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- | Copyright 1991, by Robert J. La Capra
- | All Rights Reserved
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- | Shareware Distribution Version
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- -- Table Of Contents --
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- Shareware ................................................ I
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- Disclaimer ............................................... II
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- Included Files ........................................... II
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- Introduction ............................................. 1
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- MENUS - Main And Function ................................ 2
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- DATA INPUT ............................................... 2
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- BOX FILL & SIZING CALCULATIONS
- Device Box Fill Calculations ........................ 3
- Junction, Pull Box Calculations:
- Straight Pull .................................. 4
- Angle or U Pull ................................ 4
- CONDUIT SELECTOR ......................................... 5
- COST TO OPERATE .......................................... 5
- LIGHTING CALCULATIONS (Zonal Cavity Method) .............. 6
- MOTOR CALCULATIONS
- Branch Conductor Sizing ............................. 9
- Fuse or Breaker Sizing .............................. 9
- Overload Protection Sizing .......................... 9
- PIPE & WIRE SELECTOR AND COSTCOMP ........................ 10
- REFERENCE TABLES
- Equipment Grounding Conductor ....................... 11
- Grounding Electrode Conductor ....................... 11
- Killowatt - Ampere Table ............................ 11
- Underground Cover Requirements ...................... 11
- Metal Device Box Table .............................. 11
- Standard Pull & Junction Boxes ...................... 11
- Standard Fuse & Breaker Table ....................... 11
- Transformer Kva - Ampere Table ...................... 11
- SETUP
- Color Defaults ...................................... 11
- VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATOR .................................. 12
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- Registration ............................................. 13
- Registration form ........................................ 14
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- = Shareware =
-
- Shareware is a term used to describe a software distribution or
- marketing method. Under the shareware concept, software may be
- freely copied and passed along to others, or distributed through
- bulletin board systems, shareware distributors, etc...
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- As a recipient of a shareware program, you may use the software
- for a short trial period to determine if it meets your needs. If
- it does, you must pay the registration fee to the author of the
- program. By paying the fee, you are granted the right to retain
- the software for your own use. If the software is not suitable,
- then you are not obligated to pay the fee, but you must not
- continue to use the program.
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- The shareware system provides substantial benefits to you:
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- 1. You get to try out the software before you buy it.
- 2. Shareware is much less expensive than comparable commercial
- packages. You don't pay for marketing and packaging.
- 3. Many programs have been developed by expert programmers who
- would never consider marketing their products commercially.
- All they ask in return is a small fee to compensate them for
- the considerable time and effort they have invested in the
- development, testing and support of their products.
- 4. Shareware authors are much more responsive to the users'
- requests for bug fixes, added features, special modifications,
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- The system is based entirely on the honor system, and usually
- works well. Most people are honest and wouldn't violate the trust
- placed in them by the author of the software.
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- Shareware is not free software. The author counts on your
- integrity. If you intend to continue to use the program, please
- register using the form at the end of this manual, or the form
- included in the file "ELECTRC8.REG". Registration entitles you to
- an expanded, 'Registered-User' version of this program. See the
- end of this manual for details.
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- * DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY *
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- | THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENT ARE OFFERED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
- | WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
- | WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS
- | HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY
- | BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
- | OFFERED.
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- | GOOD DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE
- | THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME
- | THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THIS PROGRAM. THE AUTHOR OF THIS
- | PROGRAM ASSUMES NO LIABILITY.
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- | DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM, THE USER MUST BE FAMILIAR
- | WITH THE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS OF DESIGNING AND SAFELY
- | INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
- | NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT INTENDED TO
- | REPLACE THE NEED FOR A QUALIFIED PERSON WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN
- | THE ELECTRICAL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID
- | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
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- | FILES INCLUDED ON ELECTRC8 DISK :
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- | Descrip.doc Description of program
- | Update.new Changes in this version
- | Electrc8.reg Registration Form
- | Electrc8.doc This documentation file
- | Electrc8.exe Electrc8 program
- | Electrc8.bug Problem report form
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- | The importance of making a working copy of this or any other
- | program disk cannot be too strongly stressed ! Please STOP NOW
- | and copy all the files included on the ELECTRC8 disk to a
- | blank formatted disk, and place the original in a secure place.
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- Introduction:
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- ELECTRC8 is designed to perform most common electrical contracting
- and engineering calculations :
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- * Device, junction and pull box calcs.
