EPLAN News 2.8

Inserting the Display of the Function Definition for Devices

If you already know during project planning which PLC parts are to be used, you can insert the PLC cards and connection points directly as a device (menu items: Insert > Device). This way you can place the individual I/O connections, card power supplies, bus ports, etc. comfortably one after another. In this context the function definition is now displayed additionally as a placement aid at the symbol and the plug designation additionally at bus ports. You can use the [N] key to "browse" through the functions.

Benefit:

Through the display of the function definition, you can recognize more easily which PLC connection point you are just inserting.