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Contents

System Requirements.......................................................3

Installation..........................................................................4

AMTECH Mobile Installation......................................................5

Activating your AMTECH software...................................7

AMTECH 2008 17

Edition Update...................................9

Automatic Updates ..................................................................................9

FastTest............................................................................10

BS 7671:2008 (17

Edition)...................................................................10

Database conversion warning .................................................10

ProDesign v15.................................................................. 12

BS 7671:2008 (17

Edition)...................................................................12

Cable type descriptions...........................................................12

Cable installation methods ......................................................13

Cable grouping........................................................................14

Voltage drop limits...................................................................14

Earth fault disconnection parameters ......................................16

Advanced New Technology...................................................................17

New Drawing Interface ..........................................................................17

Economy Print Option............................................................................19

Summary of content (19 pages)

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Contents System Requirements ....................................................... 3 Installation.......................................................................... 4 AMTECH Mobile Installation......................................................5 Activating your AMTECH software................................... 7 AMTECH 2008 17th Edition Update ................................... 9 Automatic Updates ..................................................................................9 FastTest ..
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System Requirements These specifications refer to the minimum specifications across the range of AMTECH software applications.
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Installation First, ensure that Microsoft ® Windows™ is already installed on your system. You need your AMTECH 2008 17th Edition upgrade disk and 2008 licence number. Your 2008 licence number is given on the Delivery Note included with the software. To install: • Close all open applications, including virus checkers and the Office Toolbar, if running, before starting the installation. • Insert the AMTECH Design Suite 2008 disk into your PC. • Setup should start automatically.
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AMTECH Mobile Installation Please read ALL the instructions before you start. Do not install FastTest Mobile to a memory card as it will not function correctly. • Connect your PDA to your computer using the appropriate version of Microsoft ActiveSync (XP) or Mobile Device Centre (Vista). o Use Active Sync v3.7 or later for Pocket PC 2003(&SE) o Use Active Sync v4.0 or later for Windows Mobile 5.0. o Use Active Sync v4.5 or later for Windows Mobile 6.0.
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Windows Mobile 5 and 6 Operating Systems The installation process for the new Microsoft WM5 or WM6 software is similar to the Pocket PC 2003 software and you should generally follow the above instructions. There may be a number of additional Microsoft administration screens and actions required. The install process is in three distinct steps. It is important that you install step 1 and 2 before attempting to install the AMTECH software.
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Activating your AMTECH software AMTECH software is sold as a single user, single installation licence unless otherwise specified in your licence agreement. The software may be installed and activated on a single computer. Multi-user licence agreements will allow the software to be installed and activated on the specified number of computers. The software is protected and requires activation before unrestricted use.
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Click on the ‘REQUEST ACTIVATION CODE’ button. On pressing the ‘Confirm’ button an activation request will be sent via the AMTECH website. The email response from AMTECH will be sent to the address entered on the Activation Request dialog. Users who are unable to activate electronically may call the AMTECH Activation Hotline on 0871 220 8880 (during office hours only). The number is displayed on the activation dialog box.
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AMTECH 2008 17th Edition Update This AMTECH 2008 17th Edition update release includes many new features and enhancements. These are described in the following pages. Automatic Updates AMTECH software can automatically check whether a suitable web update is available. If an update is available then the automatic update feature will offer to download and install it for you. The AMTECH Automatic Update feature is available in all AMTECH desktop products (i.e. non-Mobile products).
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This booklet is designed to outline the changes to your AMTECH software. Further details can be found in the software help system and electronic manual. These can be accessed via the software ‘Help’ menu. FastTest BS 7671:2008 (17th Edition) The electrical certificates in FastTest have been updated in line with the changes stated in BS 7671:2008.
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Maximum Zs values The formula for calculating maximum Zs is stated in Appendix 3 of BS 7671. Previous versions of the standard require that the open circuit voltage (Uoc) be divided by the current causing automatic disconnection of the protective device (Ia) to determine Max Zs. However, in BS 7671:2008 the open circuit voltage has been replaced with the nominal a.c. rms line voltage to earth (Uo).
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ProDesign v15 N.B. The following features also apply to SingleCable v15 and ProDesign Domestic v15 unless indicated. BS 7671:2008 (17th Edition) The publication of BS 7671:2008 has a significant impact on AMTECH ProDesign. The main areas of change are: • Cable type descriptions • Cable installation methods • Cable grouping definition • Voltage drop limits • Earth fault disconnection parameters The extent of the changes has required the creation of project file formats. • *.
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Cable installation methods The 17th Edition has introduced many new cable installation methods. There are 53 installation methods listed in BS 7671:2008 as opposed to just 20 in BS 7671:2001. The majority of installation methods listed in ProDesign v15 are taken from the Installation Methods described in BS 7671:2008, Table 4A2. Additionally, the list also includes installation methods that are in common usage but are not described in the standard.
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Cable grouping BS7671:2008 introduces new data tables for ascertaining cable grouping derating factors (Tables 4C1 to 4C5). The cable grouping tab has been re-designed to accommodate the changes. In addition, the cable grouping tab now reports the grouping derating factor (Cg) for the currently selected parameters. Voltage drop limits The procedure for setting voltage drop limits has been completely revised for ProDesign v15.
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Phase Conductors Sizing The default setting of ‘Auto-size for current-carrying capacity and voltage drop limits’ means that when a calculation is carried out, cables with their Size set to Auto and busbars with their Rating set to Auto, will be first automatically sized for their current-carrying capacity and then, where necessary, increased in size to meet the voltage drop set limits.
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Earth fault disconnection parameters There are a number of changes to BS 7671 introduced by the 17th Edition which affect the way that earth fault disconnection for circuits is calculated. These include the following: Max Zs calculation The formula for calculating maximum Zs is stated in Appendix 3 of BS 7671. Previous versions of the standard require that the open circuit voltage (Uoc) be divided by the current causing automatic disconnection of the protective device (Ia) to determine Max Zs.
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Advanced New Technology ProDesign 2008 has been completely re-written to keep up to date with the latest and most advanced software technology, ensuring that you are using the best possible software available. • .Net environment • Enhanced compatibility with Windows Vista/XP New Drawing Interface* You now have much more control over the ProDesign drawing interface, making it easier and quicker to use. Zoom Controls ProDesign 2008 offers various zoom controls.
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Pan Control An intuitive pan control has been added to ProDesign 2008. The drawing area can now be moved by simply holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse. Please note: In order to accommodate the new pan feature the operation of the group select control has been altered. The multiple item selection box is now drawn by left clicking while the mouse pointer is stationary. Once the mouse is moved to the desired position another left click completes the selection box.
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Economy Print Option ProDesign 2008 reports include an ‘economy’ version. The economy option (selected on the report selector) produces mono versions of the reports. This saves ink or toner by not printing colour or greyscale background areas.