in the Terminal Strip option of the

Electrotechnical menu
New: Allows the creation of a new terminal strip for the current project (see section 4.7
Management of Terminal Strips);
Modify: Allows the modification of a terminal strip from the current project;
Delete: Allows the deletion of a terminal strip from the current project;
2.2.4. Cable
The actions available from the Cable command in the Electrotechnical menu are as follows:
Figure 2-7: Actions available in the Cable option of the

New: Allows the creation of a new cable for the current project (see section 4.5
Management of Cables);
Modify: Allows the modification of a cable from the current project;
Delete: Allows the deletion of a cable from the current project.
2.2.5. Polyphase Wire Configuration

Enable the configuration of polyphase wires (see section 4.4.5 : Polyphase links)
2.2.6. Diagnosis
Allows the detection of all errors in the electrotechnical diagram. The error messages and/or
warning messages are displayed in the message window (see Message Window in the Main
Users Guide).
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Figure 2-8: Actions of the Diagnosis option of the

The actions available from the Diagnosis command in the Electrotechnical menu are as
follows:
Sections
Description
Free Connectors:
Allows the user to detect the free connectors in the current

diagram.
Free emitter / receiver:
Allows the user to detect non-referenced emitter components and

receiver components not linked to an emitter in the current
diagram.
Uniqueness of displayed
identifiers:
Allows the user to verify if each of the components identifiers in

the current diagram is unique.
Components directly
connected (without
wire):
Allows the user to detect components of the current diagram that

are directly linked to each other without a connecting wire.
Non associated links
Allows the detection of input links that are not connected to

output links (or vice versa) in the current diagram.
You can select one or many diagnoses. The results are displayed in the message window. The
components with an error or warning message appear in the fault color on the diagram (see
Automation Studio Users Guide).
It is possible to simulate a project if there are free connections, a warning message

will be displayed in the message window.
It is possible that the simulation will not work correctly if a receiver component
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(example: contact) is not linked to an emitter component (example: relay). A
warning message will be displayed in the message window.
The uniqueness of displayed identifiers does not affect the simulation.
The presence of directly connected components (without wire) will not affect the
simulation (normally components are connected by a wire).
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2.3. Insert Menu

The options available from the Insert menu
are as follows:
Command Wire
Allows the insertion of a fine line to link
command components (see section 4.4
Management of Wires). From then on, all
new wires will be command wires. It is
possible to modify a command wire to a
power wire using the contextual menu of the
wire in edit mode (see section 4.4.6 Wire
Contextual Menu).
Power Wire (phase 1, phase 2, phase
3, neutral and ground)
Allows the insertion of a thick line to link
power components (see section 4.4
Management of Wires). From then on, all
new wires will be power wires. It is possible
to change a power wire to a command wire
via the contextual menu of the wire in edit
mode (see section 4.4.6 Wire Contextual
Menu).
Figure 2-9: Options

from the Insert menu
Polyphase Wire
Allows the insertion, in one step, of several conductors to connect power polyphase
components (see section 4.4.5 Polyphase links).
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2.4. Layout Menu
Figure 2-10: Options from the Layout menu

The options available from the Layout menu are as follows:
Direct Wire
Allows the transformation of the selected wire into a direct line between two points (diagonal
or straight, depending on the position of the two points).
Break Wire
Tool to divide a wire at a desired point. A connection point will be inserted at the break point.
Direct links cannot be divided.
Join Wires
Allows the joining of two selected wires into one wire. The connection point between the two
wires is removed. The two wires take the same number according to the automatic numbering
rule.
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2.5. Tools Menu

The Options command of the Tools menu gives access to the options of the electrotechnical
workshop. These options are grouped in two branches:
Electrotechnical Editor
Allows the definition of the options of the workshop editor.
Electrotechnical Simulation
Allows the definition of the options of the workshop simulation.
Figure 2-11 : Options from the Tools menu
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2.5.1. Electrotechnical Editor Options

The options of the electrotechnical editor allow the definition of the default properties of the
editor for the workshop. They apply for every new diagram and can be modified at any time
by accessing the document propertiesdialog page.
Figure 2-12: Electrotechnical Editor Options

The default properties of the electrotechnical editor in Figure 2-12 are as follows:
Properties
Description
Diagram Width
Allows the user to specify the width of the diagram page.
Diagram Height
Allows the user to specify the height of the diagram page.
Diagram Orientation
Allows the user to specify the orientation of the diagram page.
Diagram Margin
Allows the user to specify the margins of the diagram page.
Diagram Scale
Allows the user to specify the scale of the diagram page.
Display margins and page

breaks
Allows the user to display or hide the margins and page

breaks.
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Properties
Description
Print Default Box and

Frame
Allows the user to print the title block and the borders around
the page.
Display Grid
Allows the user to display the grid.
Display Rulers
Allows the user to display the ruler.
Display Connectors
Allows the user to display the connectors.
Display Connection
Numbers
Allows the user to display the connection numbers.
Initial Zoom
Allows the user to display the initial zoom.
Maximum Layers
Allows the user to define the number of maximum layers.
Diagram Electrotechnical
Standard
Allows the user to determine the default standard to be used

for new diagrams.
Display Map Locator
Allows the user to display the map locator and to choose its
format.
Default IEC Standard Map Allows the user to select the default map locator format for
Locator
new IEC diagrams.
Default NEMA Standard
Map Locator
Allows the user to select the default map locator format for
new NEMA diagrams.
Horizontal Map Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to display the

horizontal map locator.
Page Number Horizontal

Map Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to display the

page number as a prefix to the horizontal map locator number.
Start Symbol Horizontal

Map Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to enter the

start number for the horizontal map locator numbering.
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Electrotechnical Editor options (cont.)

The default properties of the electrotechnical editor in Figure 2-12 are as follows (continued):
Properties
Description
Increment Horizontal Map

Locator

increment value for the horizontal map locator numbering.
Origin Horizontal Map

Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to enter

origin for the horizontal map locator numbering.
Width Horizontal Map

Locator

unit and value for the width of the horizontal map locator.
Vertical Map Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to display

the vertical map locator.
Page Number Vertical Map

Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to display

the page number as a prefix to the vertical map locator
number.
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Properties
Description
Start Symbol Vertical Map

Locator

start number for the vertical map locator numbering.
Increment Vertical Map

Locator
For a non-standard map locator, allows the user to enter

increment value for the vertical map locator numbering.
Origin Vertical Map Locator

origin for the vertical map locator numbering.
Width Vertical Map Locator

unit and value for the width of the vertical map locator.
Default Areas Map Locator
Predetermines the number of zones used when selecting a

non-standard map locator.
Automatic Adjustment Map

Locator
When selected, the last horizontal and vertical map locator

will be complete, thus having all locators of equal value.
Display Grid Map Locator.
Allows user to define if he wants to display the map locator

when a new electrotechnical drawing is created.
IEC 1st Line Comp. Id.

Format
When the IEC standard is used, allows the user to define the
display format for the first line of the component identifier
for new diagrams.
IEC 2nd Line Comp. Id.

Format
When the IEC standard is used, allows the user to define the
display format for the second line of the component
identifier for new diagrams.
NEMA 1st Line Comp. Id.

Format
When the NEMA standard is used, allows the user to define

the display format for the first line of the component
NEMA 2nd Line Comp. Id.

Format
When the NEMA standard is used, allows the user to define

the display format for the second line of the component
Wire Numbering Start

Number
Allows the user to select the start number for the wire
numbering.
IEC Wire Number Format
Allows the user to select the display format for the wire
numbers for IEC standard.
NEMA Wire Number Format Allows the user to select the display format for the wire
numbers for NEMA standard.
Display Wire Number
Allows the user to display the wire numbers.
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Properties
Description
Wire Number Prefix
Allows the user to define the prefix value for the wire
numbers.
Wire Number Suffix
Allows the user to define the suffix value for the wire
numbers.
Terminal Numbering Method Allows the user to select the default method for the terminal
numbering.
Electrotechnical Editor options (cont.)

Properties
Description
IEC Reference Id. Format
Allows the user to select the display format for the link
identifiers in IEC standard.
NEMA Reference Id. Format Allows the user to select the display format for the link
identifiers in NEMA standard.
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Properties
Description
Display Coordinate
Locationin Brackets
Allows the user to display by default the coordinate

locations in brackets (the coordinates are displayed
according to the selected map locator format).
External Type Component

and Wire Color
Allows the user to determine by default the color of

components and of external type wires (external to the
cabinet).
Clip Jumper Type Wire

Color
Allows the user to determine by default the wire color of clip

jumpers linking two terminals of a terminal strip.
IEC Command Wire Edition

Type
Allows the user to modify the editing format (tracing format,

wire color), for command wires. This option is only taken
into consideration when the IEC standard is in use.
IEC Power Wire Edition

Type

wire color), for power wires. This option is only taken into
consideration when the IEC standard is in use.
IEC Phase 1 Wire Edition

Type

wire color), for phase 1 power wires. This option is only
taken into consideration when the IEC standard is in use.

