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RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
DWELCALC.EXE
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(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
INDEX:
Introduction .............................................. 2.
Acknowledgements .......................................... 2.
Definition of Shareware.....................................2.
Disclaimer - Agreement......................................3.
The Single Dwelling.........................................4.
System Requirements.........................................4.
General Overview............................................4.
Files ......................................................4.
Installation and Starting...................................4.
Quick Access................................................5.
Using the Mouse.............................................5.
Getting Around..............................................5.
Program Help................................................5.
Main Menu...................................................6.
Quick Keys Explained........................................8.
General and Optional Demand................................10.
The Electric Bill..........................................13.
Single Rate Electric Usage Billing.........................15.
Dual Rate Electric Usage Billing...........................17.
Panel Directory............................................19.
Address Screen.............................................20.
Registration...............................................20.
Site License...............................................20.
Support....................................................20.
Guarantee..................................................20.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 1RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
I N T R O D U C T I O N S
Electrical Design Software is a New Hampshire company that was
established in 1992. EDS is committed to producing quality software
for the Electrical Industry at a very reasonable price . This user
friendly program is the first in a vastly growing series.
Other categories to be ready soon will be for commercial and
industrial applications, as well as a focus on energy cost and
management. Our goal is for customer satisfaction therefore on this
disk is a file named feedback.doc. Any comments will be greatly
appreciated.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A very special thank you to Daniel P. Stasinski of DSE Software
Publishing Post Office Box 96, Willits, CA 95490-0096, Phone #
1-707-459-4358 DSE supplied the interface as well as a commitment
to customer satisfaction. Thanks again Dan!
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 2RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 must accept this
disclaimer of warranty: Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 is
supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes
no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of Residential Electrical Reports 1.0.
Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 is a "shareware program" and is
provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to
share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered
or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this
program useful and find that you are using Residential Electrical
Reports 1.0 and continue to use Residential Electrical Reports 1.0
after a reasonable trial period, you must make a registration
payment of *$39.00 to Electrical Design Software. The *$39.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer
at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book.
An example is that this software may be used by any number of
people and may be freely moved from one computer location to
another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one
location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be
read by two different persons at the same time.
Commercial users of Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 must
register and pay for their copies of Residential Electrical Reports
1.0 within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Electrical
Design Software.
Anyone distributing Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 for any kind
of remuneration must first contact Electrical Design Software at
the address below for authorization. This authorization will be
automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as
adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
distributors may begin offering Residential Electrical Reports 1.0
immediately (However Electrical Design Software must still be
advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the
latest version of Residential Electrical Reports 1.0).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Residential Electrical Reports
1.0 along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to
register their copy if they find that they can use it. All
registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the
Residential Electrical Reports 1.0 system.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 3RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
WHAT IS THE SINGLE DWELLING MODULE
Electrical Design Software designed Version 1.0 to be a user
friendly program that produces custom professional reports for:
* The Demand Calculation for Determining Service Size.
* Electrical Energy Usage based on Single Rate Billing.
* Electrical Energy Usage based on Dual Rate Billing.
* Create Custom Panel Directories.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
* 400K memory
* IBM(R) PC/XT/AT or true "compatible" running MS-DOS or PC-DOS
operating system version 3.0 or higher.
* One high-density floppy-disk drive or a hard disk drive (hard
disk recommended)
* Use of mouse is optional
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
* Context sensitive help screens through out the program.
* Automatically adjust for a color or monochrome monitor.
* For EGA & higher monitors mouse will set to graphics mode.
* Scroll help screens with the mouse or use the arrow keys
* Drag Bars for help screens & the pop up calculator. You can
move these around the screen with the mouse by putting the
mouse on the top of the window and pressing the left mouse
button and drag the window. This is convenient if you are
using the calculator and you want to see a field behind it.
The top left has an off icon.
* 24 hour clock on the top right of the screen.
* Quick access from command line.
FILES:
You should have the following files for the dwelcalc program.
1. Dwelcalc.exe Main program.
2. Dwelcalc.api Compressed windows.
3. Dwelcalc.hlp Help screens.
4. Dwelcalc.doc Documentation.
5. Feedback.doc For user feedback.
6. Dwelcalc.cfg This file will be created when you save
information. It is not included.
STARTING THE PROGRAM:
To Start the Main Program Type "DWELCALC".
