ARCAD Short Circuit Calculations Software Release Letter

PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Furtak, C.E.T. ARCAD INC. Short Circuit Analytic version 1.0   The new Short Circuit Software version is now available.  TORONTO, ON - ARCAD INC. announces the release of Short Circuit Analytic version 1.0 (SCA V1.0) software program short circuit analysis.     Short-Circuit-Analytic (SCA) software performs available fault currents calculations in three-phase electric power systems you are working with. The program takes into consideration electrical parameters of the power supply as well as the power distribution system including utility, cables, bus ducts, transformers, generators, motors etc. SCA automatically converts the entire system into a unique impedance unit from which the short circuit current at each and every point is calculated. The process is simple, efficient and will save you both money and time. SCA V1.0 Capabilities: 1) Calculate available 3-phase short circuit currents within your power distribution system 2) Compute contributions from generators and motors 3) Print out multi-page single line diagrams 4) Save calculation results and equipment data SCA V1.0 Dashboard More information about SCA v1.0 is available on this page: http://www.arcadvisor.com/arcflash/short-circuit-software.html ARCAD, INC. located in Toronto ( Canada ) helps facilities create safer working environments for individuals who service electrical systems by providing On-Line and PC based software tools for Short Circuit, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Labeling. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   # # #

Issue #11 - ARCAD's Webinar Tuesdays

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue SCA V5.0 Beta Release Webinar Tuesdays Label Printing Services Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Issue #11 New Short Circuit Analytic Software  Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. This newsletter is free and will bring you up to date on the issues that surround arc flash. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash, short circuit calculators, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash hazard analysis and labeling. SHORT-CIRCUIT-ANALYTIC V1.0 BETA Has Been Released  ARCAD, INC. announces beta release of new short circuit calculations software. We look forward to hear from you sharing with us your experience working with the new program solution before the official Short-Circuit-Analytic (SCA V1.0) software release. We will attend to and implement the best of your suggestions. Also, we will offer a special discount to everyone contributing his/her time and effort reviewing SCA V1.0 functions and capabilities, sharing his/her observations with us and helping us to make Short-Circuit-Analytic a success story. [ Visit SCA V1.0 Product Page ] ARCAD INC Introduces "Webinar Tuesdays"  We are very excited to offer free online seminars providing you and your company with education and information on ARCAD software and services for arc flash analysis and labeling. For a limited time, ARCAD webinars are offered for free. [ Read More ] More ARCAD INC. Label Printing Services Available Have done arc flash hazard analysis and stored the results in tabulated text or XLS spreadsheet format? We can use your report file to pull out the data and generate customized arc flash warning labels in a variety of electronic formats and sizes. Send us your list and let us know label requirements ( material, size, language, etc). We will create free sample label meeting your special requirements and send it to you for your approval along with job quotation.     [ Read More ] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 647-693-7715 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.    Purchase any of the ARCAD Arc Flash Analytic software packages and get one month access to ARCAD Online Short Circuit Calculator for FREE!         Offer Expires: Dec 30 2012

Issue #10 - New NFPA 70E 2012 Label Requirements

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue Arc Blast TNT Equivalent Arc Blast Initial Pressure Label Requirements Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Issue #10 - New NFPA 70E 2012 Label Requirements Dear Lady or Gentelman, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash calculator, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash and short circuit analysis and labeling. Arc Blast Explosive Equivalent Calculations  The explosive nature of an electric arc has been documented in a number of case studies. The intense heat from an arc flash causes sudden expansion of air resulting in a blast, pressure waves and the resulting explosions rival that of explosive substances. Energies produced by arc flash explosions have been known to propel large objects such as switchboard doors, bus bars and personnel several feet at very high speeds. [Read the whole article] Arc Blast Pressure Calculations  Electric arcs produce some of the highest temperatures known to occur on earth - up to 35000 degrees Fahrenheit, 19500 degree Celsius. This temperature is four times higher than the temperature on the surface of the Sun. The intense heat from an arc causes sudden expansion of air resulting in a blast [...]. The arc flash blast energy or pressure is not currently addressed in IEEE 1584 or NFPA 70E. Ralph Lee's IEEE paper Pressures Developed by Arcs addresses arc blast phenomenon and provides the formula for calculating initial impulse force. [Read the whole article] New NFPA 70E 2012 Arc Flash Label Requirements Previous edition of NFPA 70E from year 2009 required that labels to display either the available incident energy or the minimum arc flash rating for the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Also, every arc flash warning label had to list the system voltage, arc flash boundary, equipment identification and the date of the arc flash analysis listed on it. [Read the whole article] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 647-693-7715 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.     Purchase AFA V5.0 software and get any hardware listed here for half price!             Offer Expires: November 15 2012