Type


Type

IEC Neutral Wire Edition

Type

wire color), for neutral power wires. This option is only
IEC Ground Wire Edition

Type

wire color), for ground power wires. This option is only
NEMA Command Wire

Edition Type

wire color), for command wires. This option is only taken
into consideration when the NEMA standard is in use.
NEMA Power Wire Edition

Type

wire color), for power wires. This option is only taken into
consideration when the NEMA standard is in use.
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Properties
Description
NEMA Phase 1 Wire Edition Allows the user to modify the editing format (tracing format,
Type
taken into consideration when the NEMA standard is in use.
Type
Type
NEMA Neutral Wire Edition Allows the user to modify the editing format (tracing format,
Type
wire color), for neutral power wires. This option is only
NEMA Ground Wire Edition Allows the user to modify the editing format (tracing format,
Type
wire color), for ground power wires. This option is only
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2.5.2. Electrotechnical Simulation Options

The electrotechnical workshop simulation options determine the properties of the colors of
the wires and components during simulation. They apply to all electrotechnical simulated
diagrams.
Figure 2-13: Electrotechnical Simulation options
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The default properties of the electrotechnical editor in Figure 2-13 are as follows:
Properties
Description
Minimum Voltage
Allows the user to determine the unit and value of the

minimum voltage to consider a wire to have voltage.
Alternating Current on Wire
Allows the user to determine the color of wires with

alternating current during simulation.
Direct Current on Wire
Allows the user to determine the color of wires with direct

current during simulation.
Null Current on Wire
Allows the user to determine the color of the wires with

null current during simulation.
Undetermined Current on Wire Allows the user to determine the color of the wires with
undetermined current during simulation.
Component in Active State
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Allows the user to determine the color of active

components during simulation.
3. Creating Your First Electrotechnical

Diagram
The goal of this example is to familiarize yourself with the software commands while
presenting a step-by-step method to building your first electrotechnical diagram.
3.1. Introduction to the Electrotechnical

Workshop in Automation Studio
An electrotechnical diagram is a graphical representation that uses the basic elements of the
workshop to represent a system or a part of a system.
The basic elements of the electrotechnical workshop are:
The components;
The wires linking components;
The terminals that allow the connection of components to internal wires and to cables or
external wires;
The terminal strips that group the terminals used in diagrams;
The cables grouping the normally external wires to cabinets.
Generally, an electrotechnical diagram can be broken down into two interdependent sections:
The power supply section, built, in majority, of components from the Power equipment
library;
The command section, built, in majority, of components from the Controls &
Commandslibrary.
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3.2. Creating a Project and a New Diagram

To create a new project, which will contain the diagram, do the following:
1.
Select File New Project.
The diagram editor window displays the diagram management menus and commands. The
new window created is a folder that will contain the list of all the diagrams of this project.
To create a new electrotechnical diagram:
2.
Select File New Electrotechnical Diagram.
Figure 3-1: Creation of a new Electrotechnical diagram

The dialog box Electrotechnical Diagram Templateswill open.
3.
Select the desired template.
F
4.
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In this case, templates have not yet been created, so the only choice is None.
Click OK.
Creating Your First Electrotechnical Diagram

The dialog box Document Propertiescontaining the properties of the electrotechnical
diagram will open.
5.
In the Component, 1st Line Identifier Formatfield, select Component code

Number: Terminal / . Conductor. In the 2nd Line Identifier Format field, select Empty.
6.
Then, in the Terminal NumberMethodfield, select Sequential same number for

terminals connected by a jumper.
7.
In the Link ReferenceFormatfield, select Page number coordinate location
8.
Click on the Applybutton to validate the changes.
9.
Click on the Closebutton to close the dialog box and return to the diagram.
Figure 3-2: Document PropertiesDialog box
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3.3. Description of the Diagram to be Created

The file MOT_FWD_IEC.PR5 that contains the circuit to be created is included with the
software. This file is located in the Exercises folder. You will also find the same diagram
using the NEMA standard in the same location (MOT_FWD_NEMA.PR5). You can use the
examples found in this folder as a base to build your own electrotechnical diagrams.
The circuit to be created allows the controlling of a motor in forward motion. Even if the
diagram is simple, it still uses all the functions of the electrotechnical workshop.
Figure 3-3: Motor command, power supply section
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Figure 3-4: Motor command, command section
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3.4. Presentation of the Electrotechnical

Components
The following figure shows the IEC Electrotechnical workshop component families. These
components will be used in the circuit to be created.
The same components can be found in the NEMA Electrotechnical workshop.
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By default, it is not possible to insert NEMA components on an IEC electrotechnical

diagram and vice versa.
3.5. Layout of Electrotechnical Diagram

3.5.1. Layout of Power Components
1.
On the new electrotechnical diagram that you have created, lay out the power
components as per the MOT_FWD_IEC.PR5 file. Give the same names to the
components.
You can copy the components from the furnished diagram and paste them on your
new diagram.
Figure 3-5: Layout of power supply components

2.
Insert a 3 phase sourcefrom the Energy Source branch of the Power Equipment library.
Open the Component Properties dialog box from the Edit menu or from the contextual
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menu (right mouse button). In the Technical Data branch, adjust the voltage to 400 V at
50Hz.
3.
Insert a 3 phase fuse switch-disconnectorfrom the protection devices branch of the

power equipment library. Enter Q1 as its tagname and then click OK. In the Technical
Data branch of its properties, adjust the nominal current to 200 A.
4.
To the right of the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnector, insert two make contactfrom
the Relay Contacts and Others branch of the Controls & Commands library. These two
contacts must be linked to the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnector.
In the Variable Assignment branch of the properties, click on the line of the internal links
table that contains the name of the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnector, Q1, click on the
link button and close the dialog box.
5.
Below the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnector, insert a Contactor, 3 phases, main make
contact of a contactor from the Contactors Contacts branch of the Power Equipment
library. These contacts will be linked after layout of the command components.
6.
Below the contactor, insert an Overload relay (thermal)from the Protection Devices
branch of the Power Equipment library.
Enter F1 for the tagname and click OK. In the Technical Data branch of the properties,
adjust the nominal current to 5 A.
The time curve (in seconds) of the thermal relay is calculated as follows:
1
t=e
0.0527 + 0.0694
I
IN
If desired, you can display the countdown value directly on the diagram by simply
selecting to make this property available for viewing. You can do so by accessing the
Displayed informationtab of the thermal relay.
7.
Bellow the overload relay, insert an Induction motor, three phases, squirrel cage with
N.C. brakefrom the Motors with Brake branch of the Power Equipment library.
In the Technical Data branch of the properties, you can see the default parameters of the
motor.
8.
To the right of the overload relay, insert a Transformer with two windingsfrom the
Transformers branch of the Power Equipment library.
In the Technical Data branch of the properties, adjust the primary voltage to 400 V, the
secondary voltage to 230 V, the frequency to 50 Hz and the yield to 1.
9.
To the primary of the Transformer with two windings, insert two Fuses, general symbol
from the Protection Devices branch of the Control & Commands library. In the Technical
Data branch of the properties, adjust the nominal current to 10 A.
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10. To the right secondary of the Transformer with two windings, insert a Fuse, general
symbol from the Protection Devices branch of the Control & Commands library. In the
Technical Data branch of the properties, adjust the nominal current to 10 A.
You have finished inserting the power components. You will now lay out the command
components.
3.5.2. Layout of Command Components
Figure 3-6: Layout of Command Components

1.
On the same diagram, lay out the command components as per the MOT_FWD_IEC.PR5
file. Give the same names to the components.
2.
To the bottom right of the motor, insert a Contact of a thermal overload relay break
contactfrom the Relay Contacts and Others branch of the Controls & Commands
library.
This contact must be linked to a Thermal Relay. To do so, select the Variable Assignment
branch of the properties, click on the line of the internal links table that contains the name
of the Thermal Relay F1, then click on the Linkbutton and close the dialog box.
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3.
Below the Contact of a thermal overload relay break contact, insert a Push-button
switch break contact and automatic returnfrom the Buttons branch of the Controls &
Commands library.
Enter PB_STOP as a tagname and click OK. In the Technical Data branch of the
properties, click on the Plus button to access the advanced data and adjust the maximum
voltage to 230 V and the nominal current to 10 A. Click on the Applybutton and close
the dialog box.
4.
Below the push-button, insert a Push-button switch make contact and automatic return
from the Buttons branch of the Controls & Commands family.
Enter PB_START as a tagname and click OK. In the Technical Data branch of the
properties, click on the Plus button to access the advanced data and adjust the maximum
voltage to 230 V and the nominal current to 10 A. Click on the Applybutton and close
the dialog box.
5.
Below the last push-button, insert an AC Contactorfrom the Contactor branch of the
Controls & Commands library.
Enter START as a tagname and click OK. In the Technical Data branch of the properties,
click on the Plus button to access the advanced data and adjust the nominal voltage to
230 V, the nominal current to 0.10 A, the operate voltage to 180 V and the release
voltage to 100 V. Click on the Applybutton and close the dialog box.
6.
To the right of the BP_START push button, between the button and the relay, insert a
Make Contactfrom the Relays Contacts and Others branch of the Controls &
Commands library.
This contact must be associated to the contactor. To do so, select the Variable
Assignment branch of the properties, click on the line of the internal links table that
contains the name of the Contactor START, then click on the Linkbutton and close the
dialog box.
7.
In the power section, the Contactor, 3 phases, main make contact of a contactormust
be linked to the Contactor. To do so, select the Variable Assignment branch of the
properties, click on the line of the internal links table that contains the name of the
ContactorSTART, then click on the Linkbutton and close the dialog box.
You have finished inserting the components. You may now lay out the wires.
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3.5.3. Layout of the Wires

