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1. Update diameters About HarnesSys interface ei Bak DO NOT PARTICIPATE EMBEDDED CLAMP Main Interface window l WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Back Cancel Cancel Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Add task attributes window Part attributes window Result HARNESS TASK CONNECTOR attribute is assigned to the HX part HARNESS TASK DESIGNATOR POINT attribute is assigned to the point HARNESS TASK BACKSHELL CLOCKING ANGLE attribute is assigned ta the line 33 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 34 Coupler part Structure Each Coupler part is defined by a NX Body representing its shape In addition it should contains three aligned lines and two end points of the middle line Table 4 Representation of Coupler by NX objects Two points indicate the wire termination points inside the Coupler Each point has a unique name e g 1B 2B 3S These lines represent the coupler on the jig Form Board No wires pass through these lines The lines indicate wire path inside the Coupler starting from a termination point The optional multi port is located at the extremity of each line Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribute to Data Bus Coupler ep Click on the H icon
2. Again right click on the User Command button and the following drop down menu appears Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 9 10 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Ito a toolbar fthis dialog b v Default Style Copy Button Image Paste Button Image Reset Button Image Change Button Image Text Only Always Text Only In Menus Image and Text Begin a Group Edit Action Figure 2 User Command window Choose Default Syle L Select Change Button Image option Choose Image Name option Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface Name HamesSyYs Copy Button Image Paste Button Image Reset Button Image Change Button Image Default Style Text Only Always Text Only In Menus Image and Text Begin a Group Edit Action Figure 3 Change Button image window Browse to choose IAI_HarnesSYS bmp The IAI HarnesSYS bmp is part of the Manual Installation Button Image Enter an Image Name or Use Browse H MIAI HarnesSYS BMP Figure 4 Button image window 9 Press OK to confirm lt As a result the HarnesSYS icon appears in the Command Properties area Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 11 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual
3. A lamination protecting the bundle wires such as boot sleeving conduit or spiral wrap Receptacle A contact device connected to a power supply and equipped to receive a plug Retrofit Installation Drawings RID Drawings showing only the change Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary Glossary of Terms Retrofit Master Document RMD Folder that contains all the documents required to implement the retrofit Revision Letter Letter determining the issue of a document Every time a document is opened in order to modify it its revision letter is raised It can have the values NEW or A B C etc In addition the revision letter may include point release data Point release is sequential number indicating inner release of the bundle The document may be released in the following order 00 01 00 02 NEW NEW 01 NEW 02 A A 0O1 A 02 etc Point releases Firm release Point releases Firm releases Routing The path taken by a wire from one part to another Same Wire In 2 SWD System Wiring Diagram sequence number shield levels name significant wire name spare pin special designators splice named translation of unnamed spt file starting ending point status suffix SWD symbol bank System wiring Diagram Segment Branch A section of a bundle that lies between two nodes or between a part and a node or between two parts Also referred to as a branch Segment Length The length of a segment
4. e Volume 6 Project Management e Volume 7 Manufacturing e Volume 8 Generating Technical Publications Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary Preface e Volume 9 Retrofit e Volume 10 Utilities e Volume 11 Importer e Volume 12 Miscellaneous Document Organization This manual includes the following chapters Chapter Number Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installation of This Chapter explains how HarnesSYS NX to install the USER Interface FUNCTION Chapter 3 NX Implementation of Diagram describing the Bundle Structure bundle structure Chapter 4 HarnesSYS NX Describes the data flow for Interface Process Flow concurrent engineering using HarnesSYS and NX Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only xi 1 Introduction In This Chapter Aim and Sub aims of the HarnesSYS NX Interface Process enn 1 ues 2 HarnesSYS bundles may have 3D geometric representations in external mechanical CAD systems such as NX This information exists in the mechanical CAD model as part of a digital Mock up These bundle models may be created in NX with the Routing Electrical Application The HarnesSYS NX Interface enables concurrent engineering by transferring data in both directions between HarnesSYS and NX HarnesSYS requires geometrical data such as wire lengths and components locations NX requires Parts data and se
5. i Enter NX with your customized environment and check your new function The Process above enables the user to run the HarnesSYS Interface Check the Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface This check shows the Creation Date of the Interface and the environmental variables status as they appear after the HarnesSYS NX Interface installation on page 5 i Activate the HarnesSYS Interface using the H icon on the NX work space WP NXS M odeling route elec modeld prt Modified gt File Edit View Insert Format Jools Assemblies Information Analysis Preferences Window Help J 4 q iY start c ll of Me BOX r Ca vij CommandFinder T D AY Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 13 14 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual m The HarnesS YS NX Interface main window appears it Choose the About HarnesSYS Interface option This option provides creation date of the module and all possible user defined environmental variables of the HarnesSYS Interface with their current values If a variable has not been defined in the current session it will be shown with an empty value LI m i i The following menu appears i Information co fee File Edit rir cin cn ee rn HarnesSys and Routine interface Built on 12 05 2012 rir incl cnn cr nnn lr cr n n cnr rn rn cnr n cn n rn c rn n cr n n n n rn c rn cr n n nn n rn c rn n
6. 38 Wire Accommodation 106 Wire Length 106 Wire List WL 107 Wire Type 107 Work Package 107 Work Package Set 107 110 X Document VersionE Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary
7. 69 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 4 3 Define Bundle Name Parameter When you start working with the HarnesSYS Interface the bundle dash number must be assigned to the Bundle assembly part as Part attribute in order to recognize the Bundle within the bundle assembly In order to assign the Bundle Name as a Part attribute of the Bundle assembly part perform the following z The Bundle assembly part should be the Work Part t Select the first activity from the HarnesSYS Interface Main Window Update diameters About HarnesSys interface Back a Cancel The following Categories of Electrical Tasks menu is displayed t In the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu that appears choose the Assign Bundle to Part Option and click OK 70 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Do not participate Widely spaced terminator Backshell Clocking Angle Bundie Shrinkable Sleeve ok Back Cance Figure 19 Categories of Electrical Tasks c The following pop up menu appears i Type a value for the bundle name attribute with the format xxxx yyy where XXXX is a bundle number yyy isa dash number Example 4002 501 L7 Click OK to confirm attribute value To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Wind
8. Click the Edit Action button option on the HarnesSYS icon in the Commands area lt Customize X gt To add a command to a toolbar select a category and drag the command out of this dialog box to a toolbar Categories Commands Active Mockup larnac eve Knowledge Fusion Delete Reuse Library Curve Lines and Arcs Edit Curve Table Routing Electrical Formboard Tools Route List New Button My Buttons My Menus My Drop downs My User Commands Edit Action he Keyboard Close Figure 5 Customize window lt The following menu will appear 12 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary 2 4 Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface Button Action X Type NX Open v Action A 1 Enter an Action or Use Browse harness rxx xx NXinterface hr nx8 win7 64 interface dll Browse Enter Button Message Text HARNESSYS Figure 6 Button action window al 1 In the Enter an Action or Use Browse text box Browse for the following dll harness rxx xx NXinterface hr nx8 win7 64 interface dll gt In the Enter Button Message text box enter HARNESSYS Press OK to confirm nl 2 After you finish defining your function Close NX Copy C Documents and Settings lt user gt Local Settings VApplication Data Unigraphics Solutions N X user mtx to its place in your customized environment
9. Conventions ix Copy Files 5 Coupler part Structure 28 34 Create Branch Segment 51 52 Create Bundle Geometry File 65 D Dash Number 102 Data Bus Coupler 51 61 Define Bundle Name Parameter 70 Define Bundle Variables 67 Design Flexible Segments for 2D Manufacturing 34 52 Designator 102 Designator Point Definition 58 78 Device Type 102 Diameter 102 Display or Modify NX Stock Diameter 95 Do Not Participate uncompleted geometry 53 Document 102 Document Organization xi Document Revisions History vii E Effectivity 102 EGN 103 Embedded Clamp Structure 28 48 EMI 103 Error Management Window 86 Export Bundle Geometry 62 Export HarnesS YS Parts 21 Proprietary Export Parts List 21 F Family 103 G Grouping Widely Spaced Terminators 85 H HARNESS BRAID THICKNESS 80 HARNESS EMI HARNESS EMI GROUP NAME amp HARNESS RUN LETTERS 81 HarnesS YS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP 88 HarnesS YS NX Interface Process 19 Install HarnesSYS Interface Icon 8 Installation of HarnesS YS NX Interface 2 5 13 Integrate BTP 103 Integrate BTP to Create Jig 98 Integrating a Wire 103 Introduction 1 J Jig 103 Jumper 103 L LCD 103 Mating Connector 103 Multi Path 104 N Notes 83 Null Path 104 NX Error Management Window 72 NX Implementation of Bundle Structure 18 P Part Attributes 8
10. choose the Widely Spaced Terminator attribute 5 In the Add task attributes window choose the Designator Point option In Selection Vvindow that appears choose all of the wire path end points Update diameters About HamesSys interface l Widely spaced terminator Main Interface window Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Part attributes window Add task attributes window Result HARNESS TASk HARNESS TASK Widely Spaced Terminator attribute is assigned to the MX part DESIGNATOR POINT attribute is assigned to the points 39 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGUED BACKSHELL STRAKHT Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 2 1 3 40 Backshells Straight Backshell Structure Each Straight Backshell is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its geometry In addition it should contain one line Table 7 Representation of Straight Backshell by NX objects The line describes the wires path in the backshell between the Connector part and multi port The optional multi port is located at the extremity of Line 1 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 41 Add Task Attribute to Straight Backshell 1 Click on the mi icon to open the Harness Yo Interace window attribute Update diameters A
11. in order to define stocks in NX Routing Electrical The prt file must be installed or located previously The ptb file location UGII EPLIB TABLE PATH wires_mm ptb is defined by NX environmental variable in UGII ENV FILE Define the path of the appropriate ugroute elec xx xml where xx is inch metric The value of HR UG ROUTE APPL VIEW should be equal to the value of UGII ROUTE ELEC APP VIEW which is defined by NX environmental variable in UGII ENV FILE Defines what unit will be used in Variable HR UG ROUTE MASTER STOCK PRT Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface Environmental Variable Name Environmental Variable Description HR UG INTERFACE EXPORT DATA Defines the export folder where files are stored by the Interface program Example C nx2harness HR_UG_INTERFACE_IMPORT_DATA Defines the import folder where files read by the Interface program are located Example C harness2nx Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 2 3 Install HarnesSYS Interface Icon In order to install the HarnesSYS Interface icon A in the main NX toolbox follow the following steps i Copy the file User mtx from your NX customized environment to C Document and Setting lt user gt Local Settings A pplication Data Unigraphics Solutions NX user mtx Open local without customization NX from UGII ROOT