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 4RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
QUICK ACCESS: From the dos prompt, this is a means to get directly
to the work screen this will bypass the introduction screen as well
as the Main Menu.
* Type dwelcalc demand to get directly to the demand screen.
* Type dwelcalc single to get directly to the single rate.
* Type dwelcalc dual to get directly to the dual rate.
* Type dwelcalc panel to get directly to the panel screen.
WITH THE MOUSE:
* Some windows have an off icon on the top left.
* Some windows have a re-size icon on the bottom right.
* Some windows can be moved around the screen by grabbing the
top of the window.
* Pressing the right mouse button will Exit to the Main Menu and
out.
GETTING AROUND:
* When at a field, ENTER or TAB will advance to the next field.
* SHIFT / TAB will move back to the previous field.
* ALT will activate the Main Menu.
* ALT / HOT KEY will select that menu item or go to the
specified field.
* ESC will bring up a box to EXIT to the Main Menu or the
program.
CONTEXT HELP:
* F1: Pressing the F1 key will bring up help for the
field that you are on.
* Shift + F1: Some fields are not input fields therefore they
are not accessible. To get help for these fields press the SHIFT
Key + F1 this will bring up a general help screen. This feature is
not available in the directory module since this has only a few
field types that are grouped in the F1 help.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 5RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN MENU SELECTIONS:
DEMAND CALCULATION:
The Single Dwelling Demand Calculation is to evaluate the loads of
an existing or proposed single dwelling. Calculate the required
service size in accordance with ARTICLE 220 - BRANCH-CIRCUIT AND
FEEDER CALCULATIONS. Produce reports for the general and optional
method. Complies with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 1990
edition.
PRINT SINGLE DWELLING FORM:
Print a form that can be USED IN THE FIELD to collect information
for the demand calculation.
COST TO OPERATE SINGLE RATE:
Evaluate electric energy cost based on a Single Rate of Billing.
Use this to analyze an electric bill, or what a specific load would
cost to operate.
COST TO OPERATE DUAL RATE:
Evaluate electric energy cost based on a dual rate of billing. Such
as; off peak or any program that changes the rate of billing during
the billing cycle.
PRINT COST TO OPERATE SINGLE RATE FORM:
Print a form that can be USED IN THE FIELD to collect information
for a Single Rate Electric Usage. This information can be entered
into the cost to operate single rate screen. When you collect
information you do not need the watts and amperage. Get one or the
other. If you collect the amps the program will determine the
watts, or if
you get the watts the program will determine the amps.
PRINT COST TO OPERATE DUAL RATE FORM:
Print a form that can be USED IN THE FIELD to collect information
for a Dual Rate Electric Usage. This information can be entered
into the Cost To Operate Dual Rate screen. When you collect
information you do not need the watts and amperage. Get one or the
other. If you collect the amps the program will determine the
watts, or if you get the watts the program will determine the amps.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 6RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
PANEL DIRECTORY:
Create a circuit directory that can be inserted into the panel
cover. Also, enter information into the address screen that will be
placed on this directory. You can change the size of the directory
by changing the font size on your printer. See your printer manual
for details.
PRINT CIRCUIT DIRECTORY FIELD FORM:
Print a form that can be used IN THE FIELD to collect information
for a Circuit Directory.
PRINT CODE PROPOSAL FORM:
Print a form that can be used to suggest a code change, revision or
addition. If you encounter an instance where you feel a code change
should be considered this is the form you should use to submit your
recommendation. The mailing address is on the form Your thoughts
could possibly save a life someday. Good Luck!
ADDRESS SCREEN TO DISK:
Information entered into this form can be saved to disk. From the
Main Menu you can bring up the address screen, and enter the
information you would like saved. This will save typing when you
start producing various reports. To change simply access the
address screen from the Main Menu an save it with the new
information.
EXIT:
Exit the program.
DOS SHELL:
Temporally exit the program. Type EXIT to return.
PRINT REGISTRATION FORM:
Print a form to register this program and receive the latest
REGISTERED VERSION, Your name will be added to our mailing list for
other Electrical Design Software products. Also, receive some of
the latest programs on the same disk for your evaluation, when
applicable.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 7RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
QUICK KEYS EXPLAINED:
F1 = Bring up a Context Sensitive Help Screen from anywhere in the
program.
Shift + F1 = General help. Not available in the directory.
F2 = This will clear the current work screen for the next entry.
