Specifying Arc Flash Output

You can specify whether to display results on the line side or the load side of the Main protective device of the bus equipment. If the arc flash hazards output for this bus needs to be different from the global option, use this field. The choices are:

  • <<Use Global Option>>: Use the option specified in Short Circuit Options.
  • Including Main: Always display the arc flash hazard results on the load side of the Main protective device for this bus equipment regardless of what options are selected in the Short Circuit Options.
  • Excluding Main: Always display the arc flash hazard results on the line side of the Main protective device for this bus equipment regardless of what options are selected in the Short Circuit Options.
  • Both (Incl & Excl Main): Always display the arc flash hazard results on both the line side and the load side of the Main protective device for this bus equipment regardless of what options are selected in the Short Circuit Options.
  • Detailed: This option evaluates the results for the bus bar as well as the load side terminals of all protective devices attached to and downstream from the bus.
  • Note: Single-phase feeder devices do not provide arc flash results when you use the Detailed method.

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