12. NX It should be the same folder as HarnesSYS Export Folder and should be defined by environmental variables prior to NX activation see detail on page 5 Centerline Object A basic routing object such as a single line spline Routing Segment etc Clamp Marker A point with text that is marked on the manufactured bundle at a specified location Connector Keyway A line in a circular connector that represents the keyway direction from the point indicating the wire path termination This line is used to calculate the clocking angle symbol for angled backshells on the JIG Device Auxiliary item such as a clamp backshell or protective device that is produced with the bundle End Connector Wire End terminator that has a unique name on the aircraft Ref Des Environmental Variables that are defined in the Window Operating System for the variables Interface Program installation These variables may be defined while a central NX script is activated or independently on each workstation HarnesSYS This folder contains files that are used to transfer Parts data and Export folder segment diameters from HarnesSYS to NX It is defined in HarnesSYS in the Project Defaults Form It should be the same as the NX Interface Import folder HarnesSYS This folder contains files that are used to load NX geometrical data Import folder into HarnesSYS These files are created by the Interface It is defined in HarnesSYS in
13. Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 55 Wj G as25036 103_hrms_ 135GND MA G as25036 103_hms_ 126GND b MICE as25036 103 hrns 137GND 4COM TERM YA j W Cg 3525036 103 hrns 137GND COM TERH YB WA Gg as25036 103_hms_ 76GND Such Lugs are transferred from HarnesSYS using wire data Designator Pin Name Term Code and Common Terminator Data One or more wires may be terminated on the same lug and several lugs may be installed on the same stud Z Route the path for each lug separately The following tabel indicates lugs combinations Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 3 5 2 56 Table 12 Example for lug naming conventions 1 Ground one stud One lug per Reference XXXX GND25 Designator 2 Widely Spaced Terminator One lug per stud XXXX yyy TB23A several studs TB23 B MIENNE n 3 Ground or Widely Spaced Common Terminator XXXX yyy zz GND31 COM TERM YA eee A oman More than one lug per stud TB23 A COM TERM YA Z 4 Ground or Widely Spaced No Common Terminator XXXX yyy zz GND31 WIRE 505 Terminator implies one wire per lug TB23 A WIRE 1001 Several wires connected to the Jore hanora iior s same stud without common g P l terminator Assign Multiple Terminators at a Single Point One wire path and only one backshell if present e Several inserts with pin numbering that may be repeated
14. The optional multi port is located at the extremity of Line 1 44 2 Document VersionE Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 45 Result Add Task Attribute to Rectangular angled backshell 1 Click on the IZ icon to open the HamesSY S Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window T In the window that appears choose the BACKSHELL_RECTANGULAR_ANGLED attribute Assign Bundle to Part Designator point Do not participate Segment attributes Widely spaced terminator Main Interface window XL RS Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Add task attributes window BACK SHELL CIRCULAR ANCLED BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLED O BACKSHELL STRAIGHT u CONNECTOR DONOTPARTICPATE EMBDDED CLAMP WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Back Cancel Part attributes window HARNESS TASK BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLELD attribute is assigned to the MX part Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 2 1 4 Adapter Structure An adapter is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its geometry In addition it should contain one line Some adapters may include several wire
15. aircraft See detail on page 57 Do not Participate Enables the user to assign a HARNESS TASK that implies ignoring the selected component or object See detail Segment attributes Enables the user to assign attributes to a Routing Segment Part attributes Enables the user to assign HARNESS TASK attributes as Part attributes This function is used to define components in a part library In order to use this function the user must set the desired part to be the current Display Part See detail on page 26 Protective devices Enables the user to assign attributes to the protective devices Notes Enables the user to assign notes such as Red Label Clamp Marker etc as Object attributes Widely spaced This obsolete option Enables the user to assign the HARNESS TASK terminator WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR attribute to NX group object Widely Spaced Terminator may be defined within a single part using Part attribute Alternatively several lugs may define Widely Spaced Terminator using naming convention to each individual lug Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Category AJ BDescipin Backshell Clocking Enables the user to set the keyway direction of the backshell as a line attribute See detail Angle Bundle Shrinkable Enables the user to assign larger diameters in NX than they are in HarnesSYS this may Sleeve occur appear when a bundle is sealed
16. cr n n cn n cr nr rr nr rr n rn HR UG ROUTE APPL VIEW ci4ugroute elec nx8iappview ugroute elec metric xml HR UG ROUTE MASTER STOCK PRT v iughrnsilocal iug wires stock hrns nxz prt HR UG INTERFACE EXPORT DATA ciineZharness HR UG INTERFACE IMPORT DATA ci harness2 nx Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface 2 5 Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Proprietary Definitions i Log in to HarnesSYS account 2 Run HarnesSYS M in gt gt Administration Project Settings lt The HarnesSYS start Session Window appears with the New Project button enabled i Click Project default f NarnesSiS Designer 39 AH DIF Geeta a amp EC 3 Exi Heli Fetonnect Saye Prete yen Close Refresh Ceeny kienes Dara Laser Creie Compare i To Serer WE L i Omorciians Funcricns L Settings agi Permissinns Hanzge User ialus Workspace Define User Functions T Project Las Forrest Contral prial Designotors A Workspace Eitan dais acta s Qo cey etP aoo2 000 Document BHaragement fp My Prae Files ee ae Lx urien Lr m Ea C lt The Set Project Default for Project Project Name window appears Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 15 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual S Set Project Default for Project x Administra
17. e Fach insert has its own Reference Designator e A single backshell for all the inserts The connector is defined as Multiple terminators at a single point In this case several HarnesSYS Reference Designators may be mapped to a single NX wire termination point using wild card lt gt which describes one wire path only Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Example NX component name should be 21YP and it will be mapped to HarnesSYS Reference Designators 21 YPA 21 YPB and 21 YPC 21lYPA a LIPE alvYvPc i The Multiple Terminators at a Single Point method may be also used for several circuit breakers inside a box or for other designators whose wires are routed and connected only after the bundle is produced Z The reference designator name of such Multiple terminator in HarnesSYS contain asterisk for example 21 YP 4 3 5 3 Use named points indicating wire end path Designator Point indicates the end of a wire path and is used in the following cases C When there is multi bundle designator it belongs to only one bundle in the NX model The other bundles contain points referring to this designator 57 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 58 Figure 15 Multi Bundle Designator C when it is a complex Reference Designator for example a Widely Spaced Termina
18. ees ske us De eene bea cea EE SE eet 46 Table 11 Representation of Embedded Clamp by NX objects eese nennen 48 Table 12 Example for Tue naming ConVenitIOlls a oos eot enia Rb n P a REN NE o se RIS ERR REDE S PR T 56 Table T5 C ateeortes or Electrical TAS R8 risiini a eod eto d uade rodeo ae o fete d heoe nd eod gne opea aseo deus 76 Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only V Preface Document Revisions History Revision dae ChangeSummay E December 2012 e Minor changes were made to correct errors e Some chapters and topics were rearranged e Added jump links between topics e Reference Mantis No 7760 Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only vii Preface Preface Proprietary Conventions Italic text is used to indicate a word or phrase which has a special meaning with respect to HarnesSYS such as the name of a menu or option Italic text is also used for examples Smaller italic text is used for notes and helpful hints these are also indicated by icons see below Bold text Bold text is used for emphasis a word sentence or paragraph Bold italics Bold italics is used for Procedure Heading COURIER Text printed in Courier font represents text that appears on your screen Indicates note B amp B Indicates an example v Indicates a helpful hint Indicates additional information STOP Indicates cautionary text
19. mbie eam m2 gl chop he gg METER D DE ER 21 Ixanpie Process TO expad Puts c LER eena IH PHPHHER NN Pa Edid qiti iUa a ta des 22 Place HamesS rs Paris 11 MOOBL o aas Ebntand di p phuviRo Add Ta E A PARERE EAM PEDE POMA PAG A YU A ERE Pal Y Kd 25 Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for NX Parts eeeeeeessssssseeeee nnne 26 cop A 27 te RTT m Y 29 aud td PNEU IM er 40 POT EE e PLE PRENNE T me 46 Add Task Attribute to Adapter uos peat ta Er RUE HREWRR PEDEM AI TH HEARAORO M AT AR UD QUA ARN YE ATUS ELEM EDAM Y ORIS PA dd 47 EInnbegdSssd CAm TC E iuret d vbt beu tud adea pint M ANM Dead rev Meee GasU vati UEFA E NEUE 48 ABS Task Attribute te Embedded Camp saiisine UEM Mao eerie 49 moluAd Eten ciel elTet TT t i o ETE 51 EDU TERUEL arie vet OS Done VD HAE CN Pe tEDE PHA EDU EE HIUED Mie RM NUR bared ema Pa PIPER PI ER DUROS 51 occa aig evi p DR TD mss 52 Design Flexible Segments for 2D Manufacturing sessi 52 Do Not Participate uncompleted geometry uus bevelus iris DORUM EE munis 53 specal End ee CODE areri aaia aidi 54 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary 4 3 5 1 4 3 5 2 4 3 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 5 9 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 1 Proprietary Rou Pains elec cibi ep peli Ae 54 Assign Multip
20. or a warning Both types of text are framed in a box A Warning however is printed on a raster gray and has the title WARNING A Indicates an operation that you the user are to perform Operations in a series are also numbered 1 Indicates a key on your keyboard Doo Indicates a path to take This usually entails selecting a number of options from menus Indicates a time consuming operation Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Ix THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Indicate Procedure start Indicates Procedure continue m Indicates what you should see on the screen the computer s response E Link to other document He Indicates the end of the user guide About this User Manual This User Manual describes the HarnesSYS NX Interface Process which enables the Design and Maintenance of Integrated Electrical Mechanical Bundle Models Audience This manual is for experienced designers It explains the Interface Process through all its phases However it 1s not intended to guide the user how to design and manufacture his Project Related Documents This manual is one of the set of manuals that make up the HarnesSYS user documentation HarnesSYS user documentation is organized in the following volumes e Volume 0 Getting Started e Volume 1 Schematic Wiring Diagram SWD e Volume 2 2D Routing Jig e Volume 3 Wires e Volume 4 Parts e Volume 5 Integration
21. the above lines and points will be shown in addition the NX model may display other NX object that are not curves or points Br pA Save Model The help lines are invisible This is the default displayed Reference set 26 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 2 1 1 2 Basics The HarnesSYS NX interface declares and expects to find some lines points ports geometry and part attributes for each Electro Mechanical part These lines represent wires path or other features e g keyway Most lines represent a portion of the wire path inside the various parts The proper positioning of their end points is critical for the correct behavior of the interface In each part these line segments shall form a continuous path When several parts are connected together one another e g connector with backshell connector adapter and backshell the continuity of these various lines shall be respected without any overlap or gap between the lines Figure 12 Check the continuity of special lines The ports specified in this document are necessary for the HarnesSYS NX interface The ports shall be located at the end points of the lines that define portions of the wire paths It is assumed that the library parts will include additional ports for the placement of the parts in NX Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSY
