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Electrical Library

Preface

Getting Started

Basic Tasks

Workbench Description

Customizing

Glossary

Index

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PrefaceThe CATIA Version 5 Electrical Library is a new generation product which is dedicated todefine electrical devices, place and connect them. It also allows the creation and managementof catalogs of wires and electrical devices such as connectors, electrical equipments, etc.

The CATIA - Electrical Library offers the following main functions:electrical behavior definition on parts and assemblieselectrical properties and attributes editionmechanical assembly of electrical devices optimizationelectrical wire references generation in the cataloginteractive access and navigation within electrical catalogselectrical catalogs customizingaccess to V4 Electrical library.

As a scalable product, CATIA Version 5 Electrical Library can be used in cooperation with othercurrent or future companion products of the next CATIA generation such as CATIA - ElectricalWire Routing, CATIA - Electrical Harness Installation and CATIA - Electrical SystemFunctional Definition.

Using This GuideMore Information

Preface

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Using This GuideThis guide is intended for the user who needs to become quickly familiar with the CATIA -Electrical Library Version 5 product. The user should be familiar with basic CATIA Version 5concepts such as document windows, standard and view toolbars.

To get the most out of this guide, we suggest you start reading and performing the step-by-steptutorial "Getting Started".

The next sections deal with the more detailed capabilities of the product.

Using This Guide


Where to Find More InformationPrior to reading this book, we recommend that you read the CATIA - Infrastructure User'sGuide.Certain conventions are used in CATIA documentation to help you recognize and understandimportant concepts and specifications.

More Information


ConventionsCertain conventions are used in CATIA, ENOVIA & DELMIA documentation to help yourecognize and understand important concepts and specifications. The following textconventions may be used: The titles of CATIA documents appear in this manner throughout the text. File -> New identifies the commands to be used.

The use of the mouse differs according to the type of action you need to perform.

Use thismouse button, whenever you read

Select (menus, commands, geometry in graphics area, ...)Click (icons, dialog box buttons, tabs...)Double-clickShift-clickCtrl-clickCheck (check boxes)DragDrag and drop (icons onto objects, objects onto objects)

DragMove

Right-click (to select contextual menu)

Graphic conventions are denoted as follows:

indicates the estimated time to accomplish a task.

indicates a target of a task.

indicates the prerequisites.

indicates the scenario of a task.

indicates tips

indicates a warning.

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indicates the end of a task.

indicates functionalities that are new or enhanced with this Release.Enhancements can also be identified by a blue-colored background in the left-handmargin.

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Getting StartedBefore getting into the detailed instructions for using CATIA - Electrical LibraryVersion 5, the following tutorial provides a step-by-step scenario demonstrating howto use key functionalities. You should be familiar with the basic commands commonto all workbenches. These are described in the CATIA - Infrastructure User's Guide.

Using Electrical Part DesignDefining a Single Connector

Defining a Connector Connection PointEntering Electrical Assembly Design Workbench

Accessing Data through a CatalogConnecting Electrical Devices

Electrifying an Element Within the AssemblyInserting the New Electrical Part

All together, this task should take about 20 minutes to complete.

Getting Started

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Using the Electrical PartDesign Workbench

This task explains how to set up the environment to work with CATIA - ElectricalLibrary.CATIA - Electrical Library includes two workbenches:

the Electrical Assembly Design workbenchthe Electrical Part Design workbench.

You will start with working in the Electrical Part Design workbench to electrify astandard part as an electrical connector..

Open the PrtStd.CATPart document.

Choose the Electrical Part Design item from the Start -> Equipments & Systems menu.

1.

The Electrical Part Design workbench is displayed with the part.

Entering the Electrical Part Design Workbench


Defining a Single Insert ConnectorThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as a connector.

The document is already open from the previous task.

Define this part as a single insert connector using this icon .You are prompted to select the part.

1.

Click the part either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Connector Definition dialog box opens:

2.

Save the document with another name: PartStd2.CATPart for example.This document now contains an electrical connector that you will insertlater in the Product.

3.


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Defining a Cavity Connection PointThis task explains how to add a connection point to the connector in order to insert itinto a cavity of an equipment.The document is still open from the previous task.

Define the Cavity Connection Point using this icon .You are prompted to select a device.

1.

Click the part itself.The dialog box opens:

2.

Defining a Connector Connection Point


Enter CConnectionPoint in the Name field for example.Select the back face as Representation: FaceSelect the Placement Constraints as follows:

thecontact:Point.1

thecoincidence:Face

The OK button becomes available.Press OK to validate your choice.

Save the document as PartStd2.CATPart for example.This document now contains an electrical connector, with its connection point,that you will insert in the Product.See the last task.

3.



Entering the Electrical AssemblyDesign Workbench

You will now work in the Electrical Assembly Design workbench.

CATIA V5 is launched. A CATProduct document is displayed.

Choose the Electrical Assembly Design item from the Start -> Equipments & Systems menu.

1.

The Electrical Assembly Design workbench is displayed and ready to use.

