When designing an electrical or industrial system, being able to identify the correct components from the earliest stages makes it possible to work more accurately, reduce errors and streamline the transition from design to quotation and purchasing.
In this context, EPLAN Data Portal is a particularly useful tool for electrical designers, panel builders, machine manufacturers, system integrators and companies operating in industrial automation.
The platform provides access to technical data supplied by manufacturers and allows this information to be integrated directly into projects developed within the EPLAN environment. Among the manufacturers available on EPLAN is SADA CAVI, with its entire product catalogue and all the main technical information required to correctly identify each cable.
What is EPLAN Data Portal?
EPLAN Data Portal is a platform that provides designers with technical data and information on components and products used in electrical and industrial engineering.
Its purpose is to enable designers to work with structured data supplied directly by manufacturers, avoiding the need to manually search for and enter every piece of information.
In the case of cables, this means being able to identify the most suitable product for a specific application directly within the project and associate it with the relevant technical characteristics.
The entire SADA CAVI catalogue on EPLAN Data Portal
SADA CAVI is present on EPLAN Data Portal with its entire product catalogue.
A wide range of information useful for design activities is available for each item, including:
- product codes;
- cross-sections, number of conductors and outer diameters;
- shielding;
- electrical and mechanical characteristics;
- certifications and approvals, including CPR and UL/CSA;
- installation type, including fixed installation and dynamic applications in cable chains;
- documentation and technical data sheets.
SADA CAVI’s presence on the portal is not static. The company maintains direct contact with the EPLAN team to continue developing the integration and progressively expand the data and products available within the database.
Selecting the right cable during the design phase
One of the main advantages of EPLAN Data Portal is the ability to identify the correct product while the system is still being designed.
Designers can review the characteristics of SADA CAVI cables and select the most appropriate product according to the technical requirements of the application.
This improves accuracy when selecting cables and reduces the risk of discrepancies between what is specified in the project and what is actually used during implementation.
The benefit is particularly significant in more complex projects, where several types of cables, different technical characteristics and specific installation or certification requirements need to be managed.
From design to the cable bill of materials
The availability of SADA CAVI data on EPLAN Data Portal also helps streamline the transition from design to quotation.
Once the project has been completed, the automatic extraction of the Bill of Materials (BOM) returns the relevant SADA CAVI product codes. This helps eliminate misunderstandings and delays when information is transferred from the engineering department to the purchasing department.
The same references used during the design phase can therefore be maintained throughout the subsequent stages, creating a more direct workflow:
design → cable BOM → quotation → purchasing
This allows the designer, panel builder, machine manufacturer or company responsible for implementing the system to request a quotation from SADA CAVI using the references already included in the project.
More accurate quotations
Correctly identifying products from the earliest stages of a project provides another important advantage: it makes it possible to estimate the cost of electrical and industrial systems more accurately.
Having already defined the correct cable means working with more reliable data during the economic evaluation phase as well, reducing the need for later substitutions or changes caused by an insufficiently accurate initial selection.
For companies building machines, electrical panels or systems, this can result in a faster and more controlled process.
Who can benefit from EPLAN Data Portal?
The presence of the SADA CAVI catalogue on EPLAN Data Portal is particularly useful for professionals involved in the design and construction of electrical and industrial systems, including:
- electrical designers;
- panel builders;
- machine manufacturers;
- system integrators;
- industrial automation companies.
For these professionals, direct access to product data helps reduce manual processes and ensures greater continuity between design, bill of materials and purchasing.
SADA CAVI technical support is always available
The technical information available on EPLAN Data Portal allows users to work independently and identify the most suitable product more quickly.
However, when dealing with specific applications or requirements that need further analysis, the SADA CAVI team remains available to provide additional information and support customers in selecting the right cable.
Digital integration and technical support therefore work together: on the one hand, complete and readily available technical data; on the other, the opportunity to speak directly with a specialist.
From project design to cable supply
Being present on EPLAN with its entire product catalogue allows SADA CAVI to become even more closely integrated into the everyday workflow of designers and companies.
Customers can identify the correct product during the design phase, retain its references in the cable bill of materials and use the same product codes when requesting a quotation.
A simpler and more immediate process designed to support the cable throughout all the key stages of the project.
Are you designing a system with EPLAN? Browse the SADA CAVI products available on EPLAN or contact our technical team to identify the most suitable cable for your application and request a quotation based on your project bill of materials.
Do you already have a cable BOM generated in EPLAN? Send it directly to our team to receive a fast, dedicated quotation.
