Configuring switchboards

To configure switchboards:

  1. In the Breaker Configuration Tool, click the Switchboards tab, and then click New to add a new Switchboard.
  2. Enter the following information:  
    • Name: Enter a unique name for the switchboard.
    • Breakers: Select one or more breakers from the list. Each breaker can only be associated with one switchboard in the system.
  3. Enter the following information:
    • Critical Threshold % and Moderate Threshold %: Enter default values (0-100%) to be used for each breaker associated with this switchboard when performing analysis of their electrical aging and electrical wear levels.
    • Environmental Conditions: Select values for Switchboard IP, Salty Atmosphere, Corrosive Gas, and Dust Level.
    • Current Environmental Data: Select values for Vibration Level, Humidity, and Temperature.
  4. (Only for Breaker Aging) Select Apply Historical Data if the switchboard is pre-existing in your electrical system. Clear the check box for Apply Historical Data if this is a new switchboard in your electrical system. For pre-existing switchboards, select values for Vibration Level, Temperature, and Humidity.
  5. Click Apply to save the changes and keep the configuration tool open. Click OK to save the changes and close the configuration tool.

  6. (Optional) Repeat steps 1-5 to add additional switchboard devices.