Entering Electrical Assembly Design Workbench


Accessing Data Through a CatalogThis task explains how to import electrical devices into a CATProduct documentusing a catalog.The devices to be imported are:

an equipment: EquipmentDA4two single connectors: SingleConnectorDF56L and SingleConnectorDF56R

Click the Catalog Browser icon to open the CatalogOfDevices.catalog.The dialog box opens:

If necessary, use the Open icon to browse another catalog and select theCatalogOfDevices.catalog from the samples folder.

1.

Double-click the Electrical Devices: the folder content is displayed.2.

Double-click the Equipments: the folder content is displayed.3.

Select the EquipmentDA4, drag and drop it onto the Product1 in thespecification tree.

4.

Accessing Data Through a Catalog


The equipment isimported:it is composed ofthree cavities.

Repeat the steps 2 to 4 for the other devices.The result looks like this:

5.

Close the Catalog Browser.6. Note that when you insert a device into a product, you can take advantage of CATIA- Assembly capabilities to constrain the device within the digital mock-up, profitingtherefore by the associativity. For more information, refer to Using AssemblyConstraints

Accessing Data Through a Catalog


Connecting Electrical DevicesThis task explains how to connect the electrical devices previously imported.

Select the Connect Electrical Devices icon to connect together the twosingle insert connectors.You are prompted to select a connector.

1.

Select the SingleConnectorDF56L front face as shown below:

You are prompted to select another connector.

2.

Select the SingleConnectorDF56R front face as shown below:

The connectors are connected together.it's the first selected object that moves to the second one'slocationan electrical connection has been created together withmechanical constraints.

3.

Connecting Electrical Devices


The mechanical constraints are added to the specification tree:

Select the Connect Electrical Devices icon again to place theSingleConnectorDF56R in the first cavity of the equipment.You are prompted to select a connector.

4.

Select the SingleConnectorDF56R face as shown below:


5.

Select the EquipmentDA4 face as shown below:6.



The DF56R connector is connected to the selected cavity of the equipment.it's the first selected object that moves to the second one'slocationthe DF56L connector moves together with the DF56R connectorowing to the mechanical constraints.

The coincidence and surface constraints are added to the specification tree:



Electrifying an Element Within theAssembly

This task explains how to import a non electrified element into the CATProduct documentthen to electrify it within the assembly.

Import the element using the catalog.To do so:

Click the Catalog Browser

icon to open theCatalogOfDevices.catalog.The dialog box opens:

Double-click the Standard Parts: the folder content is displayedDouble-click the Parts: the folder content is displayedSelect the FillerPlugStd, drag and drop it onto the Product1 in the specificationtree. The filler plug, not yet electrified, is imported.Close the Catalog Browser.

1.

Double-click to activate Product1.It's in the context of this product only that the part will be electrified. The referenceremains NOT electrified.

2.

Click the Define Filler Plug icon to electrify the FillerPlugStd.You are prompted to select a product.

3.

Select the FillerPlugStd (FillerPlugStd.1) product.The dialog box opens:

4.

Enter FillerPlugElec in the Instance name field and click OK.5.

Electrifying an Element Within the Assembly


Note that it is the instance of the filler plug imported in the assembly which iselectrified and not the reference.

Click the Define Cavity Connection Point icon .You are prompted to select an electrical device.

6.

Select the filler plug either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Cavity Connection Point Definitiondialog box opens:

7.

Enter CaCnxPnt in the Name field.8.

Click the back face as Representation.9.

Define the Placement Constraints as follows:Select the point as Contact

Select the back face as Coincidence

10.



Click OK to validate.The cavity connection point(CaCnxPnt) is added to thespecification tree.

11.

Now connect the filler plug into the equipment using this icon .You are prompted to select an electrical connector.

12.

Select the filler plug back face.13.

Click the bottom of the equipment middle cavity.

The filler plug is now connected into the equipment.

14.



Inserting the Electrical Part NewlyDefined

This task shows you how to add the previously electrified part to the product.

Select the Existing Component icon .You are prompted to select the product in which you want the component to be inserted.

1.

Select Product1.The dialog box opens:

2.

Select the file saved in the previous task: PrtStd2.CATPart.The PrtStdElec is added to the specification tree and the geometry.

3.

Click the Connect Electrical Devices icon .You are prompted to select a connector.

4.

Inserting the New Electrical Part


Select the new connector back face, i.e. the representation of the cavity connection pointyou've created, as shown below:


5.

Select the representation of the Equipment DA4 third cavity, i.e. the face as shown below:

The connector is connected to the equipment.

it's the first selected object that moves to the second one's location.

6.

The result looks like this:

Inserting the New Electrical Part


Basic TasksThe Basic Tasks section explains and illustrates how to create various kinds of features.The table below lists the information you will find.

Using Electrical LibraryDefining Electrical Devices

Defining Electrical Connection PointsConnecting/Disconnecting Devices

Using CatalogsWorking with Wires

Interoperability

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Using the Electrical LibraryThis task explains how to set up the environment to work with CATIA - ElectricalLibrary.CATIA - Electrical Library includes two workbenches:

the Electrical Assembly Design workbenchthe Electrical Part Design workbench.

Using the Electrical Library


Entering the Electrical AssemblyDesign Workbench

The Electrical Assembly Design workbench allows you to create electricalassemblies in CATProduct documents.

