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Modifying Distribution Equipment

How to work with distribution equipment.

Start in the FIRST FLOOR POWER floor plan.

Modify Distribution Equipment​

  1. Select transformer UTIL and run the ElectroBIM Design→  Panel Edit command. The Panel Edit dialog box will open with UTIL active.

  2. Make the following changes to UTIL:

    1. Set Size ▾ to 200.
    2. In the Fault Calculations section, set Utility Fault at Device ▾ to Fixed and enter 55000 in the field provided.
      note

      The fault must be set for the topmost distribution equipment in your model; if not, an infinite fault from the utility is assumed.

  3. Set Tree ☰ to MDP.
    If the distribution tree is not visible, press the button.

  4. Set Bus Size / Mains ▾ to 400.

  5. Set Tree ☰ to DP.

  6. Set Bus Size / Mains ▾ to 300.

  7. While holding the CTRL key, set Tree ☰ to P. Both DP and P will be selected.

  8. Set Main Disconnect Type ▾ to Breaker.

  9. Press the button to close the dialog box.

See Changes on the Single-Line Diagram​

Open the SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM drafting view.

The single-line diagram has been updated to reflect the changes made to the distribution equipment. Any further changes made to the electrical model will be updated automatically.