22. 1 Parts List PL 104 Path 104 Place HarnesSYS Parts in Model 25 51 Plug 104 Proprietary Document Version E Plug Program Number PPN 104 Preface ix Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for NX Parts 18 26 76 Private File 104 Production Unit 104 Protective Device 104 Protective devices 82 R Receptacle 104 Rectangular angled backshell Structure 28 44 Rectangular Connector Structure 28 36 Related Documents x Retrofit Installation Drawings RID e 104 Retrofit Master Document RMD 105 Revision Letter 105 Route Paths for each Lug individually 54 Route the Geometrical Bundle 51 Route the Main Path 51 Routing 105 S Same Wire 105 Segment Branch 105 Segment Attributes 79 Segment Length 105 Service Code 105 Set environmental variables 6 16 Set Parameters to Define Bundle Features 73 Shell Code 105 Shrink Ratio 105 Signal Type 105 Sleeve Size 106 Spare Pin 106 Special End Connector Cases 54 Stick Diagram 106 Straight Backshell Structure 28 40 System Wiring Diagram SWD 106 T Termination Code 106 Terminology 2 U Update 106 Update HarnesS YS Diameters 94 Use named points indicating wire end path 51 57 76 Printed copy is for reference only 109 V Vendor 106 W W L 106 Widely Spaced Terminator on single part 51 59 Widely spaced terminators on single part Structure e 28
23. BTP processes are defined in detail in the HarnesSYS Integrate BTP User Manual The Integrate BTP process includes functionalities such as e Build Jig e Build Not to Scale 2D Drawing e Update Existing Jig e Update Wires Lengths 98 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary 4 9 Confirm BTP and Release Proprietary aaa Fa rHesS YS Confirm BTP amp Release This process is defined in detail in the HarnesSYS Integrate BTP User Manual ClHome PA EY ERROR Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 99 Proprietary Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Abbreviation Class Defines the class of part for example P for plug SW for switch etc Access Door Access point flap door or other entrance in aircraft used to install or access the part or bundle Area Code The area code indicates the physical location of the part in the production unit Authority Documents that authorize changes They are located in the Authority Library Backfield Protection for connector which provides grounding or mechanical support Box Interface Boxes are independent electrical units often connected to bundles by specific interface Braid Stop The distance between the BRD and the end of the braid see Project Defaults Manufacturing Branch segment branch Is a geometric JIG element containi
24. DIR ugraf exe c From the top menu Choose Tools Customize Choose Commands tab Choose New Button Choose New User Command Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface To add a command to a toolbar select a category and drag route elec modell prt Modified the command out of this dialog box to a toolbar et Format Assemblies Informa Categories Commands ui of hj Expression Ctri Application New Menu b L Visual Editor Active Mockup New ik doom Knowledge Fusion EN je l Spreadsheet Ili Reuse Libran Haw ss Cond EntireAssemet Materials Curve Lines andArcs Product Interface Edn Curve G Shape Search Table erent ent me anre Routing Electrical Formboard Tools Pe Macro Route List __ i New Buttor Movig My Buttons My Menus My Drop downs X Keyboard Close Figure 1 Customize Window Z Do not close the Customize window for the next steps Create a command button by dragging New User Command to any location on the menu bar or toolbars Right click on the created button User Command and the following drop down menu appears in the displayed menu Enter Name HarnesSYS The HarnesSYS string will appear in the menu bar instead of User Command Press Enter to save the new command name
25. Display or Modity NX Stock ECL PRI TT LIII 95 Apy ho Bunde CA RIT IRIS glee ese iiep e ae eee cass asia 96 MoS ETF OCGA JE n eee enero e en ert ieai 98 GON E TF An PRU siae Mer eect te i cee eres aaiae 99 Oe OE E a E A 101 Ls Ee EEEN O EN N E A EE E OE E E A EE O E A 108 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only iii List Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 of Figures US TORAIZ 62 AMINO METTE Uem 9 User COMTI WII GOW sc sicieisie cabasiat dirk opi mad tese aie data dq erem ed cu au uartien be fedittc s edits ed assi omar e M eI puse uS 10 Change Burton image WINGOW 5 its iie tesa toto e es teas t Rp Soc desea datae be espe a Dos t a nas 11 Buton image WINGOW EE 11 Sieht EE 12 LTO Moe HOM WNO TERN TP 13 Project Default WINKOW cccccccccccseseecceeseeeceeuseecceuseecsaeeecsaseeeseuseeessaeeecsaseeessasenessaeeessegeeeessasenenss 16 Diagram describing the bundle structure eelsssesesssssessesseeeeeeen nennen mnn nnns 18 Ala HOW TET I TT Em 20 Export HarneSSYS Screen arpian iona a a a a a ia a an a iR aaia anii 23 Termination message WindOW essssssssssseseeeeeee nennen nennen nnne nnne nennen n nnns nnne nnne nnns 24 Check the continuity Of Special nes eios ocu etian ondas ae o
26. HarnesSYS Volume 5 Integration HarnesSYS V NX Interface User Manual HarnesSYS Version r20a O IA Document Version E Document status Release R Last modified Date time December 18 2012 18 02 Proprietary Copyright Notice The information contained in this manual 1s believed to be accurate and reliable However Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd IAI assumes no responsibility for any errors omissions or inaccuracies whatsoever Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd IAI The software and or database described in this document are furnished under a license and or agreement The software and or database may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license and or agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license and or nondisclosure agreement The purchaser may make one copy of the software for backup purposes No part of this document and or data base may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the express written permission of IAI 2012 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd All rights reserved Document Version E Printed copy is for referen
27. Interface User Manual NX Place Parts in Model HarnesSYS Plug in Route the S Geometrical Bundle Export Bundle Geometry 6 Update Diameters Apply the Bundle Changes ee Export nen HarnesSYS o Final integration In Work Iteration 4 5 f Check Bundle Geometn Bundle data Integrate BTP to Create against BIP amp Receive Diameters JIG Release Confirm BTP amp Release Figure 9 Data flow 20 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 1 4 1 1 21 E List of Links IET cuu 015 c 21 2 Place Harness YS Paris in Modol aceti armo PUE un uen n bete w ER ad p ra 25 3 Check Bundle Geometry against BTP amp Receive Diameters 87 4 Update HarnesSYS Diameters sees nnns 94 5 Apply the Bundle CIDOB ee eee Las bres iM ne Ru Eds 96 6 Integrate BTF IO ree Igiene ptit See tia suos boceemsensenasdnasniedeniseniaden 98 L SY BIF and cs ss cect atop TNT 99 Export Parts List K List of Links Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions 15 Check the Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface esee 13 Expoon Hames Sro PAS NT 21 Export HarnesSYS Parts This function creates a PLMXML file containing Designators and lugs Designators are extracted from P
28. NESS BUNDLE BRAID THICHNESS value eeeeeenneeee 85 FOS 30 ELON VVINGOW Pec E au ertiaes 86 Figure 31 Integrate BTP to Create Jig Scheme ursine E a a a 98 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary List of Tables Table Em vironmental V aria DIGS 252 m pto eror eae aep tenet rito uma eani cito cu Resp Up UEM MER vant ieneadaes aeeacn nee 6 Table 2 Representation of Basic Connectors by NX objects 0 0 0 ceeeeesecccccceeeeeeseecececceaaeeeeseeeeeeeesaaeaeeseeeees 30 Table 3 Presentation of Circular Connector by NX objects sse eene 32 Table 4 Representation of Coupler by NX objects eessssssoenesssssssseerrssssssscerrsssssssceressssssseerrssssssseeressssssssee 34 Table 5 Representation of Rectangular Connector by NX ObJeCts cccccccccccccccceessssssesseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaaaegs 36 Table 6 Representation of single part Widely Spaced Terminator by NX Objects ccccccceceeeesseeeeseeeeeeees 38 Table 7 Representation of Straight Backshell by NX objects 00 0 eecccccccccccessseeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeeeeeaseaeeeeeeees 40 Table 8 Representation of Circular Angled Backshell by NX objects eeeeessssssssseeeeeeeeeeennnnnn 42 Table 9 Representation of Rectangular Angled Backshell by NX objects eeeseseeeeeeeeeeeee 44 Table 10 Representation of Adapter by NX 0oD J6ects esie tete teo Diese ek ee geb obe
29. S T NX Interface User Manual All lines and points should be visible in the context of the cable assembly in order to run HarnesSYS NX interface The interface does not recognize hidden lines and points Please make sure that all other lines and points in the NX model are hidden Use the proper NX reference set to control the visualization of the required geometry HarnesSYS expects predefined special geometry for the following types of parts Connectors a Basic connector on page 30 b Circular connector on page 32 C Coupler on page 34 d Rectangular connector on page 36 e Widely spaced terminator on page 38 Devices a Circular angled backshell on page 42 b Rectangular angled backshell on page 44 C Straight backshell on page 40 d Adapter on page 46 Embedded clamp on page 48 28 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 2 1 2 29 Connectors E List of Links Basic connector TOL P TC NEED m 30 CURSING CIO SoG NS ovatis a np UE TV UROFREEHERCVE QU ATA EYTPEpR ta PR ac E Er eppatiu alus 32 Sahelo qe ipdu iei TT PT H 34 Rectangular Connector Structure ERN a eee eee eee 36 Widely spaced terminators on single part StrUCtUIe cccccecsseeeeeceeseeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseaes 38 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Basic connector structure Ba
30. THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 2 1 6 48 Embedded Clamp Structure Embedded Clamp Structure typically clamps are not part of the cable assembly they are part of the assembly structure However for compatibility with former versions of the interface it is possible to embed a clamp in the cable assembly Each Embedded clamp is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its Geometry In addition it should contain one line and two points Table 11 Representation of Embedded Clamp by NX objects The line describes the wires path in the Clamp The length of the line defines the device width Two points along the centerline path These points indicate the Straight portion of the wires crossing the clamp Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 2 1 7 Add Task Attribute to Embedded Clamp 1 Click on the Hy icon to open the Harness s Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window BACKSHELL CIRCULAR ANGLED BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLED connector Widely spaced terminator Main Interface window Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Add task attributes window Result HARNESS ASEK EMBEDDED CLAMP attribute is assigned ta the MX part 49 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only DO NOT PARTICIPATE 0 WIDELY SPACED TERMINAT Back Cancel Pa
31. WD WL PL BTP Effectivity The effectivity of an item is the set of production units i e the subset of all the production units being manufactured to which that item applies The following documents have effectivities part list with dash number wire list with dash number SWD with dash number Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary Glossary of Terms The following items also have effectivities wire part occurrence bundle with dash number In effect the effectivity of a bundle with dash number is the same as the effectivity of its wire list with dash number EGN An attribute assigned to segments to enable separation of wires with different EMI attributes EMI Electromagnetic interference The code value representing the susceptibility to interference with the signals that a wire carries when these signals are disrupted by electromagnetic emission from adjoining current carrying wires Family Family code ferrule connecting several shields name fields in wire record Find Base Number Part List W L Dash flt file FROM_WIRE_INTEGRATE Integrate BTP When the project default parameter Multi Path allowed is not checked an error is displayed if the integrated source contains Multi Paths Integrating a Wire Integration of part integration process data flow logic flow intersecting effectivity issue Jig A full scale 1 1 layout for the construction of a wire bundle Al