CATIA V5 is launched. A CATProduct document is displayed.

Choose the Electrical Assembly Design item from the Start -> Equipments & Systems menu.

1.

The Electrical Assembly Design workbench is displayed and ready to use.

Entering the Workbench


Using the Electrical PartDesign Workbench

The Electrical Part Design workbench is used to define electrical connectors or toelectrify standard parts as electrical devices.

CATIA V5 is launched. A CATPart document is displayed.

Choose the Electrical Part Design item from the Start -> Equipments & Systems menu.

1.

The Electrical Part Design workbench is displayed with a CATPart document.



Defining Electrical DevicesThese functionalities are available in both the Electrical Assembly and Part workbenches.They are used to electrify a product or a part depending on the context.As a result, the product itself, the instance or the reference will get an electrical behavior:

When you open a CATPart document and you electrify the part, it is the reference whichwill be electrified. If you insert this part in an assembly, all the occurrences will beelectrified.When you open a CATProduct document containing a CATPart, if you double-click toactivate the product of the part or the part, and electrify it, the result is similar: you haveelectrified the reference and all the occurrences will be electrified. As a consequence,you will have to save the part.On the other hand, if the product is activated and you select the product of the part, it isonly this instance of the part which will be electrified. The reference remains NOTelectrified.

This rule applies for all the devices.Equipment: Click this icon and select the part or product to be electrified as anequipment.Connector: Click this icon and select the part or product to be electrified as aconnector.Filler Plug: Click this icon and select the part or product to be electrified as a fillerplug.Contact: Click this icon and select the part or product to be electrified as a contact.

Shell: Click this icon and select the part or product to be electrified as a shell.

Defining Electrical Devices


Defining an EquipmentThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as an equipment.

Let's see two different cases to illustrate:first, when an instance of the product is electrified, i.e. only this instance haselectrical behavior. If you insert the part in another assembly, it won't beelectrified.then, when the reference is electrified, i.e. all the instances of the part will getthe electrical behavior.

Electrifying an Instance...Open the BasicTasks.CATProduct document.It contains several standard parts.

Click the Define Equipment icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

1.

Click the EquipmentStd either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Define Equipment Part dialog box opens:

2.

Enter EquipmentElec in the Instance name field.3.

Click OK to validate.The specification tree is updated.The part is not modified.

4.

Electrifying the Reference...

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Open the ElectrifyReference.CATProduct document.

Double-click to activate the EquipmentToBeElectrified document1.

Click the Define Equipment icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

2.

Click the EquipmentToBeElectrified either in the specification tree or in thegeometry.The Equipment Part Definition dialog box opens:

3.

Enter EquipmentElectrified in the Part Number field.4.

Click OK to validate.The specification tree isupdated.The part has been modified.

5.

An equipment allows bundle connection points, terminations and cavities as well asthe following components connected into a cavity through a cavity connection point:

connector shellssingle insert connectors, studs, terminal blocks, terminal stripscontactsfiller plugs.

Defining an Equipment


Defining an Electrical ConnectorThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as an electrical connector.

The BasicTasks.CATProduct document is still open.

Click the Define Connector icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

1.

Click the ConnectorStd either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Define Connector dialog box opens:

2.

Select the desired Type of connector using the combo:

The different types available are:Single Insert Connector: connector male or femaleStud: connector receiving bundle segmentsExternal Splice: connector receiving bundle segments from differentgeometrical bundlesTerminal Strip: connector with electrical termination stripsTerminal Block: connector receiving bundle segments, each bundlesegment wire being connected to a terminationInternal Splice: connector used between wires belonging to the samebundle segment.

3.

Defining an Electrical Connector


Enter ConnectorElec in the Instance name field.4.

Enter the Number of Termination to be defined onto the connector.The electrical terminations are used to connect wires, using CATIA - ElectricalWire Routing.

5.

Click OK to validate.The specification tree is updated.

6.

A single insert connector allows one cavity connection point, one connectorconnection point, bundle connection points, terminations and cavities as well as thefollowing components connected into a cavity through a cavity connection point:

contactsfiller plugs.

A stud allows one cavity connection point, bundle connection points and terminations.An external splice allows bundle connection points and terminations.A terminal strip allows one cavity connection point, bundle connection points andterminations.A terminal block allows one cavity connection point, bundle connection points andterminations.An internal splice only allows terminations.

Defining an Electrical Connector


Defining a Filler PlugThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as a filler plug.


Click the Define Filler Plug icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

1.

Click the FillerPlugStd either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Define Filler Plug dialog box opens:

2.

Enter FillerPlugElec in the Instance Name field.3.


4.

A filler plug only allows a cavity connection point.

Defining a Filler Plug


Defining a ContactThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as a contact.


Click the Define Contact icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

1.

Click the ContactStd either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Define Contact dialog box opens:

2.

Enter ContactElec in the Instance Name field.3.


Note that a termination is automatically created when defining the contact.

4.

A contact allows bundle connection points, one cavity connection point and onetermination.

Defining a Contact


Defining a ShellThis task explains how to electrify a standard part as a shell.

Click the Define Shell icon .You are prompted to select a part or a product.

1.