3.5.3.1.
Layout of the Power Wires
Figure 3-7: Layout of the power wires

1.
In the Insertmenu, select the Power Wireoption. All wires placed after this
command will be power wires.
2.
Position the pointer on terminal 1 of the voltage source, left click and move the pointer to
terminal 1 of the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnect, left click. A power wire is placed
between the two terminals. This wire is automatically numbered. Insert another wire
between terminals 2 and 3, then between terminals 3 and 5.
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You can connect these 3 phase components in this exercise by using the polyphase
wire tool; you will obviously save repetitive steps and time.
3.
Insert a wire between terminal 3 of the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnect and terminal 23 of
the first auxiliary contact, then between terminal 5 and terminal 33 of the second
auxiliary contact.
4.
Insert the wires between the 3 phase fuse switch-disconnect and the contacts of the
contactor (as shown in Figure 3-7)
5.
Insert wires between the contacts of the contactor and the overload relay (thermal).
6.
Insert the wires between the overload relay (thermal) and the motor.
7.
Insert the wires between the auxiliary contacts and the primary of the transformer.
8.
Below and to the left of the transformer secondary, insert a link #2 output from the Link
sub branch of the Lines and Connectors branch of the Controls & Commands library.
Using the rotation tool ( ), rotate the component to the right. Open the component
property dialog box to the Link branch. Enter an N and click the Applybutton.
This allows you to identify the link in order to associate it to an input link. Open the
Displayed Information branch and tick the tagname display option. Click on the Apply
button and close the dialog box.
F
9.
You can move and rotate any displayed information around the components.
Below and to the right of the transformer secondary, insert a second link #2 output and
identify it as L1. Open the Displayed Information branch and tick the tagname display
option.
10. In the Insert menu, select the Command Wire option. Once selected, all The following
wires will be command wires.
11. Insert a wire between the terminal S1 of the transformer and the link N, then another wire
between terminal 2 of the fuse and the link L1.
You have finished inserting the power wires. You may now lay out the command wires.
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3.5.3.2.
Layout of the Command Wires
Figure 3-8: Layout of the Command Wires

1.
In the insert menu, select the Command Wire option. The following wires will be
command wires.
2.
Above and to the left of the overload relay break contact, insert a link #2 input from the
Link sub branch of the Lines and Connectors branch of the Controls & Commands
library. Open the component property dialog to the Link branch. Enter L1 and click
Apply.
This allows you to identify the link in order to associate it to an output link. Open the
Displayed Information branch and tick the tagname display option. Click on the Apply
button and close the dialog box.
Once an input link is associated to an output link, it is no longer possible to modify

the association, one has to delete the link and insert a new one.
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3.
Below and to the left of the contactor, insert a second link #2 input and identify it as N.
Open the Displayed Information branch and tick the tagname display option.
4.
Insert a wire between link L1 and the terminal 95 of the Contact of a thermal overload
relay break contact.
5.
Insert a wire between terminal 96 of the Contact of a thermal overload relay break
contact and terminal 1 of the Push-button switch break contact and automatic return.
6.
Insert a wire between terminal 2 of the Push-button switch break contact and automatic
return and terminal 3 of the Push-button switch make contact and automatic return. Insert
a second wire between terminal 2 of the Push-button switch break contact and automatic
return and terminal 13 of the Make Contact (see Figure 3-8).
7.
Insert a wire between terminal 4 of the Push-button switch make contact and automatic
return to terminal A1 of the relay. Insert a second wire between terminal 14 of the Make
Contact and terminal A1 of the relay.
8.
Insert a wire between terminal A2 of the relay to the link N.
You have finished inserting the command wires. You will now lay out the terminals of the
terminal strip.
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According to the IEC 60757 standard, the normalized base colors of wires are :
Black:
BK
Brown:
BN
Red:
RD
Orange:
OG
Yellow:
YE
Green:
GN
Bleu:
BU
Violet:
VT
Grey:
GY
White:
WH
Pink:
PK
Turquoise:
TQ
3.5.4. Layout of the Terminals

In order to link the terminals to terminal strips, you have to create a terminal strip. To do so:
1.
Open the New Terminal dialog box from the Electrotechnical menu Terminal Strip
New. The New Terminal Strip dialog box displays on the screen.
Figure 3-9: New terminal strip

2.
Enter the number of terminals of the terminal strip (16).
3.
Edit the comment of the terminal strip if desired.
4.
Click the OK button to create the terminal strip.
You can now select this terminal strip and associate it with terminals.
A terminal strip is a virtual component. Only the terminals of the terminal strip
appear on electrotechnical diagrams. To see a terminal strip, you have to create a
terminal strip diagram.
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Figure 3-10: Layout of terminals

1.
On the first power supply wire, insert a terminal from the Terminal sub branch of the
Lines and Connectors branch of the Controls & Commands library (see Figure 3-10).
The terminals property dialog box opens to the Associated Terminal Strip branch (see
Figure 4-22: Terminal properties, Associated Terminal Strip branch).
2.
Select the terminal strip from the drop menu of the Terminal Strip Identifier.
3.
Select the first position of the terminal strip from the drop menu of the Terminal Position.
Click on the Apply button and close the dialog box. Lock the terminal number using the
terminal contextual menu (right mouse button). Locked terminal numbers are not
modified when automatic renumbering is performed. The positions used are
automatically removed from the list.
4.
The wire is automatically cut at the point of insertion and the two wires have the same
number. You can move the terminal identifier that is displayed on the diagram.
5.
Insert the next two power supply terminals. Select the positions of the terminals
sequentially. Lock the number of the terminal from the terminal contextual menu.
6.
From the wire contextual menu, define the section of the wires between the power supply
and the terminals as external. This will allow the proper positioning of the wire on the
terminal strip once the terminal strip diagram is created.
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Figure 3-11:Terminal dialog box

7.
From left to right insert the terminals on the power supply wires of the motor. Select the
positions of the terminals sequentially. Lock the terminal number from the terminal
contextual menu. From the wire contextual menu, define the section of the wires between
the motor and the terminals as external.
8.
Insert two terminals on the left wire of the secondary of the transformer (from top to
bottom). Select the positions of the terminals sequentially. Do not lock the number of the
terminals. From the wire contextual menu, define the wire between the two terminals as a
clip jumper.
9.
Insert two terminals on the right wire of the secondary of the transformer. From the wire
contextual menu, define the wire between the two terminals as a clip jumper.
10. Insert a terminal on the wire between the Contact of a thermal overload relay break
contact and the Push-button switch break contact and automatic return.
11. To the right of the second push button, insert a terminal on the wire on top of the Make
Contact.
12. Insert a terminal on the wire between the Push-button switch break contact and automatic
return and the relay.
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13. Choose the option Renumber Terminals from the Electrotechnical menu. The terminals
linked by jumpers now have the same number.
You have finished inserting the terminals. You may now create the terminal strip diagram.
You can insert a first terminal, link it to a terminal and copy it. The terminal is linked
to the first free space on the terminal strip and the number of the terminal is
incremented automatically.
3.5.5. Creating a Terminal Strip Diagram

To create a terminal strip diagram:
1.
Choose File New Electrotechnical Terminal Strip Diagram. Or from the Project
Explorer contextual menu, choose New Electrotechnical Terminal Strip.
Figure 3-12: Creating a terminal strip diagram

2.
Using the name field, you can modify the name of the diagram.
3.
In the Terminal Strip Identifier field, select the identifier of the desired terminal from the
drop down menu, click the Apply button and close the dialog box.
The terminal strip diagram is now displayed on the screen.

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Figure 3-13: Terminal strip diagram

A clip jumper is inserted automatically on the diagram when a section of the wire
between two terminals is defined as a clip jumper. The linked terminals are normally
contiguous, but this is not obligatory. The black points indicate the connection points
of the clip jumper.
You can manually modify the numbers of the terminals in the Displayed Information
branch of the properties dialog box of the terminal (see section 4.6.4 Terminal
Properties).
We will now define the cables.
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3.5.6. Defining Cables

In order to associate wires to a cable, you have to create a cable. To create a cable:
1.
Choose Electrotechnical Cable New.
The New Cable dialog box is displayed on the screen.
Figure 3-14: Creating a cable

2.
In the Number of Conductors field enter 3;
3.
In the Comment field enter Power. This cable will serve as the power supply to the
cabinet.
4.
Create a second cable with three conductors. In the Comment field enter Motor Power.
This cable will serve as the power supply to the motor.
Now that the cables have been created, you can associate the wire to them. To associate a
wire to a cable:
1.
On the diagram, select the power source. From the contextual menu define the
component as being external to the cabinet. This will allow you to define what the
conductors of the power cable are connected From what they are connected To.
2.
On the diagram, select the wire attached to terminal 1of the power source. Open the
wire properties dialog box to the Associated Cable branch. In the Cable Identifier field
select the power cable from the drop down list.
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Figure 3-15: Association of wires to cables

