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Macro Concept: Automatic Creation of a Frequently Used Circuit
For this example, let's assume you frequently design circuits that include a specific set of components (e.g., a power supply, a circuit breaker, and a few indicator lamps). Our macro will automate the creation of this circuit.
1. Overview
The Siemens LOGO! EPLAN P8 Macros is a vendor-provided or community-developed set of EPLAN P8 macro files (.edz, .ema, .emp) representing Siemens LOGO! programmable logic relays (8 and 12 I/O variants, with and without displays, including the latest 0BA8 and 0BA7 series). Siemens Logo Eplan P8 Macrol
These macros allow automation engineers to drag-and-drop a complete LOGO! device into EPLAN schematics, complete with: Macro Concept: Automatic Creation of a Frequently Used
- Graphical symbol (top view or multi-line connection diagram)
- Logical pin assignments (I1…I8, Q1…Q4, AI1…AI2, etc.)
- PLC box representation
- Pre-wired terminal and channel labeling
- Part number assignment for BOM generation
1. Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS)
- Navigate to
support.industry.siemens.com - Search for "LOGO! EPLAN Macro."
- Look for the EDZ (EPLAN Data Package) files. These are compressed macro libraries.
Step 5: Generating the Macro File
- Select the entire drawing (Ctrl+A).
- Navigate to
Utilities>Macros>Generate. - Settings:
- Type: Select
Window Macro (.ema)– This captures the drawing as a picture and logic. - Reference Point: Click 'Set' and pick the top-left corner of the LOGO! drawing. This controls how the macro snaps into your page.
- Variable Assignment: Ensure "Replace DT during insertion" is active.
- Type: Select
- Save it to a standardized path, e.g.:
C:\EPLAN\Macros\Siemens\LOGO\6ED1052-1MD08-0BA1.ema
Prerequisites:
- Ensure you have Eplan P8 installed on your computer.
- Basic knowledge of Eplan P8 and its graphical user interface.