In EPLAN PPE a hook-up is used for the graphical representation of a PCT loop element and of the accessories required for its mounting. In addition to graphical representation, a mounting-accessories list, that lists the materials to be used, can be created as a table view for this hook-up. These can, but do not have to, originate from the parts management.
During the data import of a PPE project, hook-ups are mapped as Assemblies, so that one assembly with parts is created in the project for each hook-up. In the process the hook-up number and the designation of the hook-up become the "Part number" and the "Designation 1" of the assembly. If a part exists in the parts management, it is embedded. If no part exists, a part is only created in the project with the data from the hook-up. If necessary, synchronization with the parts management can be carried out afterwards.
The following happens during a synchronization with the parts management:
- The assemblies generated during the data transfer are classified in the product subgroup "Mechanics > Hook-up > General".
The possible item numbers and variants of the mounting accessories from the hook-ups are entered automatically into the two columns Item number and Supplementary text in the Assembly tab of the parts management. - The individual parts of the assembly are inserted as "Component" parts in the product subgroup "Mechanics > Hook-up > Accessories".
After the data import of a PPE project the converted hook-ups are stored at the planning objects (sensors, actuators, etc.) as assembly parts in the Part tab. The assembly parts are classified automatically into the tenth part line.
The hook-ups from PPE projects continue to exist as graphical pages. Property placements are replaced by fixed texts. The hook-up is thus frozen to the status of the data import. In order to link the data again with the hook-up, a report of the "Assembly/module overview" type either has to be created or be placed on an existing page.
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