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- * Conduit size selection for many combinations of different wire
- sizes & types.
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- * Determine the cost to operate various loads at different
- kwh charges.
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- * Lighting calculations based on zonal cavity method.
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- * Motor conductor, overcurrent and overload calculations.
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- * Calculate required wire and conduit size based on allowable
- voltage drop.
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- * Quick reference tables for:
- Grounding electrode conductor size
- Equipment grounding conductor size
- Underground cover requirements
- KW to ampere tables
- Transformer Kva to ampere tables
- Metal device box size and capacity
- Standard fuse & breaker ratings
- Standard pull & junction box table
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- * Calculate voltage drop for various loads, voltages, wire size
- and run lengths.
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- * All functions operate with 'what-if' capability. You can quickly
- and easily change only the data you wish to, without having to
- start a new calculation and re-enter all the required data.
- Results are calculated and displayed as you make each change.
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- ** All functions conform to the 1990 National Electrical Code.
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- The National Electrical Code is a copyrighted document of the
- National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
- MA. 02269.
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- MAIN MENU:
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- To run ELECTRC8, insert the program disk into the disk drive and
- type ELECTRC8 then press ENTER or RETURN.
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- The program starts up with an opening screen with a prompt for you
- to input a random number as displayed. Enter the number exactly as
- it is displayed. The main menu will follow.
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- The main menu is a pull down type, structured as a horizontal bar
- at the top of the screen with main titles displayed. Each of these
- main titles represents a sub menu with one or more related program
- functions.
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- To select specific program functions :
- 1. Press the hilighted letter of the menu item (main or sub).
- OR,
- 2. Press the DOWN ARROW key to open the first sub menu, then use
- LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to move between sub menus.
- OR,
- 3. Position the hilighted block over a menu selection (main or
- sub), then press ENTER.
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- DATA INPUT:
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- All functions now have 'What-If' data entry routines. This method
- of data input and calculation allows you to instantly see the
- results of changing one data item at a time. You will not need to
- restart the function from the beginning and re-enter all data just
- to see the effect of changing one parameter.
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- The data input routines are similar in all functions. Use the UP
- and DOWN ARROW keys, or ENTER, to move between input fields,
- entering data as you go. Some fields limit your input to certain
- values, and if you input data that is unacceptable, you will hear
- a beep and will not be able to move from that field until the
- correct data has been entered (or you leave the field empty).
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- Some functions require that you select one data item from a list.
- This is done by pressing a function key which pops up a menu where
- you will select one item from a list of choices. Use the UP or
- DOWN ARROW keys to position the hilighted bar over your choice and
- press ENTER.
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- After you have entered all required data, the calculation will be
- performed and displayed. You can then change individual data items
- and instantly see the results.
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- CAUTION:
- When entering the last data item, or changing one data item which
- was previously entered:
- Be sure to record that change by moving from that field to another
- field, or by pressing ENTER while still on that field.
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- DEVICE BOX FILL CALCULATIONS:
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- Determines cubic inch volume required for boxes, as per NEC
- section 370-6. Conductor size range is from #18 thru #6.
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- Free space (cubic in.) required for each conductor is as follows:
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- # 18 .. 1.5 # 10 .. 2.5
- # 16 .. 1.75 # 8 .. 3
- # 14 .. 2 # 6 .. 5
- # 12 .. 2.25
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- Deductions are as follows:
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- 1 or more Fixture studs, cable clamps, hickeys 1 deduction
- Each Strap containing 1 or more devices ....... 2 deductions
- 1 or more grounding conductors entering box ... 1 deduction
- 1 or more Isolated Ground conductors .......... 1 deduction
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- Enter the quantity of each size conductor within the box:
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- A conductor running thru the box with no splices or connections
- within the box should be counted as 1 conductor.
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- A conductor originating outside the box and terminating within the
- box should be counted as 1 conductor.
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- Conductors, no part of which leaves the box (example ... a jumper
- or pigtail from a splice within the box to a switch, outlet or
- fixture mounted on the box), should not be counted.
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- ** One or more grounding conductors, or, a second set of grounding
- conductors (isolated ground ), should not be included in this
- conductor count. They will be asked for later.
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- Answer the prompts for devices, clamps, fittings, ground
- conductors, add'l ground conductors:
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- Count each mounting yoke or strap containing one or more devices
- as 1. Example... one duplex outlet - count as 1. two duplex
- outlets - count as 2.