32. YS Interface Window click Cancel again Part Attributes Add Task Attribute to Basic connector on page 31 n Circular Connector Structure on page 32 A Add Task Attribute to Data Bus Coupler on page 35 n Add Task Attribute to Rectangular connector on page 37 n Add Task Attribute to Widely spaced terminator on single part on page 39 E Backshell Clocking Angle See usage details Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 81 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual To assign an attribute to the keyway Line i Select Backshell Clocking Angle option in the Categories of electrical tasks menu t Click OK The regular SELECT MENU of NX 1s displayed i Select the keyway line object and click OK e Toreturn to the Main Tasks menu click Cancel e To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window click Cancel again Protective devices To assign attributes of Protective Devices select the Protective devices option in the Categories of electrical tasks menu and click OK The HarnesSYS Tasks for Protective Devices menu appears Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Figure 26 HarnesSYS Tasks for Protective Devices Menu Select one of the different types of protective devices ir The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed Z The user may select Compone
33. anding system A SWD has a base number indicating the logical system which it describes and a dash number indicating its effectivity Termination Code Code indicating possible terminations at that point Update Update wire process Vendor Approved supplier of materials and parts whose details appear in Vendor library W L List of wires contained in a specific version of a bundle Wire Accommodation The Wire Accommodation indicates the range of wires that a terminator can accommodate Wire Length The length of a wire connecting one part to another including the route through a number of segments and branches Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Glossary of Terms Wire List WL List of wires contained in a specific version of a bundle Wire Type A 3 element code for describing type of wire consists of family type specification type and gauge which are obtained from the bundle wire list data Work Package Includes a group of instructions for maintenance and repair of the wire or a list of tools needed for the task and a cross reference table for it Work Package Set Group of work packages for a system or sub system Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 107 Index A Abbreviation Class 101 About this User Manual x Access Door 101 Adapter Structure 28 46 Add Task Attribute to Adapter 47 Add Task Attribute to Basic connec
34. arnesSYS to NX A file with the 3d asc extension which is created by the Interface and contains geometrical data of the NX bundle This file is used by HarnesSYS to build the JIG or transfer the diameters back to NX Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 3 2 1 Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface In This Chapter doi BMMORONEENTCNPE A m e Set environmental variables essssesssseseesenr eene enne mem nennen nere reser perpe enns Install HarnesSYS Interface ICON 20 0 ee ee ceceeccecccceececceceeceeceeceeaececeececaecueceeaeceeusaeeaeensseenees Check the Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface eesennm mH 13 Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions eeeessssssse 15 This installation is suitable for NX6 or NX8 with and without TeamCenter 8 Copy Files The Interface Program Package for NX contains the following files After the HarnesSYS installation process these files should appear in the harness r20a 00 NX interface folder NXinterface hr nx6 win7 64 interface dll NXinterface hr nx6 win7 32 interface dll NXinterface hr nx6 win7 TCS 32 interface dll N Xinterface hr_nx6_win7_TC8 64 interface dll NXinterface hr nx8 win7 64 interface dll hr ugnx6 TC2007 interface dll this module works with Windows XP and TeamCen
35. art occurrences This list contains only major parts and backshells Lugs are extracted according to term codes and common terminators that may appear on the wires at both ends Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 22 Y 9 The export process relates to term codes that are stored directly on the wires Term codes may be assigned to wires automatically using Assign Terminator codes BTP option or manually using Wire Single change or Group Change on the Wire List Please note that you may see term codes on the wire reports that are calculated on the fly but they will be not included in the PLMXML file generated during the export process Example Process to export Parts amp Lugs il In HarnesSYS choose Interfaces Export NX PLMXML Parts amp Lugs or click MB3 on the selected BTP from the Workspace Choose the Export NX PLMXML Parts amp Lugs option Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Open Close Refresh Query Interfaces Data User Operations Functions Pro import Wires fram CATIA Import from CS MAE SIDA Diameters To 3D NEW MX PLMEML Parts amp Lugs Mx PLMXML Parts Lugs amp wires LATIAS EWR Parts ATLAS EWE Wires amp Parts Figure 10 Export HarnesSYS Screen in If there are no errors during the process the following terminati
36. ary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 38 Widely spaced terminators on single part Structure A widely spaced terminator part is a connector that has a single reference designator and contains several independent wire paths Each widely spaced terminator part is defined by a NX Body representing its shape In addition it should contain one point and line per wire path its definition is very similar to a series of rectangular connectors Each wire path is identified by a single character string i e A Each pin name reaching a given terminator is defined according to the following naming pattern XXX e g A B 1 and so on Table 6 Representation of single part Widely Spaced Terminator by NX objects For each wires path a point indicates the wire termination point inside the terminator Each point has a unique name e g A B Each line indicates one wires path inside the Terminator starting from a termination point The optional multu port is located at the extremity of each line Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribute to Widely spaced terminator on single part 1 Click on the H icon to open the Harness YS Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears
37. bout Hamessys interface Eoi Back Cancer Main Interface window Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Partattributes Option to open the Part attributes window Assign Bundle to Part Designator point Do not participate Segment attributes Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Add task attributes window Result HARNESS TASK BACKSHELL STRAIGHT attribute is assigned to the Nx part Document Version E ADAPTER BACKSHELL CIRCULAR ANGLED CONNECTOR COUPLER DO NOT PARTICIPATE EMBEDDED CLAMP WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Back I Cancel Part attributes window Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Circular Angled Backshell Structure A Circular angled backshell is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its geometry In addition it should contain two lines Table 8 Representation of Circular Angled Backshell by NX objects These two lines together represent the wires path though the backshell Line 1 is from the connector side to the angle of the wire path Line 2 is from the angle to the outer face where wires are connected These two lines share the same end point at the angle The optional multi port is located at the extremity of Line 2 42 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribu
38. ce User Manual 4 3 2 4 3 3 Create Branch Segment In order to route a branch segment from the main segment the main segment is subdivided using a Subdivide Segment NX option and the second segment is routed from the created Routing Control Point 2 Transform Path Edit Bend Angle 4 Subdivide Segment i Simplify Path EL Unify Path The branch segment may be routed tangentially or normal to the main segment It is not recommended to route wires with a sharp angle e g from point A to point B p Branch Point Branch Point 7 Tangential routing may occur when a main segment is split into several branches that are connected to different connectors on the same box Design Flexible Segments for 2D Manufacturing The JIG diagram in HarnesSYS for a flexible bundle is produced on a planar Jig table where as the routed branch segment is installed in 3D space Therefore branch segment directions might have unexpected twisting angles during the actual installation This situation may require adding length to branch segments and might cause unnecessary tension to the bundle supports However the routing 1s usually installed on planar or semi planar surfaces like Skins Frames or Sections The user may see two such planar frames in the diagram below In this case it is recommended that when designing a new routing segment from an existing planar routing segment it should start with a vector projected onto that pla
39. ce only Contents Document Revisions PISTDEW ee san i db OR BOUUOURUH OX ORUM AH DG DAD GR BET QURE A RD ER Ra vii diio el EIA I EREA E E I AN AT E IA AOAN TAE A NUN ONU A E AE Ix Gehio E1 SPIE ESTATE EAA METER MPH MINER EDITED EEEE I PH M PIPMERE HIMEN STETE TE 1X rote Pia gb meh a aba eae hh nena oer eevee nee tmnt diu dini bee EMI IMMO ME X PNY PERIERE IENEN TEIE E O IES I AENA OSATI AS OOOI EA ENTE X RESI act eee tac eres da MEN eis Sie essence a eden X Iba ES PUISSE E EA eect TEE E TE xi ae O PEDE PR A HP 1 Aim and Sub aims of the HarnesSYS NX Interface Process cccccccssseseeeeeeeeeesaeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeees 1 TOO ar E 2 Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface cccccscssseeecessseeescesseeeseeeseesseesseessoonneees 5 l Amm 5 as endronmenb Vara BE eacus nti wer Eotagc doit Po TEE Iose Rat as o ten qoae pep ao dac eR te Potes oa id vi aara 6 LOVE AID Hariess Ta Merate EDI aids s a eto dentis ipti Epod ador lade mies gotas eode nu ex ele qut 8 Check the Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface eeeeeessssseseeeeeeeeeeeeenn nnn 13 Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions ccccccccsccccceeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeeaas 15 NX Implementation of Bundle Structure eeeee esee eer nnnm nnna 18 HarnesSYS NX Interface Process ee eceeeee eei eeeeere esee enne nenne anna nnn nnns 19 zie d d M EDITT TT 21
40. co tea ter co Ment heeded coda fa eitis dius 27 RONGE MAIM Ol asesue seri bise icon Pss ibas d readers Bede Conan eec dicont enden ated inrsasz nui d cata rivis dra aud 51 STOP Ian ar FeV usd doner beie ate ines cetus dione ed Gace nhs dames Scar Anche feEed esee ec 53 TIMED BUNdE TD CSIGMALON aasa a TE aabwoisdaadebanaiaces 58 Sgen euo gini RT T a A A E T A 58 OWD DIA Pie T E 61 Data Bus Coupler GonneCions discal istered stone 61 Categories OL EICCIICAl Tdsks ssssiuedie ode Dona uet yai baa etas A toaesiatoreee 71 FO VII CLOW cO P M 72 Categories of Electrical Tasks MOHU S rop ona a a A 74 Figure 22 Cue Enter HARNESS BUNDLE NAME value naini a nnne nnn 78 Figure 23 Cue Enter HARNESS CLAMP MARKER Value cccccssssecceeceseseceeeceeeeceeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 80 Figure 24 Cue Enter HARNESS BRAID THICKNESS value eesseeeesseseseseeeeenn enne 80 Figure 25 Cue Enter EMI GROUP NAME HARNESS RUN LETTERS value ees 81 Figure 26 HarnesSYS Tasks for Protective Devices Menu ccccccccsssssseeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeaeeeeeeeeessaaeaeess 83 Figure 27 Harness Tasks for Notes M Nnu ccccccssscccceeseecceseeecceuseeceuseeesseeeecseseeeseuseesseaseeessageeeeseneeessass 84 Figure 28 Cue Enter HARNESS CLAMP MARKER Valu ccccccessseceeeeeeseeceeeeeeeseceeseeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeas 84 Figure 29 Cue Enter HAR
