Definitions

Default Model Parameters

Circuit

Property

Definition

Conductor Type

Specify the default conductor material for all circuits. The default is copper (Cu.).

Conduit Type

Specify the default conduit type of all circuits. The default is RMC (Rigid Metal Conduit), with options for EMT, PVC (Sch. 40), PVC (Sch. 80), and LFMC.

Manual Added Length

Manual Added Length is supplemental to Calc. Length. The Net Length of a circuit is the sum of the Calc. Length and the Manual Added Length.

Neutrals Per

Specify the default number of neutrals per circuit. The default number is one.

Grounds Per

Specify the default number of grounds per circuit. The default number is one.

Non-linear

A boolean property representing non-linear loads. A non-linear load changes impedance with applied voltage. This means the load will not be sinusoidal, and cause harmonics.

MV Circuit

Property

Definition

Temperature

Specify the default temperature rating for all medium voltage circuits. The default is MV-90.

Conductor Assembly

Specify the conductor assembly of the medium voltage circuit. The default is single conductor.

Mechanical

Property

Definition

VFD

A boolean property which represents if a Mechanical Equipment has a VFD (variable frequency drive).

Distribution Board

Property

Definition

Qty Breakers

Specify the quantity of breakers for each Distribution Board. By default, each Distribution Board has space for ten breakers.

Neutral Bus

Specify if a Distribution Board has a neutral bus. By default, each Distribution Board has a neutral bus.

Ground Bus

Specify if a Distribution Board has a ground bus. By default, each Distribution Board has a ground bus.

200% Neutral

Specify if a Distribution Board has a 200% neutral bus.

Iso. Ground Bus

Specify if a Distribution Board has an isolated ground bus.

Enclosure Type

Specify the type of enclosure.

Voltmeter

By default, each Distribution board has a Voltmeter.

SPD

By default, each Distribution board has a surge protective device (SPD).

Power Meter

By default, each Distribution board has a Power Meter.

Bus Duct

Property

Definition

Qty Breakers

Specify the quantity of breakers for each Bus Duct. By default, each Bus Duct has space for ten breakers.

Neutral Bus

Specify if a Bus Duct has a neutral bus. By default, each Distribution Board has a neutral bus.

Ground Bus

Specify if a Bus Duct has a ground bus. By default, each Bus Duct has a ground bus.

200% Neutral

Specify if a Bus Duct has a 200% neutral bus.

Iso. Ground Bus

Specify if a Bus Duct has an isolated ground bus.

Top-Fed

Specify if a Bus Duct is constructed via top fed installation.

XFMR

Property

Definition

Overload Rating

A tranformer can be overloaded and still operate under certain conditions. By default, the overload rating for each transformer is one.

% Impedance

The percent impedance is a measure of the volts dropped when a transformer operates under full load due to winding resistance and leakage reactance expressed as a percentage of the rated voltage.

Ground Bus

Specify if a transformer has a ground bus. By default, each Bus Duct has a ground bus.

Conductor Type

Specify the conductor type for each transformer. The default material is copper (Cu.).

XFMR Type

The default transformer type is dry type. Other options include Cast Coil, VPI, and Liquid.

K Rating

The K rating of a transformer weighs the effects of harmonic load currents according to their effects on transformer heating. A K rating of 1.0 indicates a linear load. The higher the K rating, the greater the harmonic heating effects.

Primary Winding

Specify the primary winding configuration to be Delta or Wye.

Sec. Winding

Specify the primary winding configuration to be Delta or Wye.

Primary BIL

An electrical system is subject to lightning impulses or overvoltage conditions. Energy is discharged through surge protective devices before equipment become damaged. The BIL (basic impulse level) affects the amount of insulation which protects the transformer from being damaged by surge voltages.

Secondary BIL

Specify the BIL rating of the secondary winding.

Ground Type

Specify the ground type of a transformer to be solid, low impedance, or high impedance.

Insulation Rating

Specify the rating of the insulation system of the transformer. The insulation rating is the maximum interal operating temperature before it begins to fail.