3.
In the Conductor Number field select the conductor 1 from the drop down menu. Click
on the Apply button. Information relating to the conductor is updated in the cable
association table. Close the dialog box.
You can modify the color of each wire in the Configuration field of the properties
dialog box. (See section 4.4.4.1 Configuration Branch).
4.
Repeat the procedure for the wires linked to terminals L2 and L3 of the power supply.
Select the numbers of the cable conductors sequentially.
5.
Now you must associate the wires to the motor power supply cable.
6.
On the diagram, select the motor. From the contextual menu, define the component as
being external to the cabinet. This will allow you to define what the conductors of the
motor power supply cable are connected From and what they are connected To.
7.
On the diagram, select the wire connected to terminal U of the motor. Open the wire
properties dialog box to the Associated Cable branch. In the Cable Identifier field select
the motor power supply cable from the drop down list.
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8.
In the Conductor Number field select conductor 1 from the drop down menu. Click on
the Apply button and close the dialog box.
9.
Repeat for the wires linked to terminals V and W of the motor. Select the numbers of the
cable conductors sequentially.
You have finished inserting the cables. You will now create the cable diagrams.
3.5.7. Creating a Cable Diagram

To create a cable connection diagram:
1.
Choose File New Electrotechnical Cable Diagram or from the contextual menu
of the project explorer, choose New Electrotechnical Cable Diagram.
Figure 3-16: Creating a cable diagram

2.
Using the name field, you can modify the name of the diagram.
3.
In the Cable Identifier field, select the cable identifier from the drop down menu. Click
on the Apply button and close the dialog box.
The cable connection diagram is displayed on the screen:
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Figure 3-17: Cable diagram

4.
Repeat the procedure to create the cable connection diagram of the motor power supply.
You have finished editing the circuit. You will now verify the diagram in order to uncover
any possible errors.
3.6. Verifying Errors

You can perform a diagnosis of your diagrams at any time in order to verify if there are any
errors such as missing connections between components or receivers not linked to emitters.
To verify the errors:
1.
Choose Electrotechnical Diagnosis. The diagnosis dialog box is displayed on the

screen. (see section Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not
found.).
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Figure 3-18: Diagnosis dialog box

2.
Check the Free connectors and the Components directly connected (without wire) options
and then click on OK.
The message window appears and displays the selected diagnostic results. For more
information, see the Message Window in the Automation Studio users guide. On the diagram,
components that are directly connected to each other will be displayed in the color used to
display faulty components.
Figure 3-19: Message window displaying diagnosis

results
Normally, the components of a cabinet are not directly connected to each other, they
are connected by wires. Nevertheless, this will not affect the simulation of the circuit.
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4. Electrotechnical Workshop Capability

4.1. Introduction
This chapter presents in detail the new capabilities introduced by the Electrotechnical
workshop. It covers the following management points:
Components
Cross-references
Wires
Cables
Terminal strips
4.2. Management of Components

Electrotechnical components are managed in the same way as the components from other
workshops.
Figure 4-1: Technical Data branch of Motors

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The Component Properties command of the Edit menu or the contextual menu give you
access to the properties of the selected component. The Technical Data and the Configuration
branch of the component properties dialog box allow you to define the behavior of the
component.
The Component help files describe each of the properties used.
Figure 4-2: Configuration branch of an electric wire

The component's contextual menu allows you to define a component as internal or external to
a cabinet. This information is required to define what a cable is connected from and what it is
connected to. By default, the components are considered as Internal.
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Electrotechnical Workshop Capability
Figure 4-3: Component contextual menu
4.3. Management of Cross-Reference

The cross-references allows the user to easily navigate from one connected element to
another, will it be in the same diagram or across separate ones:
Terminal 1 Terminal strip
Wire 1 Cable
The cross-reference use hyperlinks to create the link from one component to the other. There
is two ways to navigate between components:
1.
Click the Follow the linkoption from the components contextual menu.
2.
Activate the jump by using a Ctrl-click on the hyperlink.
4.3.1. Cross reference Terminal 1 Terminal strip

The jump between a terminal and the corresponding terminal strip is made using the
identifierhas the hyperlink:
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Figure 4-4 : Terminal-Terminal strip hyperlink

If the Identifieris not displayed, the hyperlink will not be visible, but you will still be able
to navigate using the option in the terminal contextual menu. Note that there is no crossreference to terminals that are not yet link to a terminal strip.
4.3.2. Cross-reference Wire 1 Cable

The jump between a wire and the corresponding cable is made using the identifierhas the
hyperlink:
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Figure 4-5 : Wire-Cable Hyperlink

If the Identifieris not displayed, the hyperlink will not be visible, but you will still be able
to navigate using the option in the wire contextual menu. Note that there is no cross-reference
to wires that are not yet link to a cable.
4.4. Management of Wires

4.4.1. Types of Wires
The Electrotechnical workshop offers two types of wires:
Command wire, to connect command elements, represented by a thin line.
Power wire, to connect power elements, represented by a thick line. Note that there
several types of power wires: phase 1, phase 2, phase 3, neutral and ground.
Access to these two types of wire can be accomplished from the Insert toolbar
and from
the Insert menu. By default, components are linked by command wires. The contextual menu
of a wire allows changing from one type of wire to the other. For an existing project, the
active wire type is the last type used in the project.
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4.4.2. Wire Definition

In order to allow the terminal strip editor to locate a wire connected to a terminal, a wire can
be defined in three ways:
Internal indicates a connection wire on the back panel of a cabinet.
External indicates a connection wire off the back panel of a cabinet, or to connect
components in front of a cabinet, or to connect an external power source to a cabinet. An
External wire is normally connected to a terminal.
Clip Jumper indicates a clip jumper mounted on the terminal strip.
This information is required to define the terminal strip connections. A wire is defined in the
contextual menu. By default, the wires are defined as Internal.
A wire can only be a Clip Jumper wire if it is between two terminals. Once a Clip
Jumper wire is disconnected at either end (deletion of a terminal, etc.), the wire
automatically becomes an Internalwire.
4.4.3. Wire Numbering

The wires are numbered automatically according to the following rules:
The wires are numbered in the order in which they are created.
Links propagate the wire numbers (from the emitter to the receiver).
Connected wires have the same number.
A wire which does not have its number locked, connected to a wire which has its number
locked will take its number, its prefix and its suffix. NB: The numbermay include
letters.
Two wires connected to the same terminal have the same number.
Two wires connected to an interrupt terminal (contact, fuse, etc.) do not have the same
number.
For the IEC standard, wires are numbered from left to right and from top to bottom,
independently of the map locator direction.
For the NEMA standard, wires are numbered from top to bottom and from left to right,
independent of the map locator direction.
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There can be two identical wire numbers if the essential subdivisions or the locations are
different.
You can lock a wire number from the contextual menu. Locked numbers are not modified
during an automatic renumbering. A locked number is represented with an asterisk
displayed on the right of the number.
The display format of the wire identifier is defined in the document properties (see 2.1.1
Options from the Document Properties Command in the Edit Menu), it applies to all
wires of the document (existing and future).
You can manually number a wire in the Displayed Information of the component
(Displayed Number).
The Renumber Wires command, in the Electrotechnical menu, allows you to renumber
all the wires of the active document that are not locked. Renumbering is performed
following these rules:
The name of the terminal to which a wire is connected can be used as a prefix to the wire
number. This can be done manually by the standard component properties dialog box.
The Displayed Information branch gives access to the Prefixproperty, which you can
modify. You can also give an automatic prefix from the contextual menu.
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4.4.4. Wire Properties

Access to wire properties is done the same as for any other component.
4.4.4.1.
Configuration Branch
The Configuration branch of the wire properties dialog box allows you to define the color and
the gauge of the wire.
Figure 4-6: Configuration branch of wires
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4.4.4.2.
Associated Cable Branch
The Associated Cable branch of the wire properties dialog box allows you to define a wire as
a conductor of a cable.
A
B
Figure 4-7: Associated Cable branch of wires

The properties of this dialog box are:
Properties
Description
Cable
Identifier
Allows the selection of a cable to associate to the wire from the list of
existing cables.
Conductor
Number
Allows the selection of a free conductor from a drop down menu.

Only free connectors appear in the list.
Cable
Gives access to the management of cables. Allows you to create,

modify or delete a cable (see section 4.5 Management of Cables).
Assignment
table
This table lists the conductors used for the selected cable. This table
cannot be edited.
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To associate a wire to a cable:

1.
Select the cable identifier.
2.
Select the number of the conductor.
3.
Click on the Apply button.
4.
Close the dialog box.
A NEMA type wire is compatible with an IEC type wire and vice versa.
To dissociate a wire from a cable:

