Creating Distribution Equipment

Create and power distribution equipment both in the Revit model and on the single-line diagram.

Start in the SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM drafting view.

Create & Power Panel L

1. Select panel DP and use the grips provided to extend the right side of the graphic.

2. Run the ElectroBIM Single-Line→  Insert Create command. The Create Equipment dialog box will open.

3. Set Callout to L.

4. Set Level ☰ to FIRST FLOOR.

5. Set Distribution System ▾ to 120/208 Wye.

6. Set Model Family ☰ to Lighting and Appliance Panelboard - 208V MLO - Surface.

7. Press the button to close the dialog box.

8. Insert the panel on the drafting view. You will be prompted to select a distribution equipment to power the panel.

9. Select panel DP.

A feeder will be drawn between panel DP and panel L.

Find & Move Panel L in the Model

1. Run the ElectroBIM Single-Line→  Highlight Device command.

2. Select panel L. The FIRST FLOOR POWER floor plan will open with panel L highlighted.

3. Select panel L and go to the Revit Electrical Circuits tab. The Panel and Distribution System fields reflect the settings configured in the steps above.

4. Run the Revit Modify | Electrical Equipment→  Pick New command.

5. Move panel L beside panel B inside the building.

Optionally, you can use the Revit  Tag by Category command to label panel L on the floor plan.