Click the ShellStd either in the specification tree or in the geometry.The Define Connector Shell dialog box opens:

2.

Enter ShellElec in the Instance Name field.3.


4.

A connector shell allows one cavity connection point, bundle connection points,terminations and cavities as well as the following components connected into a cavitythrough a cavity connection point:

single insert connectors, studs, terminal blockscontactsfiller plugs.

Defining a Shell


Defining Electrical ConnectionPoints

These functionalities are available in both the Electrical Assembly and Part workbenches.

Cavity: Click this icon and select the device where you want to define a cavity.Termination: Click this icon and select the device where you want to define atermination.Connector Connection Point: Click this icon and set the placement constraints for theconnection point.Bundle Connection Point: Click this icon and set the placement constraints for theconnection point.Cavity Connection Point: Click this icon and set the placement constraints for theconnection point.

Defining Electrical Connection Points


Defining a CavityThis task explains how to define a cavity on an electrical device.

Click the Define Cavity icon .The Cavity Definition dialog box opens:

1.

Select the electrical device where you want the cavity to be defined.2.

Enter a value in the IdNumber field.Note that the IdNumber must be unique.

3.

Select a Representation, for example a pocket, a pad, a face...4.

Optionally, place a Contact constraint, for example a surface or a point.5.

Optionally, place a Coincidence constraint, for example a surface, a line or anaxis.

6.

Optionally, place a Orientation constraint, for example a surface, a line or anaxis.The orientation is used to constrain the rotation i.e. the third degree of liberty.

7.

Click OK to validate.The specification tree isupdated.

8.

Defining a Cavity


For more information about the constraints placement, refer to Using AssemblyConstraints.

A cavity is allowed on:

equipmentsconnector shellssingle insert connectors.

Defining a Cavity


Defining a TerminationThis task explains how to define a termination on an electrical device.

Click the Define Termination icon .The Termination Definition dialog boxopens:

1.

Select the electrical device where you want the termination to be defined.2.

Enter a value in the IdNumber field.Note that the IdNumber must be unique.

3.

Optionally select a Representation, for example a pocket, a pad, a face...4.

Click OK to validate.The specification tree isupdated.

5.

A termination is allowed on:

equipmentsconnector shellssingle insert connectors, studs, external splices, terminal strips, terminal blocks,internal splicescontacts.

Defining a Termination


Defining a Termination


Defining a Connector ConnectionPoint

This task explains how to define a connector connection point on a connector.

Click the Define Connector Connection Point icon .The Connector Connection PointDefinition dialog box opens:

1.

Select the electrical device where you want the connector connection point tobe defined.

2.

Enter a value in the Name field.3.


Optionally, place a Contact constraint, for example a surface or a point.5.

Optionally, place a Coincidence constraint, for example a surface, a line or anaxis.

6.

Optionally, place a Orientation constraint, for example a surface, a line or anaxis.The orientation is used to constrain the rotation i.e. the third degree of liberty.

7.

Click OK to validate.8.

Defining a Bundle Connection Point


The specification tree isupdated.


A connector connection point is only allowed on single insert connectors.

Defining a Bundle Connection Point


Defining a Bundle Connection PointThis task explains how to define a bundle connection point on a device.

Click the Define Bundle Connection Point icon .The Bundle Connection PointDefinition dialog box opens:

1.

Select the electrical device where you want the bundle connection point to bedefined.

2.


Select a Representation, for example a surface or a point...4.

Set a Point constraint: select a point.This point will possibly be used as bundle segment extremity.

5.

Set a Initial Condition constraint: select a plane or an axis.This plane or axis will possibly be used to orientate the bundle segment.

6.


7.




A bundle connection point is allowed on:

equipmentsconnector shellssingle insert connectors, studs, external splices, terminal strips, terminal blockscontacts.



Defining a Cavity Connection PointThis task explains how to define a cavity connection point on a device.

Click the Define Cavity Connection Point icon .The Cavity Connection PointDefinition dialog box opens:

1.

Select the electrical device where you want the cavity connection point to bedefined.

2.



Optionally, set a Contact constraint, for example a surface or a point.5.

Optionally, set a Coincidence constraint, for example a surface, a line or an axis.6.

Optionally, set an Orientation constraint, for example a surface, a line or an axis.The orientation is used to constrain the rotation i.e. the third degree of liberty.

7.


8.

For more information about the constraints placement, refer to Using Assembly

Defining a Cavity Connection Point


Constraints.

A cavity connection point is allowed on:

connector shellssingle insert connectors, studs, terminal strips, terminal blocksfiller plugscontacts.

Defining a Cavity Connection Point


Connecting/DisconnectingElectrical Devices

These functionalities are only available in the Electrical Assembly workbench.

Connecting: Click this icon and select the devices you want to connect.

Disconnecting: Click this icon and select the devices you want to disconnect .

Connecting/Disconnecting Devices



This task explains how to connect the electrical devices.

What Connection to What Component...