Temp. Rise

The temperature rise of a transformer is defined as the average temperature rise above the ambient temperature due to operating conditions under its nameplate load rating.

Surge Arrestor

Specify if a transformer has a surge arrestor.

Elect. Shield

Specify if a transformer has an electrostatic shield.

Snubber

Specify if a transformer has a snubber, which is used to suppress voltage transients.

Panelboard

Property

Definition

Qty Poles

Specify the number of pole positions for each Panelboard

Main Breaker

Specify if each Panelboard will have a main breaker

Bolt-On Breaker

Specify if each Panelboard will have a bolt on breaker

Neutral Bus

Specify if each Panelboard will have a neutral bus.

Ground Bus

Specify if each Panelboard will have a ground bus.

200% Neutral

Specify if a Distribution Board has a 200% neutral bus.

Iso. Ground Bus

Specify if a Distribution Board has an isolated ground bus.

Enclosure Type

Specify the type of enclosure.

Conductor Type

Specify the default conductor material for all Panelboards. The default is copper (Cu.).

Door-in-Door

By default, each Panelboard has a Door-in-Door construction.

Feed-Through

Specify if a Panelboard is a feed-through panel.

Stainless Steel

Specify if a Panelboard is a stainless steel construction.

Flush-Mount

Specify if a Panelboard is flush mounted.

Split Bus Meter

Specify if a Panelboard has a split bus meter.

Branch Ckt. Meter

Specify if a Panelboard has a branch circuit meter.

ATS

Property

Definition

Enclosure Type

Specify the type of enclosure.

Transition

Specify if an ATS is open or closed transition. Open transition uses the break-before-make principle. Closed transition uses the make-before-break principle.

Neutral Contruction

Specify if the neutral construction of an ATS is solid, switched, or overlapping.

Bypass Isolation

Specify if an ATS is bypass isolation. Bypass isolation allows the ability to perform maintenance, while still serving the load.

Neutral Bus

Specify if an ATS has a neutral bus. By default, each ATS has a neutral bus.

Ground Bus

Specify if an ATS has a ground bus. By default, each ATS has a ground bus.

Static

Specify if an ATS is a STS (static transfer switch). Static transfer switches allow for instantaneous transfer of power between sources.

Utility

Property

Definition

Voltage Distortion

A tranformer can be overloaded and still operate under certain conditions. By default, the overload rating for each transformer is one.

Generator

Property

Definition

Subtransient Reactance

The percent impedance is a measure of the volts dropped when a transformer operates under full load due to winding resistance and leakage reactance expressed as a percentage of the rated voltage.

Calculation Settings

Property Name

Definition

XFMR OCP Multiplier

Multiplier is a factor which is multiplied by the Load Capacity of a transformer to size its protective device.

Mech. OCP Multiplier

Multiplier is a factor which is multiplied by the Load Capacity of a Mechanical Equipment to size its protective device.

Fire Pump OCP Multiplier

Multiplier is a factor which is multiplied by the Load Capacity of a Fire Pump to size its protective device.

Temp Rating Threshold 60/75 C: (Amps)

Specify the amperage which is the limiting factor between switching from the 60 degrees celsius column to the 75 degrees celsius column (NEC 310.16).

Flag Settings Definitions

Property

Definition

Normal Priority Voltage Drop Threshold

A Flag is raised when the VD% Net for a piece of distribution equipment exceeds a Specifies percentage. The default value is 2%. The default threshold for end-of-line Equipment is 5%.

Non-Normal Priorty Voltage Drop Threshold

A Flag is raised when the VD% Net for a piece of non-normal distribution equipment, such as a generator or other secondary source of power, exceeds a Specifies percentage. The default value is 2%. The default threshold for end-of-line equipment is 5%.

Name

A Flag is raised when a piece of Equipment does not have a name.

Breaker Undersized

A Flag is raised when a breaker’s trip setting is smaller than its frame size.