F3 = Switch between manual and automatic mode. The default is
manual. To explain this better let me describe how this section of
the program works. In MANUAL MODE an EVENT takes place every 1
second period. This event is used to gather user input. When you
press the F10 key you calculate the screen according to the
information on the screen. The time it takes to preform this
calculation depends on the speed of your computer. On some
computers this may take a few seconds. Therefore, manual mode takes
time to calculate only when the user says so. This will allow you
to put the information in without being disrupted by the computer
taking time to do the calc. In AUTOMATIC MODE an event takes place
every two second period. If no user input has been entered for two
seconds the program automatically goes to calc. This works GREAT on
faster computers the screen continuously gets updated. Try both
modes and see what is best for you.
F4 = This will bring up a pop up calculator that can add, subtract,
multiply, divide and do percent. With the mouse you can move the
calculator around. Place the mouse cursor on the top of the
calculator press the left mouse button and drag to a new screen
location.
* % for percent
* / for divide
* * for multiply
* - for subtract
* + for addition
* c to clear
* x to insert last answer
* p to place answer in a window in the center of the screen.
To remove the calculator hit ESC or click the off icon on the top
left of the calculator.
F5 = This is the address screen. If you decide to send a report to
the screen, a file, or the printer pressing F5 will bring up the
address screen. Information in this screen is used through out the
program for reports. This is the same screen you can access from
the Main Menu. From there you can TYPE in information that will be
saved for the next time you use the program.
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F6 = When you are at the address screen press F6 to get back to the
previous screen.
F7 = This will build a pleasant screen to display a report for the
Demand Calculation only. Unlike the other screens, the demand input
screen does not have enough room to display all the information you
may want. Therefore, pressing the F7 key will build a custom report
screen based on information from the Demand Calc screen. The F7 key
is active only in the Demand Calc.
F8 = Send your report to the printer. Supports port LPT1.
F9 = Send your report to a file. This will be an ASCII file that
you can use with your favorite word processor. When you press F9
you will be asked for a file name. If you enter an illegal file
name a window will pop up to help you. The report that goes into a
file is fairly WIDE. When you bring this file into your word
processor make sure the right and left margins are set wide enough
to accept this file.
F10 = Calculate the current screen.
A LISTING OF QUICK KEYS WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE ON THE BOTTOM LINE
OF YOUR SCREEN.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 9RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
SINGLE DWELLING DEMAND
The Single Dwelling Demand Calculation is to evaluate the loads of
an existing or proposed single dwelling. Calculate the required
service size in accordance with ARTICLE 220 - BRANCH-CIRCUIT AND
FEEDER CALCULATIONS. Produces reports for the General and Optional
methods. Complies with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 1990
Edition.
DEMAND CALCULATION EXPLANATION OF EACH FIELD:
SQUARE FEET:
Enter the square feet of floor area from the outside dimensions of
the building. The computed floor area shall not include open
porches, garages, or unused or unfinished spaces not adaptable for
future use. Enter the living space.
220-3(b), 220-11, tables 220-3(b), 220-11
SMALL APPLIANCE:
Enter the quantity of 20 ampere, two wire, small appliance branch
circuits.
220-4(b), 220-16(a), 220-11, table 220-11
LAUNDRY:
Enter the quantity of 20 ampere, two wire, laundry branch circuits.
220-4(c), 220-16(b), 220-11, table 220-11
HEATING:
Enter the total wattage of the heating system
ELECTRIC HEAT:
Put an X in the box if: The heat is electric and the usual load is
NOT expected to be continuous at the full nameplate value.
Do not put an X in the box if: The heat is not electric.
This is used for the Optional Calculation Method to determine if
the heating load can be calculated at 65 percent of the nameplate
rating(s) of central electric space heating.
NOTE: Table 220-30(2) States 100% of the nameplate ratings of
electric thermal storage and other heating systems where the usual
load is expected to be continuous at the full nameplate value.
See 220-30.
FOUR OR MORE:
Put an X in the box if: The heat is electric and is four or more
separately controlled units. This is used for the Optional
Calculation Method to determine if the heating load can be
calculated at 40 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric
space heating for four or more separately controlled units.
See 220-30.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 10RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
COOLING:
Enter the total wattage of the cooling system. This value will also
be compared against the motors of the appliance schedule to
determine 25% of the largest motor.
