FAQs & White Papers

The FAQs & White Papers section is a repository for all types of information concerning ETAP power systems software. Find information on short circuit software, arc flash software, transient stability software, and power flow software. The information is conveniently broken down by topic so that you can easily find anything you need pertaining to electrical engineering software.

Installation and Licensing
System Modeling

• One-Line Diagram
• New Project
• Elements
• 3-D Database

Arc Flash Analysis
Load Flow Analysis
Short-Circuit Analysis
Star Device Coordination Analysis
Cable System

• Cable Pulling

Motor Starting Analysis
Transient Stability Analysis / Parameter Estimation
Panel System
Data Exchange and Conversion
Real-Time
Reliability Assessment
Library

• Circuit Breaker and Trip Devices
• Cable

Installation and Licensing

1		Installation guide for ETAP 12.0
2		Installation guide for ETAP 11.1.1
3		Installation guide for ETAP 5.5.6 - replacing your key with the USB key - ETAP-OTI 1600 model (676 KB) Complete Installation Guide for ETAP 5.5.6 using the “USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1600” model.
4		USB driver installation guide for USB key ETAP-OTI 1410 (557 KB) Complete Installation Guide for ETAP 5.5.6 using the “USB Key – ETAP-OTI 1410” model.
5		ETAP License Manager does not start (405 KB) Instructions on how to troubleshoot when the ETAP License Manager doesn't start.
6		Failed to receive authorization from ETAP License Manager (456 KB) Instructions on how to troubleshoot with failed to receive authorization from the ETAP License Manager.
7		A separate network license key for LAN and WAN (110 KB) ETAP 5.5 distinguishes if a network license key is used on a LAN or WAN network.
8		ETAP Upgrade & Support contract agreement (112 KB) Information about what is included in the ETAP Upgrade and Support Agreement.

 

System Modeling

1		Use Microsoft Access Database for Crystal Reports format (115 KB) ETAP stores the output report data in Microsoft Access databases so that they may be viewed using the Crystal Reports Formats.
2		Most common webinar questions (193 KB) Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding ETAP webinars.

	One-Line Diagram
	1		Building a One-Line Diagram (163 KB) Quickly view one-line construction with unique tips.
	2		Using Hyperlinks in ETAP projects (233 KB) Instructions on how to use hyperlinks in ETAP projects.
	3		Insert legends, text, and tables into one-line diagrams using OLE and ActiveX objects (198 KB) Instructions on how to use OLE and ActiveX objects.
	4		Simplify one-line diagram connections using remote connectors (119 KB) Instructions on how to use remote connectors in ETAP.
	5		One-Line Diagram Presentation (444 KB) One-Line Diagram is the method of representation of modeling the electrical system in ETAP for network analyses.
	6		Choose the correct bus level How to choose the correct bus level.
	New Project
	1		Send ETAP project files (458 KB) Instructions on how to send ETAP project files.
	Elements
	1		Project View (Part 5 - Components): Last Part (124 KB) Working with components in ETAP.
	2		Composite Network (382 KB) The concept of “Composite Network” was integrated in ETAP to provide flexibility in simplifying and organizing the electrical One-Line diagram.
	3		Series capacitor Modeling (74 KB) How to model a series capacitor with the help of an impedance branch in ETAP.
	4		Model a Shunt Reactor (79 KB) How to model a shunt reactor with the help of a static load in ETAP.
	5		Model a zig-zag grounding transformer (87 KB) How to model a zig-zag grounding transformer using ETAP
	6		Element Properties (272 KB) How to effectively edit your elements in ETAP.
	3-D Database
	1		Project View (Part 1 - Presentations) (567 KB) All elements associated in an ETAP project are accounted in the Project View window.
	2		Project View (Part 2 - Configurations) (506 KB) Working with configurations in ETAP.
	3		Project View (Part 3 - Study Cases) (251 KB) Working with study cases in ETAP.

 

Arc Flash Analysis

1		Arc Flash (163 KB) Introduction to ETAP Arc Flash Hazard Analysis module with instructions on how to setup arc flash calculations.
2		Arc Flash Analysis Done Right (1.87 MB) Arc flash analysis system modeling and studies for existing systems.
3		Arc Flash - FCT Not determined (981 KB) The most common roadblocks to finding fault clearing time in arc flash calculations
4		Arc Flash Standard Comparison (172 KB) Comparison between NFPA 70E-2000 and IEEE 1584-2002 standards for arc flash analysis

 

Load FLow Analysis

1		Load Flow Analysis (289 KB) Conduct decisive power flow analysis.
2		Generate load lists for an incomplete system (338 KB) The Load Analyzer module is designed as a generalized load-list to report load-schedules for power system components such as switchgear, MCC, transformers, cables, lines, panels, and more.

 

Short-Circuit Analysis

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Short-Circuit Analysis (286 KB) Learn ho