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Siemens LOGO! EPLAN P8 Macro: Creation, Integration, and Best Practices

3. Installation & Setup (⭐ 4/5)

• Ease of installation: Unzip and copy .edz files to Macros/Siemens/LOGO! or import via Options > Settings > Macros.
• Data Portal integration: If using Siemens’ EPLAN Data Portal (free registration), macros are automatically downloaded with correct article numbers.
• Manual version: Third-party macros may require you to map device tags manually.

Minor drawback: Some generic macro libraries do not include all LOGO! variants (missing 24CE, 230RCE, or older 0BA6).

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2. What’s Included (Typical Content)

Depending on the source (Siemens’ own EPLAN Data Portal or third-party macro libraries), you get:

| LOGO! Model | Macro Types | Features | |------------|-------------|----------| | LOGO! 12/24 RCE (0BA8) | 2D multi-line, PLC box | 8 DI, 4 relay DO, analog inputs, Ethernet | | LOGO! 12/24 RC (0BA7) | 2D single-line | 8 DI, 4 DO, optional display | | LOGO! AM2 AQ | Macro module for expansion | 2 analog outputs | | LOGO! DM8 24R | Digital expansion macro | 4 DI, 4 DO relay | | LOGO! CMR2020 | Communication macro | IoT gateway integration | Siemens Logo Eplan P8 Macrol

Most macros are offered in EPLAN V2.7 to 2024 compatible formats.

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Types of Macros for LOGO!

In EPLAN P8, you generally deal with two types of macros relevant to LOGO!: Siemens LOGO

1. Window Macros (.ema): These are used for schematic sections. For example, you can create a macro that includes the power supply, the LOGO! base module, and a basic expansion module all pre-wired on a page.
2. Symbol Macros: These are smaller, often used for representing the PLC I/O cards or specific function blocks within the LOGO! logic.

Preparation Steps:

1. Launch Eplan P8 and Start a New Project:

   • Open Eplan P8 and create a new project or open an existing one where you want to use your macro.

2. Design Your Circuit Component Template:

   • Insert the components you want to include in your macro (e.g., power supply, circuit breaker, indicator lamps) into a schematic page.
   • Arrange them as you would in a typical circuit. Don't worry too much about their exact placement; this can be adjusted in the macro properties later.

3. Create a Macro:

   • Select all the components you've placed (use Ctrl+A or select them individually).
   • Right-click > Save as macro or go to Utilities > Macro > Save as macro.
   • In the dialog that opens, choose a name and a path for your macro. It's a good practice to store macros in a designated folder for easy access and management.
   • Click Save.

4. Define Macro Properties (Optional but Recommended): Ease of installation: Unzip and copy

   • When saving, you can also define properties for your macro, such as parameters. This allows you to customize the macro each time you insert it into a project (e.g., automatically assigning article numbers or specific designations).

5. Using Your Macro:

   • To insert your macro into a project, go to Utilities > Macro > Insert.
   • Navigate to your macro file, select it, and click Open.
   • Click on the schematic page where you want to place your macro. The macro components will be inserted.