Design an electrical octopus with SchemBAT
In the electrical wiring sector, the prefabricated electrical octopus is an essential solution for optimising the installation of electrical networks, particularly in residential and commercial buildings. Thanks to SchemBAT, it is possible to automate and simplify this design to gain in efficiency and precision. Find out how to design an electrical octopus quickly with SchemBAT and why this solution facilitates the work of design offices and installers.
What is an electric octopus?
An electrical octopus is a prefabricated system containing all the electrical cables and connection boxes needed to install an electrical network. This method optimises installation time, reduces errors and ensures that the installation complies with current standards.
Why use SchemBAT to design an electrical octopus ?
Designing an electrical octopus manually can be complex and time-consuming. SchemBAT speeds up the design process by automating several essential stages :
- Quick installation of equipment: place appliances, junction boxes and connection points directly on the plan
- Automated cabling: automatically generate links between equipment based on defined circuits
- Accuracy and compliance: ensure that every connection complies with current standards thanks to automatic validation functions
- BIM compatibility: easily integrate the electrical octopus into a digital mock-up using REVITTM or OpenBIM (IFC format) for optimum coordination between the various trades.
- Numerical control: Interface with numerically controlled machines for prefabricated octopuses
Steps for designing an electrical octopus with SchemBAT
- Import or create the building plan: Upload a plan in DWG, DXF or pdf format or a BIM model to SchemBAT.
- Define the layout of the equipment: Position the high and low voltage equipment (lights, sockets, switches, home automation) according to the needs of the project.
- Automatic circuit generation: SchemBAT offers advanced wiring automation, reducing the risk of errors
- View the octopus in 3D: Instantly check the feasibility of the installation using integrated modelling
- Extract data for manufacturing: Generate a complete technical file with diagrams, terminal blocks and bills of materials, packaged for production and installation.
The concrete advantages of SchemBAT for the design of a prefabricated electrical octopus
- ✅ Considerable time savings: design is speeded up by automating repetitive tasks
- ✅ Fewer errors: built-in checks ensure that electrical diagrams are consistent
- ✅ Complete technical file: export of drawings, diagrams and enclosure layout, ready for use in manufacturing and on site
- ✅ Full BIM compatibility: seamless integration with other software used in the building industry.
Conclusion
With SchemBAT, designing a prefabricated electrical octopus becomes a fast, accurate and optimised process. Thanks to the integrated automation and validation tools, design offices and installers can guarantee a reliable installation that meets market requirements.
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