41. d Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 4 1 Create Bundle Geometry File Yes Define Bundle Variables You Receive NX Error Management Window No Bundle OK Bundle Geometry File is created Messaqe in HarnesSYS Export Folder P Respond to J The file C nx2hamess 4002 002 3d_asc contains the bundle data PE Err ors 65 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 66 List of Links Define Bundle Variables NX Error Management Window Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 4 2 Define Bundle Variables 67 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 68 The variable holds the name of the file which contains the data to be 1 transferred to HarnesSys he default is weww yyyy Sc asc where ooooc yyyy base and dash respectively is the identification of the bundle The variable halds the bundle s base number as defined in HarnesSys 8 The variable holds the dash of the BTP which identifies its effectivity range The variable holds the initial Designator for the primary 4 Jig path Another part may be selected from a displayed list of all the Desigqnatoars of this bundle The variable holds the Designator at the other end o
42. dule creates a file with the extension 3d asc at the specific predefined folder The file contains the bundle segments geometrical definitional the User Function adds attributes to the bundle model and checks the validation of the NX geometry Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary 62 HarnesSYS NX Interface Process The following chart describes the work flow while transferring NX bundle model to HarnesSYS Check that NX Export Folder is defined for NX Open the Bundle Press 2d To Activate HarnesSYS Interface your Project The Bundle Name No should be defined ka only once Create Bundle Geometry File In Export Folder 63 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only The Bundle Component should be a Work Part Additional Bundle features include widely spaced terminators designator points protective devices notes etc Yes Set Parameters to Define Bundle Features Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 64 List of Links Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions ccccccsecceesseeeeseseeeseeeeeees 15 area Dunde Geomely FIG ee ee oe ee ene eee een EEE 65 Define Bundle Name Parameter c cccccececccceccceccccacececcccecececcaueceneaeauetecuaveneneauenenens 70 Set Parameters to Define Bundle Features ceeeern mmm 73 Document Version E Printe
43. el Figure 24 Cue Enter HARNESS BRAID THICKNESS value The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed Choose the segment to which to add the sleeve value to the segment diameter of the single segment or choose the bundle object to which to add the sleeve value to the diameter of all segments in the bundle object e To return to the Main Tasks menu click Cancel 80 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process e To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window click Cancel again HARNESS EMI HARNESS EMI GROUP NAME amp HARNESS RUN LETTERS Proprietary These are alternative attributes that may be set on segments They add information about the EMI level applicable to that segment To assign Run Letters Harness EMI or Harness EMI Group Name to segments select one of the attributes HARNESS EMI HARNESS EMI GROUP NAME HARNESS RUN LETTERS from the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu and click OK The following pop up window appears not for HARNESS EMI pesi e site Back Cancel Figure 25 Cue Enter EMI GROUP NAME HARNESS RUN LETTERS value Enter the Name and press OK The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed The User may select centerline objects such as lines or Segment Curves which represent segments with HARNESS EMI RUN LETTERS or EMI GROUP NAME e Toreturn to the Main Tasks menu click Cancel e To return to the Main HarnesS
44. es termination point inside the connecior The line indicates the wires path inside the connector from the wires termination point to the outer face of the connector The optional multi port is located at the extremity of the line Special cases a One wire path and only one backshell if present b Several wire paths 36 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribute to Rectangular connector mh 1 Click on the Zl icon to open the HamesSY S Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears choose the CONNECTOR attribute 5 In the Add task attributes window choose the Designator Point option n Selection Window that appears choose the point 3D routing gt File XP BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANCLED DO NOT PARTICIPATE EMBEDDED CLAMP i Widely spaced terminator Main Interface window WIDELY_SPACED_TERMINATOR Backshell Clocking Angle z Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Back Cancel Add task attributes window Part attributes window CONNECTOR attribute is assigned to the MX part Result HARNESS TAS DESIGNATOR POINT attribute is assigned to the point HARNESS TASK 37 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Propriet
45. ess 89 Properties nog 3 Workspace gt My Private Files Check Route Document Version E gt gt Press MB3 gt 3D Vs BTP or choose the 3D vs BTP icon from the BTP toolbar g du 4 pon Custom Integrate More to POM GENERE Notes Copy Piobaries Integrate view Tabular View Print Associated Files Interconnections validation Assign Terminator codes Import Wires from CATIA Export b Cut amp Stamp Feed Labels Creator Check Route Reserve Spare Pins Remove from Workspace Configuration b Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 90 lt The following menu appears i x Select Source File 4002 501 40_a5c 2011 10 04 14 51 58 Cancel It contains the 3d asc files that appear in the HarnesSYS import folder and have the same BASE NUMBER as the BTP base number i Select the desired file and click OK Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process The check process is run in another window The check process is similar to the Integrate BTP process described in Integrate BTP user manual The following log file shows a typical result The notes indicate that this check process indents to NX users in order to check their data against the HarnesSYS model e Base dash number value was assigned as an attr
46. f the primary jig path Another part may be selected from a displayed list of all the Designators of this bundle see additional Information below The variable indicates the maximum allowed distance 8 between two curves ror them to be considered connected and the distance between a coordinate and curve when describing a curve using a collection of straight lines Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process The variable indicates the maximum allowable anale 7 between two consecutive chords when describing a curve using a collection of straight lines he variable indicates the maximum allowable distance between a point and a curve as described by a collection of straight lines in order to consider the point as located on the curve This variable must have a larger value than the route tolerance variable The 3d ascfile and the model contain new automatically generated segment and node names It is important to save these names with the other geometric data to relate these to names in the Harnessys JIG Choose the option 9 1 Save Save the model with automatically generated data Recommended option if the automatically generated data is not saved the Update diameters option of the interface will fall to update the model No Mo save of model with automatically generated data 10 Clicking this option confirms all the other variables
47. g it Select the Do not participate option in the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu and click OK The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed it You may select a Component Group of objects or a Routing object e To return to the Main Tasks menu choose Cancel e To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window choose Cancel again Segment Attributes Segment attributes such as EMI or RUN letter will be shown on the HarnesSYS jig form board Braid thickness will set additional segment thickness according to the segment diameters in HarnesSYS To assign attributes to Segment Curves it Select the Segment attributes option in the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu Click OK m The Harness Tasks for Segment Attributes menu appears Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 79 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual HARNESS BRAID THI HARNESS EMI HARNESS EMI GROUP NAME HARNESS RUN LETTERS Back Cancel m Figure 23 Cue Enter HARNESS CLAMP MARKER value e his category contains the assignment of different curve types in Select one of the following options 1 HARNESS BRAID THICKNESS 2 HARNESS EMI HARNESS EMI GROUP NAME amp HARNESS RUN LETTERS HARNESS BRAID THICKNESS To assign the sleeve to the appropriate Segment Curve i In the pop up window enter the sleeve thickness a x 1 5 Back Canc
48. gments diameters The interface is activated via an icon that activates the HarnesSYS NX Interface USER FUNCTION in NX 1 1 Aim and Sub aims of the HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Aim e Design and Maintain Integrated Electrical mechanical Bundle Models in a concurrent engineering environment Sub aims e Provide a comprehensive integration methodology and process e Combine the strength of both systems Logical Data in HarnesSYS geometric data in NX e Fulfill mechanical and electrical requirements Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 1 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 1 2 Terminology The following are unique terminology for this user manual Basic Term BDescripion BTP HarnesSYS document that contains all the engineering data for Build To Package bundle manufacture using sub documents such as Wire List Part g List 2D Routing and JIG Bundle Wires and parts that are grouped together to be assembled as one unit using a JIG NX Interface Export The folder where the Interface creates files that transfer geometrical folder data from NX to HarnesSYS t should be the same folder as HarnesSYS Import folder and should be defined by environmental variables prior to NX activation see the Installation chapter NX Interface This folder contains files that transfer Parts List and segment Import folder diameter data from HarnesSYS to
49. ibute to the Bundle using the HarnesSYS NX interface 91 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 92 Brea tie CMX CHX BTP 4002 002 109 ee ee MM ee Diagnostics for application CHECK DIAM Created at 2012 03 12 10 38 00 PROJECT CHEX UT DOCUMLHT CNX DIT 400 2 00 WARNING 36 0235 The followirg PARTS are in the WIRE LIST and do not exist in the GEOMETRY PART GHD222 PART PROD PART PIO2 WARNING WL 5202 Part number 389998 2044 25 HRMS in tre 3D model doesn t match the Part Spec name in the database D999 20WJ35FN for designator JIOO5 occ key 252 Data exists in file userhome harness harnesszug 4002 002 3d asc The CHECK DIAM process has finished with warning s The followirg files are in your PRIVATE directory Errors listed by sewerities and codes CSN BTP 4002 O02 err Lag Tile screen messages gt CSN BTP 4002 002 1 g Us The CHECK DIAM process 1s finished successfully THE PROCESS TERMINATED AT 2012 03 12 10 38 02 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process D There is a mismatch between parts straight backshell in HarnesS YS and angled backshell in 3D model HarnesS YS saves another 3d asc file in the HarnesS YS Export folder appearing in 2 j the project default with the diameter data of each HarnesSYS segment Thi
50. in a fuel tank 77 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary 78 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Assign Bundle Number A bundle number is set as a Part attribute in the NX Part It indicates that the NX Part and its Component Parts contain this bundle information i Select Assign Bundle to Part Option in the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu and click OK The following pop up menu appears Figure 22 Cue Enter HARNESS BUNDLE NAME value Type a value for the bundle name attribute with format xxxx yyy where xxxx is a bundle number yyy isa dash number Example name attribute 4002 501 i Click OK to confirm attribute value To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window click Cancel again Designator Point Definition See usage details To assign a Designator Point attribute i Select the Designator Point option in the Categories of Electrical Tasks menu and click OK The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed t Select a point and click OK To return to the Main Tasks menu choose Cancel To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window choose Cancel again Do not participate Definition See usage details Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process These object attributes may be removed using the regular NX tools To assign a Do not participate attribute perform the followin