See 220-21
DRYER:
Enter the wattage of the electric dryer. If an electric dryer is
present the minimum this field will accept is 5000 watts.
220-18
COOKING:
Enter up to three electric ranges or cooking appliances. The
minimum wattage is 1751 to a maximum of 12,000. The program will
automatically classify each category according to column A,B or C
and apply the demand factors accordingly.
220-19
FASTENED IN PLACE MOTOR APPLIANCES:
Enter the name, volts and amps for the appliances that are motor
loads, such as well pump, compactor, vent fan, disposal, pool
motor, etc. This group will be compared with each other as well as
the cooling load to determine 25% of the largest motor.
220-17, 430-24, 430-25, 430-26
FASTENED IN PLACE WATTAGE APPLIANCES:
Enter the fastened in place appliances that are wattage loads, such
as water heater, dishwasher, etc.
220-17
USER DEFINED:
This group is to insert a load that you want define yourself.
NAME: Enter the name of the load.
WATTS: Enter the wattage of the load.
PERCENT: Enter the percent that you want to use. Example 125 would
total a 1,000 watt load to 1,250 watts.
TOTAL: This is the watts times percent.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 11RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
THE FOLLOWING FIELDS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USER INPUT!
Press the SHIFT key + F1 for help on the following fields.
First 3000 watts = First 3000 watts at 100% of the general lighting
and small appliance.
From 3001 to 120,000 = Remaining watts at 35% of the general
lighting and small appliance.
Over 120,000 = Remaining watts at 25% of the general lighting and
small appliance.
See table 220-11
Net Lighting & Small Appliance:
This is the calculated demand load for the general lighting and
small appliance.
Fixed Appliance Load:
This is the calculated fixed appliance load based on the motor and
wattage fields. If four or more a demand factor of 75% is
automatically applied.
220-17
Cooking Load:
This is the calculated demand load based on the range, cooking#2 &
cooking#3.
220-19
Dryer Load:
This is the calculated demand load based on the dryer wattage. The
minimum load for an electric clothes dryer is 5000 watts.
220-17
Larger of Heating or Cooling:
Only the larger of the heating or cooling is used for the
calculation.
220-21
User Defined Total:
This is the total of the three user defined totals. this total
wattage will be applied to the calculation.
25% of Largest Motor:
This is equal to 25% of the largest motor. The motor group and the
cooling total is searched to find the largest motor.
430-24
Total System Watts in KW:
This is the calculated demand watts in kilowatts.
Amps: Service size in amps based on the General Method.
Watts: Calculated demand watts based on the General Method.
(C) COPYRIGHT 1992 ELECTRICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE Page 12RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS VERSION 1.0
THE ELECTRIC BILL
Lets take a few moments to discuss the information on an electric
bill for a residential customer. Below is a listing of categories
you may find on your electric bill.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS GENERAL AND WILL VARY FROM ONE
UTILITY COMPANY TO THE OTHER. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST THE DETAILS
OF EVERY UTILITY. EXAMINE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL AND CONTACT THE
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF YOUR LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY FOR
QUESTIONS ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL.
Service Address: This is the address where the power is being used.
Service Period: The time from the last reading to the reading that
this bill represents.
Type of Meter Reading: Basically there are two types ACTUAL or
ESTIMATED. When you see actual the meter reader recorded the usage
for that month. However some meters are inside the building and for
one reason or another the meter reader is unable to record the
usage. In this case an estimated bill is received. Generally this
is based on previous billings for the same period last year.
Meter Number: This is the number of your meter. This represents
meter that gave the reading for this electric bill. This is the
number that will tie the meter to the bill.
Rate: This is very important. The rate is not only the amount you
pay for electricity. It is also the structure of the billing
method. The power company has different rates for different types
of usage. A few examples are:
The Standard Rate. This is simple you pay a base monthly cost then
so much per kilowatt hour used.
The J rate: Two electric meters are usually used for this setup.
One meter is for all the power EXCEPT your Electric Water Heater.
The other meter is for the electric water heater. You pay one rate
on the main meter and a lower rate on the water heater meter. The
reason is that during peak demand the meter disconnects the lower
element in the hot water tank. Thus keeping the demand down.
The Off Peak Rate: This is a billing method that you pay a
different rated based on WHEN you use the power. Although this will
vary from company to company the off peak rate can be nearly half
of the peak rate. Below is a listing of peak and off-peak periods
as set forth by one company.