1.
Select Nonefrom the cable identifier.
2.
3.
To create, modify or delete a cable from this dialog box, see section 4.5 Management of
Cables.
The software manages the display of the wire identifiers of cables as follows:
The cable identifier followed by the conductor number is displayed under the wire.
When a wire is linked to a cable, the Location and the Essential Subdivision properties
become those of the cable and can no longer be modified by the user.
When a wire is disconnected from a cable, the cable identifier disappears from the wire
and another wire can be associated as a conductor to the cable. The Location, Essential
Subdivision, Displayed Component Code, Tagname and Comment Properties return to
the initial values.
Moving a wire within the same project will not affect its association with its cable.
If a wire is moved to another project, it loses its association with its cable.
When a wire is pasted in another project, it is disconnected if the new project does not
contain a cable with the same tagname.
When a wire is pasted (after having been copied) in the same project, there are various
possible outcomes:
-
There is a free conductor in the cable from which the copied wire is linked:
The pasted wire keeps its link with the cable,
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The wire occupies the first available conductor in the cable.
-
There are no free conductors in the cable from which the copied wire is linked:
The wire is disconnected.
The warning message The wire X has been dissociated from cable Y, there are no
more free connectorsappears in the message window.
4.4.4.3.
Displayed Information Branch
The Displayed Information branch of the Wire properties dialog box allows you to define
and/or modify the displayed information of the wire.
Figure 4-8: Displayed Information branch of wire

properties
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The displayed information properties of a wire are:
Properties
Description
Essential Subdivision
Allows the user to modify the essential subdivision for the

component identifier if the wire is not associated to a cable.
The sequential number of the component is adjusted
according to the number of similar components present with
the same essential subdivision.
Location
Allows the user to modify the location of the component

identifier if the wire is not associated to a cable. The
sequential number of the component is adjusted according to
the number of similar components present with the same
location.
Internal Identifier
Allows the user to display the internal identifier of the

component
Displayable Number
Allows the user to modify the displayed wire number
Prefix
Allows the user to manually define the prefix of the wire

identifier. You can also give an automatic prefix from the
contextual menu.
Suffix
Allows the user to manually define the suffix of the wire

identifier.
Displayed Identifier
Allows the user to display the wire identifier. The display

format of the wire is defined in the document properties (see
section 2.1.1 Options From the Document Properties
Command in the Edit Menu).
Tagname
Allows the user to display the cable identifier if the wire is

associated to a cable.
Cable Displayed Tagname
Allows the user to display the cable identifier with conductor

number.
Wire Color
Allows the user to display the color of the wire. The color of
the wire is defined in the Configuration branch of the
properties.
Wire Gauge
Allows the user to display the gauge of the wire. The width of
the wire is defined in the Configuration branch of the
properties.
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Properties
Description
Component Name
Allows the user to display and modify the component name.

The default name is given by Automation Studio.
Comment
Allows the user to display and modify the component

comment.
Item Identifier
Allows the user to display the identifier from the catalog

information
Part Number
Allows the user to display the part number from the catalog
information.
Catalog Description
Allows the user to display the description of the component

from the catalog information.
Manufacturer
Allows the user to display the manufacturer name from the

catalog information.
Inventory Number
Allows the user to display the inventory number of the

component from the catalog information.
X Location
Information field. Displays the X location of the component.
Y Location
Information field. Displays the Y location of the component.
Layer
Allows the user to select the layer to which the component

belongs.
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These properties are displayed on the diagram in text form. You can move and modify the
appearance of the text.
Wire Color
Cable Displayed
Tagname
Wire Gauge
Item Identifier
Internal Identifier
Tagname
4.4.5. Polyphase links

It is possible to connect 3 phase components using the polyphase wire tool. This functionality
allows the creation of 2 to 5 parallel wires in a single step.
This polyphase tool is a group of power wire that becomes independent once drawn on the
diagram.
Figure 4-9 : Polyhase link example
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You can define the polyhase wire tool by accessing the dialog box from the Formattoolbar
or from the Electrotechnicalmenu:
Access to the
polyphase tool
configuration dialog box
Figure 4-10 : Access to the polyphase wire tool

configuration dialog box
Here is the configuration dialog box:
A
B
Figure 4-11 : Polyphase wire tool configuration dialog

box
You can choose from a list of standard configuration or make your own personalized one.
Here is a list of the predefined wires (standard):
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Zones
Description
Allows the selection of a configuration using the predefined list box.

The standard configurations are :
Standard
Custom
N L1
L1 L2
L1 L2 L3
N L1 L2 L3
N L1 PE
L1 L2 PE
L1 L2 L3 PE
N L1 L2 L3 PE
Allows you to choose each wire that composes the polyphase wire
including the position from left to right or from top to bottom. Each
list box allows a choice of electrotechnical wires. You can define from
2 to 5 wires in your personalized polyphase wire.
The possible values are :
L1 : phase 1
L2 : phase 2
L3 : phase 3
N : neutral
PE : ground
You can modify the format (Style and color) of each wire (L1, L2, L3, neutral or ground) by
accessing the Edit Electrotechnical diagram branch from the Options dialog box.
At any time, you can modify a wire by accessing their contextual menu (see section 4.4.6
Wire Contextual Menu ).
When using the polyphase wire tool, the cursor draws the master wire. The other wires are
slave wire and follow the path of the master wire. These slave wires will be on the right, if
you start to draw vertically, and will be at the bottom of the master wire if you start to draw
horizontally. If you start to draw from a connector, the slave wires will try to position
themselves on the nearest connector. The polyphase drawing tool will search connectors from
components on top, bottom, right and left. If connectors are found at a distance smaller then 2
grid steps, the tool will make the connection.
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4.4.6. Wire Contextual Menu

Right-clicking on a selected wire opens the wire contextual menu. The following figure shows
the wire contextual menu.
Figure 4-12: Wire contextual menu

The contextual menu commands for wires of the electrotechnical workshop are:
Command
Description
Command Wire
Allows the user to define a wire as a command wire (displayed as a

thin line).
Power Wire
Allows the user to define a wire as a power wire (displayed as a

thick line).
Power Phase 1 Wire
Allows the user to define a wire as a Phase 1 Power Wire

(displayed as a thick line).
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Command
Description
Power Phase 2 Wire

Power Phase 3 Wire

Power Neutral Wire
Allows the user to define a wire as a Neutral Power Wire

Power Ground Wire
Allows the user to define a wire as a Ground Power Wire. The wire
is displayed as a thick line.
Internal
Allows the user to define a wire as being internal to a cabinet. This

information is required to define the connections to terminal strips.
The internal wires are displayed on the left of terminal strip
diagrams.
External
Allows the user to define a wire as being external to a cabinet. This

information is required to define the connections to terminal strips.
The external wires are displayed on the right of terminal strip
diagrams.
Clip Jumper
Allows the user to define a wire as being a clip jumper connecting

two terminals of a terminal strip. This information is required to
define terminal strip connections. Clip jumpers are shown as a
vertical line with connectors on terminal strip diagrams.
Prefix set at
Allows the user to automatically give to the wire the component

terminal name to which it is connected as a prefix to the wire
number. When the wire is connected between two component
terminals, you can select the desired one. This can also be done
manually through the standard dialog box of the component
properties.
Lock Number
Allows the user to lock the wire number. Automatically

renumbering wires will not modify locked numbers.
Direct Wire
Allows the user to draw a direct wire between two terminals by the
shortest path (diagonal or other).
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4.5. Management of Cables

4.5.1. Creating a Cable
To create a cable:
1.
Open the New Cable dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Cable New or by
clicking on the New button of the Associated Cable branch of the wire properties dialog
box.
The New Cable dialog box is displayed on screen.
Figure 4-13: Creating a cable

2.
If required, modify the default information of the new cable.
3.
Enter the number of conductors of the cable.
4.
If desired, edit the comment of the cable.
5.
Click on the OK button to create the cable.
You can now select this cable to associate wires as its conductors through the wire properties
dialog box (see section 4.4.4.2 Associated Cable Branch).
4.5.2. Modifying a Cable

To modify a cable:
1.
Open the Modify Cable dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Cable Modify or
by clicking on the Modify button of the Associated Cable branch of the wire properties
dialog box. .
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2.
Select the identifier of the cable to be modified from the drop down menu.
3.
Modify the cable information as necessary.
4.
Modify the number of conductors of the cable if required.
5.
Modify the comment of the cable if desired.
6.
Click on the OK button to accept the modifications to the cable.
The new information is updated in all the diagrams in which the cable is mentioned.
Figure 4-14: Modification of a cable
The number of conductors cannot be less than the cable with the highest number of
conductors in the diagram. The modified information is propagated to the wires on
the diagram.
4.5.3. Deleting a Cable

To delete a cable:
1.
Open the Delete Cable dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Cable Delete or by
clicking on the Delete button of the Associated Cable branch of the wire properties dialog
box.
2.
From the drop down menu, select the identifier of the cable to be deleted.
3.
Click on the OK button to confirm the deletion of the cable.
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The wires that were associated to the cable are freed. The contents of the cable diagram (if it
exists) are deleted. The wire information is updated on all the diagrams where the cable
appears.
Figure 4-15: Deleting a cable
4.5.4. Creating a Cable Diagram

To create a cable diagram for an existing cable:
1.
Choose File New Electrotechnical Cable Diagram or from the project explorer
contextual menu choose New Electrotechnical Cable Diagram.

