The AutoCAD Electrical course is designed to equip students and professionals with the skills to create and manage electrical control systems using the specialized tools within AutoCAD Electrical. This course focuses on designing electrical schematics, control circuits, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams with increased efficiency, adhering to industry standards.

It is ideal for electrical engineers, designers, and drafters who work on industrial, commercial, and residential electrical projects, providing knowledge to automate and optimize their designs while reducing errors.

Course Objectives:

• Master the AutoCAD Electrical interface and its specialized tools.
• Create accurate electrical schematic designs and wiring diagrams.
• Develop control circuits, PLC modules, and electrical panel layouts.
• Implement industry standards for electrical design and drafting.
• Automate tasks to enhance design productivity and minimize errors.
• Perform error checking and reporting in electrical designs.

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical

• Overview of AutoCAD Electrical and its applications.
• Understanding the AutoCAD Electrical interface and workspace.
• Navigation and customization of the AutoCAD Electrical environment.
• Introduction to electrical design and drafting standards.

Module 2: Basic Electrical Drafting

• Creating simple electrical schematics.
• Working with wires and wire numbers.
• Inserting components and terminals into drawings.
• Creating and managing circuits.
• Use of libraries and industry-standard symbols.

Module 3: Wiring Diagrams and Ladder Diagrams

• Designing wiring diagrams for electrical circuits.
• Creating ladder diagrams and understanding their application in control systems.
• Annotation and dimensioning of electrical drawings.
• Wire sequencing and creating wiring lists.

Module 4: Electrical Panel Layout and Design

• Designing electrical panel layouts.
• Inserting and managing panel components.
• Creating footprints for panel designs.
• Developing 2D and 3D layouts of electrical panels.

Module 5: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Module

• Introduction to PLC modules and their integration into electrical designs.
• Designing and drafting PLC input/output (I/O) wiring diagrams.
• Configuring and inserting PLCs into schematics.
• Creating PLC I/O assignments and addressing.

Module 6: Advanced Tools for Electrical Design Automation

• Utilizing automatic wire numbering and component tagging.
• Creating and managing reusable circuit designs.
• Using the Circuit Builder tool to create and modify electrical circuits.
• Automating reporting, such as Bill of Materials (BOM), wire lists, and component lists.

Module 7: Error Checking and Standards Compliance

• Using the error checking tool to ensure design accuracy.
• Cross-referencing circuits and schematics.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards (IEC, NEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Managing design changes and revisions.

Module 8: Plotting and Publishing Electrical Designs

• Creating electrical drawings for plotting.
• Preparing layouts and viewports for printing.
• Plotting electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Publishing electrical drawings in multiple formats (PDF, DWG, etc.).

Module 9: Customization and Productivity Tools

• Creating custom symbols and components for electrical designs.
• Setting up project templates and standards for efficiency.
• Managing project databases and libraries.
• Utilizing advanced tools like project-wide updates and batch plotting.

Module 10: Project-Based Learning and Final Assessment

• Real-world electrical design project.
• Application of learned skills to create full electrical schematics, control systems, and panel layouts.
• Final assessment and review.