Tab Connection points (connection point pattern)

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Tab Connection points (connection point pattern)

In this tab you define a collection (i.e. a group) of connection points. Here you specify the spatial arrangement and specific data of the connection points that are part of a connection point pattern.

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

The most important connection point data of the table are listed below.

Bus interface name:

In the case of bus ports the bus interface name is additionally used for identification.

Plug designation:

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.

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:

You determine the coordinate values of the connecting points in the columns X position to Z position.

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.

X vector:

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

Example:

X, Y, and Z axis are arranged in an angle of 90°.
Vector value 1 means: parallel orientation at the respective axis.
Vector value 0 means: no contribution of the axis concerning vector orientation.
Vector values between 0 and 1 move the contribution of the axis in the range between 0° and 90° (0.5 = 45°, 0.25 = 22.5°). Negative values are possible.
If all axes have the same vector value, the vector is oriented exactly in the axes intersection with 45° for all axes.

Vector	Entered values
	X=1, Y=0, Z=0 defines a vector parallel to the X axis.
	X=0,5, Y=0, Z=1 pivots a vector parallel to the Z axis by 45° in the direction of the X axis.
	X=-0,5, Y=0, Z=1 pivots a vector parallel to the Z axis by minus 45° against the direction of the X axis.
	X=0, Y=0.5, Z=0.5 defines a spatial vector between Y and Z axis.

Routing direction:

In this column you specify 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.

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. The corresponding entries are made in the Settings: Connection category dialog. This dialog can be reached via the File > Settings > Company > Management > Connection category commands.

We recommend using only the connection categories corresponding to the ECLASS classification when new connection point patterns are created.

Connection dimension:

A connection dimension can be entered for bolt connections, flat plug-in connectors, band connections, rail connections, internal threads and external threads. For a terminal with the connection category "Bolt connection" specify, for example, a bolt diameter of "3 mm". Or for a push-fitting with the connection category "External thread" you can enter the connection thread, for example "M3" or "G1/8".

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.

Min. AWG:
Max. AWG:

Enter the values for the minimum and maximum AWG 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.

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 (e.g. date, integer, multilingual) - the following menu items that are, depending on the situation, available for influencing the table or editing the values in the fields. You can find an overview of these popup menu items in the section Popup menu items.