800.295.8935 916.681.0513 Dolphins Software www.dolphins-software.com Circuit Load Analysis VOLTS’™ features make distribution system modeling, analysis and reporting faster and easier than they’ve ever been before. Volts uses a graphical Circuit Load Analysis Module as its main hub and provides numerous other modules for support. This visual interface keeps data entry fast and accurate. In fact, it's so easy you can characterize items and circuits with no drafting or CAD experience at all. Model simple distribution systems by entering a few devices with Volts’ default values or create complex systems with multiple sub, feeder, main and switch gears - including transformers, cable trays, raceways, generators and more. All this capability is yours. - Utilizes and contains 100% of all the NEC® tables, specifications and requirements - 1999 through 2008 - NFPA 70E, 2000 & 2004 - IEEE Standards 141, 242, 1584 image driven data entry and editing Code and Standards Compliance Powerful Design Capabilities Intuitive Graphical Interface Volts can analyze any power distribution system no matter how simple or complex, including any conductor or cable type, fiber optics and more. Additional options include: - 50 or 60 Hertz - Voltages to 35,000 - SAE or Metric units - AWG, mm² or Mexico NOM conductor sizes - Code reference and year - NEC® or NOM Any device can be characterized using only its name- plate information or branch circuit load category. Once characterized and entered, Volts automatically: - Selects the correct NEC® Ampacity table - Sizes the cable based on select ampacity table and user defined voltage drop limit - Selects the correct circuit protection size - Selects the correct NEMA motor starter size - Computes voltage drop values - Sizes raceways and cable trays To avoid costly spreadsheet updating omissions, Volts automatically updates all previously entered items and related reports in response to any changes made to a system design currently underway. Learning curves and offsite training classes are expensive, and people can forget operational details if they don’t use a program frequently enough. We designed Volts to be so intuitive users can't help but remember how it works. Easy to recognize features like drag-and-drop circuit breakers on a graphic panel makes laying out circuits and balancing phase loads easy to do and difficult to forget. Increase cable size by simply clicking arrows. Reports are found and generated by looking under the heading for Reports. Editing is under Edit… and we think you see our point.
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800.295.8935 916.681.0513 Dolphins Software www.dolphins-software.com
Circuit LoadAnalysis
VOLTS’™features make distribution system modeling, analysis and reporting faster and easier than they’ve ever been before. Volts uses a graphical Circuit Load Analysis Module as its main hub and provides numerous other modules for support. This visual interface keeps data entry fast and accurate. In fact, it's so easy you can characterize items and circuits with no drafting or CAD experience at all.
Model simpledistribution systemsby entering a few deviceswith Volts’ default values or create complex systems with multiple sub, feeder, main and switch gears - including transformers, cable trays, raceways, generators and more.
All this capability is yours.
- Utilizes and contains 100% of all the NEC® tables, specifications and requirements - 1999 through 2008 - NFPA 70E, 2000 & 2004 - IEEE Standards 141, 242, 1584
image driven data entry and editing
Code and Standards Compliance
Powerful Design Capabilities
Intuitive Graphical Interface
Volts can analyze any power distribution system no matter how simple or complex, including any conductor or cable type, fiber optics and more.Additional options include:
- 50 or 60 Hertz - Voltages to 35,000 - SAE or Metric units - AWG, mm² or Mexico NOM conductor sizes - Code reference and year - NEC® or NOM
Any device can be characterized using only its name-plate information or branch circuit load category. Once characterized and entered, Volts automatically:
- Selects the correct NEC® Ampacity table - Sizes the cable based on select ampacity table and user defined voltage drop limit - Selects the correct circuit protection size - Selects the correct NEMA motor starter size - Computes voltage drop values - Sizes raceways and cable trays
To avoid costly spreadsheet updating omissions, Volts automatically updates all previously entered items and related reports in response to any changes made to a system design currently underway.
Learning curves and offsite training classes are expensive, and people can forget operational details if they don’t use a program frequently enough. We designed Volts to be so intuitive users can't help but remember how it works. Easy to recognize features like drag-and-drop circuit breakers on a graphic panel makes laying out circuits and balancing phase loads easy to do and difficult to forget. Increase cable size by simply clicking arrows. Reports are found and generated by looking under the heading for Reports. Editing is under Edit… and we think you see our point.
800.295.8935 916.681.0513 Dolphins Software www.dolphins-software.com
Accumulated Voltage DropVolts constantly checks and updates all items with each worksheet addition, modification or insertion. Voltage drop values are one of the items checked. With each panel addition, both device and lower panel voltage drop values are increased to reflect the added resistance or impedance from the new panel’s cable. With the final panel added to the worksheet, you will see theaccumulatedvoltage dropvalues for allentered items,from the utilitytransformer tothe final device.
When increasing a cable size for any reason, Volts not only updates the conductorand ground sizes and relatedvoltage drop, it automaticallyupdates any included racewaysize and relevant reportsaffected by the change.
Volts will even prompt you when updating decisions are necessary.
With Volts, you manage your project while Volts
Automatic Intelligent Updating
Comprehensive and Complete
One-on-One Training: Our People to Yours
Since Volts has no buss quantity or database size limitations, you can model and enter every item in your project including:
- Any device whether current or signal - Any transformer type and size - Any generator type and size - Any panelboard type and size - Any motor control center - Any raceway type or size - Any cable tray type or size - Any conductor and cable type - Any protection type or size - All NEMA starter sizes
Complete system documentation Complete and accurate reporting Easy to manage editing makes system changes during a meeting possible Industrial standard report formats accepted by all inspection and regulatory agencies
Change is often an unpleasant thing. But not when you switch to Volts. Our people work directly with your people, one-on-one over the Internet and telephone. We use state-of-the-art live web conferencing tools to work directly with you and your staff, answering any questions you or they may have about their new software. We will always be there for you with service and support.
Support is always at no charge.
With our Internet capabilities we can be a t y o u r f a c i l i t y virtually, no matter where you are.
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Reprinted with permission from NFPA 70 2008, NEC® copyright© 2008, National Fire Protection Association. This is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.The title National Electric Code® and the acronym NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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