New Features
ETAP Enterprise Solution
One-Line Diagram..................... 4
Arc Flash Analysis..................... 8
Short-Circuit Analysis............. 12
Star - Device Coordination...... 14
Load Flow Analysis.................. 18
Transient Stability Analysis..... 19
Cable Systems......................... 20
Data Exchange......................... 22
ETAP Support.......................... 23
System Requirements............. 23
ETAP is the most comprehensive analysis platform for the design,
simulation, operation, control, optimization, and automation of
generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems.
ETAP offers a suite of fully integrated software solutions including
arc flash, load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, cable ampacity,
transient stability, optimal power flow, and more. Its modular
functionality can be tailored to fit the needs of any company, from small
to large power systems.
Quality Assurance Commitment
ETAP is Verified and Validated (V&V) against field results, real system
measurements, established programs, and hand calculations to ensure
its technical accuracy. Each release of ETAP undergoes a complete V&V
process using thousands of test cases for each and every calculation
module.
ETAP Quality Assurance program is specifically
dedicated to meeting the requirements of:
ISO 9001:2000 A3147 UL
10 CFR 50 Appendix B
10 CFR 21
ANSI/ASME N45.2
ASME NQA-1
ANSI/IEEE 730.1
CAN/CSA-Q396.1.2
ANSI N45.22
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 What’s New in ETAP 6.0
Delivering Unmatched Speed, Precision, & Reliability
ETAP 6.0 is a major release that incorporates a broad and robust set of new features and enhancements
including new analysis modules, time-saving capabilities as well as faster processing time, delivering
an unmatched level of mathematical precision and professionalism. Many of the new and enhanced
functionalities are based on user input and suggestions. These enhancements come to you as a part of
your ETAP upgrade.

Enhanced Features New Features

One-Line Diagram Elements & Libraries

xx Graphical Undo & Redo xx Recloser
xx Graphical Alignment Tools xx Differential Relay
xx Group Rotation xx In-Line Overload Relay
xx Element Mirroring & Polarity xx Maintenance Mode Setting
xx Coloring Based on Voltage Level
Analysis Modules
xx Voltage Propagation (Single-Phase)
xx User-Defined Symbol Text xx Cable Ampacity - BS 7671
xx Cable Sizing - Motor Starting Voltage
Analysis Modules xx Short-Circuit Duty - Single-Phase Systems
xx Load Flow xx Short-Circuit Duty - Panel Systems
xx Arc Flash xx Short-Circuit Duty - UPS Systems
xx Transient Stability
Data Exchange
xx Star Time Current Characteristics
xx Output Report Data Comparator
xx Star Sequence-of-Operation

Data Exchange
xx DataX - Base

Results You
Can Trust

Automated
&
Intelligent

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One-Line Diagram
ETAP One-Line Diagram is a user-friendly interface for creating and managing the network database used for
schematic network visualization. Using features such as the intelligent one-line diagram, multi-level nesting
of sub-systems, multi-color symbols, interfaces for management of switching devices, and a unique multi-
dimensional database you can interactively model, monitor, and manage the electrical network as well as
execute simulation scenarios and analyze their results in a simple and intuitive manner.

ETAP 6.0 adds an extensive list of new features to the intelligent one-line diagram, propelling day-to-day system
modeling and design tasks to a new level of speed, ease, and accuracy than ever before.

Graphical Undo / Redo

ETAP One-Line Diagram manages unlimited graphical actions with the help of a
graphical undo / redo feature also widely known as the “Oops Command”. Backtrack
single or multiple steps to correct mistakes or reverse the effect of the undo command Extremely
by using redo. Easy-to-Use
Simply move any element from one location to another, run any calculation study, and
undo an action to view the previous results.

Features
xx Unlimited graphical undo / redo actions
xx Undo / Redo actions within composite networks
xx Undo / Redo show / hide protective devices
xx Undo / Redo movement of any device
xx Undo / Redo moving, adding, or deleting a connection
xx Standard keyboard shortcuts (undo - Ctrl+Z, redo - Ctrl+Y)

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 One-Line Diagram

Graphical Alignment Tools

Select a portion of the one-line diagram
and use any of the ten available alignment
features to automatically arrange elements.

