Sets options for general properties that identify and characterize the converting equipment. An asterisk beside a property name indicates required data.
Consumer
Allows you to define the current electrical item as a consumer. This means that the software will include this item in load summary calculations, batch load associations, and all feeder summary reports. The software uses the electrical power values that you enter for this item on the Electrical Data tab. Also, you can use this property for filtering items that you want to appear in the EDE or in reports. The software does not select this check box by default for converting equipment. Also, for junction boxes and local panels, selecting this check box instructs the software to include the current junction board or local panel in single line diagrams generated for power distribution boards.
Item tag
Identifies the item of equipment. The tag is the name that appears beside the item
in the Electrical Index or the Reference Data Explorer. In the Reference Data Explorer, you must enter a string in this box. In the Electrical Index, the item tag matches the naming convention for the item. Select the ellipsis button
to open a dialog where you can modify the item tag segments that are editable.
The tag property Comply with Naming Convention determines the behavior of an item tag name. When the property is set to True, the protection masks and segment properties behave according to the settings for
the item naming convention in the Options Manager. When the property is set to False, you can edit the tag name value freely. Whether you set this property to True or False, the software ensures compliance with uniqueness if you set the Is Unique parameter to True in the Item Type Properties option of the Options Manager.
Description
Allows you to type a description of the item, for information only.
Manufacturer
Allows you to select a manufacturer for the converting equipment. You can define and customize manufacturers in the Data Dictionary Manager.
Model
Allows you to select an item model. The available models are specific to the manufacturer. You can select a model without selecting a manufacturer. The software then selects the appropriate manufacturer automatically according to the selected model. You can define and customize models in the Data Dictionary Manager.
Process equipment
Allows you to enter a description of the equipment that the converting equipment affects or is associated with.
Item status
Allows you to select an appropriate status of the equipment indicating whether the item is active or deleted.
Converting equipment type
Displays the electrical equipment sub-class of the converting equipment, for example, transformer or UPS. The value is read-only. The software uses this description in filters and reports.
Type
Allows you to enter a description of the specific type of converting equipment indicated under Converting equipment type. The software uses this description in filters and reports. You can define and customize types in the Data Dictionary Manager.
Last applied profile
Indicates the last profile that you applied to the equipment, if appropriate. This information is read-only.
Last applied typical schematic
Indicates the last typical schematic that you applied to the equipment, if appropriate. This information is read-only.
Last applied lookup table
Indicates the last lookup table that you applied to the equipment, if appropriate. This information is read-only.
Design type
Allows you to select a standard that specifies the construction of the converting equipment. You can define and customize design types in the Data Dictionary Manager.
Mounting
Allows you to select a standard type of mounting as specified by the vendor for the type of equipment. You can define and customize mountings in the Data Dictionary Manager.
Notes
Allows you to enter text, for example, if you want to provide additional information about the item.
Manage Operating Cases
Opens the Manage Operating Cases dialog where you can add, edit, or delete property values specific to various plant operating cases that exist for the current plant item.