I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
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I recently graduated with a bachelors in Mech Eng and have been asked to create some wiring and line diagrams for UL approved industrial control panels for my first job. I need some good resources to guide me through this... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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RE: I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
Fire up your CAD system. ... No,
Go find a drafter. ... No,
First, go find some examples of what has been submitted before, and start by marking up or modifying copies of those, adapted of course to the circuits and functions you are trying to generate.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
Otherwise this is a routine task and the best bet is to find some good examples - i.e. clear, easy-to-understand, structured drawings - and figure out why they are good examples. Of course your company may already have some standards or previous projects which you can use as a basis.
RE: I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
It's a good idea to look at what's been done before, as Scotty and Mike pointed out.
Also, study the UL508a and UL508 standards. They're really not that hard to understand, and it's good to be able to find what you need quickly.
I designed for a UL508a panel shop. When the inspector came around, it was great to be able to open the book and point to a section in order to answer his question.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
That said, I think it might be important given your inexperience for him to at least pony up for a good control panel design software package, preferably one with circuit proving capability. They are out there, they are not cheap, but they are less expensive than catastrophic mistakes. It may be due to the previous night's revelry, but I cannot for the life of me think of one name right now, but when the ringing in my ears tapers off, I may be able to offer suggestions later.
"Will work for (the memory of) salami"
RE: I need to learn how to create line and wiring diagrams
If they are then above suggestions are valid, otherwise I think jraef has a valid point.