Device/Component Connection Connection Device/ComponentEquipment Cavity Cavity Connection Point Shell

Single Insert ConnectorStudTerminal BlockTerminal StripContactFiller Plug

Bundle Connection Point Bundle Segment Extremity Bundle Segment

Shell Cavity Cavity Connection Point Single Insert ConnectorStudTerminal BlockContactFiller Plug

Cavity Connection Point Cavity Equipment


Single Insert Connector Cavity Cavity Connection Point ContactFiller Plug

Connector Connection Point Connector Connection Point Single Insert Connector

Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShell


Stud Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShell


External Splice Bundle Connection Point Bundle Segment Extremity Bundle Segment

Terminal Strip Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShell


Terminal Block Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShell


Contact Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShellSingle Insert Connector


Connecting devices


Filler Plug Cavity Connection Point Cavity EquipmentShellSingle Insert Connector

Bundle Segment Bundle Segment Extremity Bundle Connection Point EquipmentShellSingle Insert ConnectorStudTerminal BlockTerminal StripContactExternal Splice

Bundle Segment Extremity Bundle Segment Extremity Bundle Segment

When you create an electrical connection between two devices:the electrical signal continuity is ensured between the connected componentsif placement constraints have been defined on connection points, themechanical assembly constraints are automatically created.

Select the Connect Electrical Devices icon to connect the two devices.You are prompted to select the first device.

1.

Select the first device face as shown below:

You are prompted to select another device.

2.

Select the second device face as shown below:

The devices are connected together.it's the first selected object that moves to the second one'slocationan electrical connection has been created together withmechanical constraints.

The mechanical constraints are added to the specification tree:

3.

Connecting devices


Connecting devices


Disconnecting Electrical DevicesThis task explains how to disconnect electrical devices.

Select the Disconnect Electrical Devices icon to disconnect devices.You are prompted to select the first device.

1.

Select the first device as shown below:

You are prompted to select another device.

2.

Select the second device as shown below:3.

Disconnecting devices


The devices are disconnected.The electrical connection is deleted.The mechanical constraints are deleted in the geometry andthe specification tree:

You can shift the connectors using the compass.





Using CatalogsThis functionality is available in both the Electrical Assembly and Part workbenches.

Storing a Device: Click this icon, select the catalog and the family of interest.

Open a Catalog: Click this icon to get access to the Catalog Browser.

Storing a Device


Storing a DeviceThis task explains how to store electrical devices into a catalog.You can store both electrical parts or products.

A CATIA session is running.

Open the Demo.catalog document.It is made up of:

a chapter: Electrical Devicesa family: Contacts

1.

Open the ContactXJ220Elec.CATPart document.2.

Click the Store a Device icon .3.

Storing a device


The Device Storage dialog box opens:

Use the Browse... button to select the catalog: Demo.catalog.4.

Select the Contacts family using the combo list.5.

You can also check the Use catalog/electrical objects predefined mapping if ithas been defined in the Tools-> Options.The device must also be electrified as a reference (not an instance).Refer to Mapping Definition.

6.


Storing a device


Using the Catalog BrowserThis task explains how to import electrical devices into a CATProduct documentusing a catalog.The devices to be imported are:

an equipment: EquipmentDA4two single connectors: SingleConnectorDF56L and SingleConnectorDF56R

Click the Catalog Browser icon to open the CatalogOfDevices.catalog.The dialog box opens:

If necessary, use the Open icon to browse another catalog and select theCatalogOfDevices.catalog from the samples folder.

To know more about the Catalog workbench, refer to UsingCatalogs.

1.

Double-click the Electrical Devices: the folder content is displayed.2.

Double-click the Equipments: the folder content is displayed.3.

Select the EquipmentDA4, drag and drop it onto the Product1 in thespecification tree.

4.

Using the Catalog Browser


The equipment isimported:it is composed ofthree cavities.

Repeat the steps 2 to 4 for the other devices.The result looks like this:

5.

Close the Catalog Browser.6. Note that when you insert a device into a product, you can take advantage of CATIA- Assembly capabilities to constrain the device within the digital mock-up, profitingtherefore by the associativity. For more information, refer to Using AssemblyConstraints

Using the Catalog Browser


Working with WiresCreating the Wire References interactively

Creating a CatalogCreating the Wire References Using a MacroCSV File DescriptionEditing the Electrical Properties

Working with Wires


Creating the Wire ReferenceInteractively

This task explains how to create the wire reference.

Open a new product document.

Click the Define Wire icon .You are prompted to select the root product

1.

Select Product1.The dialog box opens:

2.

Fill up the parameters of interest:enter a value in the Part Number fieldenter a value in the Section fieldenter a value in the Diameter fieldenter a value in the Bend Radius fieldenter a string in the Color field.

3.


Remember:

a wire reference is defined in a CATProduct document and there is only onewire per documentthe selected product must be the root productit must have no children.

Creating Wires interactively


Creating Wires interactively


Creating a CatalogYou first need to create the catalog.Refer to Using Catalogs for more information.

Create a new document of CatalogDocument type.

Choose the New item from the File menu.The New dialog box opens.

1.

Click OK to validate.The Catalog workbench is displayed.

2.

Select the Add Family icon then Chapter.1 in the specification tree.The Families are used to classify the different types of wires such as: power, video etc.

3.

Catalog Creation


The Family Definition dialog box opens:

Enter Power Wires in the Name field and click OK.The Power Wires family is added to the specification tree.

