Do not just insert the macro as a blind graphic. Instead, insert it as a . Go to Insert > Device .
| Point Type | Count | Designation | Potential type | |------------|-------|-------------|----------------| | Power supply L1/L2/L3/N | 2/3 | L, N (or L+, M) | AC/DC | | Digital inputs | 4/8 per module | I1..I8 | Digital input | | Digital outputs | 4/8 per module | Q1..Q8 | Digital output | | Analog inputs | 0-2 (depending on model) | AI1..AI2 | Analog input | | Ethernet (if present) | 1 | X1 | Ethernet | Siemens Logo Eplan P8 Macro
If you have an active EPLAN software license and an internet connection, this is the fastest route: Open EPLAN P8 and navigate to the . Do not just insert the macro as a blind graphic
You can obtain Siemens LOGO! macros through two primary methods. Method 1: The EPLAN Data Portal (Recommended) | Point Type | Count | Designation |
Siemens provides comprehensive, high-quality product data and macros directly to automation professionals. You do not need to draw these complex logic modules yourself. The Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) Portal
: Macros typically come in the .edz (EPLAN Data Archived Zipped) format, which bundles product master data, 2D/3D macros, and manufacturing information into a single file.
The worst part of EPLAN is manually linking your schematic symbols to the PLC addresses (e.g., "I1" to "LOGO! Input 1"). When you build a macro correctly, the addressing schema is baked in. You drop the macro, and EPLAN already knows that the top left contact is address I1 .