Example: Placing Electrical Equipment / Power Panels

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Workflow

  • Step 1: Load MEP Versions of Component Families
    • Library > Electrical > MEP > Electric Power > Distribution
      • Lighting and Appliance Panelboard
        • 208V or 480V
        • MCB (miniature circuit breaker) or MLO (main lug only — no breaker)
        • Surface-mounted or Inset
  • Step 2: Place Components
    • Switch to Power Plan views
    • Place Panelboard(s)
      • Systems > Electrical > Electrical Equipment
        • Choose Component from Type Selector
          • Size (Max Capacity)
        • Placement Options
          • Place on Vertical Face
          • Place on Face
          • Place on Work Plane
        • Set Elevation from Level

Electrical equipment consists of panels and transformers. Electrical equipment can be hosted components (an electrical panel that must be placed on a wall), or unhosted (a transformer that can be placed anywhere in a view).

Place a Power Panel
Select a Distribution System