Cross Expert Group CAx
Target of the group: Expansion of the ECLASS standard with CAx relevant information
-> Result is an import format for all CAx tools, defined as part of ECLASS ADVANCED
What can perform ECLASS ADVANCED for CAx ?
engineering data generally
- technical data relevant to choice
- current, voltage, …
- commercial data
- manufacturer, part number, description, …
- documents
- instruction manuals
- homologations, audits
- 3D-data, mounting documents
engineering data for ECAD
- functional construction
- conectors (with name)
- functions: I/O‘s, contacts, …
-> for circuit diagramm, Single Line, …
- relations between parts
- accessories, spare parts, service parts & intervals
-> e.g. for contactor selection
- Symbols
- only for devices without standard representation (e.g. motion control) neccessary
-> planning for coming versions
Manufacturing
- Device assembly
- dimensions
- Mounting variants and mounting points
- outbreaks, mounting orientation, blocked areas
-> for 2D/3D-cabinet design, interference check und machining centres
- Wiring
- connector position, connection direction
- connector form and cross section
-> for routing & wire packaging
Workflow interfaces to configuration tools
- Single direction
- Simple export
- e.g. from configurator (Sizer, …) to engineering tool (ECAD)
- Round-Trip
- bidirectional
- with request data
-> planning for coming versions
Members of the ECLASS cross expert group CAx
- 4 media selling GmbH
- ABB
- AmpereSoft GmbH
- AUCOTEC AG
- Autodesk, Inc.
- AVEVA
- Bayer
- CADENAS GmbH
- DO-TECteam
- Eaton
- Endress+Hauser Group Services AG
- ePLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG
- e-pro CAT GmbH
- Fasselt
- IGE+XAO
- Intergraph
- PARADINE GmbH
- Pepperl+Fuchs SE
- Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
- PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG
- Rösberg Engineering GmbH
- Schneider Electric Industries SAS
- Siemens AG
- Steinhauer
- WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
- WSCAD electronic GmbH
- Zuken E3 GmbH
Collaboration in the Cross Expert Group CAx
- You can design the content actively
- Every interested can take part - independent on the ECLASS membership
- The participation is free
- Contact us: cax@eclass-office.com