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1 Inserting Terminals and Terminal Strip Definitions...................................3
1.1 Insert terminals .........................................................................................3
1.2 Insert terminal strip definition ....................................................................4
2 Creating and Editing Terminal Strips..........................................................6
2.1 Create terminal strips................................................................................6
2.2 Generate terminal strips with default properties........................................8
2.3 Edit terminal strips ..................................................................................12
2.4 Edit terminal strip properties ...................................................................14
3 Generating and Editing Terminals.............................................................17
3.1 Create terminals......................................................................................17
3.2 Create terminals with default properties..................................................19
3.3 Edit terminals ..........................................................................................22
4 Defining Terminal Strip Structure..............................................................24
4.1 Generate function templates...................................................................24
4.2 Delete function templates .......................................................................25
5 Adding or Deleting Strip Accessories.......................................................27
5.1 Display strip accessories ........................................................................27
5.2 Add strip accessory.................................................................................27
5.3 Delete strip accessories..........................................................................30
6 Sorting Terminals .......................................................................................32
7 Numbering Terminals.................................................................................34
8 Moving Terminals / Pins.............................................................................36
9 Editing Terminal Targets............................................................................37
10 Generating Jumpers...................................................................................39
10.1 Generate saddle jumpers on a terminal ..................................................39
11 Defining Multi-level Terminals ...................................................................41

This functionality is only available for certain module packages. Info
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1 Inserting Terminals and Terminal Strip
Definitions
Terminals and terminal strip definitions can be created upon inserting the appropriate
symbol. You can also predefine terminals or terminal strip definitions in the terminal
strip navigator or the device navigator and then place them from there (using the
Popup menu). Terminal strip definitions must be placed if you want to copy them later
on.
1.1 Insert terminals
Insert > Symbol
1. Scroll through the tree structure in the Symbol selection dialog, select the
desired terminal, and click [OK].

2. Place the terminal on the page.

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3. In the Properties <...> dialog specify the device data for the terminal in the
Terminal tab.

4. In the Displayed DT field, enter a new or existing DT. Click [...] to open the
DT selection dialog and register an existing function or create a new DT using
[Next] .

5. Click [OK].

If you specified an existing DT, the terminal will be assigned to the
corresponding terminal strip.

If you specified a new DT that does not already exist, then EPLAN will
generate a new terminal strip. However, this strip will have no terminal strip
definition.

1.2 Insert terminal strip definition
Insert > Terminal strip definition
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1. Place the terminal strip definition on the page.

2. In the Properties <...> dialog, specify the device data for the terminal strip in
the Terminal Strip Definition tab.

3. Click [OK].

EPLAN generates a terminal strip definition with the specified properties.

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2 Creating and Editing Terminal Strips
Terminal strips are managed via the terminal strip definition. If you would like to
create a default terminal strip (with an established terminal strip construction), you
must first generate a terminal strip definition.
If you would like to just create a new terminal strip (without other properties), simply
enter the DT for the terminal strip in the Properties <...> dialog when you insert the
terminal. A non-default terminal strip will be generated that has no terminal strip
definition. A non-default terminal strip of this sort is visible in reports but you cannot
assign properties to it (this is only possible via the terminal strip definition).
Initially, you can create non-default terminal strips and then edit their properties later
on. However, you can also specify settings for the terminal strips upon creation. You
can use the function definition to generate a terminal strip with default properties.
In the Terminal strip definition tab of the Properties dialog you can edit the
properties of a terminal strip.
2.1 Create terminal strips
Project data > Terminal strips > Navigator
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1. Select Popup menu > Generate terminal strip.

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2. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal strip definition tab, enter the
desired data for the new terminal strip.

3. Click [OK].

A terminal strip definition with the appropriate properties will be created.

If you do not enter any data, a non-predefined terminal strip will be created.
You can then define this at a later time.

2.2 Generate terminal strips with default properties
When creating a terminal strip using the menu item New, terminal strip definitions
with default properties are available to you in the Function definitions dialog.
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1. Select a DT and select Popup menu > New.

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2. Select a terminal strip definition in the Selection field of the Function
definitions dialog.

The data in the terminal strip definition is displayed on the Attributes and
Connection data tabs.

3. To obtain a preview of the symbol, in the Attributes tab, select the Basic
symbol preview check box.

4. Click [OK].

5. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal strip definition tab, enter the
desired data for the new terminal strip.

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6. Click [OK].

Below the selected DT, a terminal strip definition with the appropriate
properties will be created.

If you do not enter any data, a non-predefined terminal strip will be created.
You can then define this at a later time.

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2.3 Edit terminal strips
1. Select a terminal strip definition or a terminal in the graphical editor or the
terminal strip navigator:

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2. Select the menu item Project data > Terminal strips > Edit.

