EasyPower 2024, with major new features including support for NFPA 70E 2024, Harmonics updates for IEEE 1547 and 2800, the ability to change names directly on the one-line, and a powerful new licensing service. Other new features include improvements to data entry in the database browser, auto-calculated library information for more equipment, the ability to store and view arc flash calculations in the Database Browser, and support for Revit® 2024.
EasyPower Advanced 2024 Tested Picture
The following are the primary features included in the 2024 release. For additional features and release details, see EasyPower 2024 Release Details.
EasyPower 2024 Update
EasyPower 2024 (build 24.0.0.8071) fixes an issue that occurs when exporting a Revit project that includes demand factors. The issue causes the export to fail with a “could not complete” message.
EasyPower 2024 (build 24.0.0.8018) includes several updates that improve the security of the software. There are no feature changes in this update.
The information below refers to new features in EasyPower 2024 (build 24.0.0.8009).
New Product Licensing
Beginning with EasyPower 2024, the program uses Bentley’s Subscription Entitlement Service (SES) for product activation and license management. This is done through the CONNECTION Client software that is installed on your computer as part of your EasyPower installation. With the CONNECTION Client, you create a user account to access your Bentley software, now including EasyPower. Your company’s Bentley Admin will manage all of your company’s Bentley applications. Your user sign in credentials enable you to activate and use the product.
Support for NFPA 70E 2024
You can now select NFPA 70E 2024 in the Advanced Arc Flash Options for calculating the Shock Approach Boundary Distance and the Display of PPE Description and Level options.
The device library now includes a new tab for NFPA 70E 2024 where you can define PPE levels for the standard.
Additional Harmonics Features for Compliance with IEEE 1547 and 2800
Calculation and summary reports of harmonic current distortion limits according to IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2800 are available for sites with distributed energy resources or inverter-based resources.
Change ID Names Directly on the One-Line or Drawing
You now have the ability to change the ID name of any equipment item on the one-line or a drawing by double-clicking on the item’s text box where the name is displayed.
Quick Data Entry via the Database Browser
In the Database Browser, when you double-click on a cell in the grid, the equipment’s data dialog box opens with that field selected, enabling you to quickly edit the data.
Store Arc Flash Energies for All Bus Types in the Database Browser
The program now stores arc flash values for all bus types when you fault and store arc flash in the Short Circuit focus. These can be viewed in the Database Browser.
Auto-Calculate Added to Fuses, Switches, Motors, MCCs and Panels
Information for fuses, switches, motors, MCCs, and panels is now auto-calculated based on manufacturer library information. An Auto-calculate check box replaces the Calculate button on fuses, switches, motors, MCCs, and panels. You can also choose to disable auto-calculation and enter this data manually.
For MCCs and panels, the Auto-calculate checkbox has been added to the header area of the Description tab.
For all new items, the checkbox is selected by default. You can change the default setting in Equipment Defaults. For databases that were created in versions prior to EasyPower 2024, the checkbox is not selected so as to preserve any user-entered values. You can use the Change > Auto-Calculate option to select the checkbox on items in upgraded databases. See Changing the Auto-Calculate Options for more information.
New Connection Information Available in the Database Browser and Report
There are new columns in the Database Browser and Report that show connection information. These can be seen in the All Columns report configuration and can be added to custom report configurations. The new columns are:
- From Bus Type
- From Device ID
- From Device Type
- To Bus Type
- To Device ID
- To Device Type
Power Flow Error Report Available in the Database Edit Focus
When you open the Power Flow focus, if any errors are found, the program generates an error report. Previously, the report was only available while you were still in Power Flow. Now, the Power Flow Error Report remains available from the Window drop-down list when you switch back to Database Edit mode. You can click right-click on Edit next to items on the report and then click Edit Data to edit the items and resolve the errors.
Revit® 2024 Support
The Revit Integrator now supports importing BIM projects from the latest version of Autodesk® Revit®. You can download the EasyPower Integrator app from the Autodesk App Store. The App Store will be updated with the latest version shortly after the EasyPower 2024 release, so please verify the version prior to downloading.
Avery 60503 Label Template
The Avery 60503 label is now available as a page layout when printing arc flash labels.
