This procedure shows how to apply circuit components using a typical circuit from the Reference Data Explorer to an existing plant circuit. This method is recommended for bulk replacement of circuits with internal components.
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In the Electrical Index, expand the folder hierarchy Electrical Equipment > Power Distribution Equipment > Power Distribution Boards > Buses.
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Expand the Buses folder and in the lower pane, select one or more circuits to which you want to assign the typical circuit. You can assign a typical circuit to a bus, in which case the software adds to the bus a new circuit containing components that are derived from the typical circuit.
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Select Tools > Apply Options.
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On the Apply Options dialog, select the Typical Circuit tab.
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Select Enable typical circuit.
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Beside the Typical circuit box, select Find.
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On the Find dialog, select Find Now to display the available typical circuits that match the type of circuit you have selected to assign the data to, such as feeder or incomer.
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From the list of typical circuits, highlight the typical circuit that you want to assign.
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Select OK.
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If you apply a typical circuit to more than one circuit in the Electrical Index, the software applies the typical circuit only to those circuits of the same type as the typical circuit.
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If you apply a typical circuit to a circuit that already has associated components, the software prompts you as to whether you want to replace the existing components with components belonging to the typical circuit.
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If you apply a typical circuit that includes associated reference cables, the software creates plant cables from them and adds the plant cables to the circuit with the To sides of the cables associated with the circuit.
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You cannot apply a typical circuit to a circuit that is already associated with a load.