Frame Undersized

A Flag is raised when an OCPD’s frame size will not accommodate the associated Load Capacity.

kAIC Undersized

A Flag is raised when the kAIC rating of an Equipment will not accommodate the SCC Net value.

Sets Per

A Flag is raised when the current amount of sets of conductors per circuit will not accommodate the Load Capacity.

Phase Undersized

A Flag is raised when the phase size of a conductor will not accommodate the Load Capacity.

Ground Undersized

A Flag is raised when a the size of the ground conductor will not accommodate the Load Capacity.

Conduit Undersized

A Flag is raised when the amount of the cross-sectional area that is occupied by a cable or cables exceeds the maximum fill ratio.

Voltage Drop Error

A Flag is raised when the VD% Net maximum threshold is exceeded.

Neutral Provision

A Flag is raised when the neutral conductor is undersized.

Equipment Overloaded

A Flag is raised when a piece of distribution Equipment is overloaded.

Equipment Voltage Drop Error

A Flag is raised when the VD% Net exceeds the threshold value.

Custom Design Assistance Settings

Property

Definition

Frame Size

Deselect Frame Size to omit the Frame Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Trip Size

Deselect Trip Size to omit the Trip Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

kAIC Rating

Deselect kAIC Rating to omit the kAIC Rating from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Temperature Rating

Deselect Temperature Rating to omit the Temperature Rating from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Sets Per

Deselect Sets Per to omit the Sets Per or quantity of sets of conductors from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Phase Size

Deselect Phase Size to omit the Phase Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Neutral Size

Deselect Neutral Size to omit the Neutral Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Ground Size

Deselect Ground Size to omit the Ground Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Conduit Size

Deselect Conduit Size to omit the Conduit Size from being recalculated upon changes to circuit properties.

Architectural Elements

X Comp/Y Comp

X Comp and Y Comp are used to establish a location for Rooms. Equipment is placed inside Rooms, which are affected by point-to-point calculations.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the column.

Dimension

int

The distance from the origin.

Floor

Floors are used for power density calculations and to also contain Rooms.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the column.

Elevation

int

The distance from the origin.

Height

int

The distance from the elevation of the level below.

Space Type

SpaceType

The Floor’s SpaceType.

Left Bound

XGrid

The leftmost boundary of the Floor.

Right Bound

XGrid

The rightmost boundary of the Floor.

Top Bound

YGrid

The topmost boundary of the Floor.

Bottom Bound

YGrid

The bottommost boundary of the Floor.

Calc SqFt

int

The area of the Floor’s defined boundaries.

Manual SqFt

int

A custom value overriding the calculated area of the Floor.

Override SqFt

int

A boolean value to use the calculated area or the manually defined area for determining the load of the Floor.

Load

double

The total load or power density of the Floor determined by the SpaceType and the area of the Floor.

Space Type

Space Types are used to assign power densities to architectural entities such as Floors and Rooms.

For example, Engineers perform load massing calculations in order to size their main distribution equipment. They allocate power differently for floor loads, lighting loads and mechanical loads.

Space Types are customizable and a set of default load values are provided. A variety of Space Types allows the Engineer to study and explore the power density requirements of a project.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Space Type.

Power

double

A factor used to allocate for floor loads.

Lighting

double

A factor used to allocate for lighting loads.

Mechanical

double

A factor used to allocate for mechanical loads.

Room

Rooms are used to establish locations for equipment. Based on these locations, Engineers can perform their point-to-point calculations. Rooms can also be packaged to create custom load packages.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Room.

SqFt

int

The area of the Room.

Space Type

SpaceType

The SpaceType which is used to determine the load.

X Column

XComp

The location of the Room along the x-axis.

Y Column

YComp

The location of the Room along the y-axis.

Floor

Floor

The Floor location of the Room which provides a z-coordinate.

Load

double

The load determined by the area (SqFt) and the SpaceType.

Riser

A Riser is an entity used to offset conduit routes. By default, the length of a conduit route is determined by the distance between the source and the load. However, Engineers are often allocated Risers or shaft space to house their conduits or feeders. The conduits are routed from their source, through the Riser and terminate at the load.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Riser.

