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13. Example Symbol Specification (Template)
- Name: S7-1500_CPU_1516-3
- Category: PLC > S7-1500
- PartNumber: 6ES7516-3AN03-0AB0
- Voltage: 24 V DC
- Terminals: Digital I/O via backplane; power X1: L+/M
- Footprint: DIN rail
- Tags: %CPU_TAG%
- Revision: 1.0
- Notes: Supports PROFINET; optional redundant power supply
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Final Verdict
If you are a freelancer, student, or maintenance technician who needs to document a Siemens PLC system without paying for EPLAN, the QET Siemens library is a lifesaver. It turns a generic schematic tool into a specific SIMATIC drafting tool.
Organize your Siemens content into logical subcategories within the User Collection to simplify navigation: PLCs & Modules : S7-1200, S7-1500, and ET 200SP distributed I/O. HMI Panels : Comfort and Basic panels. Drives & Starters : SINAMICS G120 series and SIRIUS motor starters. Switchgear : SENTRON circuit breakers and contactors. 2. Element Creation Workflow To develop specific Siemens components like the SIMATIC S7-1200 Base Template : Right-click an existing PLC element and select Edit element to use it as a foundation. SVG Import
The Siemens elements are not always bundled in the "out-of-the-box" base installation but are readily available through the Official QElectroTech Elements Collection.
For days, Elias felt like a painter without the right shades of blue. He needed the specific footprints of S7-1200 PLCs and the crisp profiles of Sirius contactors. He knew the QElectroTech community
Use the dxf2elmt converter to transform manufacturer drawings directly into QET .elmt files. Element Editor: Create elements from scratch in the Element Editor.