The Document Properties dialog box opens on the screen.
2.
Modify the diagram name if desired. The name of the diagram can be modified later in
the Document properties dialog box.
3.
Select the cable identifier from the drop down menu.
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4.
Click on the Apply button to validate the selection.
5.
Click on the Close button to close the dialog box and to create the desired cable diagram.
The cable diagram is created and displayed.
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Figure 4-18: Cable diagram

The information contained on the diagram is automatically updated whenever the cable or its
properties are modified. The Internal components are what the cable is connected From and
the External components are what the cable is connected To.
For the components connected From and To each conductor, the software displays the wire
number and the terminal of the component.
At the center of the diagram, the software displays, for each conductor, the number of the
conductor, its color and its gauge. The information comes from the wire properties. Only the
conductors used are detailed.
4.6. Management of Terminals

4.6.1. Inserting Terminals
Terminals are inserted on a diagram from the library as with all other components. The
insertion is done according to the following rules:
1.
When a terminal is inserted on a wire, the wire is automatically cut at the insertion point.
The two new wire sections carry the same number.
2.
When a terminal is deleted, the two wire sections, which were connected to the terminal,
are unified to form a single wire. The number of this wire is the same as the number of
the two sections.
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The wire is cut at the
point of insertion
Figure 4-19: Inserting terminals
4.6.2. Terminal Numbering

The terminals are automatically numbered according to the following rules:
Terminals are numbered progressively as they are created.
Terminals not associated to a terminal strip are not automatically numbered. You can
manually modify the number of these terminals (Displayed Information branch of the
component properties).
Terminals are numbered sequentially by default.
For the IEC standard, terminals are numbered from left to right and from top to bottom
independent of the direction of the map locators.
For the NEMA standard, terminals are numbered from top to bottom and from left to
right independent of the direction of the map locators.
The terminal numbering method for the active document is defined in the document
properties (see Options from the Document Properties Command in the Edit Menu). They
apply to all the terminals of the document (existing and future).
The terminal numbering method for the entire project is defined in the Terminal
Numbering Method property of the Electrotechnical Editor branch of the Options
command of the Tools menu.
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You can configure the software or the document to give the same name to terminals that
are connected by clip jumpers.
You can configure the software or the document to give terminals the same number as the
wire to which it is connected.
You can manually number a terminal in the displayed Information branch of its
properties.
You can lock the number of a terminal from its contextual menu. Locked numbers are not
modified when diagram terminals are automatically renumbered. Locked terminals are
represented by an asterisk displayed to the right of its number.
The Renumber Terminalscommand of the Electrotechnical menu allows you to renumber
all the terminals of the active document of which the number is not locked. Renumbering is
carried out according to the automatic numbering rules.
The numbering method for the active document is defined in the document properties(see
section 2.1.1 Options From the Document Properties Command in the Edit Menu). The
numbering rules are applied to all existing and future terminals.
Renumbering of terminals when the
sequential numbering option is
activated.
Renumbering of terminals when the same

number for terminals connected with a
clip jumper is activated.
Figure 4-20: Terminal Numbering
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4.6.3. Connecting Terminals With Clip Jumpers

The Electrotechnical workshop allows you to connect terminals of a terminal strip with a clip
jumper.
From the wire contextual menu, you can define a wire as being a clip jumper between
two terminals. It is not necessary that these terminals follow each other.
By default, clip jumpers are of different color than wires to allow easy differentiation of
the two (see section 2.5.1 Electrotechnical Editor Options).
If the method Sequential - Same number for terminals connected by a jumper is selected,
terminals linked by clip jumper have the same number.
In the terminal connection diagram, a vertical line identifies clip jumpers. Black points
indicate connection points.
Contextual Menu
Wire defined as a clip
jumper between two
terminals
Figure 4-21: Terminals connected by clip jumpers
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4.6.4. Terminal Properties

Access to terminal properties is done the same as for any other component.
4.6.4.1.
Associated Terminal Strip Branch
The Associated Terminal Strip branch of the terminal properties dialog box allows you to
define a terminal as belonging to a terminal strip.
A
B
Figure 4-22: Terminal properties, Associated Terminal

Strip branch
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The properties of this dialog box are:
Section
Description
Terminal Strip
Identifier
Allows the selection of the desired terminal strip to which associate

the terminal.
Terminal
Position
Allows the selection of a free position of the terminal strip to which

associate the terminal. Only free positions appear in the menu.
Terminal Strip
Gives access to the management of terminal strips. Allows the user to

create, modify or delete a terminal strip. (see section 4.7
Management of Terminal Strips)
Terminal
association
table
Displays the pertinent information of the selected terminal strip.
To associate a terminal to a terminal strip:

1.
Select the identifier of the terminal.
2.
Select the number of positions.
3.
4.
A NEMA terminal is compatible with an IEC terminal strip and vice versa.
To dissociate a terminal from a terminal strip:

1.
Select Noneas a terminal strip identifier;.
2.
3.
You can create, modify or delete a terminal strip from this dialog box, see section 4.7
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Management of Terminal Strips.
The software manages the display of terminal and terminal strip identifiers as follows:
The terminal strip identifier followed by the number of terminals is displayed near the
terminal.
When the terminal is linked to a terminal strip, the Essential Subdivision, Location,
Displayable Component Code and Displayable Number properties are no longer
modifiable by the user. They take the property values of the terminal strip.
The Tagname property takes the value of the terminal strip identifier.
When a terminal is dissociated from a terminal strip (the link between the terminal and its
terminal strip is deleted), the terminal strip identifier disappears from the terminal and the
terminal strip position can be associated with another terminal. The Essential
Subdivision, Location, Displayable Component Code, Displayable Number, Tagname
and Comment regain their initial values.
Moving a terminal component within the same project does not affect its association with
its terminal strip.
When the terminal is moved into another project, it loses its association with its terminal
strip.
When a terminal is pasted into another project, it is dissociated if this other project does
not contain a terminal strip with the same Tagname. (The tagname displays the terminal
strip identifier to which the terminal is associated).
When a terminal is pasted (after having been copied) in the same project, there are
various possible outcomes:
-
There is a free position in the terminal strip from which the copied terminal is linked:
The pasted terminal keeps its link with the terminal strip,
The terminal takes the first free position of the terminal strip.
There are no free positions in the terminal strip from which the copied terminal is
linked:
The terminal is dissociated.
The warning message The terminal X has been dissociated from terminal strip Y,
there are no more free positionsis displayed in the message window.
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4.6.4.2.
Displayed Information Branch
The Displayed Information branch of the terminal properties dialog box allows you to define
and /or modify the terminal's displayed information.
Figure 4-23: Terminal properties, Displayed Information

branch
The displayed information options of a terminal are:
Properties
Description
Essential Subdivision
Allows the user to modify the essential subdivision for the

component identifier if the terminal is not associated with a
terminal strip. The sequential component number is adjusted
according to the number of similar components present with the
same essential subdivision number.
Location
Allows the user to modify the location for the identifier of the
component if the terminal is not associated with a terminal strip.
The sequential component number is adjusted according to the
number of similar components present with the same location.
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Properties
Description
Internal Identifier
Allows the user to display or not the internal identifier of the

component.
Displayable
Component Code
Allows the user to display and to modify the component code. The
default code originates from the database.
Displayable
Secondary
Component
Allows the user to define a secondary designation for the

component. This is used to display the identifiers according to the
NEMA standard.(see section Error! Reference source not found.
Error! Reference source not found.)
Displayable Number
Allows the user to modify the terminal number when it is not

associated with a terminal strip.
Displayable Function
Allows the user to define a function for the component. This is

used for the display of identifiers according to the IEC or NEMA
standard (see section Error! Reference source not found. Error!
Reference source not found.)
Terminal Number
Allows the user to display and to modify the terminal number in the
terminal strip. A default number is attributed when the terminal is
associated with the terminal strip.
Allows the user to display the terminal identifier. This identifier

changes when the terminal is associated with or dissociated from a
terminal strip.
Tagname
Allows the user to display the terminal strip identifier with which
the terminal is associated.
Component Name
Allows the user to display and to modify the component name. The
default name comes from the database.
Comment
Allows the user to display and to modify the component comment.
Item Identifier
Allows the user to display the item identifier from the catalog
information.
Part Number
Allows the user to display the part number from the catalog
information.
Manufacturer
Allows the user to display the manufacturer from the catalog

information.
Inventory Number
Allows the user to display the inventory number of the component

from the catalog information.
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Properties
Description
X Location
Information field. Displays the X location of the component.
Y Location
Information field. Displays the Y location of the component.
Layer
Allows the user to select the layer that the component belongs to.
4.6.5. Terminal Contextual Menu

The terminal contextual menu is accessible in the editor by clicking on the right button of the
mouse when a terminal is selected. The following figure presents the terminal contextual
menu.
Figure 4-24: Terminal contextual menu

The commands of the terminal contextual menu of the electrotechnical workshop are:
Command
Description
Lock Number
Allows the user to lock the terminal number. A locked number is

not modified during an automatic renumbering of the terminals.
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4.7. Management of Terminal Strips

4.7.1. Creating a Terminal Strip
To create a terminal strip:
1.
Open the New Terminal Strip dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Terminal
New or by clicking on the New button of the Associated Terminal Strip branch of the
terminal properties dialog box.
The New Terminal Strip dialog box is displayed on the screen.
Figure 4-25: Creating a terminal strip

2.
If required, modify the default information of the new terminal strip.
3.
Enter the number of terminals of the terminal strip.
4.
Edit the comment of the terminal strip if desired.
5.
Click on the OK button to create the terminal strip.
You can now select this terminal strip to associate terminals to its connections from the
terminal properties dialog box (see section 4.4.4.2 Associated Cable Branch).
4.7.2. Modifying a Terminal Strip

To modify a terminal strip:
1.
Open the Modify Terminal Strip dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Terminal
Modify or by clicking on the Modify button of the Associated Terminal Strip branch of
the terminal properties dialog box.
2.
Select the identifier of the terminal strip to be modified from the drop down menu.
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3.
Modify the information of the terminal strip as needed.
4.
Modify the number of terminals of the terminal strip if required.
5.
Modify the comment of the terminal strip if desired.
6.
Click on the OK button to accept the modifications to the terminal strip
The modified information is updated on all the diagrams where the terminal strip is
mentioned.
Figure 4-26: Modifying a terminal strip
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4.7.3. Deleting a Terminal Strip

