Divide an Electrical Area Based Load

You can divide an area-based load into smaller loads so that you can better plan how the load is fed from the distribution system and determine preliminary equipment ratings.

For example, you might want to divide a load into smaller sections if it is too large to fit on one panel or if the distance from the panel to the loads could result in excessive voltage drop.

To divide an area-based load

1. In the drawing area, select an area-based load with one or more boundaries.
2. Click Modify | Electrical Analytical Loads tab Analytical Load Tools panel Divide .
3. Click Divide Area Based Load tab Move to New .

   The selected portion of the original area-based load will define a new area based load and may be supplied from a separate source. The remaining portion of the original area-based load will be reduced in size.

4. Click Divide Area Based Load tab Back to Existing .

   The new area-based load is added back to the original area-based load.

5. Click Finish Dividing to save the changes or Cancel Dividing to discard the changes.