3. Edit the selected terminal strip in the Edit terminal strip dialog. Use the
editing features of the popup menu for this.

4. Click [OK].

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2.4 Edit terminal strip properties
1. Select a terminal strip definition in the graphical editor or the terminal strip
navigator.

2. Select Popup menu > Properties or double-click on the selected terminal
strip definition.

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3. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal strip definition tab, edit the
data for the selected terminal strip.

4. Click [OK].

Tip:
You can copy and place terminal strips using Drag & Drop, by dragging selected
terminal strips from the navigator and dropping them into an open page in the
graphical editor within your project.
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3 Generating and Editing Terminals
You can create terminals in the graphical editor by placing a terminal and specifying
its properties in the Properties dialog. Also, in the terminal strip navigator or the
device navigator, you have the option of predefining terminals with certain properties
that you can place at a later time.
Initially, you can create non-default terminals and then edit their properties later.
However, you can also specify settings for the terminal upon creation. You can use
the function definition to generate terminals with default properties.
3.1 Create terminals
1. Select a terminal strip definition or a terminal below a terminal strip.

2. Select Popup menu > Generate terminal.

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3. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal tab, enter the desired data for
the new terminal.

4. Click [OK].

A terminal with the appropriate properties will be created.

Tip:
You can also create terminals in the same manner in the Edit terminal strip dialog.
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Using Popup menu > New functions you can create several terminals at the same
time.
3.2 Create terminals with default properties
When creating a terminal using the menu item New, terminals with default properties
are available to you in the Function definitions dialog.
1. Select a DT or a terminal strip definition and select Popup menu > New.

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2. In the Function definitions dialog in the Selection field scroll through the tree
structure and select the desired terminal.

The terminal data is displayed on the Attributes and Connection point
data tabs.

3. To obtain a preview of the symbol, in the Attributes tab, select the Basic
symbol preview check box.

4. Click [OK].

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5. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal tab, enter the desired data for
the new terminal.

6. Click [OK].

Below the selected DT a terminal with the appropriate properties will be
created.

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3.3 Edit terminals
1. Select the desired terminal in the graphical editor, the terminal strip navigator,
or in the device navigator.

2. Select Popup menu > Properties or double-click on the selected terminal.

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3. In the Properties <...> dialog, in the Terminal tab, edit the data for the
selected terminal.

4. Click [OK].

Tip:
You can copy and place terminals using Drag & Drop, by dragging selected terminals
from the navigator and dropping them into an open page in the graphical editor
within your project.
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4 Defining Terminal Strip Structure
Terminal strips exist in a variety of combinations of terminal types, quantities, and
accessories. Using a device definition you can specify a custom terminal strip
construction that cannot be subsequently changed in any way (e.g., by deletion of
terminals). The function template is saved in the terminal strip definition. The terminal
strip construction can then only be deleted by deleting the individual function
templates or the terminal strip definition. Unlike other devices, you do not create the
device definition for terminal strips in the parts management but rather in the Edit
terminal strip dialog.
The individual terminals are identified in the function template by the terminal
designation, the function definition, and the level. If there is no terminal designation in
the function template, the template works for any terminal designation in the project.
If any terminal is deleted in the schematic, it will remain in the terminal strip and can
be used or placed again.
The function template (i.e., the terminal strip construction) can be transferred using
the copy function or macros.
4.1 Generate function templates
Precondition:
You have selected one or more terminals in the terminal strip navigator, the device
navigator or the graphical editor.
Project data > Terminal strips > Edit
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1. In the Edit terminal strip dialog select all terminals that belong to the function
template (as a rule, all terminals in the strip). To mark individual terminals,
press and hold down the [Ctrl] key and click the first field of each desired
terminal.

2. Select Popup menu > Generate function templates.

Function templates are created for the selected terminals and the line
number is moved to the foremost field.

4.2 Delete function templates
Precondition:
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1. In the Edit terminal strip dialog, select all or just individual terminals. To mark
individual terminals, press and hold the [Ctrl] key and click the first field of
each desired terminal.

2. Select Popup menu > Delete function templates.

The function template for the selected terminal is deleted and the row
number will be removed from the foremost field.

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5 Adding or Deleting Strip Accessories
In the Edit terminal strip dialog you can assign accessories to a terminal strip. The
strip accessory is saved as a parts entry in the terminal strip definition. It will be
displayed in the dialog if the Display strip accessories option is switched on.
5.1 Display strip accessories
Precondition:
1. Select Popup menu > Display strip accessories.

The strip accessory is displayed in the dialog.

5.2 Add strip accessory
Precondition:
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1. In the Edit terminal strip dialog select a row and click in the foremost field
with the row number.

