Configuring Arc Flash Graphics

warning

inaccurate data results

● Do not incorrectly configure the software or the devices.
● Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the software.
● Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.
● Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

warning

unintended equipment operation

● Do not use the software or devices for critical control or protection applications where human or equipment safety relies on the operation of the control action.
● Do not use the software to control time-critical functions.
● Do not use the software to control remote equipment without proper access control and status feedback.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury, or equipment damage.

To configure an Arc Flash graphic:

  1. Open the Graphics Editor.
  2. Open a single line diagram or other TGML graphic.
  3. Drag and drop the ArcFlash symbol.
  4. Select the symbol and then select the Objects pane.

  5. Edit the Bind values to appropriate names based on the project or field configuration and type of device.

  6. Select the Properties pane.

  7. In the Custom section, in the BindForArcFlashCommLoss and BindForArcFlashOn fields, enter the same Bind name values you entered in step 5.

  8. In the Custom section, enter the values for ValueForArcFlashCommLoss and ValueForArcFlashOn.

    NOTE: To display the arc flash symbol states correctly, configure the device bind values ArcFlashCommLoss and ArcFlashOn to match the respective graphics properties ValueForArcFlashCommLoss and ValueForArcFlashOn values.

  9. To bind the arc flash component to the respective arc flash field device, use the same binding process as when creating other graphics or advanced one-line components.

    NOTE: For more information, see Adding a graphics page in the Graphics Editor or Creating a one-line on a graphics page.

  10. Click Save.

Displaying Arc Flash States

In the event of an arc flash or an issue with the arc flash monitoring system, a symbol will display next to the device that detected the issue:

Symbol State Description
Red arc flash symbol Arc flash is detected.
Gray arc flash symbol with yellow exclamation mark. Any issue with the Arc Flash Monitoring System.