51. le Terminators at a Single Point cccccccccsssseceecceeeseceecceeeseeeeesaeaeeeeeeeeaaeeesssaaaass 56 EnA rae EE E NT sens ee es ees eas 57 Use named points indicating wire end path cccccccccccsseseeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeaseesseeeeeeessaegeeeeees 57 Widely Spaced Terminator on single Part cccccccccccceeseseeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeaseeeeeeessaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 59 EUIS EIEI IOE A O AILESI OEE AA EN EEN AE PE E EA IOSA PEI EEA A EAE 59 Boa EuS ie NENNEN 61 imd pid A E TON E RTT A EA EES 6l Eo E ei ei R A MEM 62 Geata Buile Gomery FIB eee eee ere ere Cele ck aaia tel aa a aiaia Mere 65 Pame BUIE T OO aa a aT 67 Denne Bundle Name Parametar isriiisiririirissrarirarerciinavararinaiaiadadananiadinaa arinira aiiis iadaan 70 Eo Deo EE 71 NX Eror Managemen VI nists dict pape n ipe EPboHa eeE dO tala ua tudia Kocdsadd i a i e e educi adii pide tap id 72 Set Parameters to Define Bundle Features ccccccccccccsseseeceeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeesaeeesseceeeeseaaaseeeeeeeees 73 MESI Surprise sinasina aa i aa pa ada raa Daia nhre ia aaa aai 73 Example name attribute 4002 I uesacassiext epe int dieto ER At rt mrge feat rrtererarennre Una IARE HD aiaa 78 tT LIU PR METTE EE TIT PPP 86 Check Bundle Geometry against BTP amp Receive Diameters cccccccccscesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 87 HarnesSYS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP sees 88 Wiveri Hames oro cii fF TTD D DIDIT IUE 94
52. les rail modules round modules switches Coax Triax splices and Coax Triax connectors Circular connectors may contain Connector Keyway locations represented by line These parts may be also devices such as backshells and adapters External parts such as clamps are not included in the NX assembly but they may have trace markers on the Jig through NX points Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for NX Part on page 26 Models shows the NX implementation process The bundle geometry is represented by NX Routing Segments lines and points When several segments are connected to the same point each of them should contain different NX centerline objects This data structure may be created by the NX Routing Segments Electrical Application In addition the bundle geometry may contain NX points that represent Designator Points Widely Spaced Terminators notes or protective devices These points are to be installed on the Jig for the bundle manufacturing The User should be familiar with NX Electrical terminology and activities Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 HarnesSYS NX Interface Process The products of this process 1 BTP in HarnesSYS 2 Updated model in NX The following scheme describes the data flow for concurrent engineering using HarnesSYS and NX 19 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX
53. ly Proprietary Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface x b Release PreRelease Plot Retrofit FFD Document Point Release Enabling Not Allowed w Skipped Letters Rev Branches loQ sd Initial Rew Letters of New Doc INEW OOOO File Path Import XML 3D ASCII nx2harness harms2nx Export XML 3D ASCII Export BTP to PDM ftps ch Activate Work Laad Analysis Press OK to confirm the changes Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Document Version E 17 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 3 NX Implementation of Bundle Structure The following NX model and its components should be built in order to transfer data between NX and HarnesSYS using the Interface End Connectors J N A M j F l Connectors on Parts j Clamps wN 5 Widely Spaced Connectors DE Back shells Individual Connectors Segments Composed of Protective Devices Center line Objects Figure 8 Diagram describing the bundle structure Each bundle is placed in a separate assembly component The bundle contains parts that are manufactured with the bundle as well as the bundle geometry In addition the bundle may optionally contain sub assemblies e g an isolated routing zone in the aircraft Parts that are manufactured with the bundle are typically end connectors such as circular connectors rectangular connectors and accessories such as lugs ground modu
54. n E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Circular Connector Structure Each circular connector is defined by a NX Body representing its Shape In addition it should contain one point and two lines Table 3 Presentation of Circular Connector by NX objects The point indicates the wire termination point inside the connector The first line indicates the wires path inside the connector from the wires termination point to the outer face of the connector The second line indicates the keyway direction It should be located on the same plane as the wires termination point and perpendicular to the connector axis The optional multi port is located at the extremity of Line 2 32 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribute to Circular Connector Click on the n Icon to open the Hamess YS Interface window Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears choose the CONNECTOR attribute 5 In the Add task attributes window choose the Designator Point option n Selection Vvindow that appears choose the point 6 In the Add task attributes window choose the Backshell Clocking Angle option In Selection Window that appears choose the keyway line
55. nar surface In addition it is not recommended to connect branches to segments in the area between two different planar surfaces In the diagram below you should not place branches in the designated area C Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary 4 3 4 Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Figure 14 Two Planar Frames Do Not Participate uncompleted geometry DO NOT PARTICIPATE is an attribute that is set to NX object Such NX object like NX parts points or segments it will not be transferred to HarnesSYS M This may be used for example when testing an alternative geometry and therefore there 1s no need to remove the extra data from the NX model See definition details Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 53 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 3 5 Special End Connector Cases 4 3 5 1 Route Paths for each Lug individually Several lug may be installed on the same stud In addition lugs may be installed o different studs or different pins of the same Reference Designator In such cases wires for this Reference designator are routed separately creating a widely spaced terminator The lug name that is set to each lug contains the Reference Designator name and may contain pin and lug ID according to the following format XXXX YY Y ZZ where XXXX designator YYY optional pin name LL optional lug data 54 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only
56. ng wires The branch is identified by uniformity of its wires BRD Basic Reference Designator also referred to simply as a Designator the connector s local name BTP Build To Package Document describing the packaging to produce a bundle Generally it is a collection of WL PL and JIG DATA Must contain at least WL or PL Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 101 102 Glossary of Terms Bundle Each wire must belong to a bundle A bundle name is composed of a bundle base number and dash number The number of the bundle to which the wire belongs is often entered before the wire name on the SWD CAD Computer Aided Design Contact Key Code determining number and names of pins defined in Contact Configuration Library A part number has a unique contact key Contact Type Type of contact 4 options Pin Stud Socket Solder Dash Number A descriptor of a document or bundle which associates the document with effectivity Designator Each occurrence of a part in a SWD has a code name e g YP100 This is the base designator of the part This number is unique in the Product Device Type Type of device installed in bundle In HarnesSYS there are 15 options Diameter The diameter of the segment which is calculated using a fixed formula which takes into account the various types of wires that pass through the segment Document Configuration controlled document of a specific type such as S
57. nt or Group of objects Each of them collects all the edge points of each protective device on the segments e To return to the Main Tasks menu click Cancel e To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window click Cancel again Notes To assign a note attribute select Notes option in the Categories of electrical tasks menu and click OK The Harness Tasks for Notes menu appears Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 83 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual FERRULE_LIMITS CLAMP MARKER IDENT NOTE RED_LABEL Back Cancel 1 Figure 27 Harness Tasks for Notes Menu Select one of the different types of notes it To assign a Clamp marker Name to a point select CLAMP MARKER C m lt The following pop up window appears E aaa Figure 28 Cue Enter HARNESS CLAMP MARKER value The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed The user may select a Point in To assign any other note select CODE or FERRULE LIMITS or IDENT or NOTE or RED LABEL The regular SELECT MENU of NX is displayed The user may select a Point e Toreturn to the Main Tasks menu choose Cancel 84 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process e To return to the Main HarnesSYS Interface Window choose Cancel again Grouping Widely Spaced Terminators This obsolete option is u
58. on message will appear 23 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary Increase Derrease R ei THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Paste Undo aa Conven Copy o amp Print Find in Delete to PDF Print Preview LDocumerit B Test File C5n BTP 4002 002 Ing Close Save As ee Diagnastics for application btp reports for nx plnxal Created at 2012 02 29 8 45 10 CSH CSH BTP 4002 002 BTP REV LET NEW PROJECT ETF DOCUMENT THE PROCESS TERMINATED AT 2012 02 20 28 45 13 Figure 11 Termination message window If the process terminated successfully the file lt BTP Name gt plmxml will be created in the HarnesSYS Export folder If Export NX PLMXML Parts option is used the lt BTP Name gt PL plmxml file will be created in the HarnesSYS Export folder Z If the HarnesSYS Export folder and the NX Interface Import folders are not shared folders i e the file created in HarnesSYS Export folder does not automatically appear in the NX Interface Import folder then you must manually copy the files created by HarnesSYS in the HarnesSYS Export folder to the NX Interface Import folder PLMXML An open XML based file format Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary 24 HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 2 Place HarnesSYS Parts in Model The bundle assembly contains predefined electro mechanical NX parts These pa
59. or branch stated in millimeters or inches as defined in the Project Defaults This length can be between two nodes or between a part and a node or between two parts Service Code Type of retrofit change A Add D Delete C Change B Before Shell Code Shell codes contain information about connector back shells or rear side of the connector The three variables concerning shell codes are the size whether the connector is a receptacle or a plug and whether it is straight or angled Thus each shell size can have four shell codes Shrink Ratio The nominal ratio of expanded diameter to recovered diameter of heat shrinkable tubing Signal Type Type of signal at interface box connection 13 options Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 105 106 Glossary of Terms Communication GND Analog GND Digital GND Chassis GND Power DC GND Power AC Lighting MUX BUS Power AC Power DC RF Signal Analog Signal Digital Sleeve Size Diameter of sleeve around wire Spare Pin Is a designator pin left unused unattached to a wire The pin requires special treatment such as capping Stick Diagram Initial Jig diagram where all the lines are straight the lengths of the branches are drawn to scale and the dimension lines are removed System Wiring Diagram SWD Old names Schematic Diagram or Wire Diagram or Wiring Diagram A document which presents the design of a logical system e g air conditioning l