Issue #9 - new in AFA v5.0 software for arc flash analysis

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue AFA V5.0 New Features Data Collection Form Labelling Services Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Issue #9 - new in AFA v5.0 software for arc flash analysis  Dear Michael, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash calculator, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash and short circuit analysis and labeling. AFA V5.0 - new features just added 1. Circuit protection device filter was implemented in main program screen by make it easier locating the upstream protection device by manufacturer name and/or product series.  2. Fuse and circuit breaker dialogs were restructured to portray both built-in and customer specific circuit protection devices. You can now click on column headers to sort the devices by source (built-in or added), make, series, current, voltage or I.R. rating. 3. Label list was restructured to let you sorting by label size, heading type and text color by clicking on the respective column header. 4. Fuse and circuit breaker libraries were populated with more low and  medium voltage protection devices. You can use your existing AFA V5.0 registration credentials to activate the program. Own an older version of Arc Flash Analytic and would like to update to the newest AFA V5.0? Call us to qualify for $100.00 discount off the advertised AFA V5.0 price of $290.00. Have any suggestion on how to improve AFA V5.0? Let us know. Download the new AFA V5.0.3 Arc Flash Data Collection Form Subject to the selected calculation method, different equipment data is required for an arc flash hazard analysis. We recommend using the IEEE 1584 empirically derived model for arc flash study due to the method's ability to accurately account for a wide variety of setup parameters. [Read the whole article] More ARCAD INC. Label Printing Services Available Have done arc flash hazard analysis and stored the results in tabulated text or XLS spreadsheet format? We can use your report file to pull out the data and generate customized arc flash warning labels in a variety of electronic formats and sizes. Send us your list and let us know label requirements (material, size, language, etc). We will create free a sample label meeting your special requirements and send it to you by email attachment for your approval along with job quotation.  [Read the Full Article] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 647-693-7715 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.

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Issue 8 - AFA v5.0 new features have been added

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue DC Arc Flash Analysis Article Headline Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Download AFA V5.0 Certificate of Compliance Issue #8 - updates to AFA v5.0 software for arc flash analysis  Dear Lady or Gentleman, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash calculator, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash and short circuit analysis and labeling. AFA V5.0 - new features just added 1. Print manager. Now you can preview, setup and print labels direct from AFA V5.0. 2. Circuit breaker library. Select a pre-programmed circuit breaker or populate the library with your own custom breaker settings. 3. Extended fuse library. Now includes 10+ Littelfuse Class, R, J, H, L fast acting and time-delay fuse series. 4. Label file name now defaults to equipment name. This feature speeds up the process of saving labels to disk by not having to re-type the file name for each warning label. 5. New label layouts with all text in black color. The reason for this being that some PPE face shields are amber in color to prevent a blinding light during an incident and this makes it difficult to read data or text that is in red. 6. Portuguese language. Now you can also save warning labels in Portuguese. 7. Input data range tips. Instantly see acceptable value ranges. Instantly see acceptable value ranges instead of waiting until the program validates the data and flags the problem. 8. "Not Listed" upstream protection device radio-button. You can enter arc duration manually. This feature is particularly helpful in making a quick inquiry into how arc duration impacts risk hazard and arc flash boundary. You can use your existing AFA V5.0 registration credentials to activate the program. Own an older version of Arc Flash Analytic and would like to update to the newest AFA V5.0? Call us to qualify for $100.00 discount off the advertised AFA V5.0 price of $290.00. Have any suggestion on how to improve AFA V5.0? Let us know. Download the new AFA V5.0.2 AFA version 5.0 awarded with a Certificate of Compliance ARCAD INC. is very pleased to announce that our AFA v5.0 software for arc flash analysis and labeling has been audited by a registered professional engineer in Ontario and confirmed to meet NEC, CEC code and IEEE P 1584, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462 standard requirements. Download the AFA V5.0 Certificate of Compliance (PDF) How to perform arc flash analysis in DC power systems Direct current (DC) arcing fault incident energy calculations are presented to assess the level of risk involved when working around high current DC apparatus. The proposed procedure allows evaluation of incident energy and arc flash boundaries, while taking into account as many circuit parameters as possible. These parameters include fixed or variable gap length, system voltage, available fault current, equipment configuration, circuit time constant and evaluated threshold energy for a second degree burn. [Read the Full Article] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 647-693-7715 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.    PurchaseAFA V5.0 softwareand get your first 20 vinyl UV & weather resistant warning labels printed FREE*!           Offer Expires: September 30 2012