To delete a terminal strip:
1.
Open the Delete Terminal Strip dialog box by choosing Electrotechnical Terminal
Delete or by clicking on the Delete button of the Associated Terminal Strip branch of the
terminal properties dialog box.
Figure 4-27: Deleting a terminal strip

2.
From the drop down menu, select the identifier of the terminal strip to be deleted.
3.
Click on the OK button to confirm the deletion of the terminal strip.
The terminals that were associated with the terminal strip are freed. The contents of the
terminal strip diagram (if it exists) are deleted. The terminal information is updated on all
diagrams in which this terminal strip appeared.
4.7.4. Creating a Terminal Strip Connection Diagram

To create a terminal strip connection diagram for an existing terminal strip:
1.
Choose File New Electrotechnical Terminal Strip Diagram or from the project
explorer contextual menu, choose New Electrotechnical Terminal Strip Diagram.
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Figure 4-28: Creating a terminal strip connection

diagram
The document properties dialog box opens on the screen.
Figure 4-29: Dialog box, creating a terminal strip

connection diagram
2.
Modify the name of the diagram if desired. The name of the diagram can be modified
later in the document properties dialog box.
3.
Select the terminal strip identifier from the drop down menu.
4.
Click on the Apply button to validate the selection.
5.
Click on the Close button to close the dialog box and to create the terminal strip
connection diagram desired.
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The terminal strip connection diagram is created and displayed.
Figure 4-30: Terminal strip connection diagram

The information contained on the diagram is automatically updated when the terminal strip or
its properties are modified. The internal wires are the internal connections to terminals and the
external wires are the external connections to terminals.
For the wires on each terminal, the software displays the wire number, the component
terminal and the component.
At the center of the diagram, the software displays the number of each terminal and the clip
jumpers connecting various terminals. The information comes from the properties of wires.
Only terminals that are in use are detailed.
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The deletion of a terminal strip connection diagram has no effect on the terminals in the
diagrams.
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5. Simulation
This chapter discusses the characteristics and features of the electrotechnical diagram
simulator. Its goal is for you to familiarize yourself with the simulation mode of this
workshop. For the different commands relating to the simulation of a project or a diagram, see
Simulation in the Automation Studio main users guide.
5.1. Characteristics of Simulation of an

Electrotechnical Diagram
The simulation of electrotechnical diagrams is an analog simulation. The values of voltage
and current are calculated according to the voltage source, the components present in the
circuit and their layout. The electrotechnical workshop allows the simulation of RLC circuits
in direct current and/or alternating current. The characteristics of electrotechnical diagram
simulation are as follows:
The user can dynamically intervene by adjusting the parameters of certain components
during simulation.
Measurement instruments allow the user to take measurements at any time during the
simulation.
Component measurements can be plotted in the plotter (sinusoidal curves for voltage,
current, etc.).
The simulator supervises the overshoot of component characteristics.
5.1.1. User Interventions

5.1.1.1.
Modifying Values During Simulation
During the simulation you can dynamically change the value of certain parameters of
components (resistance value, resistive torque of a motor, etc.).
As an example, to modify the value of the resistive torque of a motor during simulation:
1.
Hover the pointer on the motor and click on the left button of the mouse. The torque
setting dialog box appears on the screen.
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Figure 5-1: Setting dialog box during simulation

2.
Enter the desired value either directly in the text field or slide the slider bar with the
mouse to adjust the value:
-
Position the pointer on the slider, click and hold the left mouse button and move the
mouse OR
Position the pointer to the desired value and click on the left mouse button.
5.1.1.2.
Modifying the State During Simulation
As in other Automation Studio workshops, you can modify the state of On-Off components
As an example, to activate a push button while in simulation mode:
1.
Hover the pointer over the component.

The pointer becomes a hand. The hand represents the possibility of intervening
during simulation.
Figure 5-2: Examples of activating a push button

2.
Click on the component push button. In simulation mode the component reacts to the
action of the pointer.
3.
Release the mouse button; the component regains its initial state.
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Glossary
5.1.2. Measuring Instruments

The electrotechnical workshop offers the following measurement instruments:
Voltmeter:
Measures the voltage potential difference
between its terminals.
Ammeter:
Measures the current across its terminals.
Reactive Ammeter:
Measures the reactive current across its
terminals.
Wattmeter:
Measures power, true power, apparent power,
reactive power and the power factor. The
voltage and current inputs must be connected
to the source. The current output must be
connected to the circuit. The voltage output
must be connected to the return to the source.
Watt-hour meter:
Measures active power, apparent power and
reactive power. The voltage and current
inputs must be connected to the source. The
current output must be connected to the
circuit. The voltage output must be connected
to the source.
Varmeter:
Measures reactive power. The voltage and
current inputs must be connected to the
source. The voltage output must be
must be connected to the source.
Var-hour meter:
Measures reactive energy. The voltage and
must be connected to the return to the source.
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Frequency meter:
Measures the frequency of the signal across
its terminals.
Power-factor meter:
Measures power-factor. The voltage and
must be connected to the source.
Phase meter:
Measures the angular difference between two
voltages. Input U1is the reference.
To insert a measuring instrument into a diagram:
1.
Insert the desired instrument from the Measuring Instrumentslibrary family.
2.
Open the component properties dialog box to the displayed information branch and
choose to display RMS or average measurements according to the specific instrument.
Click on Apply.
3.
Open the Technical Data branch of its properties and select the units of measure
according to the specific instrument selected. Click on Apply and close the dialog box.
When you insert a measuring instrument from the library onto a wire, the wire is
automatically cut and its extremities are automatically attached to the instrument.
If you push and hold the Shiftkey and move a measuring instrument, the wire will
be cut at the insertion point when you release the Shiftkey.
The project INSTRUMENTS.PR5 of the Electrotechnical_IEC_TUTORIALS and

Electrotechnical_NEMA_TUTORIALS subdirectories in the
DEMOS_and_TUTORIALS directory shows examples of the uses of various
measuring instruments for diagrams of IEC and NEMA standard.
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Glossary
Figure 5-3: Measuring instruments in simulation
5.1.3. Plotter
Using the Plotter with the electrotechnical workshop is similar to using it with other
workshops, except for the following points:
The time base is in milliseconds and the scale is available from 10 to 500 ms.
The Plotter can only contain values from electrotechnical workshop components.
Due to the internal calculation required, the curves are not plotted in real time. The
plotting of the curves is delayed by a factor of 20. For example, 500 ms in the time scale
of the plotter will be displayed in 10 seconds in real simulation time.
The amplitude scale must be adjusted for each value displayed.
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Plotted curves
Figure 5-4: Using the Plotter in the Electrotechnical

Workshop
5.1.4. Supervising the Overshoot of Component

Characteristics
This capability detects components that are being used beyond their specifications.
This supervision is applied to all components with the exception of wires, measuring
instruments and virtual components (terminal strips and cables).
During simulation, actual values of a component are compared to its specified maximum
values as defined by the component properties. If one of these characteristics is exceeded a
fault is detected by the simulator. If the value that generated the fault returns to normal, the
fault disappears. A component can generate many faults simultaneously.
Components at fault are listed in the message window and are animated as follows.
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Glossary
A flashing image that indicates the type of signal that generated the fault is displayed. This
image is superimposed on the component symbol.
5.2. Simulation of an Electrotechnical Diagram

To simulate the project MOT_FWD_IEC.PR5 that can be found in the Exercises directory of
Automation Studio:
1.
Choose Simulation Project.
2.
Click on the green simulation button

or
choose a simulation mode from the Simulation menu (Normal, step by
Step, Slow Motion). The simulation is started.
To observe the each cycle of calculation of the simulation, choose the Step by Step
command of the Simulation menu.
Or
Click on the Step by Stepbutton in the toolbar.
The simulation will advance by a step (cycle) for each click of the left mouse button.
At each cycle, a calculation is performed to determine the new state of the
components.
1.
Click on the push button make contact

.
The relay is energized and is maintained by the relay contact. The motor starts and its
speed stabilizes. There is an influx of current at start-up and then the current diminishes
to a normal value according to the load.
2.
Click on the motor and gradually increase the torque (do not exceed 59 NM) and observe
the current and the speed.
3.
Click on the push button break contact

.
The command circuit is cut and the motor stops.
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4.
Restart the motor, adjust the torque to 59 Nm when the speed is stabilized and wait 60
seconds. The thermal overload relay will detect an overload and cut the command circuit.
The motor stops.
5.
The thermal overload relay rearms itself upon cooling.
To familiarize yourself with the simulation, open and simulate the circuits included in the
Electrotechnical_IEC_TUTORIALS & Electrotechnical_NEMA_TUTORIALS subdirectories
in the DEMOS_and_TUTORIALS directory of the software.
5.3. Possible Causes of Problems

Possible causes of errors:
Free connectors;
Non associated links;
Receiver component (contact) non associated to an emitter component (relay);
Triggering value for protection component too low;
Exceeded component specifications;
Specifications of a poorly configured component (for example as 50 Hz source for a 60

