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FAQs & White Papers
The FAQs & White Papers section is a repository for all types of information concerning ETAP power systems software. Find information on short circuit software, arc flash software, transient stability software, and power flow software. The information is conveniently broken down by topic so that you can easily find anything you need pertaining to electrical engineering software.
Installation and Licensing
System Modeling
Arc Flash Analysis
Load Flow Analysis
Short-Circuit Analysis
Star Device Coordination Analysis
Cable System
Motor Starting Analysis
Transient Stability Analysis / Parameter Estimation
Panel System
Data Exchange and Conversion
Real-Time
Reliability Assessment
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Installation guide for ETAP 5.5.6 with USB Key - ETAP-OTI 1600 (939 KB) Complete installation guide using the “USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1600” model. |
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Installation guide for ETAP 5.5.6 - replacing your key with the USB key - ETAP-OTI 1600 model (676 KB) Complete Installation Guide for ETAP 5.5.6 using the “USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1600” model. |
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USB driver installation guide for USB key ETAP-OTI 1410 (557 KB) Complete Installation Guide for ETAP 5.5.6 using the “USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1410” model. |
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ETAP License Manager does not start (405 KB) Instructions on how to troubleshoot when the ETAP License Manager doesn't start. |
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Installation guide for ETAP 5.5.6 License Manager using USB key - ETAP-OTI 1410 or parallel port key (690 KB) Complete Installation Guide for ETAP 5.5.6 License Manager using USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1410 or Parallel Port Key. |
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Failed to receive authorization from ETAP License Manager (456 KB) Instructions on how to troubleshoot with failed to receive authorization from the ETAP License Manager. |
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ETAP 5.5.5 License Manager installation guide (374 KB) Installation guide for ETAP License Manager 5.5.5. For “ETAP-OTI 1410” keys. |
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A separate network license key for LAN and WAN (110 KB) ETAP 5.5 distinguishes if a network license key is used on a LAN or WAN network. |
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ETAP 5.5 License Manager compatibility with earlier releases (76 KB) ETAP 5.5 comes with the new License Administrator and Wizard, which allows users to monitor and administer access to your ETAP license. |
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Reset the ETAP 7.0.0 License Manager (113 KB) Instructions on how to reset the License Manager. |
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ETAP Upgrade & Support contract agreement (112 KB) Information about what is included in the ETAP Upgrade and Support Agreement. |
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Use Microsoft Access Database for Crystal Reports format
(115 KB) ETAP stores the output report data in Microsoft Access databases so that they may be viewed using the Crystal Reports Formats. |
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Most common webinar questions (193 KB) Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding ETAP webinars. |
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One-Line Diagram |
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Building a One-Line Diagram (163 KB) Quickly view one-line construction with unique tips. |
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Using Hyperlinks in ETAP projects (233 KB) Instructions on how to use hyperlinks in ETAP projects. |
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Insert legends, text, and tables into one-line diagrams using OLE and ActiveX objects (198 KB) Instructions on how to use OLE and ActiveX objects. |
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Simplify one-line diagram connections using remote connectors (119 KB) Instructions on how to use remote connectors in ETAP. |
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One-Line Diagram Presentation (444 KB) One-Line Diagram is the method of representation of modeling the electrical system in ETAP for network analyses. |
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Choose the correct bus level How to choose the correct bus level. |
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New Project |
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Send ETAP project files (458 KB) Instructions on how to send ETAP project files. |
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Elements |
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Project View (Part 5 - Components): Last Part (124 KB) Working with components in ETAP. |
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Composite Network (382 KB) The concept of “Composite Network” was integrated in ETAP to provide flexibility in simplifying and organizing the electrical One-Line diagram. |
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Series capacitor Modeling (74 KB) How to model a series capacitor with the help of an impedance branch in ETAP. |
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Model a Shunt Reactor (79 KB) How to model a shunt reactor with the help of a static load in ETAP. |
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Model a zig-zag grounding transformer (87 KB) How to model a zig-zag grounding transformer using ETAP |
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Element Properties (272 KB) How to effectively edit your elements in ETAP. |
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3-D Database |
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Project View (Part 1 - Presentations) (567 KB) All elements associated in an ETAP project are accounted in the Project View window. |
