Cable Run ID

Names the cable run, which is useful for labels, schedules, and other worksheets

Rack ID

Names the rack to which the cable connects

Box ID

Provides the distribution box name

Port ID

Names the port where the cable plugs in

Loom ID

Names the loom or bundle that includes the cable

Tape Color Code

Identifies the cable with a color code, which can be used to label racks and breaks

Cable Type

Select the type of feeder cable.

●        Single Insulated Conductors: This cable run consists of multiple cables with the same wire gauge. The Phase Configuration specifies the number of cables needed.

●        Banded: This cable run is similar to single insulated conductors, with the cables bundled together at regular intervals. The banded cables of multiple wires are counted as one bundled cable.

●        Multicable: This type of cable run consists of multiple color-coded insulated wires with the same wire gauge. The wires are insulated and usually end with pin and sleeve connectors.

Connector

Select the type of connector at the ends of the cable

Adapter

When needed, adds an adapter at the ends of the feeder cable, for different types of output requirements

# of Adapters

Indicates the number of adapters that are required

Phasing

Indicates the number of power phases carried by the cable run

Phase Configuration

Select how many of each type of cable are needed by the cable run; the parameter also determines how the cable run is counted in worksheets

Cable Path Length

Displays the total length of cable required for the cable run; the label displays how much extra (unused) cable is present

Total Vertical Distance

If the cable needs to travel vertically (to go around an opening, for example), the vertical distance is set for each part. This parameter displays the total vertical distance required.

Calculate Parts

Automatically determines the parts, or segments, of cable lengths needed to make up the cable run, using the fewest possible number of connections.

The drawn cable is divided into parts, up to a total of nine parts, according to the available cable lengths in stock; each part displays with its own data.

Stock Lengths

Displays the available lengths of cable as set in the cable preferences

Part __

Displays the length of each cable part

Part __ Vert Dist

Displays the vertical distance, if any, required for the part to travel around obstacles

Part __ Loom ID

Identifies the loom or bundle that includes this section of cable

Cable Break __ ID

Identifies the name of any cable break

Part Total

Displays the total length of cable used when all the parts are added

Part Total Is

Displays the extra length of cable available

Max Amperage

Provides the maximum amperage load rating of the cable, useful for labels, schedules, and other worksheets

Voltage

Specifies the cable voltage provided by the power source; this value is used in the voltage drop calculation. Select Other if the provided voltage is not listed.

Other Voltage

When Other is selected for the Voltage, specify the power source voltage

Wire Gauge

Select the cable wire size

Voltage Data

Displays the voltage drop calculations and data.

●        Voltage Drop Formula: displays the formula used to calculate the voltage drop.

●        Voltage Delivered: displays the voltage delivered at the end of the cable (after accounting for the voltage drop).

●        Voltage Drop: displays the amount of voltage lost to cable resistance.

●        Percentage Drop: displays the percentage of voltage lost from the cable run.

●        CM Value: displays the Circular Mill (CM) value assigned to the cable based on the wire gauge.

Inventory ID

Enter an optional inventory code for the cable

User Field __

Adds optional notes or comments about the cable, useful for reporting purposes. Field 3 is for entering a number only.

Display On Drawing

Enables the display of cable information on the drawing

Mark Connections

Displays a marker and the cable length information where a cable connection is located

Lock Labels to Standard Position

Restores text labels to their default positions, and prevents them from being moved

Label Text Size

Sets the text font size for the cable’s labels

Display Length

Displays the cable length in the label along the cable path

Display Phasing

Displays the cable phasing in the label along the cable path

Horizontal Length Text

Adjusts the cable path label to match the angle of the cable part; deselect the option to keep the text horizontal

Display Start Label

Adds a label at the start of the cable run; enter the text to display. The label has its own control point for adjusting its location.

Display End Label

Adds a label at the end of the cable run; enter the text to display. The label has its own control point for adjusting its location.

Classes

Opens the Classes dialog box, to specify class naming for the cable labels. This allows the labels to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible.

Use the suggested standard class, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Feeder Cable Class> to place the labels in the same class as the feeder cable.

●        Class Prefix: Specifies an optional default root class naming standard for the cable labels; click Use Standard Classes to begin all label class names with the prefix, so that they are sorted together.

●        Use Standard Classes: Sets the class name for the label to the default suggested standard name, using the Class Prefix if there is one.

●        Labels: Specifies the class name standard to use for the cable labels.

Load Information

A cable is considered a distributed load in Braceworks calculations; if the cable is inserted parallel to a structural element, it is considered to be a load on that structure. Load information is used for Braceworks calculations and reports (Braceworks required).

Include in Calculations

(Braceworks required)

Includes the cable in Braceworks calculations; deselect to exclude the object from participating in structural calculations

Load Group Name

The load category is always Cable for cable objects

Load ID

Enter a unique ID for the load for informational use in reports

Load Name

Identifies the object in load calculations

Distributed Weight

Enter the distributed weight of the cable; changes here also affect the Total Weight value

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the object

Vertex parameters

Edits the vertices of the path object that the cable is based upon; see Editing vertex-based objects