Hz motor, etc.).
The causes of the problems are identified in the messages window (see section Error!
Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.).
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A. Glossary
Cable
Clip Jumper
Command wire
Component
Connection
A cable is composed of electric conductors surrounded by a

sheath. A cable is used to connect external components (motors,
power supplies, etc.) to a terminal strip of the command cabinet.
Allows the user to mechanically link many terminals, of a terminal
strip, when a signal must be transmitted to more than one wire. A
wire between two terminals can be defined as a clip jumper. The
linked terminals are normally contiguous, but this is not necessary.
Command wires allow you to connect components of low power
(relays, push buttons, indicators, etc.). Command wires are
represented by a thin line. A wire can be redefined as a command
or power wire.
Basic elements used for creating diagrams. Each component
represents a behavior or a function during simulation. Components
are part of the Library and are provided by the workshops.
A connection binds two components and/or links them together.
Connections are the same color as the element if they are
connected, different if not connected. Two connections from noncompatible technologies cannot be connected together. For
example, a pneumatic line cannot be connected to an
Electrotechnical component and vice-versa.
Connection Number
A number that designates each point where components are

connected.
Connector
An element represented by a red circle when it is not linked. It

allows the connection of two components. A connector becomes a
connection as soon as it is connected to another element.
A-1
Diagram
A graphic representation of a circuit or a model by means of

elements and components drawn from the Automation Studio
workshop libraries.
Only Electrotechnical components can be placed in an
Electrotechnical diagram.
Electrotechnical components cannot be used other types of
diagrams.
Only NEMA Electrotechnical components may be used on a
NEMA Electrotechnical diagram.
Only IEC Electrotechnical components may be used on an IEC
Electrotechnical diagram.
Diagram Editor
Tool used to create, modify and manage project files. The project
editor includes the document manager that enumerates all the
documents in the project.
Display Tools
Designates the design accessories in the Diagram Editor: grid,

rulers, connections and connection numbers. You can specify how
they are displayed from the View menu.
Edit Mode
Operational mode in which the components are inserted and

changed.
Electric conductor
Electric wire that is part of a cable. Each cable conductor is

numbered.
Emitter
Component that transmits its state or its value to other receiver

components that are associated with it.
External component
External wire
Grid
A-2
Components external to the command cabinet (motor, power

supply, etc.). External components are normally connected by
cables. External components (To) are connected on the right side
of cable diagrams.
Wire used to connect external components to the back plate of a
command cabinet (buttons and indicators on the front of command
cabinets, motors, power supply, etc.). External wires are connected
on the right side of terminal strip diagrams.
Horizontal and vertical dotted lines located in the workspace of the
editor, used to align the elements of the graph.
Glossary
Internal component
Components inside the command cabinet (terminal strips, etc.).

Internal components (From) are connected on the left side of cable
diagrams.
Internal wire
Wire used to connect internal components to the back plate of a

command cabinet. Internal wires are connected on the left side of
terminal strip diagrams.
Library
Window containing the basic elements used for designing circuits

or simulation models. There are three types of elements:
components, links and graphic objects. They are included in the
workshops.
Link
A link connects components. During simulation, it is used to

transfer information from one component to the other (see wires).
Menu Bar
A horizontal bar located above the application title bar. The menu
bar displays the various menus and commands that are available
for the active window.
Power wire
Power wires allow the user to connect components of high power

(motors, power supplies, etc.). Power wires are represented by a
thick line. A wire can be redefined as a command or power wire.
Project
A group of documents forming a cohesive whole. A Project is

managed by the Diagram Editor.
Project Explorer
Content of one of the project editor's windows. The document

manager lists all of the documents in the project.
Properties
Characteristics or parameters of a component. You can change or

view the properties by opening the component properties dialog
box.
Receiver
Component that receives its state or its value from an emitter

component with which it is associated. It takes its tagname from
the emitter component with which it is associated.
Simulation Cycle
One step in the calculation that determines the state of each

component.
Simulation Mode
Mode of operation in Automation Studio during which a project or

a diagram is simulated. Unlike the Edit mode, the Simulation
mode, when it is active, does not allow any changes to the project.
A-3
Terminal
Terminal Strip
Part of a terminal strip allowing to mechanically connect two wire

sections. The terminal is composed of two connectors. One for
internal connections and one for external connections. Normally a
single wire is connected to each terminal. Terminals can be
mechanically linked between them by clip jumpers when a signal
must be transmitted to more than one wire.
Assembly of many terminals
Toolbar
A bar located under the menu bar. It contains buttons for the most
frequently used commands.
Utility
A general designation for the different types of windows in

Automation Studio.
Wires
Wires allow to link components. Wires can be associated with a

cable. A wire between two terminals can be defined as a clip
jumper.
Workshop
A module that plugs into the Core System. Each workshop

contains elements, diagrams and functions relating to its own
technological specialty and to the type of diagrams it can generate.
Workspace
The part of the window that displays the information you are
working on such as graphs, tables, and the item list of the
application).
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B. Index
Component Identifier
Derivative structures .........................2-6
IEC standard......................................2-5
NEMA standard ................................2-5
Document
Properties...........................................2-2
Fonctionnalits
Fils
Polyphass ...................................4-14
Functionalities
Cables
Inserting .......................................4-23
Numbering ...................................4-24
Properties
Associated Terminal Strip ......4-27
Displayed Information ............4-30
Wires
Associate a wire to a cable ..........4-10
Contextual Menu .........................4-17
Definition.......................................4-6
Dissociate a wire from a cable ....4-10
Cable Diagram .............................4-21
Numbering .....................................4-6
Deleting........................................4-20
Properties
Modifying ....................................4-19
Cable Associated ......................4-9
New..............................................4-19
Components.......................................4-1
Terminal Strip
Configuration............................4-8
Creating........................................4-33
Deleting........................................4-35
Modifying ....................................4-33
Terminal strip connection diagram..435
Terminals
Associate to a terminal strip ........4-28
Displayed Information ............4-11

Types of wires ...............................4-5
Menu
Editor.................................................2-2
Electrotechnical.................................2-9
Insert................................................2-13
Layout .............................................2-14
Tools................................................2-15
Options
Clip Jumpers ................................4-26
Electrotechnical Editor ...........2-16
Contextual Menu .........................4-32
Properties
Component ........................................2-2
Dissociate from a terminal strip ..4-28
B-1

Document
Electrotechnical............................. 2-3
Map Locator .................................. 2-7
Terminals ........................................ 4-27
Wire .................................................. 4-8
Simulation
Characteristics .................................. 5-1
Measuring Instruments.................. 5-3
B-2
Plotter ............................................ 5-5

Supervising the Over Shoot of
Component Characteristics ........... 5-6
User Interventions ......................... 5-1
Possible Causes of Problems............ 5-8
Start................................................... 5-7
Step by Step...................................... 5-7

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Electrotechnical

Workshop Users Guide

FAMIC Technologies Inc.

Users Guide for the Electrotechnical Workshop, Automation Studio.

Famic Technologies Inc.

Description of Electrotechnical Diagram Editor Menus ............................................2-1

Edit Menu ..............................................................................................................2-2

Electrotechnical Menu ...........................................................................................2-9

Insert Menu ..........................................................................................................2-13

Tools Menu ..........................................................................................................2-15

Creating Your First Electrotechnical Diagram ...........................................................3-1

Introduction to the Electrotechnical Workshop in Automation Studio .................3-1

Creating a Project and a New Diagram .................................................................3-2

Description of the Diagram to be Created .............................................................3-4

Presentation of the Electrotechnical Components .................................................3-6

Layout of Electrotechnical Diagram......................................................................3-7

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

Layout of the Wires ................................................................................ 3-11

Verifying Errors .................................................................................................. 3-23

Electrotechnical Workshop Capability........................................................................ 4-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4-1

Management of Components ................................................................................ 4-1

Management of Cross-Reference .......................................................................... 4-3

Management of Wires ........................................................................................... 4-5

Management of Cables........................................................................................ 4-19

Management of Terminals .................................................................................. 4-23

Management of Terminal Strips.......................................................................... 4-33

Characteristics of Simulation of an Electrotechnical Diagram .............................5-1

Simulation of an Electrotechnical Diagram...........................................................5-7

Possible Causes of Problems .................................................................................5-8

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

Links to other workshops

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

Figure 1-1: Compatibility with other Automation Studio

2. Description of Electrotechnical Diagram

Figure 2-1: Main electrotechnical diagram editor window

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

2.1. Edit Menu

Figure 2-2: Edit menu

2.1.1. Options From the Document Properties

Description of Electrotechnical diagram editor menus

Electrotechnical Diagram Branch

In order to have coherent diagrams, it is preferable to use the same wire

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

The default diagram name is displayed in this zone. This field is

Allows the selection of the standard to be used for the current

In this section the essential subdivision for the current diagram is

First line identifier

Allows the setting of the display format of the

Allows the setting of the display format of the

Allows the setting of the starting number for

Allows the setting of the prefix for the

Allows the setting of the suffix for the identifier

Allows the setting of the display format for the

Description of Electrotechnical diagram editor menus

Allows the choice of the numbering method of

Identical to the wire number.

Displays the coordinate location in brackets when they are used on

The IEC standard component identifier display format is as follows:

The NEMA standard component identifier display format is as follows:

Electrotechnical Workshop Users Guide

Essential subdivision - Location Component code Number

Component code Number Function: Terminal / . Conductor