Software for control cabinet building

Software for control cabinet building

Our software solutions for control cabinet building create seamless, digital processes from planning and procurement through to production. Both the clipx ENGINEER engineering software and the MARKING system marking software provide individual and convenient process support. Continuous data flow, intelligent functions, and high-performance ECAD interfaces contribute significantly to increasing efficiency.

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Your advantages

  • Efficient engineering and marking process with innovative software solutions and intelligent assistants
  • Seamless processes from planning to production through the provision of complete digital data
  • Easy operation with intuitive and uniform user interfaces
  • High-performance interfaces to Phoenix Contact applications for control cabinet building and in your ECAD systems

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MARKING system software open on a PC monitor
clipx ENGINEER assemble worker assistance software for guided assembly

High-performance marking software

Efficient creation of marking solutions

The MARKING system software features powerful functions for the easy and standard-compliant design of application-specific marking solutions, high-performance interfaces for the efficient import of data from ECAD systems, and common data exchange formats.

Main features

  • One software program for all marking systems from Phoenix Contact
  • Direct interfaces to common ECAD systems
  • Comprehensive data import manager
  • Efficient wire marking with the Wire Marking Application Center
  • Template Designer with comprehensive design options

Your Advantages

  • Simple and efficient realization of marking projects with the MARKING system marking software.
  • High-performance interfaces for the efficient import of data from ECAD systems and common data exchange formats
  • Optimum management of the entire marking process with structured projects in accordance with IEC 81346
  • Central control and management of all marking systems

Worker assistance software

For guided assembly

The clipx ENGINEER assemble worker assistance software is an integrated add-on for the clipx ENGINEER engineering software. By using the data from the engineering process, the software enables intuitive terminal strip assembly using step-by-step instructions.

Main features

  • Software for terminal strip assembly including marking with step-by-step instructions
  • Integrated add-on for the clipx ENGINEER engineering software
  • Browser-supported web application (Edge, Chrome, Firefox)
  • Direct data transfer from the engineering process
  • Available online and offline

Your Advantages

  • Time savings achieved by directly transferring project data from the engineering process
  • Simplified representation of projects in production with step-by-step display of the process steps
  • Selection of incorrect items prevented through the use of a pick-by-light system
  • Process costs reduced by the direct printing of marking and labeling within the assembly process

clipx ENGINEER engineering software

The clipx ENGINEER engineering software for control cabinet building makes it possible to plan and order terminal strips, assembled mounting panels, and junction boxes more efficiently than ever, and to seamlessly transfer the data to production – at every workplace.

Process support for control cabinet building

System discontinuities cost time in the planning, procurement, and production of terminal strips and junction boxes in control cabinet building. Software programs that ensure the consistent flow of data make a significant contribution to efficiency throughout the entire process. The clipx ENGINEER engineering software creates seamless, digital processes in your control cabinet building – from planning, through procurement, right through to production.

Start planning your control cabinet with clipx ENGINEER. In our brochure, learn how fast and easy it is and how you can benefit from all the advantages of clipx ENGINEER in just two steps. You will find all the latest release notes for our engineering software in the clipx ENGINEER Info Center.

Person working with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software on a tablet in front of a control cabinet
Person in a wheelchair working on a PC with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software
Person working on a PC with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software, the simplified approach to planning
Person in production with a terminal strip in hand looking at the screen with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software
Person working with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software on a tablet in front of a control cabinet

Make your work more mobile and flexible with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software. Online and offline use enables you to access your planning from anywhere. You can choose whether to work on your project locally on your computer or share your project via a cloud. Furthermore you can use the software in your system environment, independent of the operating system.

Person in a wheelchair working on a PC with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software

The engineering software increases the efficiency of your workflows. Convert your electronics planning into real items via the bidirectional interfaces to ECAD systems. Furthermore, you can use your familiar Phoenix Contact applications and configurators in the clipx ENGINEER software. Order your items directly from the engineering software using the connection to the Phoenix Contact online shop. You can use the clipx ENGINEER software to streamline and accelerate your time-consuming planning tasks.
The digital ordering process is currently only available in selected countries.

