Network Manager Electric
Modelling an MDU and Network Trace
In this scenario you will see how to model an MDU and perform a network trace.
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In today's demo, we will cover IQGeo's Network Manager Electric solution. In this demo, we will show a scenario where we will model an MDU or a multi-dwelling unit. Using IQGeo's state-of-the-art solution, we have created a design and staged five MDUs. This will assist in building out the network that connects to the first MDU that you see on the screen. The first one is placed at 301 McLeemore Street. We will start by placing a concrete transformer pad between the first two MDUs that you see on the map. Take note of the attributes placed on the asset. We can assign compatible units to each asset, but these can also be pre-configured in the tools palette over on the right. We'll assign a CU. Search for a pad. Search for a pad. Manager Transformer Unit. Click OK. After placing the concrete transformer pad, you can also see the assigned compatible unit on the asset. Next, we will place an underground route. We'll connect the route from the pole to the pad. Click Save. Next, we'll place the FlexBoard conduit. From the pole to the pad. Notice the Cross Section view, which is where the underground conductor will be placed. via the equipment tree. We'll also have the assigned compatible units on the asset. Next, we will place an underground secondary conductor. Place the geometry. It's already underground. Notice the attributes that's on the left? Let's select the conduit and build out the network as we go. We will use the equipment tree to move the secondary conductor into the conduit. Notice a cross section shows that the conduit is now filled. Next, we will place a transformer bank at the junction of the transformer pad. We will select phase A. After placing the transformer bank, we will next place the secondary meters at the MDUs that will be fed from the transformer. We will select the MDU, place the secondary meter. After placing all three meters as you see in the equipment tree on the left, we also place the route from the transformer pad to the MDU. Next, we will place the conduits and then the duct bank and then position the conduits inside the duct bank. Next, we will place the conduits and then the duct bank to position the conduits inside of it. So, we have already placed the conduits and the duct bank. The duct bank is a two row, two column duct bank so that all four conduits can fit in the cross section view. Next, we will place four underground service conductors to feed the secondary meters from the transformer. We will start by selecting the underground service conductor. We can change the phase. Phase A. Fill out the attributes as we go. And then click save. And place the geometry to match the same location. Then click save. Following the placement of all of the service conductors, you can also see the flow of the direction of electricity from the transformer to the secondary meter, as you see in the dialog. Next, we will sort out the network connectivity by utilizing the hierarchical model as well as the equipment tree to place all of the equipment at its connecting point. We'll select the duct bank. Notice all conductors are available. When assigned, we'll place each conductor with a conduit. And we'll place each conduit in the duct bank. As we place the conduit in the duct bank, you'll see that the cross section view gets filled in. Next, we'll sort out the connectivity at the meter junctions. By placing the conductor upstream. As you can see, the upstream and downstream designations from the meter. This specifies whether the conductor is upstream or downstream. Typically we can model items beyond the meter, such as like battery walls and photovoltaic solar panels. Following the placement of all equipment in the network connectivity model, we will perform a trace downstream of the splice on this pole. Go downstream. Notice the return results on the left side. With a splice that's included, as well as the conductor. The transformer bank. The secondary meters. And we also have the transformer that's at the bank. We can ungroup. And show this connectivity from the starting point. And follow it downstream through the graphic on the map to show each one of the connected items. This is an example of our build of materials, also known as our staking report. It is used to track all hours and billing use in the design. This can also be altered during the build slash construction phase of a project as needed and noted in the process during the as built phase. Users can utilize the power of network manager for mobility, design, field design, and network management from anywhere, no matter if it is in the office or the field, connected or disconnected.