Features
Arrange Motor
xx Straight & space alignment for loads
xx Branch alignment
Control
xx Horizontal alignment (middle, top, bottom) Centers in
xx Vertical alignment (left, center, right) One-Click
xx Distribute spacing (horizontal, vertical)
xx Intelligent alignment designed for electrical systems

Group Rotation
Select a group of elements and rotate in one-click.

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One-Line Diagram

Theme Manager
Theme Manager allows you to create and recall templates for the graphical display of elements, connectors,
annotations, results, alerts, and background colors on the one-line diagram. The ETAP One-Line Diagram can
now be automatically color coded based on nominal system voltages.

Features
xx Up to 20 user-defined voltage levels & colors
xx Instantly create or switch between multiple color schemes using theme templates
xx Set different themes for individual one-line diagrams
xx Select a background color for the best contrast when viewing one-line diagrams, performing
system studies, or real-time monitoring
xx Flexible coloring for AC & DC elements, annotations, & composite networks
xx Assign visible color codes to alerts, alarms, & warnings
xx Easily differentiate between 1-phase, 2-phase, & 3-phase systems
xx Modify the element, grid, & background colors for specific presentations

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 One-Line Diagram

Relay & Current Transformer Mirroring

xx Mirror current transformer & connected relays with one-click

Current Transformer Polarity

xx Reverse current transformer polarity based on
directional settings
xx Set correct polarity for current sensing for
differential, directional, & reverse power relays

User-Defined Symbol Text

xx User-defined symbol text, size, & font style
xx Label protective relays with device function
numbers

Intuitive
One-Line
Diagram

Voltage Propagation
In addition to the existing voltage propagation on
three-phase networks, the voltage propagation
is now capable of detecting single-phase
connections and propagating voltage through
single-phase two-wire and three-wire systems
as well as panel systems.

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Arc Flash Analysis

Enhance Personnel Safety

ETAP 6.0 brings you new and enhanced capabilities which allow for faster and easier
performance of arc flash hazard analysis. Identify and analyze high risk arc flash areas
in your electrical system with greater flexibility by simulating various incident energy
mitigation methods.

Arc Flash is a completely integrated module that solves multiple scenarios to

determine worst case incident energy levels and it also produces professional reports
and high quality arc flash labels at a press of a button.

xx IEEE 1584a-2004 method

xx NFPA 70E-2000 & 2004 methods
xx Cubic box & open air calculations
xx Integrated with ANSI & IEC Short-Circuit
xx Integrated with Star device coordination

The Most
Comprehensive
Arc Flash Hazard
Assessment
Solution

Load Terminal Arc Fault

ETAP Arc Flash Analysis provides the flexibility to analyze hundreds of possible arc fault locations without
the need for additional buses. This simple “One-Click & Fault” performs arc fault analysis at load terminals
without the need for terminal buses or nodes.

xx Produce detailed analysis reports for every faulted location

xx Automatically generate arc flash labels for every incoming main circuit breaker cubicle, load circuit
breaker, & motor starter bucket
xx Automatically generate arc flash labels for every load terminal point including induction motors,
synchronous motors, capacitor banks, & static loads
xx Evaluates incident energy for devices equipped with maintenance mode setting

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 Arc Flash Analysis

Simulate Multiple
Arc Fault Locations
including Motor
Load Terminals
in One-Click

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Arc Flash Analysis

Automatically
Generate & Print
Labels in Multiple Languages
Arc Flash analyses are quickly becoming
Arc Flash Labels in
a requirement in many countries. ETAP English, Spanish,
has a wide variety of professional quality Portuguese,
labels in multiple languages.
& more...
Arc Flash labels can easily be printed
to Brady® Label printers, DuraLabel®
Pro printers, or to high quality material
Avery® Labels.

