In a world where digital transformation is reshaping every corner of industrial operations, the humble wiring plan pocket has quietly entered a new era. Rittal ePOCKET replaces paper binders and outdated PDFs with a streamlined, cloud-based solution that transforms how system documentation is accessed, managed, and maintained, on the floor, in the field, or remotely.
Whether you’re responsible for asset uptime, commissioning new systems, or auditing safety compliance, ePOCKET offers the visibility and control that traditional documentation methods simply can’t match.
Instead of leafing through binders or guessing which PDF version is current, ePOCKET provides instant access to all relevant wiring diagrams, schematics, and component data via a QR code fixed directly to the enclosure.
Key benefits include:
When combined with Rittal’s Blue e+ cooling units and HD (Hygienic Design) enclosures, ePOCKET becomes part of a powerful infrastructure layer that aligns with Industry 4.0 principles, without needing to overhaul your existing systems.
Huhtamaki, a global packaging supplier serving major brands like Nestlé and McDonald’s, recently rethought its approach to system documentation at its German production facility in Alf an der Mosel.
As the business transitioned from plastic thermoforming to sustainable pulp moulding, its team faced familiar challenges: outdated or missing circuit diagrams, inconsistent file management, and excessive reliance on paper-based records. For a plant undergoing automation and modernisation, this posed unnecessary delays and risks.
The solution? Rittal ePOCKET.
“Automatic versioning of ePOCKET documents means it’s clear which data is up to date. It’s made collaboration across engineering and service faster, easier, and more transparent.”
— Benedikt Wahsweiler, Automation Lead, Huhtamaki Foodservice
With ePOCKET, Huhtamaki now provides its maintenance and automation teams with real-time, structured access to all system documentation via a single QR scan. Whether on-site or off, technicians and engineers can easily view wiring diagrams, update service logs, and access historical changes, all without wading through paper trails or disconnected systems.
The results speak for themselves:
It’s now standard practice for all new machines at the Alf facility—and a core part of Huhtamaki’s broader digital strategy.
ePOCKET is built to work natively with EPLAN, enabling automation specialists to design, document, and maintain their systems in a single connected workflow. Through EPLAN ProPanel and eVIEW, wiring schematics are not only easier to produce but also easier to maintain and evolve over time.
Cross-referenced diagrams, clickable interruption points, structured searchability, and permission-based version control give every stakeholder, from engineers to external service partners, confidence in the system.
Paper folders fade, binders get lost, and USB drives go out of date. ePOCKET ensures your critical wiring documentation is always at your fingertips, updated, accessible, and secure.
Rittal ePOCKET is already helping manufacturers around the world save time, reduce errors, and move closer to their digitalisation goals.
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This article was repurposed using content from the original feature written by Ralf Steck, published in be top 01/2025 by the Friedhelm Loh Group.