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- The remaining prompts are self explanatory. Answer Y for yes.
- There is no need to answer N for any prompts which would be
- answered as 'no'. A blank field is interpreted as 'no'.
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- A quick reference table of standard metal boxes and their cubic
- inch capacity is available for viewing at any time, by pressing
- F2. The current screen will be saved, and the table will be shown.
- When you wish to return to the previous screen, press any key.
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- JUNCTION, PULL BOX CALCULATIONS:
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- Straight Pull:
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- Calculates the minimum length, in inches, of pull and junction
- boxes where raceways enter and leave the box at opposite ends. If
- the wiring method is cable assemblies instead of raceways, first
- determine the trade size conduit which would be appropriate for
- the size and quantity of conductors in the cable assembly, then
- use that conduit size.
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- If more than one raceway or cable enters and/or leaves either end
- of the box, always use the largest size.
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- The method used to determine minimum box length for straight pull:
- Eight times the trade diameter of the largest raceway.
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- The operation of this function is straightforward. Position the
- hilighted bar over the largest raceway size for this calculation,
- then press ENTER. The results will be displayed.
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- Angle or U Pull:
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- Calculates the minimum distance, in inches, between each raceway
- entry inside a junction or pull box and the opposite wall of the
- box, where raceways enter and leave the box at angles. If the
- wiring method is cable assemblies, see the explanation above,
- under 'Straight Pull'.
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- The method used to determine minimum distance for angle or U Pull:
- Six times the trade diameter of the largest raceway, PLUS,
- the sum of the diameters of all other raceway entries in any one
- row on the same wall of the box. Use the row with the largest
- total diameter of raceways.
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- A quick reference table of standard boxes and their cubic inch
- capacity is available for viewing at any time, by pressing F2. The
- current screen will be saved, and the table will be shown. When
- you wish to return to the previous screen, press any key.
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- CONDUIT SELECTOR:
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- The Conduit Selector allows you to quickly and accurately
- determine the conduit size required for 1 or more conductors.
- Calculations are based on the Dimensions and Percent Area of
- Conduit and Tubing from table 4, and from Conductor Dimensions as
- per Table 5 of the NEC. Maximum allowable percent conduit fill is
- 53% for 1 conductor, 31% for 2 conductors and 40% for more than 2
- conductors, as per table 4.
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- Use the UP, DOWN, TAB or SHIFT+TAB keys to move the cursor to the
- desired wire size/type position, then enter the quantity of that
- size/type conductor to include in the conduit. If you want to
- include other size/types of conductors into the same conduit, then
- repeat the above procedure. You can enter any combination of
- conductors in the same conduit.
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- NOTE: Several fields will show an asterisk ( * ). This represents
- the unavailability of those sizes/types of conductors. Do not
- alter those fields.
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- Pressing F2 at any time will show the results of the calculation.
- The program will list all the sizes and types of conductors you
- chose for the calculation, their individual areas, the total area
- extensions, the grand total area for all conductors, the minimum
- trade size conduit required, the total area for the calculated
- conduit, and the percent conduit fill for the calculation. If more
- data is available than will fit on the screen, you will be able to
- use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the data.
- Pressing any key will return you to the conduit selector input
- screen with all previous data intact.
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- GENERAL CALCULATIONS
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- Cost to Operate:
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- Calculates the cost to operate a certain load a number of hours
- daily for some number of days at a certain KWH utility charge.
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- POWER OF LOAD is the number of WATTS the load draws.
- DAILY USE is the number of HOURS the load is operated per day.
- NUMBER OF DAYS is the number of days the load is operated.
- PRICE / KWH is the utility charge per killowatt hour.
- (Example.. 10 cents/kwh, enter .10)
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- NOTE: A value of ten cents/Kwk initially appears in the
- 'Price/Kwh' field, as an example only. You should change
- this value to reflect your own price/Kwh charge.
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- After entering the above information, the program calculates and
- displays the cost to operate the load for the number of hours
- daily for the number of days at the chosen utility charge.
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- LIGHTING CALCULATION ( Zonal Cavity Method ):
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- Calculates the quantity of lighting fixtures required to light any
- room or area to any desired footcandle level.
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- The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has devised a flexible
- and accurate method for calculating lighting requirements, called
- the ZONAL CAVITY METHOD. This method assumes that any room or area
- to be lighted is made up of three cavities, the CEILING CAVITY,
- the ROOM CAVITY, and the FLOOR CAVITY.
