Panel Systems Software

Developed for electrical designers and engineers, the Panel Systems module combines a graphical user interface and the intelligence of ETAP to easily design and analyze low voltage distribution systems. Coupled with exclusive features and advanced capabilities, Panel Systems is a quality tool you would only expect from the leader in power system analysis software.

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Panel System Key Features

Intelligent panel design & analysis 3-phase (3W & 4W) networks 1-phase (2W & 3W) networks 1-phase (A, B, C, AB, BC, CA, & 3W) networks ANSI & IEC Standards NEC load factors Load flow with graphical per phase display Automatic device duty evaluation & alerts Automatic updating of upstream panels Export panel schedules to Excel® Panel schedule with internal & external feeders & loads

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Panel System Capabilities

Column & standard layouts Unlimited branch circuits Unlimited sub-panel connections External network representation Internal (spreadsheet) load modeling Intelligent panel calculations Detailed panel loading summary Dynamic panel schedule updates Continuous & non-continuous load calculations

1-Phase Load Flow

Model 1-Phase (2W & 3W) networks Load flow with graphical per phase display

1-Phase Short Circuit

Model 1-Phase (A, B, C, AB, BC, CA, & 3W) networks Automatic device evaluation & alerts

Phase & Wire

3-Phase 3 Wire 3-Phase 4 Wire 1-Phase 2 Wire 1-Phase 3 Wire

Panel Code Factors

NEC load demand factors Customizable multiplying factors

Flexible Operation

Diverse operating conditions Multiple loading categories Multiple demand factors Unlimited configurations Different nameplate data Global & individual bus load diversity factors

Libraries

Extensive protection & control device libraries Comprehensive feeder & cable libraries Customizable libraries User-configurable defaults & layouts

Reporting

Customizable panel schedules in Crystal Reports® format Comprehensive load summary for panel sizing Customizable reports for branch circuit evaluation Export one-line diagrams with results to third party CAD systems

Study Options

Ten loading categories per circuit User-definable load types & factors

Panel Systems are an integral part of ETAP used for representing power and lighting panels in electrical systems. ETAP provides a comprehensive model for designing and scheduling AC panel systems including 3-Phase and 1-Phase panels. A panel is a collection of branch circuits feeding system loads. ETAP supports an unlimited number of circuits within a panel. A branch circuit in a panel is modeled with complete details, which includes connected load information, protective device ratings, and feeder data. The ETAP panel model is supported by comprehensive breaker, fuse, and cable libraries. Default and typical data are provided to save you time and money when designing and scheduling panels. ETAP allows you to graphically connect subpanels to upstream panels. There is no limit to the number of subpanels you can connect. The Panel Schedule Editor provides a user-friendly graphical interface with a lot of suitable default values and built-in electrical intelligence. The panel schedule fields are designed in a manner to minimize data entry errors, while eliminating the repetitive task in completing panel schedules.

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