Issue 7 - AFA v5.0 has been awarded a Certificate of Compiance

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue AFA V5.0 Certificate of Compliance DC Arc Flash Analysis Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Download AFA V5.0 Certificate of Compliance Issue #7 - Certificate of Compliance for AFA v5.0  Dear Michael, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash calculator, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash and short circuit analysis and labeling. AFA version 5.0 awarded with a Certificate of Compliance ARCAD INC. is very pleased to announce that our AFA v5.0 software for arc flash analysis and labeling has been audited by a registered professional engineer in Ontario and confirmed to meet NEC, CEC code and IEEE P 1584, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462 standard requirements. Download AFA V5.0 Certificate of Compliance (PDF) How to perform arc flash analysis in DC power systems Direct current (DC) arcing fault incident energy calculations are presented to assess the level of risk involved when working around high current DC apparatus. The proposed procedure allows evaluation of incident energy and arc flash boundaries, while taking into account as many circuit parameters as possible. These parameters include fixed or variable gap length, system voltage, available fault current, equipment configuration, circuit time constant and evaluated threshold energy for a second degree burn. [Read Full Article] DCAFA V2.0 BETA Has Been Released ARCAD, INC. announces beta release of DCAFA version 2.0 of DC ARC FLASH ANALYTIC software program for direct current (DC) arc flash, shock hazard analysis and labeling. We welcome all feedback and appreciate you sharing with us your experience working with the new program solution before the official DCAFA V2.0 release. We will attend to and implement the best of your suggestions. Also, we will offer a special discount to everyone who contributes their time and effort reviewing DCAFA V2.0 functions and capabilities, who is willing to share their observations with us and to those who help us in making DC-Arc-Flash-Analytic v2.0 a success story. [Visit DCAFA V2.0 Product Page] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 416-551-3457 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.    Purchase any of the ARCAD Arc Flash Analytic software packages and get any hardware listed at the Surplus Stock  page for half price!           Offer Expires: August 15 2012

Issue #6 DCAFA v2.0 Beta Release

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue DCAFA V2.0 Beta Release About DCAFA V2.0 Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Issue #6 DCAFA v2.0 Beta Release  Dear Lady or Gentleman, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash calculator, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash and short circuit analysis and labeling. DCAFA V2.0 BETA Has Been Released  ARCAD, INC. announces beta release of DCAFA version 2.0 of DC ARC FLASH ANALYTIC software program for direct current (DC) arc flash, shock hazard analysis and labeling. We welcome all feedback and appreciate you sharing with us your experience working with the new program solution before the official DCAFA V2.0 release. We will attend to and implement the best of your suggestions. Also, we will offer a special discount to everyone who contributes their time and effort reviewing DCAFA V2.0 functions and capabilities, who is willing to share their observations with us and to those who help us in making DC-Arc-Flash-Analytic v2.0 a success story.  [ Visit DCAFA V2.0 Product Page ] About DCAFA v2.0  DCAFA v2.0 takes system voltage, prospective short circuit current, gap between electrodes, circuit time constant, protective device type and rating, arc duration, working distance, equipment configuration and determines incident energy, hazard risk category and flash protection boundary.   For systems with fixed gap between electrodes, arcing current can be expressed as a function of the length of the gap and arcing voltage. Arcing voltage can be resolved as a function of arcing current, system voltage and the available fault current. DCAFA v2.0 calculates arcing current using the iterative method by cycling through the equations for arcing current and arcing voltage until the answers converge. Then, the software program will determine arc duration based on protective device time-current characteristics and circuit time-constant. Next, the program will calculate incident energy at working distance, arc flash boundary and determine hazard risk category.   [ Read More ] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 416-551-3457 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.    Purchase any of the ARCAD Arc Flash Analytic software packages and get any hardware listed at the Surplus Stock  page for half price!           Offer Expires: July 31 2012