60. orrect objects without any other prompts Figure 30 Error Window Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary 4 5 Check Bundle Geometry against BTP amp Receive Diameters This function compares WIre List and Part List data appearing in the BTP document with the bundle geometry data of the 3D model in XML format In This Chapter HarnesSYS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP cc csssceccseseceeseeseeeeteeeeeeseeseees 88 The following scheme describes the HarnesSYS requirement prior to this activity Check HarnesSYS Import and Export Folders definition The appropriate BTP Document must be defined HarnesSYS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP and Receive Diameters File E List of Links Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions sssssssse 15 HarnesSYS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP ccccccsssceesesseeeteesseeeseeeeeeeeeees 88 Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 87 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 5 1 HarnesSYS Check Bundle Geometry against BTP This function compares Wire List and Part List data appearing in the BTP document with the bundle geometry data of the 3D model in XML format i Select the appropriate BTP document from the HarnesSYS workspace 88 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Proc
61. ow choose Cancel Proprietary Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only T1 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 4 4 NX Error Management Window 72 If some electrical data is absent or there is no continuity in the segment sequences the error window will pop up to show an error diagnostics Set to color HIGHLIGHT ONLY Move to layer NO Apply to Current incorrect object 0K Back Cancel 1 Highlight the incorrect object with the chosen color Contains the highlight option also 2 Move the incorrect objects to the desired layer 1 255 G Move the incorrect object to blank If this option is activated the above changes will occur 4 in the current incorrect object and the menu will appear again if another incorrect object is detected 5 If this option is activated the above changes will occur in all incorrect objects without any other prompts Figure 20 Error Window Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 4 5 Set Parameters to Define Bundle Features 4 4 5 1 Add Task Attributes Option Select the first activity from the HarnesSYS Interface Main Window This activity sets the specific attributes of the NX model before the Bundle Geometry file 3d_asc is created Ta sa n coms oo E es es IOS OOR GG EAR IHARZIRARZSARRRRAGRGR SR m R3 AG I3 a r Update diameters Abo
62. paced Terminator may be implemented if each insert is considered in HarnesSYS as a separated Reference Designator 99 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 60 HarnesSYS pin naming convention Pins are named independently for each insert 2bTP Document Version E Each insert is defined as a separate rectangular connector Z The Solid Body of the outer connector that contains the inserts does not participate in the bundle Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 3 5 5 Data Bus Coupler The Coupler Reference Designator is the interface name of the Data Bus coupler component Data bus shilded group wires cable are connected to the Coupler using named points with predefined formats on each Coupler side The ampersand behaves like or between two expression indicates wild cards In the example below pin name with prefix 1 or 3 will be routed to the point with name 1 amp 3 While wires whose pin name contain the prefix 2 or 4 will be routed to the point with name 2 amp 4 Example Data Bus Cable Main branch segment Figure 18 Data Bus Coupler Connections 2i YP Figure 17 SWD Data Bus 61 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 4 Export Bundle Geometry The User Function that is built inside NX mo
63. r 2012 ntormation p012 11 27 10 1 95 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 7 Apply the Bundle Changes It is good practice to consult Electrical Designers before extensive changes are applied because the bundle is designed by different disciplines Sometimes changes in HarnesSYS may provide a better solution Take Action in NX Check that the NX model and the JIG drawing are similar all the parts appear in both systems and all the paths between each two parts are the same Take Action in HarnesSYS If they are similar please check the segment lengths Check for HarnesSYS LZ Production changes Sometimes in the event of small differences in segment lengths it may be better to revert to the previous NX model instead of opening a released BTP document NX bundle model is ready HarnesSys Y ou may now Integrate BTP to create JIG End 96 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 97 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 8 Integrate BTP to Create Jig The appropriate JG Document must be defined toto Select Source File for JIG HarnesSYS Integrate BIP to Build Jig Figure 31 Integrate BTP to Create Jig Scheme
64. rt attributes window Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 50 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 3 Route the Geometrical Bundle Route segments using standard as describe im this manual on page 25 Follow NX Documentation on Electrical Routing Application and pay attention to the following items a b C d e Route the MAIN Path on page 51 Create Branch Segment on page 52 Design Flexible Segments for 2D Manufacturing on page 52 Do Not Participate uncompleted geometry Special end connector cases Use named points indicating wire end path on page 57 Route Paths for each Lug individually on page 57 Assign Multiple Terminators at a Single Point on page 56 Widely Spaced Terminator on single part on page 59 Data Bus Coupler on page 61 Eiback to Scheame HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 3 14 Route the Main Path The main path should contain the widest and longest branch segments It should be routed before other branches This 1s true even if the main path 1s curved as in the picture below The reason for this is because it 1s drawn without a break on the JIG and such a break can not occur on the real model mm Main Path OK Wrong n ranc cegment Proprietary Figure 13 Route the Main Path Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 51 52 THarnesSYS VT NX Interfa
65. rts contains specific feature for installation and wire path definition See instructions how to Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for NX Parts After the parts are defined follow NX documentation on Assemblies or Electrical Routing applications according to the following work flow NX Create a Mew File For Bundle Assembly Import HarnesSYS PLMXML File Place Parts Connectors Backshells Lugs If not equal Set Component Names to be HarmnesSYS BRD name 25 Document Version E Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for MX Parts Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 2 1 Prepare Electrical and Geometrical Data for NX Parts NX Open Electro Mechanical Part NX Routing Electrical Ports should be added to NX part in order to enable continuous routing Add Routing Electrical Ports The Interface sets interactively HarnesSYS names for NX objects such as DESIGNATOR_POINT Create Lines amp Points for Wires Path Geometry inside the NX Part These NX lines and points are transferred to HarnesSYS and are included in the drawing segments lengths on JIG In addition other points indicate the keyway locations for circular connectors The Interface uses these points to calculate the backshell clocking angles in HarnesSYS V Activate the Interface to Set Specific Names for NX Objects The model is stored so just
66. s 78 4 Segment AttriOutes ccccccccccssscccssseecceseecceeeeeceececseseessegeeessgeeeesneeeseeeessseeees 79 SE cid ooi TAA S A IET A ENE EEE ETE TTA 81 E ouo oio A A A E 82 Vi e E A E A EE E E E E E A E E T 83 8 Grouping Widely Spaced Terminators cccccsssccccceseeeeseesseeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeaes 85 9 Backshell Clocking ANQINe ccccccsseeccceececceeeeesseeeeeceeeeseueeessueeeeseueeesaueeessaes 81 10 Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve ccccccessececcsssceccceeseeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeaeeeesseaeeeessaaaeess 85 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 76 Add task Attributes Option Continue Table 13 Categories of Electrical Tasks Category J BDescipion Assign Bundle to Part Enables the user to assign the HARNESS BUNDLE NAME bundle dash Part attribute to the top assembly Work and Display part Y 9 When starting work with the HarnesSYS Interface the bundle dash number must be assigned to the top assembly as a Part attribute in order to recognize the Bundle within the bundle assembly Designator Point The attribute with DESIGNATOR POINT value should be assigned to the termination point in the devices such as connector WST etc The attribute with DESIGNATOR POINT value may also be assigned to a point on the routing object in the bundle indicating a termination of the routing in the
67. s data may be transferred to NX There is no commit to the database since nothing has been changed in HarnessS YS All the results appear in files 93 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 6 Update HarnesSYS Diameters The Bundle assembly component Should be a Work Part The assembly should contain exactly the same geometry that was exported to Harnes SYS i Important Press Ey To Activate HarnesSYS Interface The user must define the wiring stock inthe Routing Preferences Press Update Diameters Button a Add task attributes 3D routing File Update diameters About HarnesSys interface o Back Cancer Repeat the Export Bundle rT Li Geometry step 1002 002 3 sd 1 0j zs Ee Back Cancer I Confirm or Type the File Name containing Harness YS diameters Modify NX Stock Diameter 94 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 6 1 Display or Modify NX Stock Diameter 7 Load To Workspace Effectivity Model Block From Application All Sub Type L lt Authority Effectivity p Model Block a From COB 1L ic i 14 l 17m 18 19 ae 22 24 30 pee From Date Authority Todayis 22 Movembe
68. s paths Table 10 Representation of Adapter by NX objects The line represents the wires path in the adapter connecting the designator part and the backshell Its length should match the length of the wires path through the adapter For adapters with several wires paths there should be several non collinear lines 46 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 2 1 5 Add Task Attribute to Adapter 1 Click on the a icon to open the Hamess YS Intetace window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears choose the ADAPTER attribute udi 24 Assign Bundle to Part Designator point BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLED Do nal participate BACKSHELL STRAKGHT CONNECTOR COUPLER DO NOT PARTICIPATE Update diameters About Hamessys interface mm EMBEDDED CLAMP o i iM i f Notes WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Wide iced terminator Ciak Cancel Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Part attributes window Add task attributes window Main Interface window Result HARNESS ASK ADAPTER attribute is assigned to the Mx part 47 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary
69. sed to set attribute to a grouping object for several connector that indicates wire ends in each pin separately Z Lug is no longer defined as a WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR object attribute See Route Paths for each Lug connected to the same Stud Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve To assign the same thickness to all segments in the bundle Z The attribute is added to the Display Part i Select the Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve option In the interface window that appeares enter the Braid thickness Figure 29 Cue Enter HARNESS BUNDLE BRAID THICHNESS value V Click OK Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 85 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 4 4 6 Error Management Window 86 If some electrical data is absent or there is no continuity in the segment sequences the error window will pop up to show an error diagnostics Set to color HIGHLIGHT ONLY Move to layer NO Apply to Current incorrect object 0K Back Cancel 1 Highlight the incorrect object with the chosen color Contains the highlight option also 2 Move the incorrect objects to the desired layer 1 255 G Move the incorrect object to blank If this option is activated the above changes will occur 4 in the current incorrect object and the menu will appear again if another incorrect object is detected 5 If this option is activated the above changes will occur in all inc
