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EPLAN P8 Document Types List

This guide provides a comprehensive reference to the standard document types used in EPLAN Electric P8 projects, including descriptions, examples, standards compliance, and best practices for selection and implementation.

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EPLAN P8 Document Types List

EPLAN P8 Document Types List &

Overview

Document Types (& symbol) in EPLAN P8 categorize different kinds of electrical documentation. They help organize and distinguish between schematics, diagrams, layouts, and specialized technical documents within a single electrical project.

Post Covering:

  • ✅ 25+ Standard Document Types – From basic schematics to advanced P&ID diagrams
  • ✅ Detailed Descriptions – Purpose, standards, and use cases for each type
  • ✅ Real Examples – How document types appear in actual page names
  • ✅ Common Combinations – Typical document sets for industrial systems
  • ✅ Selection Guide – Choose by design, installation, operation, or system complexity
  • ✅ Standards Compliance – IEC, IEEE, and ISO references
  • ✅ JSON Schema – Structured data format for automation
  • ✅ Quick Reference Table – Fast lookup of all document types

Main Categories Covered:

  • Schematic Documents (SCH, WIRING, LAYOUT, DETAIL)
  • Terminal & Connection (TERMINAL, CONNECTOR)
  • Electrical Characteristics (POWER, GROUND, SHIELDING)
  • Control & Safety (LOGIC, STATE_DIAGRAM, BLOCK_DIAGRAM)
  • Specialized (INSTALLATION, TESTING, CALIBRATION, MANUAL)
  • Documentation (BOM, CABLE_LIST, REVISION, INSTRUCTION)
  • Advanced (LADDER_DIAGRAM, P&ID, SIGNAL_FLOW, TIMING)

Standard EPLAN Document Types Overview

Schematic Documents

  1. Schematic Diagrams SCH
  2. Wiring Diagrams WIRING
  3. Layouts LAYOUT
  4. Details DETAIL

Terminal and Connection Documents

  1. Terminal Diagrams TERMINAL
  2. Connector Diagrams CONNECTOR

Electrical Characteristic Documents

  1. Power Diagrams POWER
  2. Grounding Diagrams GROUND
  3. Shielding Diagrams SHIELDING

Control and Safety Documents

  1. Logic Diagrams LOGIC
  2. State Diagrams STATE_DIAGRAM
  3. Block Diagrams BLOCK_DIAGRAM

Specialized Documents

  1. Installation Drawings INSTALLATION
  2. Test Procedures TESTING
  3. Calibration Sheets CALIBRATION
  4. Manuals MANUAL
  5. Datasheets DATASHEET
  6. Bill of Materials BOM
  7. Cable Lists CABLE_LIST
  8. Revision History REVISION
  9. Instructions INSTRUCTION

Advanced/Specialized Documents

  1. Ladder Diagrams LADDER_DIAGRAM
  2. Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams P&ID
  3. Signal Flow Diagrams SIGNAL_FLOW
  4. Timing Diagrams TIMING
  5. Schematic Symbols SCHEMATIC_SYMBOL

Standard EPLAN Document Types in Detail

Schematic Documents

01. SCH - Schematic Diagram

Description: Main electrical circuit schematic showing connections, components, and signal flow Standards: IEC 60617, IEEE 315 Used For:

  • Circuit logic and operation
  • Component interconnections
  • Control circuit design Example Page: PUMP_01+MCC_01&SCH

02. WIRING - Wiring Diagram

Description: Detailed point-to-point wiring connections with wire numbers and routing Standards: IEC 61346, IEEE 1346 Used For:

  • Installation guidance
  • Wire identification and routing
  • Troubleshooting connections Example Page: MOTOR_CTRL+PANEL_A&WIRING Includes: Wire gauges, terminal numbers, color codes

03. LAYOUT - Component Layout / Panel Layout

Description: Physical arrangement of components within a cabinet, panel, or enclosure Standards: IEC 60445, DIN 40719 Used For:

  • Physical placement of devices
  • Space planning
  • Cabinet construction Example Page: MCC_01+CABINET&LAYOUT Includes: Dimensions, mounting locations, thermal considerations

04. DETAIL - Detail Drawing / Detail Sheet

Description: Enlarged or zoomed view of a specific circuit section with additional information Standards: ISO 128, IEC 60617 Used For:

  • Complex circuit explanations
  • Interconnect specifications
  • Specialized subsystem documentation Example Page: HEATER_CTRL+PANEL_B&DETAIL

