Data input and output sequence for the implementation of circuit and load distribution in electrical systems
The implementation of circuit and load distribution in electrical systems can be carried out in the program by means of the following input and output sequence:
- Creating a new job (from "File", "New").
- (Optional) Linking to BIMserver.center and importing as requirements the situation of the electrical mechanisms and light points read from the BIM model.
- Revising and configuring general options (from "Project", "General options"), including the selection of the code specifications and the definition of the types of elements.
- Arranging receivers. The receivers are arranged within the "Work area" in two ways:
- By entering them freely using the "Receivers" option ("Installation" group).
- Using the tool that can "Assign receivers" ("Installation" group) to the loads and equipment read from the BIM project.
- Arranging tables. When creating the "Frames" ("Installation" group) in the system, the electrical "Circuits" that feed each of the receivers are defined, in addition to the "Supply (upstream)", whether it is another frame or a node of the linking system.
- Assigning properties to the receivers. After creating the switchboards and circuits, they are assigned to the receivers by editing them or using the "Assign properties" tool ("Installation" group).
- Entering conduits. When entering the "Conduits" ("Installation" group), the element they feed, in the case of switchboards or link nodes, and the "Circuits" arranged in the same conduit are defined. Then, they are drawn by connecting the different elements.
- (Optional) Entering junction boxes and pattress boxes. The distribution can be detailed by entering "Junction boxes" and "Pattress boxes", which can be connected to the rest of the installation by means of "Conduits" (options in the "Installation" group).
- (Optional) Generating juntions and conductors. As additional tools in the "Installation" group, the program has several automatisms:
- "Generate conduits": generates the routing of conduits between a junction box and the selected receivers.
- "Generate conductors": identifies and generates the circuits inside each conduit, and the junction boxes or nodes it feeds, depending on the distribution entered.
- (Optional) Entering the feeder. The model can be completed by entering the feeder. To do so:
- The layout of the "Link nodes" ("Installation" group), such as the protection boxes and the meter centralisation, is indicated.
- These elements are then connected to each other and to the switchgear using "Conduits" ("Installation" group).
- Obtaining reports and drawings (from "File", "Reports/Drawings").
- Exporting to BIMserver.center (from "BIMserver.center", "Share").