70. sic connectors are parts that are directly connected to incoming wire segments such as lugs relays switches mod blocks 1 e without backshell without adapter Each basic connector is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its geometry In addition it should contain one point one line and one multi port Table 2 Representation of Basic Connectors by NX objects The point indicates the wires termination point inside the connector The line indicates the wires path inside the basic connector It goes from the termination point to the multi port The optional multi port is located at the extremity of the line 30 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process Add Task Attribute to Basic connector 1 Click on the A icon to open the Harness yo Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window Update diameters About HamesSys interface 3 DO NOT PARTICIPATE OK Back Cancel DO NOT PARTICIPATE d l f EMBEDDED CLAMP Widely spaced terminator m T Back cancel Main Interface window E Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Part attributes window Add task attributes window ORNNEC TOR attribute is assigned ta the MX part ESIGNATOR POINT attribute is assigned to the point C HARNESS TASK HARNESS TASK I Result 31 Document Versio
71. so called Form board Jumper Name number translation of a short default wire LCD last Change Date Date document last changed Mating Connector The matching Connector assigned to a connector via the Part Occurrence mating field Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 103 104 Glossary of Terms Multi Path A path or a part of a path which includes more then one alternative configuration for routing wires Null Path The default path if there is no correlation between segments and wires If there are several alternative routing options at a node and there is not enough information to define the path the null path should be the longest one Parts List PL List of parts contain in a specific version of a bundle Path Is a collection of continuous branch segments for routing wires There may be single path or several parallel paths between two designators Plug A device which by insertion to a receptacle establishes contact Plug Program Number PPN The PPN Plug Program Number of a part is a key determining the order in which wires should be attached to the pins of the part The key has 3 fields major sub and degree Private File A file generally a report that is produced by a HarnesSYS transaction stored in user s private directory and only available to the user initiating the process Production Unit The unit being designed or manufactured e g an aircraft Protective Device
72. te to Circular Angled Backshell 4 Click on the AI icon to open the HamesSY S Interface window Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window 3 Press the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears choose the BACKSHELL CIRCULAR ANGLED attribute Assign Bundle to Pari Widely spaced terminator Main Interface window E Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Snrinkable Sleeve Add task attributes window Result HARNESS TASK BACKSHELL CIRCULAR ANGLED attribute is assigned to the Mx part BACKSHELL_CIRCULAR_ANGLED BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLED 4 BACKSHELL STRAIGHT CONNECTOR COUPLER DO NOT PARTICIPATE EMBEDDED CLAMP WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Back Cancel Part attributes window 43 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Rectangular angled backshell Structure A Rectangular Angled backshell is defined by a NX Solid Body representing its geometry In addition it should contain two lines Table 9 Representation of Rectangular Angled Backshell by NX objects These two lines represent together the wires path though the backshell Line 1 is from the angle to the outer face where wires are connected Line 2 is from the connecior side to the angle of the backshell These two lines share the same end point at the angle
73. ter 2007 hr ugnx6 interface dll this module works with Windows XP without TeamCenter This is the NXOPEN module User Function for Windows XP 32 or 64 bit Windows7 which is executed by the user from the HarnesSYS icon in NX The user should select the suitable file to his working environment Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only 5 THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual 2 2 Set environmental variables Environmental variables define file locations and parameters for the Interface Program A For computer sites with central system support for NX When NXOPEN module is activated the environmental variables will be already defined by the NX system Group This setting requires one installation per site only B For a single user definition or computer sites where NX management is a performed outside the Computer Center Click on the Start Microsoft Window button and choose the following menus Start Setting Control Panel System Advanced Environmental Variables Before you start NX install the following compulsory environmental variables Table 1 Environmental Variables Environmental Variable Name Environmental Variable Description HR_UG_ROUTE_MASTER_STOCK_PRT HR UG ROUTE APPL VIEW HR ROUTE ELEC INTERFACE DIMEN SION INCH Or HR ROUTE ELEC INTERFACE DIMEN SION MM Document Version E Path of ptb file that contains the PART NAME definition of the prt file loaded by NX
74. the administrator project default form It should be the same as the NX Interface Export folder Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only Proprietary Introduction names for NX These naming conventions are set on NX lines and points to define Objects the wire paths and other attributes inside standard Electro Mechanical parts JIGHarnesSYS A HarnesSYS Form Board drawing document that is used for bundle manufacture Node Bundle segment junction point A marker item that is produced within the bundle and is represented in the NX model by a point Parts List A list of primary parts and their backshells belonging to a specific bundle in HarnesSYS Protective Device A covering that is applied to the bundle such as a metal over braid sleeve or boot It is represented in NX by points having the same NX parameter These points indicate the device edges on the bundle segments Segment A section of the bundle with uniform wire content Widely Spaced A Widely Spaced Terminator is a single reference designator Terminator comprising several independent wire paths representing HarnesSYS terminator pins Within NX This is group of NX parts or Designator Points representing pins of the same End Connector where each pin has its own wires path Wire Path Routing A 3D model representation of the bundle routing between its End Connectors PLMXML file A file in PLMXML format that is used to transfer Part data from H
75. tion Graphics Wires Parts Reports Manufacturing Tech Pub Release PreRelease Plot Retrofit FFD Lower case Pin Names Document Point Release Enabling Mot Allowed Sign Location Prefix v E Skipped Letters Rev Branches loQ Letter Sign Star v Initial Rew Letters of New Doc NEW General File Path Cage Code Import XML 3D ASCII nx2harness Length and Weight System FPS Export XML 3D ASCII harnes2nx Pin Reservation Limit 9999 days Export BTP to PDM tmp Round Length To Mearest 0 0 inch Activate Work Load Analysis Separation Code From wre ame gt Multi Path Allowed LJ Auto Open BTP and Link Current Components v Interval Gec AC DC ES Sequence 5 5 Use Default Effectivity Effectivi Stage n I 300 300 Using Cascade Base Numbers Convention al Il 900 900 Update Weight By Spec Libraries Wt Assign M Mandatory Authority Assignment Prior to Document Pre rel Release _ ok Cancel Figure 7 Project Default window Set the Export XML 3D ASCII and Import XML 3D ASCII paths to the same shared folders as the NX Interface Import and Export folders on page 6 To change HarnesSYS Export and Import Folders Definition The User should have HarnesSYS Project Administrator privileges Document Version E Printed copy is for reference on
76. to open the Harness Yo Interface window 2 Choose Add task attributes to open the Add task attributes window a Fress the Part attributes Option to open the Part attributes window 4 In the window that appears choose the COUPLER attribute 5 In the Add task attributes window choose the Designator Point option In Selection Window that appears choose all of the wire path end points P BACKSHELL CIRCULAR ANGLED l C a BACKSHELL RECTANGULAR ANGLED Update diameters E BACKSHELL STRAIGHT About HamesSys intertace M 3 jum te 9K Back Cancer de te DO NOT PARTICIPATE Widely spaced terminator EMBEDDED CLAMP Backshell Clocking Angle WIDELY SPACED TERMINATOR Main Interface window Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Back Cancel Part attributes window Add task attributes window Result HARNESS TASK HARMESS TASK COUPLER attribute is assigned to the MX part DESIGNATOR POINT attribute is assigned to the paints 35 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Rectangular Connector Structure Each Rectangular Connector is defined by a NX Body representing its shape In addition it should contain one point one line one optional multi port as follows Table 5 Representation of Rectangular Connector by NX objects The point indicates the wir
77. tor where there are number of pins on one NX part model Figure 16 Connector Installation When the NX model is not defined or not installed g Such a point with the parameter HARNESS_TASK DESIGNATOR_POINT may also be used to temporarily represent a connector part that even though the part is not yet defined in NX This point should be built at the bundle assembly level It should contain a named with the HarnesSYS Reference Designator Name In addition its harness task is defined by object attribute This object attribute is set to the point using the User Function program See definition details on page 78 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 4 3 5 4 Widely Spaced Terminator on single part Widely Spaced Terminator is a group of pin terminators targeted for a single connector that is widely spaced The pin names the lines and the part attributes appear in predefined parts Each wire path may contain its own backshell Each of the terminators refers to the wires pin name in HarnesSYS Example In the following example inserts appear as a prefix of the Ref Des Pins HarnesSYS pin naming convention Widely Spaced Terminator where each insert is defined by a single wire Insert name appears as a prefix to all its pins path ending with a point whose name contains the insert prefix name 2bYP Alternatively the following solution without Widely S
78. tor e 31 81 Add Task Attribute to Circular Angled Backshell e 43 Add Task Attribute to Circular Connector 33 Add Task Attribute to Data Bus Coupler 35 81 Add Task Attribute to Embedded Clamp 49 Add Task Attribute to Rectangular angled backshell 45 Add Task Attribute to Rectangular connector 37 81 Add Task Attribute to Straight Backshell 41 Add Task Attribute to Widely spaced terminator on single part 39 81 Add Task Attributes Option 73 Add task Attributes Option Continue 76 Aim and Sub aims of the HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 1 Apply the Bundle Changes 96 Area Code 101 Assign Bundle Number 78 Assign Multiple Terminators at a Single Point 51 56 Audience x Authority 101 B Backfield 101 Backshell Clocking Angle 81 Backshells 40 Basic connector structure e 28 30 Basics 27 Box Interface 101 Braid Stop 101 Branch segment branch 101 BRD 101 BTP Build To Package 101 Bundle 102 Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve 85 108 Document Version E Printed copy is for reference only C CAD 102 Check Bundle Geometry against BTP amp Receive Diameters 87 Check HarnesSYS Import amp Export Folder Definitions 15 Check the Installation of HarnesSYS NX Interface 13 Circular Angled Backshell Structure 28 42 Circular Connector Structure 28 32 81 Confirm BTP and Release 99 Connectors 29 Contact Key 102 Contact Type 102
79. ut HarnesSys interface OK Back lil Cancel There are two kinds of HarnesSYS Attributes 1 Partattributes Assigned to an NX Work Part 2 Object attributes Assigned to an NX Object e When Part attributes are assigned to the Bundle the top assembly part it should be the Work and Displayed Part When Part attributes are assigned to a Bundle component the component part should be the Work Part e When Object attributes are assigned to an NX Object line point etc the Bundle object should be the Display Part and the owning Component should be set as the Work Part m The following Categories of Electrical Tasks menu displayed 13 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary THarnesSYS T NX Interface User Manual Assign Bundle to Part Shanon EE eee eee eee ee Widely spaced terminator Backshell Clocking Angle Bundle Shrinkable Sleeve Figure 21 Categories of Electrical Tasks Menu The following List of Links enable you to jump to appropriate place in this user manual 74 Document Version E Printed Copy is for reference only Proprietary HarnesSYS NX Interface Process 19 K List of Links 1 Assign CS NUMDET ceuseiuscetttrudsnut se abso sinu inS cr ARaOe lus oue PA UM a cusa Ut ce un 78 2 DESNA Font Lomo pt T 78 3 Do not participate Definition 2 0 0 cecccsecceceeeeseeeceeeecseseeseeeesaeeeseneessesessaee

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