Terminal and Connection Documents

05. TERMINAL - Terminal Assignment / Terminal Sheet

Description: Lists all terminals with their assigned functions and connections Standards: IEC 61346, IEC 60445 Used For:

  • Terminal identification
  • Cross-reference documentation
  • Installation verification Example Page: PUMP_01+MCC_01&TERMINAL Includes: Terminal numbers, wire colors, signal names, voltage levels

06. CONNECTOR - Connector Assignment

Description: Documentation of connectors and plug connections Standards: IEC 61076 series Used For:

  • Multi-pin connector specifications
  • Plug compatibility
  • Mating information Example Page: CONTROL_SYSTEM+PANEL&CONNECTOR

Electrical Characteristic Documents

07. POWER - Power Distribution / Power Flow

Description: Shows power distribution paths and electrical loads Standards: IEC 60050, IEEE 100 Used For:

  • Load calculation
  • Voltage drop analysis
  • Power supply routing Example Page: MAIN_DISTRIBUTION+SUBSTATION&POWER

08. GROUND - Grounding / Earthing Diagram

Description: Grounding and bonding connections throughout the system Standards: IEC 61936, IEEE 1100 Used For:

  • Lightning protection
  • Safety grounding
  • EMC compliance Example Page: SAFETY_SYSTEM+BUILDING&GROUND

09. SHIELDING - Shielding / EMC

Description: Electromagnetic shielding and interference mitigation Standards: IEC 61000, IEEE C95.1 Used For:

  • Cable shielding specifications
  • EMC design
  • Noise reduction Example Page: SIGNAL_PROCESSING+PANEL&SHIELDING

Control and Safety Documents

10. LOGIC - Logic Diagram / Function Chart

Description: Boolean logic and function relationships (AND, OR, NOT gates) Standards: IEC 60617-2, IEC 61131-5 Used For:

  • Control logic visualization
  • Boolean expressions
  • Sequential operations Example Page: EMERGENCY_STOP+SAFETY_RELAY&LOGIC

11. STATE_DIAGRAM - State Diagram / Sequence Diagram

Description: State transitions and operational sequences Standards: IEC 61131-3, UML Used For:

  • Sequential control
  • Mode transitions
  • Timing relationships Example Page: PRODUCTION_LINE+PLC&STATE_DIAGRAM

12. BLOCK_DIAGRAM - Block Diagram / Functional Block

Description: High-level system blocks and interactions Standards: IEC 61131-2, IEEE 1028 Used For:

  • System architecture overview
  • Functional decomposition
  • System integration Example Page: CONTROL_SYSTEM+LEVEL_1&BLOCK_DIAGRAM

Specialized Documents

13. INSTALLATION - Installation Drawing

Description: Step-by-step installation instructions and procedures Standards: ISO 20171, IEC 62304 Used For:

  • On-site assembly
  • Equipment mounting
  • Commissioning procedures Example Page: COMPLETE_SYSTEM+SITE&INSTALLATION

14. TESTING - Test Procedure / Test Protocol

Description: Functional testing and verification procedures Standards: IEC 61160, IEEE 1232 Used For:

  • Factory acceptance tests (FAT)
  • Site acceptance tests (SAT)
  • Validation procedures Example Page: MOTOR_SYSTEM+COMMISSIONING&TESTING

15. CALIBRATION - Calibration Sheet

Description: Instrument calibration settings and procedures Standards: IEC 61566, NIST standards Used For:

  • Sensor calibration
  • Measurement verification
  • Accuracy documentation Example Page: SENSOR_ARRAY+PANEL&CALIBRATION

16. MANUAL - Manual / Operation Guide

Description: User instructions for operation and maintenance Standards: IEC 62079, ISO 20607 Used For:

  • User documentation
  • Safety warnings
  • Maintenance procedures Example Page: SYSTEM_CONTROL+OPERATOR&MANUAL

17. DATASHEET - Component Datasheet / Specification

Description: Technical specifications and performance data Standards: Product-specific, ISO 11010 Used For:

  • Component reference
  • Performance characteristics
  • Selection criteria Example Page: COMPONENT_REFERENCE+LIBRARY&DATASHEET

Documentation and Control

18. BILL_OF_MATERIALS / BOM - Parts List

Description: Complete list of components with quantities and specifications Standards: IEC 61346, ISO 13584 Used For:

  • Procurement
  • Inventory management
  • Cost estimation Example Page: PROJECT_CONTROL+MAIN&BOM

19. CABLE_LIST - Cable Schedule

Description: All cables with lengths, types, and routing information Standards: IEC 60445, DIN 40719 Used For:

