VOLTS Electrical Design and Analysis Software Tools

VOLTS Electrical Design /
Build and Analysis Software

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Now Updated to the 2008 NEC
(or 1999, 2002 or 2005 with Professional Edition)Volts comprises an integrated collection of electrical analysis modules and calculators into one unique, easy to use tool.

VOLTS™ is a multi award winning, electrical design software program which performs branch circuit analysis, dynamic panel layouts, automated panel schedules, conduit and feeder schedules, one-line riser diagrams, voltage drop calculations and various analysis and custom reports.

The easy to use data entry and drop down lists increases the efficiency of the design process by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks. 

All computations are compliant to IEEE Standard 141 and the 2008 NFPA National Electrical Code®. With VOLTS you will experience more accurate results within an intuitive interface that accommodates the requirements of electricians, designers, code inspectors and engineers at all levels of program literacy.

The electrical design process is dynamic, changes are inevitable, and budgets and schedules are constantly changing. VOLTS will let you capitalize on the fast track construction process - the process of design and construction can operate concurrently without sacrificing the quality of the design process as VOLTS accommodates the constant changes of the design process by allowing the investigation of design alternatives.

With VOLTS the automation of the electrical design process eliminates the added pressure of time constraints, which would invite errors and make the process increasingly difficult to manage. VOLTS will minimize staff overloads and overtime requirements.

Quality in the electrical design process can be achieved only if threats to quality are avoided; VOLTS electrical design automation software can contribute to the success of the project, not only with its powerful and accurate computing engine, but also with its array of equally powerful reports.

  • Accurate – Volts utilizes the necessary NEC® tables, specifications, and requirements to assure accurate results along with voltage drop computations to IEEE Std 141 Exact Formula specifications.  In addition, displayed voltage drop and actual real power values are constantly and automatically updated with every addition or modification to the circuit's devices or electrical panels along with all ancillary modules, reports, drawings and schedules. From a simple single circuit to multiple circuits feeding a multitude of inductive and resistive devices, Volts can handle the task.

  • Informative –

      Download VOLTS Presentation
    Download Presentation
     4.7MB .exe file
    (1024 x 768 screen resolution)

    All NEC® tables, specifications, and requirements utilized by Volts are displayed in the appropriate screen or report. View any of over 40 user defined column headers to keep you informed about every aspect of the circuit design. Change column headers "on the fly" with a simple click of a button to paginate between information headers. Print panel schedules and drawings, conduits and cables schedules, one line riser diagrams, summary reports, one of five user configurable custom reports or any of over 30 reports integrated in Volts. Export all reports directly to Microsoft Excel® or PDF. Save the results to disk or export to a csv file format for use by Microsoft Access® or any other database program. Utilize conductor gauges in AWG, mm² or Mexico's NOM 2005 units. With over 200 user defined formats for Volts' modules and report writers, Volts is there to inform you the way you need to be informed.

  • Known Values – Volts allows you to work with what you know.  Horsepower, volts, amperes, pherdestärke (ps)(cv), kilowatts, or anything else you can think of, Volts is ready to work for you.  In addition, Volts is not limited to one method of calculation.  With 5 different ways to calculate power factor, 10 for device efficiency, and almost unlimited approaches to Ohm’s Law.  Volts gives you the power of choice!

  • Complete and Expanding – From complex unit conversions to motor overload protection, panel layout drawings to one line riser diagrams, transformer sizing to motor FLA or LRA calculations, Volts' modules cover a vast array of electrical computations, each one to precise IEEE and NEC® specifications. In addition, Volts is continually expanding with new module additions and program enhancements. There’s simply nothing missing, or soon will be!

  • Integrated Help – Volts is designed for ease of use.  Learning to use it is simple, but, should the occasion arise, Volts has a fully integrated help file so you can get answers fast.  Specific examples, manual calculations, NEC® table applications, regulations or specifications, or even questions about Volts itself, all there at the click of your mouse.

  • Sensitive – Volts’ analysis modules are sensitive to all aspects of a calculation.  For example: Voltage drop is sensitive to device amperage, conductor material and insulation, conduit material, length of run, number of conductors in the raceway, and temperature from absolute zero to the insulations maximum tolerance rating, etc. With Volts, these variables are automatically taken into account. You save time, money, and confusion with answers that are right, the first time.