4.

Select this icon to create keywords then click Power Wires in the specification tree.The Keywords allow you to display the properties of the stored components such assection, diameter, bend radius etc.The Keyword Creation dialog box opens.

5.

Enter Section in the name field.6.

Choose the Type of your keyword for example Area.It can be a basic type (string, real etc.) or a magnitude (length, volume, area etc.)Remember that the magnitudes are in MKS units.

7.

Save the document.8. At the creation of the Family, a keyword is defined by default: Name.It corresponds to the identifier of the stored component (PartNumber).

Catalog Creation


Creating the Wire ReferencesThe wires reference creation will be done using a VisualBasic macro (.CATScript extension).This macro calls an Electrical Library method. This method needs two arguments:

the catalog in which the wire references will be storeda neutral file in which the wires references are described (CSV file defined in Excel).

Copy the following files in your c:\Temp from the samples folder and uncheck the Read-onlyattribute:

CreateWires.CATScriptWiresDefinition.csvCatalogOfWires.catalog

If you work on Unix platform, make sure you modify the paths consequently in theCreateWires.CATScript document.

The script below is given as an example of the macro:

Wires creation and storage in catalogLanguage="VBSCRIPT"

Sub CATMain()

'Definition of input data 'WARNING: Define the absolute path of the inputs '(csv file and catalog)

csvFile = "c:\Temp\ListOfWires.csv"

catalogfile = "c:\Temp\CatalogOfWires.catalog"

'Open Catalog

Dim Catalog As Document

Set Catalog = CATIA.Documents.Open(catalogfile)

'Get the "ElectricalLibrary" workbench

Dim Wkb As Workbench

Set Wkb = Catalog.GetWorkbench("ElectricalLibrary")

'Create the wires references and store them in the catalog

Wkb.CreateWiresIntoCatalog csvFile, catalogfile

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Wires Creation in Catalog


A CATIA session is running. In order to launch the macro:

Select the Tools -> Macro -> Macros... item.The dialog box opens:

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Select the External File item in the Macro in: combo box.2.

Click the Select button and choose the CATScript file.3.

Edit it and update the csvFile and catalogfile variable with the corresponding paths, if needbe.

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Then run it!Once the macro performed, the result looks like this:if a mapping has been defined, the Table tab will display this information.

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Two views are available:the Preview tab shows the wire references with a graphical representation

the Table tab displays the wire references attributes.



CSV File DescriptionTo know more about Catalog, refer to CATIA - Infrastructure User's Guide.

Open the WiresDefinition.csv to see the structure.

The PartNumber and the Filename tags are mandatory.The PartNumber corresponds to the wire reference identifier.The Filename is the name of the document (CATProduct) containing the wirereference that will be created.The Family tag lets you specify the family in which the wire reference will bestored. It is not mandatory and if not defined, the wire reference created will bestored in the first family associated to the wire type according to the mappingdefined in a preceding step. Don't forget to update them with a valid path!As a wire has no geometrical representation, the Icon tag allows you to associatea picture (bmp, jpg). Smaller is the picture and faster will be the load of thecatalog document!The other tags correspond to the attributes of the wire type.The order of the tags does not matter.

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The .csv file is either a text file (with columns separated by a comma or a semi-colon) or anExcel file (with cells separated by a comma or semi-colon) saved in the .csv format.

CSV File Description


Electrical Properties EditionThe wires contained in the catalog have properties which can be edited.

Open the Wire01.CatProduct generated when running the macro in the previoustask.

Right-click the PN-AMP-0012A product in the specification tree and select theProperties item.

The Properties dialog box opens:

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Electrical Properties Edition


Modify the properties according to your need and click OK to validate.2.

Electrical Properties Edition


InteroperabilityCATIA - Electrical Library works together with both:

CATIA - Electrical Wire Routing (EWR)CATIA - Electrical System Functional Definition (EFD).

With CATIA - Electrical Wire Routing

Within Electrical Wire Routing workbench, Electrical Library is used to resolve thewires.Refer to Accessing Wires Definition From Catalog

With CATIA - Electrical System Functional Definition

Electrical System Functional Definition takes advantage of Electrical Library for themapping between functional equipments and connectors to V4 library parts. It consistsin the definition of the corresponding physical components for functional equipmentsor connectors. This is done in EFD.The V4 libraries access is defined in the Tools -> Options menu.Moreover, a compatibility can be established between functional and physicalcomponents in order to reduce the list of physical components available for afunctional component. The compatibility sets a relation between the ExternalReference attribute of the functional component and the Part Number attribute of thephysical component. These relations are stored in a compatibility table, in csv format.

Select the Tools -> Options menu.The Options dialog box is displayed.

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Click Equipments & Systems in the left-hand box.2.

Click the Electrical Assembly Design workbench.3.

Click the Electrical Library Access tab.4.

Interoperability


It lets you define:the library names and their location in the upper framethe location of the compatibility table if it exists(for example: c:\Temp)

To add a library in the list, click the corresponding button.The dialog box opens:

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Enter the library name and path then click OK to validate.6.

You can delete or modify the library access, using respectively the Remove orEdit button.