X Column

XComp

The location of the Riser along the x-axis.

Y Column

YComp

The location of the Riser along the y-axis.

Top Bound

YGrid

The topmost boundary of the Riser.

Bottom Bound

YGrid

The bottommost boundary of the Riser.

Architectural Package

Architectural Packages are used to model the load or power density of a group of architectural elements.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Riser.

NET PWR

double

The total load allocated for power determined by the total area and SpaceTypes.

NET LTG

double

The total load allocated for lighting determined by the total area and SpaceTypes.

NET MECH

double

The total load allocated for mechanical loads determined by the total area and SpaceTypes.

NET ALLOC.

double

The total load allocated from additional Load Allocations.

NET kVA

double

The total load determined by the sum of the NET PWR, NET LTG, NET MECH, and NET ALLOC.

DRAW @ 480V

double

The current drawn from the NET kVA at 480V.

DRAW @ 208V

double

The current drawn from the NET kVA at 208V.

Appliance

Appliances are used to calculate the load of residential projects and are grouped by classes as defined by the NEC. Appliances are assigned to a Unit Type.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Appliance.

Class

int

The class of the Appliance as defined by the NEC.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Appliance.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Appliance.

Draw

int

The load of the Appliance.

Unit Type

Unit Types are used to group Appliances together in order to calculate the load of residential projects. A Unit Type is assigned to an Apartment.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Unit Type.

Small-Appl Load

double

The total load of all Appliances which are classified as Small Appliance.

Fixture Load

double

The total load of all Appliances which are classified as Fixture.

Range Load

double

The total load of all Appliances which are classified as Range.

Dryer Load

double

The total load of all Appliances which are classified as Dryer.

HVAC Load

double

The total load of all Appliances which are classified as HVAC.

Apartment

An Apartment is assigned a Unit Type. It also contains information regarding its location and loading information. A group of Apartments form an Apartment Package.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Apartment.

Unit Type

double

The Unit Type of the Apartment.

SqFt

int

The area of the Apartment.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Apartment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Apartment.

X Column

XComp

The location of the Room along the x-axis.

Y Column

YComp

The location of the Room along the y-axis.

Floor

Floor

The Floor location of the Room which provides a z-coordinate.

Optional-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Standard-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Multi. Dwell-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Apartment Package

Apartment Packages are used to group Apartments together to aggregate a load.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Apartment Package.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Apartment Package.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Apartment Package.

Optional-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Standard-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Multi. Dwell-Calc

double

A calculation method determined by the NEC for calculating residential loads.

Load Allocation

A Load Allocation is used to supplement Architectural Packages. A designer can gather design parameters in order to determine a load.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Load Allocation.

Per Unit Size

int

The equipment size of each unit.

Unit Type

int

The load unit of each unit.

QTY

int

The quantity of units per Floor.

Per Floor

boolean

A boolean property which represents the load for each Floor, or based on a certain number of Floors.

Floor Space Type Filter

int

A filter which can be used to apply a load for a specific Space Type.

Net Load

double

The total load as determined by the total units for each applied Floor.

Diversification

Diversification allows the designer to create custom load diversities that can be applied to specific sections of the network.

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Custom Diversity Class.

Root Div.

double

The diversity factor applied to Root Level loads.

Dist. Div.

double

The diversity factor applied to Distribution Level loads.

EOL Div.

double

The diversity factor applied to End-of-Line Level loads.

Equipment Definitions

General Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Load Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Equipment Type

string

Denotes the type of Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Power Type

string

Denotes either a source of distribution of power or a load.

Bus Structure Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

MCB

boolean

Specifies a main circuit breaker.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Frame/Switch Size

int

Specifies the breaker frame size or switch size for the OCPD.

Trip/Fuse Size

int

Specifies the breaker trip size or fuse trip size for the OCPD.

kAIC Rating

string

Specifies the kAIC rating of the equipment.

Construction Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Flush-Mount

boolean

Specifies a flush mounted construction.

Enclosure

int

Specifies the type of NEMA enclosure.