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- The CEILING CAVITY extends from the ceiling surface down to the
- lighting fixture mounting level. If the lighting fixtures are
- recessed or surface mounted then the value of the Ceiling Cavity
- will be zero. If they are suspended some distance below the
- ceiling then the value of the Ceiling Cavity is the volume of
- space between the ceiling surface and the fixture mounting level.
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- The ROOM CAVITY extends from the fixture mounting level down to
- the work height level. The work height level is the distance above
- the floor where the required quantity of footcandles is to be
- maintained (usually desktop or work bench level).
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- The FLOOR CAVITY extends from the work height level down to the
- floor. If the required footcandles is to be maintained all the way
- to the floor, then the Floor Cavity value will be zero.
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- Every surface exibits a certain ability to reflect light. Light
- colored surfaces reflect more light than dark surfaces, so more
- light will need to be provided in a dark environment. The degree
- of a surface's reflectivity is referred to as it's Percent
- Reflection value. Percent Reflection can be accurately measured
- with a reflectometer, or standard reflectance tables can be
- referred to, such as the following:
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- TABLE FOR INTERIOR ILLUMINATION DESIGN
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- COLOR % REFLECTION
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- Flat white 75 - 85
- Ivory 70 - 75
- Buff 60 - 70
- Yellow 55 - 65
- Light tan 45 - 55
- Light green 40 - 50
- Gray 30 - 50
- Blue 25 - 35
- Red 15 - 20
- Dark brown 10 - 15
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- The MAINTENANCE FACTOR is a value determined from the anticipated
- maintenance of the fixtures and reflective surfaces in the room or
- area. The intensity of illumination produced by a lighting
- installation will depreciate after some time due to lamp aging,
- and dust and dirt buildup. The MAINTENANCE FACTOR is designed to
- adjust for this. Typical values are from .5 to .8. (.5 for a
- poorly maintained environment, .8 for well maintained).
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- Each lighting equipment manufacturer publishes data for the
- COEFFICIENT OF UTILIZATION (CU) for each fixture type and size in
- it's line. The CU of a fixture is a measure of it's efficiency
- under specific conditions of room cavity values and effective
- reflectance values.
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- The formulas used in the ZONAL CAVITY METHOD :
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- CEILING CAVITY RATIO = (5 * Hc (L + W)) / (L * W)
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- ROOM CAVITY RATIO = (5 * Hr (L + W)) / (L * W)
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- FLOOR CAVITY RATIO = (5 * Hf (L + W) / (L * W)
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- Hc = distance from ceiling to fixture level (in feet).
- Hr = distance from fixture level to work height (in feet).
- Hf = distance from work height to floor (in feet).
- L = length of room in feet.
- W = width of room in feet.
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- ROOM LENGTH and ROOM WIDTH values must be entered in FEET.
- Decimal points are accepted (Ex. 125, 50.5, etc...).
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- CEILING HEIGHT and FIXTURE HEIGHT must also be entered in FEET.
- Decimal points are acceptable.
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- WORK HEIGHT must also be entered in FEET. Decimal points are
- acceptable. If you want the WORK HEIGHT to be equal to the
- floor, simply enter zero.
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- FOOTCANDLE LEVEL is a measure of the intensity of light falling
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- Values for Percent CEILING, WALL, and FLOOR Reflectances must be
- entered as whole numbers (50, 80, etc...) Exact values can be
- obtained by use of a reflectometer, or a standard table for
- interior illumination design can be referred to, such as the table
- for interior illumination design on the previous page.
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- The value entered for MAINTENANCE FACTOR must be less than or
- equal to 1. The value of between .5 and .8 will be accurate for
- nearly all calculations. A value of 1 will exclude the MAINTENANCE
- FACTOR from the lighting calculation.
- NOTE: A value of .8 initially appears in the 'Maintenance Factor'
- field, as an example only. You can change this value to
- reflect your own conditions.
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- To select fixture type, press F2. The menu will ask you to select
- either 'built-in fixture type' or 'specify fixture type'.
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- Built-In:
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- Fixture types stored internally include Recessed Incandescent,
- Fluorescent, and High Intensity Discharge. COEFFICIENT of
- UTILIZATION (CU) values which have been compiled by IES are stored
- internally for these fixtures. The internally stored fixtures are
- representitive of their types, as are the internally stored lamp
- types. You will get accurate results using them, but if you wish
- to use a type of fixture not available internally, you can choose
- to specify your own type.
