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Tab Connection points

In this tab you define a collection (i.e. a group) of connection points. You specify the spatial arrangement and specific data of the connection points that are part of a connection point pattern. In the Technical data tab of the part, you can then access the data entered here.

Overview of the main dialog elements:

Scheme:

Choose the scheme that you would like to use for the display of the connection point data from the drop-down list. Or click [...] to edit an existing scheme or create a new one in the Settings: Column configuration dialog.


Table

Per default, the following connection point data are displayed in the table. By selecting another scheme you can influence this display.

Plug designation:
Bus interface name:

Enter the DT of the plug used to connect the connection point here. The plug designation supports the identification of PLC connection points or device connection points. In the case of bus ports the bus interface name is additionally used for identification.

Level:

If the connection point is a multi-level terminal, enter the level here.

Internal / External index:

Defines for a connection point in the connection point pattern the number of the internal or external connection point that this connection point represents.

X position:

In the fields X position to Z position you determine the coordinate values of the connecting points.

Note:

When specifying the connecting points you must make sure that they lie within the geometrical dimensions of the device. If the connecting points lie outside of the device, the connections cannot be routed.

Routing direction:

Here you determine the direction in which the routing connection is to preferably search for an entry into the routing path network after the exit from the connection point.

X vector:

In the fields X vector to Z vector you determine the values for the connection point vector with which the routing connection exits the connection point. The values describe the preference with which the vector points to the direction of the respective axis.

Additional length:

Here you can determine values deteriorating from the preset value for individual connection points.

Connection category:

From this drop-down list select the default value that specifies the connection point type of the connections, e.g., "Screw clamp connection" or "Cage clamp connection". The corresponding entries are made in the Settings: Connection category dialog; this dialog can be reached via the Options > Settings > Company > Management > Connection category menu items.

Connection dimension:

In this field you can enter the dimension of the screw (e.g., "M6") or of the lug (e.g., "4.8 x 0.5") for screw connections, threads, nipples, and plug-in connections.

Min. cross-section:
Max. cross-section:

Enter the values for the minimum and maximum wire cross-sections that can be connected to the connection point.

Dual sleeve prescribed:

Using the check box, define whether you want to use duel sleeves for the connection point when two connections lead to this connection point.

Min. AWG:
Max. AWG:

Enter the values for the minimum and maximum AWG cross-sections that can be connected to the connection point.

Socket size:

A screwing tool (for example screwdriver) consists of the drive and the socket. The drive is the component that moves the tool, for example a handle or a motor shaft. The socket is the component that is moved, for example the tip of the screwdriver. The socket size describes the dimensions of the socket (the tip) for example "3 x 0.5" = width 3 mm and thickness 0.5 mm. Through the specification of the standard abbreviation the version of the socket is defined, for example "PZ 1" for Pozidriv crosstip or "TX 5" for Torx screw head.

Min. tightening torque:
Max. tightening torque:

Is specified in Newtonmeters. It describes the force with which, for example, a screw is tightened, meaning the force that acts from the drive on the socket.

Popup menu:

The popup menu provides - depending on the field type (date, integer, multilingual, etc.) - the following menu items:

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