Accessories Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Voltmeter

boolean

Specifies a voltmeter as an accessory.

SPD

boolean

Specifies a surge protection device as an accessory.

Power Meter

boolean

Specifies a power meter as an accessory.

Load Readings Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Net Load

boolean

Specifies a voltmeter as an accessory.

Max Capacity

string

Denotes the maximum capacity determined by 80% of the Load Capacity. Available units are kVA, kW, and A.

Custom Diversity Class

Diversification Class

Denotes the diversity class to apply the corresponding demand factor.

Diversity Position

int

Denotes the level in the hierarchy of the distribution system to apply a corresponding demand factor.

Connected Load

double

Net customer diversified connected load + net elevator load.

Code Demand Load

double

Net custom diversified diversified load + net diversified elevator load + net diversified residential load.

Diversified Resi. Load

boolean

The total load of the residential equipment based on the NEC.

% Design Spare Capacity

double

An adjustment factor based on the Code Demand Load.

Net Design Spare Capacity

double

The Net Load multiplied by the % Design Spare Capacity Factor.

% Loaded

double

The Net Load divided by the Max Capacity.

Cable Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

# Sets

int

Specifies the number of sets of the wire arrangement.

# Phase Legs

int

Specifies the number of hot conductors per raceway.

Phase Size

string

Specifies the size of the phase conductors.

# Neutrals

int

Specifies the number of neutral conductors per raceway. A neutral conductor is required for equipment with a neutral bus.

Neutral Size

string

Specifies the size of the neutral conductor(s) per raceway. A neutral conductor is required for equipment with a neutral bus.

# Grounds

int

Specifies the number of ground conductors per raceyway. A ground conductor is required for equipment with a ground bus.

Ground Size

string

Specifies the size of the ground conductor.

Insulation Type

int

Specifies insulation type for the wire arragement.

Conductor Material

int

Specifies the conductor material for the wire arrangement. The default conductor is copper.

Temperature Rating

int

Specifies the temperature rating of conductors.

Non-Linear

boolean

Specifies if a load is non-linear. Non-linear loads include, but are not limited to: UPS, VFD, Power Supplies, etc.

Conduit Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Raceway Type

string

Specifies the type of raceway used to cover the wire arrangement.

Raceway Size

string

Specifies the size of the raceway used to contain the wire arrangement.

Network Reading Properties

Property

Data Type

Definition

Riser

Riser

Specifies if a circuit is being routed through a Riser or risershaft.

Manual Added Length

int

Specifies a custom length which is supplemental to the Calc. Length.

Calc. Length.

int

The length determined by an orthogonal route between two Room locations.

Net Length

Net Length

The sum of the Calc. Length and Manual Added Length.

VD% Incoming

VD% Incoming

The percentage of total volts dropped at the upstream node in the distribution system.

VD% Run

VD% Run

The percentage of total volts dropped across the run.

VD% Net

VD% Net

The sum of VD% Incoming and VD% Run.

Net Amperage

double

The Net Load expressed in amps.

SCC Incoming

double

The available fault current at the upstream node in the distribution system.

SCC Net

double

The total available fault current.

Mechanical

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

VFD

boolean

Specifies a variable frequency drive for the motor.

# Motors

int

Represents the quantity of motors as part of the motor collection.

Distribution Board

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

MCB

boolean

Specifies a main circuit breaker.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Frame/Switch Size

int

Specifies the breaker frame size or switch size for the OCPD.

Trip/Fuse Size

int

Specifies the breaker trip size or fuse trip size for the OCPD.

kAIC Rating

string

Specifies the kAIC rating of the equipment.

XFMR

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Secondary Voltage

int

The voltage across the secondary of the transformer.

Size

double

Specify the load size of the transformer.

Primary Winding

int

The primary winding configuration for a transformer.

Secondary Winding

int

The secondary winding configuration for a transformer.

Primary Voltage

int

The voltage applied to the terminals of the primary windings of a transformer.

Secondary Voltage

int

The voltage applied to the terminals of the secondary windings of a transformer.

