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v2020.04 is Here

We have updated ElectricalOM to version 2020.04. In this version, we have made many improvements and implemented new features based on users' requests and feedback. To update the software, run it and choose "Download the new version" from the pop-up message (See the Knowledgebase). Alternatively, you can download the new version directly from here: ElectricalOM 2020.04.


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• Display of cable Full load and Actual temperatures, in the cable selection tab
• Display of the cable sizing correction factors currently applied, in the cable selection tab

1.12 Improvements in schematic cable schedules

Ability to move columns in schematic circuit schedules and new columns included.

1.13 Highlight with Red, devices failing the breaking capacity limit

During the device selection, any device not able to withstand the maximum fault level at the starting point of the circuit will be marked with red colour. This makes the selection process easier and faster.

1.14 Spare and spaces analysis in the circuit schedules report

The circuits schedule report will now list spares and spaces information below the top frame

1.15 Other improvements

• Indicate the 0.4 and 5 sec line in the Selectivity study curves
• Improvements in circuit details tab: quick selections, maintain selections across tabs
  
• Extension board numbering in schematic
• Default Properties in Project info and options: Run to 70, LSF (if applicable), Enable Current Limiting Effect

2. Calculations and Checks

2.1 Consideration of reg. BS7671:2018 433.2.2, that allows a maximum distance of three metres between the overload device


2.2 Combined neutral calculations in AC/DC Converters

This setting will affect the calculated neutral current of the converter connection, as per the total number of rectifiers defined.




2.3 Table 54.7 check for the main earthing conductor

This option will force the main earthing conductor's size check to be performed in accordance with Table 54.7 of B7671, instead of the default adiabatic equation check.

2.4 High voltage device checks and selectivity checks between HV and LV devices

If the Engineer chooses to define HV equipment, this will be verified against the rating of the transformer. Also, the software will perform selectivity checks between the HV and the downstream LV device



2.5 Generator fault levels as per CENELEC CLC/TR 50480

When defining a generator, the settings will be initialised based on the CENELEC CLC/TR 50480 technical publication.



2.6 Transformer Impedance percentage levels

Transformer Impedance percentage levels are now updated as per IEC 60076-5:2000

2.7 Criteria for type gG fuses - Comply with the IEC Standard requirement

As per the IEC standard, the condition I2 ≤ 1.45 Iz must be taken into account, where I2 is the fusing (melting level) current, equal to k2 x In (k2 ranges from 1.6 to 1.9) depending on the particular fuse concerned. In such a case an extra factor k3 = 1.31 for fuses with In < 16A, or k3 = 1.1 for fuses with In ≥ 16A is considered, in order that I2 ≤ 1.45 Iz will be valid if In ≤ Iz/k3.
This check can be selected at the "Checks" tab in the project info and options dialog





3. New reports

3.1 Motor starting analysis

The motor starting analysis report will list all motor circuits and their settings which are related to the motor starting and contribution to the fault levels. Also, the report will list the voltage drop behaviour during starting


3.2 Selectivity results

The selectivity results report will list all selectivity checks performed and the outcome of each check



4. CAD Plan design Add-on updates

4.1 Cable schedules to cad plan

Watch the video to see how to insert cable schedules in your CAD Plan design drawings



4.2 Copy pages structure

The Engineer can now quickly replicate an existing structure of the pages

4.3 Pages rearrangement

The Engineer can now move pages up or down allowing the ordering and rearrangement of the structure of the pages



4.4 Collapse all pages

This function will enable the collapse of all pages of the selected page group

4.5 Multicolour symbol

A new "Monochrome" symbol property has been introduced to allow multicolour symbols. The monochrome option is also available in the symbol editor in order to define the symbol's default behavior


5. New cables

The new cables added in the new version are listed below:

• SY Steel Wire Braid Flexible PVC Control Cable BS EN 50525-2-11:2011
• TFL-NKT DC Cable (up to 35mm2)
• Energy, signalling or controls with copper braid shield LSZH EN 60228 Class 5
• Prysmian FP PLUS Fire Resistant
• BS 7870 Split Concentric Cable

• Schneider: MTZ Range, Easy Pact EZC100H, EZC100N
• General Electric: MCCBs and ACBs devices
• Siemens: 3VT MCCBs
• EATON Memshield 2 MCCBs
• Eti Group devices
• LSIS devices
• Allen-Bradley devices
• Ferraz Shawmut, BS88 Current Limiting Fuses
• Generic IEC EN 60269-1 Fuse
• Generic High Voltage Fuses
• Generic High Voltage Relays
• CBi electric DC breakers
• Nader DC breakers
• BACO Circuit Breakers

• EAE ELEKTRIK - E-Line
• Legrand - Zucchini 2018
• EATON - Power Xpert
• Siemens - Sivacon
• E&I Engineering - Powerbar