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To gain access to the compatibility table, enter its path in the CompatibilityStorage Path field. Let's see its structure:

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Interoperability


In this sample, the functional equipment which External Reference is ExtRefEqtis compatible with three physical equipments which PartNumber are PN1, PN2,PN3.

For more information about the interoperability with CATIA - Electrical SystemFunctional Definition, refer to Mapping Functional Components to Physical Parts

The Electrical Library Access can be set by the administrator.In this case it can also be locked.

To get more information about the Administration Mode in CATIA, refer to CATIA -Infrastructure User's Guide

Interoperability


Workbench DescriptionThe Electrical Library Version 5 application window looks like this:

Menu BarToolbars

Workbench Description

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Menu BarThe Menu Bar and most of the items available in CATIA - Electrical Library workbenches arethe standard ones. The different commands and tools are described in CATIA - InfrastructureVersion 5. For more information, refer to the CATIA Menu Bar section.

Menu Bar

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Electrical Library ToolbarsThis section describes the various icons available in the Electrical Library workbenches.The toolbars are located on the right in the default set-up except for the Catalog Browser, theMeasure and the Update icons which are located in the horizontal bottom toolbar.

Electrical Part Design Toolbars

Electrical Assembly Design Toolbars

Have also been added to both the workbenches:

See Creating Wire Reference

See Inserting a New Part

See Inserting Existing Components

See Defining an EquipmentSee Defining a Shell

See Defining a Connector

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See Defining a Filler Plug

See Defining a Contact

See Defining a Cavity

See Defining a Termination

See Defining a Bundle Connection Point

See Defining a Connector Connection Point

See Defining a Cavity Connection Point

See Connecting Devices

See Disconnecting Devices

See Storing a Device

See Update

See Measure Between...

See Measure Item...

See Measure Inertia...

See Using a Catalog, Using Catalogs

See Apply Material

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CustomizingBefore you start your first working session, you can customize the way you work to suit yourhabits. This is done using Tools -> Options from the menu bar then the Equipments & Systems-> Electrical Assembly Design page .

This type of customization is stored in permanent setting files. Settings will not be lost if you exityour session.

Mapping DefinitionElectrical Library Access

Connecting/Disconnecting Devices

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Mapping DefinitionIn order to valuate the keywords automatically when the devices are stored in thecatalog with their properties, you need to define a mapping between keywords ofeach family and the attributes of the component type.

A CATIA session is running.

Select the Tools->Options command.The Options dialog box is displayed.

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Click the Electrical Library tab.

The tab lets you:define the current catalog using the Browse... buttoncustomize the mapping between the catalog and the electrical objectsdefine the keyword attributes.

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Associate an electrical type to the currently selected Family.5.

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Use the combo list toselect thecorresponding type.

Define for each keyword the corresponding reference attribute.The result looks like this:Use the combo list toselect thecorrespondingattribute.

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Click OK to validate the options.7.

Mapping Definition


The mapping definition can be set by the administrator.In this case it can also be locked.


Mapping Definition


Electrical Library AccessElectrical System Functional Definition takes advantage of Electrical Library for themapping between functional equipments and connectors to V4 library parts. It consistsin the definition of the corresponding physical components for functional equipmentsor connectors. This is done in EFD.The V4 libraries access is defined in the Tools -> Options menu.Moreover, a compatibility can be established between functional and physicalcomponents in order to reduce the list of physical components available for afunctional component. The compatibility sets a relation between the ExternalReference attribute of the functional component and the Part Number attribute of thephysical component. These relations are stored in a compatibility table, in csv format.

Select the Tools -> Options menu.The Options dialog box is displayed.

1.



Click the Electrical Library Access tab.4.

Electrical Library Access


It lets you define:the library names and their location in the upper framethe location of the compatibility table if it exists(for example: c:\Temp)

To add a library in the list, click the corresponding button.The dialog box opens:

5.

Enter the library name and path then click OK to validate.6.

You can delete or modify the library access, using respectively the Remove orEdit button.

7.

To gain access to the compatibility table, enter its path in the CompatibilityStorage Path field. Let's see its structure:

In this sample, the functional equipment which External Reference is ExtRefEqtis compatible with three physical equipments which PartNumber are PN1, PN2,PN3.

8.

For more information about the interoperability with CATIA - Electrical SystemFunctional Definition, refer to Mapping Functional Components to Physical Parts

The Electrical Library Access can be set by the administrator.In this case it can also be locked.






GlossaryB

bendradius

The minimum bend radius allowed for the bundle segment: it corresponds to themaximum torsion possibly applied to a wire according to its physical characteristics.

bundle A document containing wiresbundlesegment

A geometrical subdivision of a bundle.Also called segment or BNS (V4)

bundleconnectionpoint

Sub-element used to place the bundle segment extremity on the electricalcomponent (except on filler plug and internal splice). A bundle connection pointdoes not have an equivalent in the functional world.

