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Total Data Integration.One of the biggest advantages possessed
ETAP, is that it incorporates parameters in asingle database, that
is, if a line is modeled, this not only possess electrical
parametersbut also mechanical parameters and routing, the program
incorporates in a singledatabase that can be used for new projects
without the need to create a new database
as the model to create.Simplicity in Data Entry.ETAP
incorporates and maintains a detailed database for each device or
elementmodeling. The database can also speed up data entry editors
incorporating parametersthat must be configured to perform
logically different types of analyzes or designs.ETAP line diagrams
are compatible with a wide range of possibilities to
configureschemes of varying complexity, such as orientation, size
of symbols according to ANSIor IEC standards. This feature makes
ETAP allows the user to easily cope withoutmajor complications in
making a line diagram that incorporates different elements.13Figure
I.2: Sample selection guidance.
ETAP offers a variety of options for displaying an electrical
system, such views arecalled "presentations". The location, size,
orientation, and symbol of each element canbe shown differently on
each presentation, allowing the possibility of identifying
anyelement of the system as "visible" or "hidden" (invisible),
depending on need of aparticular presentation, this allows the user
to select, as s shown in Figure I.2.One of the greatest tools that
ETAP has, is the ability to create a composite within acomposite
network to an arbitrary depth, maintaining a consistent visual
order with thedesigned system network. This feature makes it
possible to design complex electricalsystems in accordance to the
simplicity of access to a particular network through
the"mouse".I.2. Technical Specifications Software ETAPI.2.1.
Salient features of ETAP. Five levels of automatic error checking.
Line dynamic help and error messages. Message log in to control
access to and management of the program.
14 ODBS "Open Data Base Connectivity". Database free to
use.Integra Systems 1st, 3rd and DC networks. Integra line diagrams
and underground pipeline. Integra line diagrams in the module and
selectivity of protection coordination. Common database for all
study modules. Simplicity in data entry. user-controlled operations
and autosave. Typical data for motors, generators, exciters,
transformers, etc. No limit measurement and protection from
branches and loads. Load connections unlimited for a single
bar.
Any system frequency. English and metric system units. Demand
for global and individual load and diversity factors.
