Software for Fault Current Analysis
Software for Fault Current Analysis
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Can anyone recommend a good software program for basic 'in-plant' fault current calculations. Money is tight so I need something below $1000, but it can be relatively basic as I will just be looking at 3 phase bolted faults. Please provide recommendations on the software and any comments about it.
thanks
gary
thanks
gary






RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
Buy only the modules you need.
At the least you will need the light version with short circuit module and coordinaiton module (captor).
Review their licensing terms, you can have one license and install it on multiple computers but should be able to use it on any one of them at time.
Review ability of other modules.
Best reason I like them is for their wonderful, live and prompt tech support.
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
If AutoDesk can charge $5000 for an AutoCAD license, specialty software such as for electrical system analysis will understandably be more expensive.
I'd suggest you figure out what features you want, get pricing from several suppliers, then test the software before you buy. Then you'll have to decide how much your time is worth to you or your company.
If you're interested in Arc-Flash calcs, you might also want to look at EasyPower.
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
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but no arc flashing.
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http://www.amtech-power.com/
Cutler hammer use to give the program away. The list prices on there website are high. You may be able to deal with them as they are always advertisisng "speicials".
I like Easy Power but you are ot going to get it for less than $ 5k
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
As dpc said you can't buy softwares much cheaper than numbers quoted above.
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Mike
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
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The drawback is that it was written in the Win 95 era, and runs into a few graphical issues that mess up performance sometimes. Works fine on my XP machine most of the time.
Also has a fixed layout of 5 network systems that it does its calc on. Most systems of interest can be modeled by opening various breakers in the network.
Basler puts it on all their catalog CDs. If you do not have one of those, go to http://www.basler.com/php/inforeq.php and ask that a copy of "Fault Tutor" be sent to you.
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis
RE: Software for Fault Current Analysis