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Project View (Part 2 - Configurations) (506 KB) Working with configurations in ETAP. |
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Project View (Part 3 - Study Cases) (251 KB) Working with study cases in ETAP. |
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Arc Flash (163 KB) Introduction to ETAP Arc Flash Hazard Analysis module with instructions on how to setup arc flash calculations. |
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Arc Flash Analysis Done Right (1.87 MB) Arc flash analysis system modeling and studies for existing systems. |
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Arc Flash - FCT Not determined (981 KB) The most common roadblocks to finding fault clearing time in arc flash calculations |
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Arc Flash Standard Comparison (172 KB) Comparison between NFPA 70E-2000 and IEEE 1584-2002 standards for arc flash analysis |
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Load Flow Analysis (289 KB) Conduct decisive power flow analysis. |
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Generate load lists for an incomplete system (338 KB) The Load Analyzer module is designed as a generalized load-list to report load-schedules for power system components such as switchgear, MCC, transformers, cables, lines, panels, and more. |
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Short-Circuit Analysis (286 KB) Learn how to do your fault analysis quicker and more effective in ETAP. |
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Protective Device Coordination (Star) (233 KB PDF) Viewing a TCC in Star. |
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Export protective device settings to Excel (231 KB) Preview and print the protective device settings data using Crystal Reports format or Microsoft Excel. |
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PowerPlot v2.5 tap addition must be a number (50 KB) Tap addition must be a number error message. |
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The Curve of a Phase Overcurrent Device in a TCC Plot (274 KB) This document describes tips and pointers on how to display the time-current curve of a phase overcurrent device in a Ground TCC Plot. |
Cable Pulling |
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Create a cable pulling project (177 KB) This document describes how to create a cable pulling project in ETAP. |
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Motor Acceleration Analysis (214 KB) An introduction to ETAP Motor Acceleration. |
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Model a Load Torque (157 KB) Instructions on how to model load torque in ETAP. |
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Parameter Estimation (497 KB) ETAP can be able to estimate a corresponding equivalent circuit model of the motor using the Parameter Estimation module. |
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Transient Stability – Events & Actions (995 KB) Simulate any occurrence in an electrical system that may affect the stability limit of the power system in the Transient Stability module of ETAP. |
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Transient Stability – Relay Controlled Actions (468 KB) The actions of relays can be integrated in the transient stability to resemble the true power system real operating conditions. |
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Governor limit checking in transient stability studies (207 KB) Governor limits are exceeded during initial condition calculations. |
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Convert PowerPlot projects to ETAP Star (820 KB) How to convert Time Current Curves (TCC) in existing PowerPlot projects to ETAP Star |
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Export a one-line diagram to DXF format (200 KB) |
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Build and validate switching sequences in ETAP (298 KB) Switching Management allows the dispatcher to build a complete switching program using a graphical user interface and execute the switching plan all in one step. |
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The scan intervals for ETAP Real-Time (96 KB) The scan intervals of ETAP Real-Time are user-definable. ETAP Real-Time scan time settings depend mainly on the communication network and the type of interface configuration. |
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Interface ETAP Real-Time with existing SCADA systems (66 KB) An explanation of how ETAP Real-Time interfaces with existing SCADA systems. |
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ETAP Real-Time and field metering device communication (64 KB) Explanation of how ETAP Real-Time communicates with field metering devices. |
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Active and passive failure rates (347 KB) Analysis of customer failure statistics shows that failures in distribution systems contribute as much as 90% towards the unavailability of supply to a load as compared with the rest of the electric power system. These statistics reinforce the need for reliability evaluation of distribution systems. |
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Project View (Part 4 - Libraries) (159 KB) Working with ETAP libraries. |
Circuit Breaker and Trip Devices |
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Assign a retrofit trip device (340 KB) Instructions on how to assign a retrofit trip unit to a low voltage circuit breaker. |
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Adding LV MCCB to the Library (1.34 MB) Adding LV MCCB to the Library (With Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit). |
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Adding a Solid State Trip Device to the Library (1.36 MB) |
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Cable library structure (144 KB) How to navigate through the ETAP Cable Library. |
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