  • Cable procurement
  • Routing planning
  • Installation verification Example Page: WIRING_CONTROL+SUBSTATION&CABLE_LIST

20. REVISION - Revision Drawing / Change Notice

Description: Mark changes and revisions from previous versions Standards: ISO 1219-1, IEC 61346 Used For:

  • Version control
  • Change documentation
  • Obsolescence notices Example Page: SYSTEM_UPDATE+REVISION_2&REVISION

21. INSTRUCTION - Instruction Sheet / Technical Note

Description: Special instructions or technical notes Standards: Custom project standards Used For:

  • Design notes
  • Special warnings
  • Technical clarifications Example Page: SPECIAL_CIRCUIT+NOTES&INSTRUCTION

Advanced/Specialized Documents

22. LADDER_DIAGRAM - Ladder Diagram / Relay Logic

Description: Relay logic represented in ladder format Standards: IEC 61131-5, IEEE 991 Used For:

  • PLC programming visualization
  • Relay circuit logic
  • Legacy system documentation Example Page: LOGIC_CONTROL+PLC&LADDER_DIAGRAM

23. P&ID - Piping & Instrumentation Diagram

Description: Fluid system with instrumentation and controls Standards: ISA 5.1, ANSI Y32.11 Used For:

  • Process automation
  • Instrumentation integration
  • System interactions Example Page: PROCESS_CONTROL+PLANT&P&ID

24. SIGNAL_FLOW - Signal Flow Diagram

Description: Signal paths and data flow through the system Standards: IEC 61131, ISO 9545 Used For:

  • Data routing
  • Communication paths
  • Signal processing Example Page: DATA_ACQUISITION+NETWORK&SIGNAL_FLOW

25. TIMING - Timing Diagram

Description: Time-based signal relationships and synchronization Standards: IEC 61131-5, IEEE 1028 Used For:

  • Signal timing analysis
  • Synchronization requirements
  • Operational sequencing Example Page: MOTOR_CONTROL+PLC&TIMING

26. SCHEMATIC_SYMBOL - Symbol Definition / Custom Symbol

Description: Custom electrical symbols and their definitions Standards: IEC 60617, IEEE 315 Used For:

  • Library creation
  • Project-specific symbols
  • Symbol standardization Example Page: SYMBOL_LIBRARY+STANDARDS&SCHEMATIC_SYMBOL

Document Type Selection Guide

Choose By Purpose:

For Design & Understanding:

  • SCH (schematic)
  • LOGIC (logic)
  • BLOCK_DIAGRAM (system architecture)

For Installation:

  • WIRING (wire connections)
  • LAYOUT (physical placement)
  • INSTALLATION (step-by-step)
  • CABLE_LIST (routing)

For Operation & Maintenance:

  • MANUAL (user guide)
  • TESTING (procedures)
  • CALIBRATION (verification)
  • INSTRUCTION (special notes)

For Reference & Control:

  • TERMINAL (terminal assignments)
  • BOM (parts list)
  • DATASHEET (specifications)
  • REVISION (change control)

For Complex Systems:

  • STATE_DIAGRAM (sequencing)
  • SIGNAL_FLOW (data paths)
  • TIMING (synchronization)
  • P&ID (process integration)

Regulatory & Standards Compliance

Document TypeIEC StandardIEEE StandardISO Standard
SCHIEC 60617IEEE 315ISO 1219-1
WIRINGIEC 61346IEEE 1346ISO 9545
LAYOUTIEC 60445IEEE 1135ISO 128
P&IDISA 5.1IEEE 1028ISO 9545
LOGICIEC 61131-5IEEE 91ISO 1219-2
TESTINGIEC 61160IEEE 1232ISO 16100
INSTALLATIONIEC 62304IEEE 1175ISO 20171

Quick Reference Table

AbbreviationFull NameCategoryPrimary Use
SCHSchematic DiagramCircuitDesign
WIRINGWiring DiagramCircuitInstallation
LAYOUTComponent LayoutPhysicalInstallation
DETAILDetail DrawingCircuitClarification
TERMINALTerminal AssignmentReferenceVerification
CONNECTORConnector AssignmentReferenceCompatibility
LOGICLogic DiagramControlDesign
BOMBill of MaterialsControlProcurement
CABLE_LISTCable ScheduleControlInstallation
INSTALLATIONInstallation GuideInstructionsAssembly
TESTINGTest ProcedureInstructionsVerification
MANUALOperation GuideInstructionsOperation
BLOCK_DIAGRAMBlock DiagramOverviewArchitecture
P&IDP&ID DiagramProcessIntegration
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