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- If you choose to specify your own fixture type, you will be
- prompted for the number of lamps per fixture, the quantity of
- lumens per lamp, and, the coefficient of utilization (CU) of the
- fixture. You will need to have the fixture manufacturer's CU
- specs. LUMEN specs are available from various sources. Lamp
- manufacturers will have lamp catalogs which will list LUMEN values
- for their line of lamps.
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- MOTOR CALCULATIONS:
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- Branch Conductor Sizing:
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- Calculates motor branch circuit conductor size. NEC Article 430-
- Part B, and, 430-6.
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- Conductor ampacity is based on 125 percent of motor full load
- amperage, as determined from table 430-148.
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- Conductor types supported include THW, THWN, THHN, XHHW Copper,
- THHN, XHHW Aluminum.
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- Fuse or Breaker Sizing:
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- Calculates rating or setting of motor branch circuit overcurrent
- protective device (Nontime-delay fuse, Time delay fuse,
- Instantaneous trip circuit breaker & Inverse time circuit
- breaker). NEC Article 430-Part D, and, 430-52.
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- Rating or setting is based on Full load amperage (from table 430-
- 148) of motor, multiplied by appropriate percentage factor from
- table 430-152 for the selected device type. Article 430-52(a).
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- If this results in a value other than a standard size or rating of
- overcurrent protection device, the next higher standard rating is
- selected. Article 430-52(a), Exception 1.
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- Overload Protection Sizing:
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- Calculates motor overload protective device rating. Article 430,
- Part C.
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- Rating is based on motor full load amperage (from motor nameplate)
- multiplied by:
- 125 % if nameplate marked service factor is not less than 1.15, or
- 125 % if nameplate marked temp. rise is not over 40 degrees C., or
- 115 % for all others.
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- Access Keys Used To Select Motor, Wire & Overcurrent Parameters:
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- Press: To Select: Press: To Select:
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- F4 Volts F6 Code Letter
- F5 Horsepower F7 Wire Type
- F8 Overcurrent Type
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- At the 'Percent Motor Power Factor' field, entering 100 will
- assume 100% power factor and exclude the motor's Power Factor from
- the calculation.
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- After all data has been entered, the calculation will be performed
- and the results will be displayed.
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- PIPE & WIRE SELECTOR:
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- Calculates the conductor size required to carry a certain load for
- some distance while not exceeding a specific voltage drop
- percentage, and the trade size conduit required to contain those
- conductors.
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- Conductor types supported include THW, THWN, THHN, XHHW Copper,
- THHN, XHHW Aluminum.
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- Conductor ambient temperature derating is supported, according to
- the ampacity correction factors at the bottom of NEC Table 310-16.
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- Conductor ampacity derating due to the number of current carrying
- conductors in the raceway is supported as per NEC 310-Note 8(a).
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- Six circuit types are supported:
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- 1 Phase 2 Wire(Phase & neutral, or 2 Phase conductors)
- 1 Phase 3 Wire(2 Phase conductors & neutral)
- 1 Phase 3 Wire(Above circuit from a 4 wire wye system)
- 3 Phase 3 Wire(3 phase conductors)
- 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye(3 phase conductors & neutral)
- 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye circuit with the majority of load consisting of
- electric discharge lighting, computers, or similar equipment.
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- In the third circuit type above, the neutral will carry
- substantial current, and will be considered as a current carrying
- conductor in the pipe size selection. NEC 310-Note 10(b).
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- In the last circuit type above, the neutral will carry harmonic
- currents, and will be considered as a current carrying
- conductor in the pipe size selection. NEC 310-Note 10(c).
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- Data Input:
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- The 'Maximum Percent Of Voltage Drop' field will only accept whole
- numbers in the range of 0 to 9. This will be the maximum
- percentage of the supply voltage which can be dropped by the
- circuit conductors. If you enter 0 in this field, voltage drop
- will not be considered in the selection of the wire size.
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- The 'Full Load Amperage Of Load' is the rated or maximum amperage.
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- The 'Source Voltage' is the supply voltage for the circuit.
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- The 'Length of Run In Feet' is one way length from supply to load.
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- Press F2 to select the circuit type.
- Press F3 to select the wire type.
- Press F4 to select ambient temperature of the circuit conductors.
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- After you have entered the data, the program will calculate and
- display the required conductor and pipe size.
