Feature: Printing Systems
Professional and Simple Marking: Cost-Saving Potential Using the Correct Printing System
Planning and Engineering
Generally, CAE systems are used to plan and engineer electrical plants and systems. All of the marking-relevant data, such as identification information or the cross sections of conductors and cables, are saved there.
The integration between EPLAN Electric P8, and software programs such as Clip Project from Phoenix Contact means that there is a seamless transfer of all relevant marking data. As part of the value-added chain, the program retrieves the information from EPLAN Electric P8 at the click of a mouse: information on terminal points, cables and conductors, as well as identification data from the circuit diagram. The complete ordering, parts, design, and assembly lists are generated in addition to a two-dimensional image of the terminal strip.
Selecting Marking Materials
When marking electrical components, a distinction is made between marking terminals, conductors/cables, and equipment. A clear print image ensures good readability of the information even where space is restricted.
To ensure a uniform standard of quality when marking various pieces of equipment and terminals, the range of marking materials should be tailored to components from various manufacturers. Before selecting the marking, several factors should be taken into consideration:
• What materials are permitted? • What chemicals must the material be resistant to? • What temperature range is required? • Is approval such as UL or CSA required? • What flammability class according to UL 94 does the material have to comply with?
The requirements placed on the material differ depending on the particular sector, for example, transportation, power technology, food industry, nuclear power plants, machinery, cabinet and plant building.
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www.thepanelbuilder.co.uk May 2012
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