Overload Rating

double

The overload rating of a transformer.

Percent Impedance

double

The voltage drop on full load due to winding resistance and leakage reactance as a percentage of the rated voltage.

K Rating

string

The index of a transformer’s ability to withstand harmonic content while operating within the temperature limits of its insulating system.

XFMR Type

int

Specifies the type of a transformer to be dry, cast coil, vacuum pressure impregnated (VPI), or liquid.

Temperature Rise

int

The average temperature rise that will occur in the coils during normal full load.

Grounding Type

int

The diversity class applied to a section of the distribution network.

Insulation Rating

int

The insulation class or rating for a transformer at its maximum temperature rating.

Primary BIL

int

The BIL (Basic Impulse Level) is a method expressing the voltage surge that a transformer will tolerate without breakdown.

Secondary BIL

int

The BIL (Basic Impulse Level) is a method expressing the voltage surge that a transformer will tolerate without breakdown.

Architectural Load

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Package

ICircuitablePackage

Select the group of Architectural entities which compose the Package

Fire Pump

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Panelboard

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

MCB

boolean

Specifies a main circuit breaker.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Bolt-On Breaker

boolean

Specifies a bolt-on breaker.

Flush-Mount

boolean

Specifies a flush mounted construction.

Enclosure

int

Specifies the type of NEMA enclosure.

Door-in-Door

boolean

Specifies a door-in-door construction vs. hinged trim

Stainless Steel

boolean

Specifies a stainless steel construction.

Feed-Through

boolean

Specifies a feed-through installation.

Voltmeter

boolean

Specifies a voltmeter as an accessory.

SPD

boolean

Specifies a surge protection device as an accessory.

Power Meter

boolean

Specifies a power meter as an accessory.

Branch Circuit Meter

boolean

Specifies a branch circuit meter as an accessory.

Split Bus Meter

boolean

Specifies a split bus meter as an accessory.

ATS/STS

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Bypass Isolation

boolean

Specifying an ATS to be include a bypass isolation switch.

Neutral Construction

int

Specifies the ATS neutral construction to be solid, switched, or overlapping.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Static

boolean

Specifies a static transfer switch.

Flush-Mount

boolean

Specifies a flush mounted construction.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Enclosure

int

Specifies the type of NEMA enclosure.

Bus Duct

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Conductor Type

int

Specify the default conductor material.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Flush-Mount

boolean

Specifies a flush mounted construction.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Enclosure

int

Specifies the type of NEMA enclosure.

Switch Board

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Conductor Type

int

Specify the default conductor material.

Neutral Bus

boolean

A dedicated bus for neutral conductors.

200% Neutral Bus

boolean

An oversized neutral conductor to be 200% the size of the phase conductor.

Ground Bus

boolean

Specifies a dedicated ground bus.

Isolated Ground Bus

boolean

An isolated ground bus providing a separate ground path.

Flush-Mount

boolean

Specifies a flush mounted construction.

Top-Fed

boolean

Specify if the Equipment is constructed via top fed installation.

Voltmeter

boolean

Specifies a voltmeter as an accessory.

SPD

boolean

Specifies a surge protection device as an accessory.

Power Meter

boolean

Specifies a power meter as an accessory.

Generic Load

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Bus Node

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

Elevator

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.

# Motors

int

Represents the quantity of motors as part of the motor collection.

Tap Node

Property

Data Type

Definition

Name

string

The name of the Equipment.

Room

Room

The Room location of the Equipment.

Priority

int

The priority of the Equipment (N, EO1, EO2, LS).

Is Existing

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Is Future

boolean

The name of the Equipment.

Load Capacity

double

The max capacity this Equipment will supply.

Load Override

double

A custom value which ignores all downstream loads.

Voltage

int

The voltage of the Equipment.

Poles

int

The number of hot conductors for the Equipment.

Power Factor

double

The ratio of real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

Load Group

string

A custom name which a designer can use to group loads together.

Tags

string

A custom set of strings which can be used to group equipment or loads.