2. Select Popup menu > Add strip accessories.

3. In the Part selection dialog scroll through the tree structure and select the
desired strip accessory.

4. Click [OK].

The strip accessory is added to the end of the list, but you can move it if
you would like to.
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The part is displayed as a separate line if it belongs to one of the following
product subgroups:

o End plate (partition plate)

o End angle (end bracket)

o Strip label

o Rail

o Plug housing

o Plug accessory

o Test accessory

o Mounting rail

o Partition plate

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o Jumper (Potential rail)

o Other labels

o Tools.

5.3 Delete strip accessories
Precondition:
1. In the Edit terminal strip dialog click in the foremost field with the position
specification in order to select the strip accessory.

2. Select Popup menu > Delete strip accessories.

The selected strip accessory is deleted, i.e., the parts entry is deleted from
the terminal strip definition.

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6 Sorting Terminals
In the Edit terminal strip dialog, you can change the order of the terminals within the
terminal strip.
Precondition:
navigator, or the graphical editor.
1. In the table in the Edit terminal strip dialog click in foremost field of the
desired terminal in order to select the terminal.

2. Hold down the [Ctrl] key and select any other terminals that you would like to
move.

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3. Move the selected terminals with the arrow keys to the desired position on the
terminal strip.

A sort code is assigned to the terminals, which is entered in the "Sorting"
property.

The terminals are sorted according to the order of the sort code on the terminal
strips. If multiple terminals have the same sort code or if the sort code is empty, these
terminals are sorted according to the order of the terminal designation.
Tip:
The [Sort] button allows you to automatically sort all terminals in a terminal strip.
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7 Numbering Terminals
The terminal designation uniquely identifies the terminal on the terminal strip. In the
Number terminals dialog you can specify settings for the terminal designation and
renumber the selected terminals. Use the numbering template to specify the terminal
designations.
Precondition:
Project data > Terminal strips > Number terminals
1. From the Scheme drop-down list of the Number terminals dialog, select the
desired numbering scheme, or click [...] in the Settings: Numbering dialog to
create a new scheme.

2. In the fields Start value and Increment define the appropriate values, and in
the Number of digits field, define the number of displayed characters for the
numbering.

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3. Select the desired options for the sequence and extent of the numbering.

4. Specify how PE and N terminals and contacts should be handled when
numbered.

5. Select the corresponding check boxes in order to specify additional options for
numbering.

6. Click [OK].

Numbering is carried out according to the settings and the new terminal
designations are assigned to the appropriate terminals.

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8 Moving Terminals / Pins
You can move terminals or pins in order to change their position, reassign the
terminals / pins, or to resort them. This is sometimes necessary in order to create a
gap between terminals and to create space in the terminal strip for new terminals to
be added.
The following describes the process of moving terminals in the terminal strip
navigator. Move pins in the same way using the plug navigator.
1. Select one or more terminals.

2. Select Popup menu > Move.

3. In the By how many field of the Move dialog, select the desired value or
specify a value directly in the field.

4. Click [OK].

The terminals will be moved by the specified distance.

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9 Editing Terminal Targets
The terminals in EPLAN contain properties as well as target information. In the
Connections tab of the Properties dialog you can edit this information for every
terminal connection point.
Precondition:
Edit > Properties
1. In the Properties <...> dialog, select the Connections tab.

There is an entry here for every terminal target.

2. In the 1st connection or the 2nd connection field click an entry.

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3. Specify the desired settings.

4. Click [OK].

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10 Generating Jumpers
You can generate saddle jumpers automatically or specify manually whether a saddle
jumper should be used on a terminal.
Wire jumpers are automatically generated if the terminal has no saddle jumper.
Manually generate a jumper on a connection definition point by specifying the jumper
type for the connection there. You can also define an insertable jumper, for example.
10.1 Generate saddle jumpers on a terminal
Precondition:
You have selected one terminal in the terminal strip navigator, the device navigator or
the graphical editor.
Edit > Properties
1. In the Properties <...> dialog, select the Terminal tab.

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2. Select the desired setting from the Saddle jumper drop-down list.

3. Click [OK].

A saddle jumper is generated for the selected terminal.

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11 Defining Multi-level Terminals
The levels in the terminal housing are designated with level numbers. The level with
the number "1" is the lowest of the levels.
Within the terminal strip there are terminals with the same designation but with
different values for the levels of a multi-level terminal.
Precondition:
You have selected one terminal in the terminal strip navigator, the device navigator,
or the graphical editor.
Edit > Properties
1. In the Properties <...> dialog, select the Terminal tab.

2. Enter the desired value in the Level field.

A value > 0 defines the terminal as a multi-level terminal; the value "0"
defines the terminal as a "simple" terminal.

3. Click [OK].

The specified value is used for the terminal.

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