User guide

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1.0 Abstract
Cable routing plus the planning/tracking of cable installations are the fundamental functions of
CableMatic Plus.
The Design Function
Using spreadsheet methods, the cable designer prepares a list of cables and includes the cable
type, origin/destination equipment and service level restrictions. The designer also is responsible
for preparing the main electrical raceway design which is input to this program using spreadsheet
methods, automated methods provided with 3D data extraction software or using TrayMatic - the
GSN 3d design tool. Initial guesses can be made to raceway sizes and CableMatic will compute
minimum sizes required using NEC rules. If raceway sizes are fixed, CableMatic will not overload
a raceway unless the designer chooses to ignore the overload. The designer is also responsible
for the transition of the cables from their respective origins and destinations to main raceway.
These transitions may be conduit end runs or drop-outs (drop-outs are not physical raceway
enclosures). If 3D functionality is implemented, CableMatic can find tentative transitions between
equipment and main raceway by determining what nearby main raceway are available which
respects each cable’s segregation requirements. Routing is either performed in batch or an
individual cable can be routed using either raceway restrictions or forcing the cable into specific
raceways. In addition to cable routing, CableMatic Plus will also record termination data. The
designer has methods of reporting that restrict the content to selected component attributes and
sorting is flexible by almost all data fields.
The Installation Planning Function
The designer will issue the CableMatic database to the installer. CableMatic will prepare and
maintain the installer’s database as new releases are made by the designer. Design control is
provided by automatic changes in revision for both cables and raceways. To facilitate in
identifying what attributes for raceway and cable are revised, the installer’s reports will highlight
the changes. The program also respects the input by the installer of Start-Up System, Work
Package and Termination data. When new input is made or changed by the installer, this data will
not be overwritten by design data. Installation status of equipment and tray may be recorded
using spreadsheet functions. Conduits and cables installation status are recorded using
installation tickets, which are prepared by the program. For the purpose of supporting installation
planning, the installer’s reports will highlight those equipment, raceways and cables that are not
installed. The installer has a very robust method of generating reports, which include the design
report methods and also can focus on start-up dates and/or the installation status of raceways
and equipment. Bills of material reports are available for tray, conduit and cable. CableMatic will
also record cable reel data to provide a method for cable inventory control.