  • NEC® Tables, Usage Explanations and Examples – Not only does Volts utilize the correct NEC® table, specifications, and regulations for its calculations, it also explains how and why these tables are used, complete with step by step examples and formulae.

  • Analysis Modules:
     

    Branch Circuit Load Calculations

    Motor Startup Amperage

    Transformer Sizing

    Cable Tray Sizing

    Ohm’s Law

    Unit Conversions

    Circuit Load Analysis

    Power Factor

    User Defined Defaults

    Conduit Fill

    Power Factor Correction

    NEC® Specification Pages

    Device and Metal Box Fill

    PF and Phase Angle Offset

    NEC® Usage Examples

    Efficiency Factor

    Resistor Color Codes

    Junction, Pull Box & Conduit Body Fill

    Motor FLA, FLC, and Characteristics

    Series Voltage Drop

    Utility Transformer Values

     

     

     

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    Conductor Sizing

    Real Power Conversions

    Electrical Formulae

    Voltage Drop

 

Cables Database

Conduit Bodies Database

Junction and Pull Box Database

Cables Compound Reference

Device and Metal Boxes Database

Labels Database

Circuit Breakers Database

Fuses Database

Raceways Database

Conductors and Insulations

Items Database

Transformers Database

  • Over 120 Supported NEC® Tables, Specifications and Requirements:

NEC® 110-3(b), 210-5(c), 210-19(a), 215-2(b), 250-122, 250-122(b), 310-1, 310-3, 310-5, 310-6, 310-7, 310-8, 310-9, 310-10, 310-11, 310-13, 310-15, 310-15(a), 310-15(b)(2)(a), 310-16, 310-17, 310-18, 310-19, 310-60, 310-64, 310-67, 310-68, 310-69, 310-70, 310-71, 310-72, 310-73, 310-74, 310-75, 310-76, 310-77, 310-78, 310-80, 310-81, 310-82, 310-83, 310-84, 310-85, 310-86, 343-10, 343-11, 345-10, 345-11, 345-12, 346-10, 346-10 Exception, 346-11, 346-12(b)(2), 347-8, 347-13, 347-14,348-11, 348-12, 348-13, 350-16, 350-18, 351-8, 351-10, 351-27, 351-30, 370-16, 370-16(a), 370-16(b), 392-9, 392-10, 392-11, 392-12, 392-13, 430-7(b), 430-22, 430-32, 430-34, 430-147, 430-148, 430-149, 430-150. Appendix C-Tables C1 through C12, Chapter 9-Table 1, Chapter 9-Table 4 (all 13 Articles), Chapter 9-Table 5, Chapter 9-Table 8, Chapter 9-Table 9...

 

  • System Requirements 

    • 80 megabytes disk space
    • Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and up
    • Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 1024 x 768 or higher resolution.
    • Microsoft DotNet Framework v2.0 or Above
      (FREE Download from Microsoft) -
      * must be installed prior to Volts installation.
Winner 2008
Finalist 2006
EC&M Product of the Year Category Winner - 2005

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Electrical Contractor Magazine Electrical Products & Solutions Magazine Top Products Award
Articled August 2004 Top Products 2005 Award
December 2005
NEC Digest Featured Product EC&M Product of the Week
Featured December 2003
Articled and Reviewed October 2004		 Featured September 2003

 

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Upgrades from one Volts Version to another will be available by paying the difference in price.
 
 

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VOLTS Standard
Electrical Design Software
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VOLTS Professional
Electrical Design Software
(single user license)
Electrical System Design and Application Using Volts SoftwareElectrical System Design and Application Using Volts Software -

Electrical System Design and Application is a new textbook that introduces the learner to designing electrical systems with the aid of Volts by Dolphins Software.

The textbook starts with an overview of the software and how it can help create error-free designs for today’s complex electrical systems. The learner is taken  through a tutorial of the software that covers the basic steps involved in creating an electrical system.

Step-by-step procedures assist both students and professionals in creating proper electrical designs for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. - more

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