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Peak hours will be from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. daily Monday thru
Friday, excluding holidays.
Off-peak hours will be from 9:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. daily Monday
thru Friday, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
The company reserves the right to change these peak and off-peak
hours, but in no case will the off-peak hours be less than eleven
hours per day.
The holidays will be: New year's day, Washington's Birthday,
Memorial day, Independence day, Columbus day (observed), Labor day,
Veteran's day, Thanksgiving day and Christmas.
Meter reading: These are two readings. The present reading and the
previous reading. The present is the last reading taken the
previous is the one before that. To get the KWH usage you subtract
the previous from the present.
KWH usage: The Kilo-watt hours used. A kilowatt hour is 1000 watts
used for one hour, or 2000 watts for 30 minutes, etc.
Now your saying great but how do I know what MY rate is?. Well you
can do one of two things. First for the single Rate Usage take the
amount of your electric bill that represents your usage for the
month, and divide that by the KWH usage.
Example: An electric bill of $174.73 has a KWH usage of 1892. This
would equal a KWH cost of .092352 cents per KWH. That means when
you use 1000 watts for one hour your cost will be 9.2 cents. The
alternative is to call the power company and ask them for the cost
per Kilowatt Hour.
For off peak the method is the same except you have to evaluate the
rates separately. Take the peak hours cost divided by the peak
hours usage to get the peak hours rate. For off-peak take the off-
peak hours cost divided by the off-peak hours usage to get the off-
peak hours rate.
Understanding your rate is one of the best ways to reduce your
electric bill. A quick example would be Frank my next door neighbor
who has a swimming pool. Now Frank runs his pool filter about 12
hours a day and has an off-peak rate. The filter will start at 7:00
A.M. and run until 7:00 P.M. If Frank would switch the times to run
the pool filter during off-peak hours he could cut the energy cost
for the pool to nearly half of his usual cost.
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COST TO OPERATE SINGLE RATE:
Evaluate electric energy costs based on a Single Rate of Billing.
Use this to analyze an electric bill, or what a specific load would
cost to operate.
EXPLANATION OF EACH FIELD:
ENTER COST PER KILOWATT HOUR:
Enter the total cost per kilowatt hour that you pay on your
electric bill. This field will accept any value from .0 to 50.0
cents. Example: to enter seven and one half cents enter 7.5
DAYS PER MONTH:
Enter the number of days per month of billing or enter any time
period that you want to evaluate. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 60 days.
NAME:
Enter a description of what is being analyzed.
VOLTS:
Enter the voltage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 240 volts.
AMPS:
Enter the amperage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 200 amps. Note: If you enter a value into the amps field,
the wattage field will automatically be updated when you press
calculate. When both amps & watts have a value and you change one
the program keeps the changed value & will adjust the other.
WATTS:
Enter the wattage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 48,000 watts.
Note: If you enter a value into the watts field, the amps field
will automatically be updated when you press calculate. When both
watts & amps have a value and you change one the program keeps the
changed value & will adjust the other.
HOPD:
Hours On Per Day. Enter the Hours Per Day that the unit is using
electricity at the rate of wattage in the watts field. This field
will accept any value from 0 to 24 hours.
Note: The value you enter here will be multiplied by the Days On
Per Month to automatically enter the Hours On Per Month when you
press calculate.
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DOPM:
Days On Per Month. Enter the Days Per Month that the unit is using
electricity at the rate of wattage in the watts field. This field
will accept any value from 0 to the value in days per month field.
Note: The value you enter here will be multiplied by the Hours On
Per Day to automatically update the Hours On Per Month when you
press calculate.
HOPM:
Hours On Per Month. You may decide to enter the total Hours On Per
Month rather than an hours on per day basis. When you enter a value
into the HOPM field the Hours On Per Day field will automatically
adjust to the average daily usage.
THE FOLLOWING FIELDS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USER INPUT!
Press the SHIFT key + F1 for help on the following fields.
KWH:
This is the total kilowatt hours used for this line.
PER MONTH:
This is the total cost in dollars and cents for this line.
TOTAL KILOWATT HOURS:
This is the total kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
TOTAL COST THIS MONTH:
This is the total cost for units one to eight.
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COST TO OPERATE DUAL RATE:
Evaluate electric energy cost based on a Dual Rate of Billing. Such
as off peak or any program that changes the rate of billing during
the billing cycle.
ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE BASED ON DUAL RATE BILLING EXPLANATION OF
EACH FIELD:
COST PER KILOWATT HOUR RATE A:
This is the total cost per kilowatt hour that you pay on your
electric bill during normal hours. This field will accept any value
from .0 to 50.0 cents. When entering a value of seven and one half
cents enter 7.5
COST PER KILOWATT HOUR RATE B:
This is the total cost per kilowatt hour that you pay on your
electric bill during off peak hours. This is the time when usage is
low and the utility company will give a lower rate to encourage
usage during this time period. Rate B should be less than Rate A.
This field will accept any value from .0 to 50.0 cents. When
entering a value of seven and one half cents enter 7.5
NOTE: Check with the power company from your area to verify the
rates, time and date schedules.
DAYS PER MONTH:
Enter the number of days per month of billing or enter any time
period that you want to evaluate. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 60 days.
NAME:
Enter a description of what is being analyzed.
VOLTS:
Enter the voltage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 240 volts.
AMPS:
Enter the amperage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 200 amps. Note: If you enter a value into the amps field,
the wattage field will automatically be updated when you press
calculate. When both amps & watts have a value and you change one
the program keeps the changed value & will adjust the other.
WATTS:
Enter the wattage of the unit. This field will accept any value
from 0 to 48,000 watts. Note: If you enter a value into the watts
field, the amps field will automatically be updated when you press
calculate. When both watts & amps have a value and you change one
the program keeps the changed value & will adjust the other.
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R-AH:
Rate A Hours On per Day: Enter the hours on per day that the unit
is using power, during the Rate A time frame.
R-BH:
Rate B Hours On per Day: Enter the hours on per day that the unit
is using power, during the Rate B time frame.
RAD:
Rate A Days On Per Month. Enter the days per month that the unit is
using power during the Rate A time frame. This field will accept
any value from 0 to the value in days per month.
RBD:
Rate B Days On Per Month. Enter the days per month that the unit is
using power during the Rate B time frame. This field will accept
any value from 0 to the value in days per month.
THE FOLLOWING FIELDS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USER INPUT.
Press the SHIFT key + F1 for help on the following fields.
PER MONTH:
This is the total cost in dollars and cents for Rate A & B usage.
Note: this field is not accessible for user input.
TOTAL RATE-A:
This is the total Rate A kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
TOTAL RATE-B:
This is the total Rate B kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
TOTAL COST:
This is the total Rate A & B cost for units one to eight.
RATE A - KWH:
This is the total Rate A kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
RATE B - KWH:
This is the total Rate B kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
TOTAL KWH:
This is the total Rate A & B kilowatt hours for units one to eight.
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PANEL DIRECTORY
PANEL DIRECTORY: The panel directory is to produce a typed panel
directory that can be placed on the inside cover of a panel. It
can also be used to make a directory to keep on file. This will
make a very neat and orderly circuit description.
When you enter a number for the Number of Circuits that the panel
is rated for, The printout will be for that size panel. For Tandem
Breakers put a separation in the description field such as (Washer
/ Ref).
EXPLANATION OF EACH FIELD:
PANEL LABEL:
Enter the panel designation, such as: garage, first floor, etc.
AMPS:
Enter the available amperage the panel can supply.
VOLTS:
Enter the voltage of the system. Generally for single phase this
will be 120/240.
PHASE:
This should be 1 for single phase.
WIRE:
The number of wires supplying this system. Generally 3.
CIRCUIT:
The circuit capacity of the panel.
1 - 40 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:
The description of the circuit for this position in the panel.
Example: 1. Dishwasher 2. Washer
3. Outside lights 4. Dining room
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EXPLANATION OF EACH FIELD FROM THE ADDRESS SCREEN:
PREPARED FOR NAME: The customers name
ADDRESS: The customers address
CITY, STATE, ZIP: The customers city, state and zip.
PROJECT: The name of the project. This information will be printed
on the report.
COMMENTS: This information will be printed on the report.
REPORT ISSUED By: The person who produced the report.
COMPANY: Your company name.
ADDRESS: Your company address.
CITY, STATE, ZIP: Your company city, state, zip.
REGISTRATION FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPORTS IS:
$39.00 + $5.00 Shipping = $44.00
Print the Registration from the Main Menu.
Send to:
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1-603-635-3944 for details.
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