Person working on a PC with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software, the simplified approach to planning

The clipx ENGINEER engineering software features intelligent engineering assistants that simplify your planning. Use functional engineering to create complete function groups more efficiently. Furthermore, you can use the auto-correct function to automatically add for all Phoenix Contact products any missing item information that is still needed. Furthermore, your electronics planning will be completed automatically with the required accessories.

Person in production with a terminal strip in hand looking at the screen with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software

With the clipx ENGINEER engineering software, you can perform your planning tasks directly in realistic 3D. The software enables you to generate production documents from your project and to use these production documents for documentation and the subsequent process steps. You can also control your workflow with the direct connection to your production systems.

Engineering software​ for control cabinet building
clipx ENGINEER
Experience the versatility of the new software for efficiently planning terminal blocks, mounting plates, and junction boxes at any location. clipx ENGINEER is regularly extended with new functions and item groups.
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MARKING system marking software

The MARKING system software supports you in every phase of your marking process. With the application-specific functions of the software, you can implement individual marking solutions for all fields of application easily and efficiently.

Person operating the MARKING system software on a desktop PC

Intuitive creation of marking files

The MARKING system software provides end-to-end process support, from the product search, through creation, right through to ready-to-mount marking material. Using powerful functions, you can design application-specific solutions for the identification of terminal blocks, wires, cables, devices, and systems in accordance with standards. The software provides optimized interfaces as well as common data exchange formats for efficient data import from ECAD systems. The interface to clipx ENGINEER ensures seamless processes from planning through to production.

MARKING system software Various functions for the easy implementation of marking projects

Selecting the marking system in the MARKING system software
Integration of ECAD data with the MARKING system software
Data import manager in the MARKING system software
Project tree in the MARKING system software
Wire and cable identification with the Wire Marking Application Center
Template Designer in the MARKING system software
Selecting the marking system in the MARKING system software

All marking systems and marking materials from Phoenix Contact are supported with the MARKING system software. You can use this software to manage and control your marking systems centrally for an efficient marking process. The control of selected printing devices via the bidirectional OPC UA communication interface also enables real-time information on the project and the operating status of the individual devices.

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Integration of ECAD data with the MARKING system software

The MARKING system software features powerful interfaces to common ECAD programs for the efficient creation of marking solutions. This means that application-specific data from digital circuit diagrams can be imported instantly and processed automatically, thus saving time.

Data import manager in the MARKING system software

Interfaces to common spreadsheet and word processing programs are provided for the open exchange of data. This automated data import enables the efficient processing of your application-related data. Create your individual marking solutions with the aid of automated data structuring and comprehensive design options.

Project tree in the MARKING system software

You can easily structure your project in accordance with IEC 81346 using the project tree. Creating, sorting, and reprinting your marking materials for specific areas of your application could not be easier. Filtering by printed and unprinted marking materials efficiently supports you in your work.

Wire and cable identification with the Wire Marking Application Center

The Wire Marking Application Center prepares entire marking projects with all the detailed information and represents a digital twin of your wire and cable markings. Based on structured information from the circuit diagram, you will be guided step by step through the entire cable marking process. This increases the efficiency of your marking process and reduces the risk of errors.

Template Designer in the MARKING system software

Design custom labels and adapt existing material descriptions with the powerful Template Designer. Graphics, bar code types, special characters, safety symbols, and geometric shapes are available for your design.

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Our entire portfolio at a glance: The product brochure contains comprehensive information and technical data on marking systems and materials as well as software and services.
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Video tutorials Explained step by step

Discover the video tutorials with helpful instructions on the areas of application, interfaces, and assistants of our software solutions for control cabinet building.

Use these video tutorials as a quick jump start and learn the many functions of the software step by step.

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PROJECT complete planning and marking software

Are you still using our well-known PROJECT complete planning and marking software and still need information on this? Then visit the PROJECT complete product page. In addition to the technical data, you will also find files for software updates. Video tutorials on PROJECT complete are still available on our video channel.