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Cable Numbering

Cables provide connections extending from the panel (from beneath the terminal) to the field. The Cable Numbering module offers automatic functions for numbering them.

Settings

SettingDescription
Cable characterLetter(s) prefixed to the cable name during numbering. Default is W (internationally recognized).
Starting valueThe starting value for the first cable number
IncrementThe increment value for cable numbering

Scope Options

OptionDescription
All cables of selected pagesNumbers only the cables in selected pages, HLAs, and LODs
All cable designationsNumbers all cables in the project without exception

Method Options

MethodExampleDescription
Normal–W1, –W2, –W3Numbers cables using the Cable character + sequential number
Page specificSame as Normal but cable numbers restart from Starting value on each new page
Target specific–WX9/M3Names cables based on the two ends they connect to (e.g. terminal strip X9 and motor M3)
Renumber allSame functionality as Normal