Tool Point of Connection - Arc Flash Hazard Tab
EasyPower calculates arc flash risk assessment results using the options set on the Arc Flash Hazard tab. The results are calculated for automatic transfer switches, buses, tool points of connection, MCCs, and panels.
Figure 1: Arc Flash Hazard Tab
Option | Description |
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AF For This Bus |
You can specify how you would like arc flash results determined for this bus using AF for this Bus. Calculated: When the bus is faulted, EasyPower the performs arc flash hazard analysis using the calculation method specified in Short Circuit Options. EasyPower uses other settings on this tab as part of the calculations. Excluded: Select to exclude the bus from arc flash reports. An example of when you might select this option is for a bus that is required to model the electrical parameters of the system but does not actually represent a piece of electrical equipment. Other applications include nodes and tap-offs (junctions), where energized work is not required. Forced To: When you select this option, you can enter the incident energy and arc flash boundary for this bus. The incident energy and arc flash boundary values are shown on the one-line and in reports and work permits. This can be used for instances where you need to apply a calculation that is outside the scope of the industry standard calculations. |
AF Output For This Bus |
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:
Note: Single-phase feeder devices do not provide arc flash results when you use the Detailed method. |
Trip Times for this Bus |
You can select the method for determining trip times for this bus by choosing from the following:
Note: When a user-defined time is specified and the calculation method is set to use the integrated method, only the upstream device setting is used. The time is considered as the maximum length of the simulation. See The Integrated Method for more information. |
Working Distances |
You can specify the working distances shown on the one-line and in reports and work permits.
The units displayed are based on the units selected in Arc Flash Hazard Options on the System tab. For inches, the range is 1-1000. For meters, the range is 0.1 to 1000. |
Electrode Gap |
You can specify the electrode gap shown on the one-line and in reports and work permits.
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Electrode Configuration |
You can specify the electrode configuration shown on the one-line and in reports and work permits.
Electrodes in Enclosures: Electrodes in Open Air: You can select more than one configuration to represent the multiple types of conditions that can occur for the equipment. EasyPower evaluates each configuration and then provides values for the highest incident energy based on the existing electrode configurations. Annex C in the IEEE 1584-2018 standard describes examples where you might use more than one electrode configuration. Tip: To change the electrode configuration for multiple items on the one-line, select the items in the Database Edit focus and then on the Home tab, click Change > AF Bus Electrode Configuration. Electrode configurations are only applicable to the IEEE 1584-2018 standard. For more information, see Electrode Configuration. |
Enclosure Size |
You can specify the enclosure size shown on the one-line and in reports and work permits.
The units displayed are based on the units selected in Arc Flash Hazard Options on the System tab. For inches, the range is .01-1000. For millimeters, the range is 0.1 to 25,000. The enclosure dimensions affect arc flash.
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Labels to Print |
Enter the number of labels you want to print for arc flash hazard analysis. If you enter "0," no labels will print. |
Comment |
You can type a comment that appears on the arc flash label when it is printed. For example, you could type a location description for the equipment to assist with label placement. |
More Information
- Tool Point of Connection Data
- Electrode Configuration
- Database Dialog Box Toolbar
- Tool Point of Connection - Connection Information
- Tool Point of Connection - Specifications Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Description Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Harmonics Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Accessories Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Reliability Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Location Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Comments Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Hyperlinks Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Collected Data Tab
- Tool Point of Connection - Media Gallery Tab