Arc-Flash Basics

ElectroBIM can calculate arc-flash values for each piece of distribution equipment. Calculating arc-flash requires additional information, such as the electrode configuration of the device and the arcing time for the breaker. The arcing time is based upon the fault at the device and the time-current curve from the manufacturer.

Run the Panel Edit command and enter values in the Arc-Flash Calculations section for the panels you want to calculate arc-flash for.

Once you have entered the values and run the calculations, you can view the final values using the Schedules→Arc-Flash command. You can also print stickers to be placed on equipment in the field using the Schedules→Arc-Flash Stickers command.