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cofaso® 7 Electrical CAD Software for Automation and Control Panel Design
Advanced CAE Software for Electrical Engineering Projects
cofaso® is a cutting edge electrical CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) solution engineered to redefine the standards of electrical engineering design and documentation. By leveraging a high performance system architecture with direct access to schematic specific logic, cofaso streamlines your entire engineering workflow from initial electrical schematic design and analysis to automated evaluation and manufacturing documentation.
Streamlined, Structured, and Flexible Design Process
As a premier electrical design software, cofaso utilizes a parameter driven approach that ensures maximum consistency across your control panel design and power distribution projects. This flexible architecture allows for complete customization based on specific department standards or complex project requirements. Whether you are focused on industrial automation, switchgear design or manufacturing, cofaso provides a scalable environment that adapts to your professional needs ensuring your electrical project design is always precise compliant and efficient.
All-in-One Electrical Documentation Solution
cofaso supports the complete creation, editing, and management of electrical engineering documentation — all aligned with global standards including IEC, DIN, and UL, ensuring compliance with international engineering and documentation requirements.
Automated evaluations and reports include:
Cross-references
Cable and wiring lists
Terminal diagrams and connection diagrams
Device, part, and manufacturer lists
Bill of materials (BOM) and purchase order lists
PLC cross-references
Panel design documentation
The terminal plan outlines all the terminals used—organized with numbering. It enables us to see the page/path reference, the terminal strip, the terminal number, where it goes to inside the panel and in the field and also the cable number and core data.
The cable plan shows the technical data of the cables and their cores.
The terminal connection plan outlines the connections between the terminals and the field. It enables manufacturers to realise an efficient installation in the field.
The device list makes a listing for the symbols and the devices which are used in the entire project together, including the part numbers and the part manufacturer.
The wiring list is the listing for the wire numbers inside the control panel.
It is a comprehensive list of all the symbols, devices, components, materials, and parts used in an electrical project. It is automatically generated based on the schematic, project data, symbol designations,and it's an essential document for procurement, manufacturing, and project management.
Here, the system also outlines the elements whichare not assigned with a part number yet.
The part list is a report that contains a detailed list of all the selected parts and components in your project, derived from the schematic. It helps project engineers, purchasers, and assemblers understand exactly what items are needed or to be ordered.
For each manufacturer,
cofaso generates a seperated report which shows the list of used parts of that specific manufacturer in the project.
The purchase order list is a customized report that helps your purchasing or logistics team identify all components that need to be ordered for a project—typically including detailed information like part numbers, quantities, vendors, and prices. The purpose is to generate a procurement-ready bill of materials.
The device-end-terminal/PLC plan is a specialized report that documents the wiring connections between devices and terminal strips or PLC input/output modules. It's especially useful in wiring, and automation projects where connections need to be traced clearly from field devices to control equipment.
An example circuit design with SEW brake controller
An example circuit design with Sick sensors and Murrelektronik I/O link device
Pilz macro
Panel layout
Reversible motor starter circuit
Loop diagram
UL standard motor circuit design with an Allen-Bradley macro
Accelerated and Accurate Schematic Design
Boost your productivity with intelligent design tools:
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Auto-connection and real-time item designation ensure accurate and efficient schematic creation.
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Instant list generation and previews help speed up documentation and review processes.
Supporting symbol libraries for hydraulic, pneumatic, and single-line diagrams.
Flexible Integration and Data Exchange
cofaso is built for connectivity:
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Supports standard formats like XML, EXF, DWG, and DXF for seamless integration with other CAx systems.
Provides macro libraries from component manufacturers.
Supports EDZ, EMA, EMS, and ZW5 file formats of Eplan Software.
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Easily import component data from external sources.
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Use the built-in intelligent article number search to quickly locate parts and components within your schematics.
Cross-Version and Cross-Company Compatibility
With a clear separation between schematic design and evaluation output, cofaso projects can be shared and edited across different versions of cofaso. This makes collaboration between teams — or even between partner companies — smooth and hassle-free.
Future-Proof Your Electrical Engineering Projects
Whether you're designing control systems, electrical panels, or automation layouts, cofaso offers the flexibility, power, and precision you need to bring your projects to life — faster and smarter.
