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

• technical data relevant to choice
  • current, voltage, …
• commercial data
  • manufacturer, part number, description, …
• documents
  • instruction manuals
  • homologations, audits
  • 3D-data, mounting documents

• 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

• 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

• Single direction
  • Simple export
  • e.g. from configurator (Sizer, …) to engineering tool (ECAD)
• Round-Trip
  • bidirectional
  • with request data

-> planning for coming versions

• 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

• 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