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- EQUIPMENT GROUND CONDUCTOR TABLE:
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- To determine the required size equipment ground conductor,
- as per NEC Table 250-95.
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- GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR TABLE:
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- To determine the proper grounding electrode conductor size,
- as per NEC Table 250-94.
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- KW TO AMPERE TABLES:
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- To quickly convert single and three phase KW values to ampere
- values and vice versa. Pressing PG UP & PG DN scrolls between the
- single phase and three phase tables.
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- UNDERGROUND COVER TABLE:
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- To determine the minimum cover requirements of conduit,
- underground cable, and other raceways, as per NEC Table 300-5.
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- Table of metal device boxes and their cubic inch capacities.
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- Table of standard pull & junction boxes and their cubic inch
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- STANDARD FUSE & BREAKER TABLE:
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- Table of standard ratings of overcurrent devices.
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- TRANSFORMER KVA TO AMPERE TABLE:
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- To quickly convert single and three phase transformer Kva values
- to ampere values and vice versa. Pressing PG UP & PG DN scrolls
- between the single phase and three phase tables.
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- SETUP:
- Color Defaults:
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- As supplied, the program starts up in black and white. Select
- 'Setup' from the main menu. Then select either Color Display or
- Mono Display. Your choice will be executed, and saved to a disk
- file, which will automatically be used for future program use.
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- Calculates the voltage drop on existing or proposed single phase
- resistive AC circuits (100% power factor). Copper and aluminum
- conductors from #14 to 2000 Kcmil are supported. The registered
- user version supports 3 phase circuits.
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- The 'Length Of Run' is the length in feet of one conductor from
- the source of power to the load terminals.
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- The 'Source Voltage' is the voltage measured at the source of
- power.
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- The 'Amperage Of Load' is the current required by the load. For
- example, if the load is a resistance heater requiring 10 amps to
- operate as designed, then the AMPERAGE would be entered as 10.
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- The WIRE SIZE is in the range of #18 Awg to 2000 Kcmil. Do not
- include the # sign or the letters Awg or Kcmil. Enter the numeric
- size of the wire (ex. 14, 1/0, 250, 750).
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- The COPPER or ALUMINUM prompt is self explanatory.
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- After entering the above values, the program will calculate and
- display:
- 1. The VOLTAGE DROP of the circuit (the number of volts dropped).
- 2. The VOLTS AT LOAD (the voltage delivered to the load terminals)
- 3. The % DROP (the percentage of the source voltage dropped)
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- When you register your copy of ELECTRC8, an expanded 'Registered
- User' version of the software will be shipped to you immediately.
- That version will support these additional functions:
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- * Three phase motor calculations:
- Branch conductor sizing,
- Overcurrent protection sizing, and
- Overload protection sizing.
- * Horsepower ratings not available in this version.
- * Motor types not available in this version.
- * Motor starting methods not available in this version.
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- * Additional general calculations - Single & 3 Phase:
- Amperes when motor HP, PF and EFF. is known,
- Amperes when watts or VA and PF is known,
- Watts or VA when voltage, current and PF is known,
- Motor HP when voltage, current, efficiency and PF are known.
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- * Short circuit calculations:
- Start at a utility transformer or service entrance and
- perform fault current calculations at various points along
- the distribution system using BUSSMANN's Point-To-Point
- method. Single and three phase calcs. Wire size & length,
- single or parallel conductors - cu/al, magnetic/non-magnetic
- raceways.
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- * Support of 3 phase circuits in the Voltage Drop Calculations.
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- * Print routines for all functions:
- Print output to an ASCII disk file or to a printer.
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- * Elimination of the program's opening screen.
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- ELECTRC8, Copyright 1991, By Robert J. La Capra
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- == REGISTRATION FORM ==
- APD1234
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- SHIP TO:
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- Name: _______________________________________________________
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- Company: ____________________________________________________
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- Address: ____________________________________________________
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- City,State,Zip:______________________________________________
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- Number Of Users _____ x $45.00 = Fee Enclosed: ______________
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- Where did you obtain ELECTRC8 ?:
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- Suggestions & Comments, if you wish:
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- Registration fee for ELECTRC8 is $45.00 for each user.
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- Purchase orders without payment attached cannot be accepted.
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- Send this form and registration fee to:
- Robert J. La Capra
- 50 Hillside Terrace
- Andover, NJ 07821
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- Once again, thanks for using and supporting ELECTRC8. As always,
- any questions, comments and suggestion are welcome.
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