Insert a one-line dual power feed circuit

Use Circuit Builder to configure and insert a dual power feed circuit.

A dual circuit has two distinct circuits running off the same bus-tap. Each circuit can be independently configured.

  1. Click Schematic tabInsert Components panelCircuit Builder drop-downCircuit Builder. Find
  2. The Circuit Selection dialog box displays.
  3. Select One-line Power Feed: Vertical - Dual feed.
  4. Click Configure.
  5. Specify an insertion point on the one-line bus.

    The Circuit Configuration dialog box displays. Notice that some circuit elements have a “(2)” prefix. These elements make up the second circuit in the dual circuit.

  6. In the Circuit Elements section, select Load Setup.
  7. In the Setup & Annotations: Load Setup section, select the Browse button.

    The Select Load dialog box displays.

  8. Select Type: Transformer, Voltage (V): 480, and Phase: 3.
  9. Select an entry from the grid and click OK.
  10. Continue selecting Circuit Elements for the first circuit:

    Load: Generic box

    Disconnecting means: None

    Terminal strip or connector: Square

    Cable marker: None

  11. In the Circuit Elements section, select (2) Load Setup.
  12. In the Setup & Annotations: Load Setup section, select the Browse button.

    The Select Load dialog box displays.

  13. Select Type: Transformer, Voltage (V): 480, and Phase: 3.
  14. Select an entry from the grid and click OK.
  15. Continue selecting Circuit Elements for the second circuit:

    (2) Load: Source arrow

    (2) Disconnecting means: Disconnect switch and fuses

    (2) Terminal strip or connector: None

    (2) Cable marker: None

  16. Click to insert all circuit elements.
  17. Click Done.
  18. Save the drawing.