The 10 hours up-front to build the 30-component library paid back in the first project.
| Feature | QET + Siemens Library | Siemens TIA Selection Tool + EPLAN/AutoCAD | |---------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Cost | Free | High licensing fees | | Official support | No | Yes (Siemens direct) | | Part number accuracy | Community maintained | Manufacturer verified | | PLC I/O import | No | Yes (via AML/EDZ) | | 3D panel layout | No | Yes | | Learning curve | Low | Steep | qelectrotech siemens library
Includes CPUs, Digital Input/Output (DI/DO), and Analog modules for S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500. The 10 hours up-front to build the 30-component