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  1. dogleg43

    Foil vs braid screening for VSD application

    Allen-Bradley should be specifying the cable type for their drives and for this application. Show them the cable type the contractor is proposing and get them AB's opinion on it. If you don't when there are problems they (AB) won't support their product properly. Get the cable manufacturer...
  2. dogleg43

    Coordination between Engineer and Draughtsman

    I do both the control system design and AutoCAD drawings for those designs. My leaders can't seem to remember that I'm not just creating drawings off of existing designs or sketches. We could not just hire a draftsman to do what I do. He (she) would just be printing out blank sheets w/title...
  3. dogleg43

    Wire color for foreign voltage (IEC)

    For a system that is being built to IEC-60947, what color should wire be that is carrying foreign voltage that will not be turned off by the enclosure's main disconnect? I found a chart with the other IEC color codes but it doesn't list "foreign voltage." In the USA, it's orange when complying...
  4. dogleg43

    Drawing Updates, Revisions & "Releases"

    SparWeb, thanks for your detailed reply. We are a small company and one of the other engineers was adamant about using the term "release" when referring to a set of drawings. As is often the case when doing things by committee there is some give and take. I didn't then and still do not...
  5. dogleg43

    Drawing Updates, Revisions & "Releases"

    This is not really an AutoCAD question but one on updating drawings. We do mainly electrical control drawings and I'm used to putting revision # in the title block with a brief description and date of the change. Then somewhere on the drawing a numbered revision triangle would be shown near...
  6. dogleg43

    Displaying drawing tabs in AutoCAD Electrical 2014

    My settings crashed in AutoCAD Electrical 2014 yesterday and I got everything back except for when I have a project open it used to display a "tab" for each drawing that I have open just underneath the ribbon bar. It made it real easy to switch between drawings, etc. Does anyone know how to get...
  7. dogleg43

    How to add a wire layer in an AutoCAD Electrical Project

    How do I add another wire layer in an AutoCAD 2013 Electrical Project? I need the new wire layer to become part of the PROJECT and not just part of a single drawing. If the wire layer is properly added to the Project shouldn't it show up as a choice in the other drawings within that same...
  8. dogleg43

    How set default Multiline text default settings?

    How do I get my multiline text default settings to be 0.125 and centered in AutoCAD 2014 Electrical? Thanks,
  9. dogleg43

    Relay contact rating question

    Thanks for your answer Skogsgurra. Below are the details you were asking about: The coil for each of these relays will be 120VAC. The loads that a relay contact will switch is going to vary from a 120VAC motor starter coil, 120VAC or 24VDC indicator lights, 24VDC relay in a VFD, etc. There may...
  10. dogleg43

    Relay contact rating question

    Would someone be able to tell me what this means on a specification for relay contacts: "......10 amp make, 1.5 amp break." Is this the same thing as saying the contacts need to be rated for a 10 amp continuous load? The rest of the relay spec seems clear, coils may be either 120VAC or 24VDC...
  11. dogleg43

    Lost a function in AutoCAD2008 Electrical

    I'm running AutoCAD2008 on Windows XP and have loaded the latest service packs, etc. AutoCAD had been running fine until just a minute ago and now the "Open" command & icon do not work properly. When I click on either the "Open" icon or do "File\Open" the window does not pop up showing all of...
  12. dogleg43

    control system design

    IRstuff is absolutely right. The complexity of the requirements and design documents are completely dependent on the size of the project. Even the smallest project would require a few mintutes of deciding: What we have What we want What we can afford What is available What to settle for
  13. dogleg43

    Winter gears

    Naturally it depends on the type of field work that you'll be doing but generally my preference is Carhartt jackets and overalls. While Carhartts may not be the lightest or warmest hi-tech stuff out there, it's durabilty is what makes the difference. Nylon jackets are much more apt to get...
  14. dogleg43

    control system design

    That is a tall question but I'll take a wack at it. I assume you have a budget to meet as well as a schedule. In simple terms you need to first determine your scope of work. Then you will need list of requirements and a detailed design. Are the requirements clearly defined? If not then it...
  15. dogleg43

    Model vs. Layout1

    Here is an AutoCAD for dummie question: Why are some drawings created in under the "Model" tab and others in the "Layout1" tab? I edit a lot of drawings but am by no means an expert. I am having a difficult time editing or manipulating drawings done in the "Layout1" tab. I am using AutoCAD...
  16. dogleg43

    Phrase "Proceed at Risk"

    HqTx- thanks for your input. Yes, we are a sub to the general contractor. From the comments I believe the only one at risk is my company (either financially or schedule-wise). Hardly seems fair.
  17. dogleg43

    Phrase "Proceed at Risk"

    GC = General Contractor. From experience I've found it can be dangerous asking that type of question during a meeting. I'd rather get some background info on it first. There can be two or more meanings to the same thing sometimes and it's important to have a good response.
  18. dogleg43

    Phrase "Proceed at Risk"

    What does the the term "proceed at risk" generally mean in a construction project? Yesterday in a meeting there was a discussion about a proposed change (adding some operator stations). The end user has not approved this yet but GC said it we should proceed at risk. At who's risk (mine, GC...
  19. dogleg43

    Where did my Windows Menu/Toolbar Go?

    Today when I called up AutoCAD the Windows Menu/Toolbar was not there. The one with File/Edit/Insert/Format/etc. across the very top of the screen. How do I get it back? My regular AutoCAD toolbars are still present. It was there yesterday & I didn't change any settings. Thanks in advance.
  20. dogleg43

    SLC AFI equivalent

    Some take and B3 bit (say B3:0/0) and run it directly to an Unlatch coil. It is named "Debug Bit - Always Off". Then use it as either a NO or NC contact throughout the program. Just one example.

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