Beta test EPLAN Platform 2025

Are you wondering about what to expect in the upcoming version of EPLAN? Then register now for the beta testing of the EPLAN Platform 2025, where you can already try out the new software before its release. Your feedback is important to us and your recommendations will be incorporated into the final version of the upcoming software.

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EPLAN Platform 2025 highlights

Easy to use – easing the burden for specialists – clever connecting

With the upcoming version, EPLAN is focusing on making the software even easier and more efficient to use. This is made possible through faster data availability and greater depth at key points in the schematic creation process: including in the properties overview, in device management and via QR codes or images directly on the symbol in the schematics. However, electrical engineers aren’t the only ones who will be benefiting from the new version, as specialists in panel building, control cabinet construction, production and service will also reap the benefits. Here is an overview of the new top features.

Easy to use

Macro preview in parts management

The new EPLAN Version 2025 supports users with the new macro preview in parts management. In addition to the images already provided in the current version, further device information such as the 2D model, the 3D enclosure layout and the schematics macro are available here. Electrical engineers can see at a glance which data and macros are defined, for instance for a motor, without having to go through the properties menu.

Component-specific properties display

Different types of components such as cables, wires or terminal naturally have different properties that define the component and that you need for project planning. In EPLAN Version 2025, these component-specific properties are immediately available to you when you click on the component – and not just in the properties overview, but also in device management. The information displayed is fully configurable and can be individually defined for each type of component.

New Comment Navigator

In EPLAN Version 2025, there is a new PDF Comment Navigator available in the ribbon bar, which facilitates collaboration between designers and for making corrections on the schematics. Users of this collaboration element additionally benefit from further enhancements to the Comment Navigator, including the option of adding your own comments, to-do lists and status updates. Tip: With EPLAN eVIEW, you can realise unlimited and cloud-based collaboration, including extensive redlining and greenlining functionality.

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Easing the burden for production and service technicians

Images and QR codes attached to symbols
Mechanical feed-through of cables

Images and QR codes attached to symbols

With EPLAN Version 2025, you can make your designs more colourful – with context-related images and QR codes that you can link to symbols and place directly on them. Thanks to the link, the image automatically adapts to any changes made in the schematics. Furthermore, the linked QR code offers you much more data depth; just scanning it leads you directly to installation instructions and servicing information. It helps make your schematics more quickly understandable for downstream departments and enables production, commissioning and service to carry out their tasks more quickly.

Mechanical feed-through of cables

Dependencies between cables and components, for example with a current transformer, are automatically displayed in the new version of EPLAN Electric P8 and transferred to connection or cabling lists. This means that time-consuming correction loops due to missing cables can be avoided. The mechanical cable connection is also available for panel building and control cabinet construction in EPLAN Pro Panel. The software automatically recognises the dependencies between components and cables, and routes the cable through the component without manual intervention.

Taking machine cabling a step further

Correctly defining prefabricated cables in EPLAN Electric P8 and precisely wiring them virtually with EPLAN Cable proD

Prefabricated cables are the method of choice for machine cabling. The challenge lies in the correct definition in the schematics as well as calculating the right cable lengths. EPLAN has found an efficient solution for both in the upcoming version – enhancements in EPLAN Electric P8 in conjunction with the new EPLAN Cable proD make machine cabling a breeze. EPLAN Cable proD, the new product available starting in summer, serves as the interface between the 3D model from MCAD systems and the right cabling information from Electric P8. It allows cables to be precisely defined, routed and ordered in the correct lengths.

Directly to the finished terminal strip

Interface between EPLAN Pro Panel and Phoenix Contact ClipX Engineer

In EPLAN Version 2025, exchanging data in control cabinet engineering from EPLAN has become very simple as regards terminals from Phoenix Contact. The new interface to ClipX Engineer enables users to import complete terminal strips from EPLAN Pro Panel into the Phoenix application. ClipX Engineer automatically checks the terminal, adds missing or incorrect components as needed, and transfers the finished terminal strip back to Pro Panel. This means that Phoenix terminal strips can be correctly designed from the very start, including all the necessary components, allowing mistakes to be avoided from the very start.

Beta test participation requirements

Users of the EPLAN versions 2.9 SP1, 2022, 2023 or 2024 have the opportunity to participate in the beta test for the EPLAN Platform 2025. The participation requires a valid software licence and a valid software service contract or a subscription of the software.