Ccavity Sub-element allowing one associated component amongst: shell, connectors

(single insert connector, stud, terminal strip, terminal block), contact, filler plug. anelectrical connection can be defined between a cavity and a cavity connectionpoint. A cavity has an equivalent in the functional world only when the cavity isassociated to a contact: the ContactPoint.

cavityconnectionpoint

Sub-element allowing the connection into a cavity. This connection corresponds toan assembly relation. All the electrical components allow a cavity connection pointexcept the equipment, the external and internal splices). A cavity connection pointdoes not have an equivalent in the functional world.

connect Establishes peculiar constraints between two electrical objects:the electrical signal continuity is ensured between the connectedcomponents.if connection points have been defined, the mechanical assembly constraintsare automatically created.

connector Basic term grouping six connector types each of them with specific capabilities:single insert connector, stud, external slice, terminal strip, terminal block, andinternal splice. A connector has an equivalent in the functional world: the functionalconnector.

connectorconnectionpoint

Sub-element allowing the connection with another connector connection point. Thisconnection corresponds to an assembly relation. Only the single insert connectorsuse the connector connection point. A connector connection point does not have anequivalent in the functional world.

contact Electrical component used a termination and a cavity.cvs file A text file used for data exchange between CATIA V4 and V5

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Ddiameter Corresponds to the diameter of the wire together with the insulation.disconnect Deletes the electrical connection between two electrical components.

Eelectricalbehavior

Peculiar reactions of a component bound to additional rules adapted to theelectrical domain.

electricalcomponent

A product or a part with an electrical behavior

electricalconnection

Constraint existing between two electrical objects. Allows connection relations aswell as assembly constraints.

electricalsystem

An electrical unit which accomplishes a specific function. Consists of equipment,connectors and signals. Described in a CATProduct document.

electrify Act to add electrical behavior to an existing component which becomes an electricalcomponent. If the component is a reference, it becomes an electrical reference. Asopposed, electrifying an instance only add an electrical behavior to this reference,but doesn't in any case modify the reference.

equipment An electrical device with one or more associated components: connectors, shells,contacts, filler plugs, placed in cavities. An equipment can also compriseterminations and bundle connection points. An equipment has an equivalent in thefunctional world: the functional equipment.

externalsplice

Electrical connector receiving bundle segments from different geometrical bundles.It comprises bundle connection points as well as terminations. An external splicehas an equivalent in the functional world: the functional connector.

Ffiller plug Electrical component used to block up an unused cavity.

Iinstance Designation of reference placed in a context, i.e. in design mode. An instance can

have additional characteristics that do not belong to the reference. (for example, theinstance of a wire has a length attribute in an assembly context when its referencedoesn't out of this context.As opposed, see reference.

internalsplice

Electrical connector used between wires belonging to the same bundle segment. Itcomprises terminations. An internal splice does not have an equivalent in thefunctional world.

Glossary


Mmapping An operation that consists to assign to every keywords of each chapter the

corresponding attributes of the wire component type.

Ppin An electrical terminationproperties Attributes of a component that define its electrical, mechanical, etc. characteristics.

Rreference Component model corresponding to the definition of a real object. A reference can

be stored in a catalog. In the electrical context a reference corresponds either to aCATPart document being electrified or to a CATProduct document which rootproduct is being electrified. As opposed, see instance.

Ssection Corresponds to the section of the wire together with the insulation.segment See bundle segment.shell An electrical device with one or more associated components: connectors,

contacts, filler plugs, placed in cavities. A shell can also comprise terminations,bundle connection points and only one cavity connection points. A shell does nothave an equivalent in the functional world.

signal A logical connection between two or more components. May be of the followingtypes: ground, shielding, video, power, command or grouped.

singleinsertconnector

Electrical connector male or female. It comprises terminations and/or cavities whichcan receive contacts. Also bundle connection points, only one connectorconnection point and only one cavity connection point. A single insert connectorhas an equivalent in the functional world: the functional connector.

store (adevice) Place an electrical component into a catalog family.

stud Electrical connector receiving bundle segments with one or more wires connectedthrough a termination. It comprises only one cavity connection point as well asbundle connection points / terminations pairs. A stud has an equivalent in thefunctional world: the functional connector.

Tterminalblock

Electrical connector receiving bundle segments, each bundle segment wire beingconnected to a termination. It comprises bundle connection points as well asterminations. A terminal block has an equivalent in the functional world: thefunctional connector.

Glossary


terminalstrip

Electrical connector comprising a strip of terminations. Each strip can receivebundle segments with one or more wires connected through a termination. Itcomprises only one cavity connection point as well as bundle connection points. Aterminal strip has an equivalent in the functional world: the functional connector.

termination Sub-element ensuring the electrical signal conduction between any type ofelectrical component except the filler plug. It is indissociable from the electricalcomponent and corresponds to a contact crimped into a cavity . A termination hasan equivalent in the functional world: the ContactPoint.Also called pin.

Wwire Electrical wire: physical object corresponding to a signal (several wires can

correspond to a signal)A wire reference is characterized by properties such as: section, diameter, bendradius, color, lineic mass, etc.

Glossary


IndexBbend radius bundle connection point

Ccatalog CATScript cavity cavity connection point connect connector connector connection point contact csv file

Ddiameter disconnect

Eelectrical behavior electrical connection electrify equipment external splice

Ffiller plug

Iinstance internal splice

Mmacro mapping

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Rreference

Ssection shell single insert connector store stud

Tterminal block terminal strip termination

Wwire

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