Protective Device Handling

Protective device actions of differential relay, in-line overload
relay, directional relay, and recloser have been included
in ETAP Arc Flash Analysis. Bus, feeder, and transformer
differential relays are modeled to determine incident energy
for an “internal” arc fault while considering locations that may
be outside the protection zone.
Differential Relays

Automatically
Reclosers
Considers
Operating Zones

In-Line Overload Relays

Directional Relays

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 Arc Flash Analysis

Automatic Source & User-Defined

Protective Device Search Algorithm
The automatic source and user-defined protective
device features have been significantly enhanced
including:
xx Extended search of several levels past the point
of multiple upstream source contributions
xx Handling of source protective devices on different
sides of three-winding transformers
xx Simulate Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI)
protection scheme
xx Simulate Arc Flash Light Sensor operation

Maintenance Mode Switch

Some trip units are equipped with maintenance mode switches
which allow for an alternative setting with a faster operation
based on a lower pickup value. ETAP Arc Flash reports incident
energy under normal trip unit settings as well as maintenance
mode settings.

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Short-Circuit Analysis
Single-Phase, Panel, & UPS Systems
Short-Circuit Device Duty Calculation & Evaluation – ANSI / IEC
In addition to 3-phase systems, the Short-Circuit Analysis module has been enhanced to include device duty
calculation and evaluation.

Multi-Phase Systems

UPS Systems
Panel Systems

ANSI and IEC standards are available for calculating short circuit current for parts of the network
below main panels, sub panels, UPS, and phase adapters. Device duty calculation compares the
calculated fault current from these networks for evaluation of protective devices and automatically
generates critical and marginal alerts based on user-defined alarm limits.

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 Short-Circuit Analysis

Load Terminal Fault Current Reporting

Short-Circuit Analysis gives you the flexibility to analyze all possible fault locations within the same equipment
without the need for additional buses.

MCC with
Hundreds of
Loads is Modeled
with Only
One Bus

Setup time of the one-line diagram is dramatically

reduced by eliminating nodes used to represent every
fault location. This capability works seamlessly with the
Load Equipment Cable feature requiring fewer buses in
your ETAP license. This feature has virtually eliminated
the need to insert nodes in the one-line diagram models
of motor control centers and large switchgear lineups.

Simulate Load
Terminal Faults
at Multiple
Locations with
One-Click

Benefits of Equipment Cables for Loads

xx Eliminate the need for adding cables (load feeder) & load terminal buses to one-line diagrams
xx Faster & easier system modeling
xx Cleaner (less cluttered) one-line diagrams
xx Reduce bus numbers (MCC with hundreds of loads is modeled with only one bus)
xx Automatic cable sizing based on normal load, motor starting voltage drop, ampacity, & short circuit
requirements
xx Display results of loading, voltage drop, & load terminal voltage based on bus or load rated voltage on one-line
diagrams
xx Load Equipment Cables apply to induction motors, synchronous motors, capacitor banks, static loads, motor
operated valves, & others with multiple quantities
xx Display & reporting of the load terminal fault currents under maximum, 1 ½ - 4 cycle, & minimum conditions
for three-phase, double-phase, & single-phase loads on the one-line diagram

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 Device Coordination

Graphical Animation of Protective Device Operation

ETAP 6.0 includes an extensive list of enhancements for the ETAP Star module. Using these new user-oriented
capabilities, the process of design and evaluation of protective device coordination is significantly faster and
easier. Among them is Star Sequence-of-Operation with new additions and enhanced handling of protective
devices such as differential relay (87), directional relay (67), voltage restraint / control relay (51V), voltage relay
(27), fault interrupter, and recloser (79).

Features
xx AC & DC coordination
xx Adjust device settings graphically
xx Comprehensive Verified & Validated device libraries
xx Embedded short circuit analysis
xx Embedded motor acceleration analysis
xx Integrated with one-line diagram
xx Multi-axis time current curves
xx User-definable plot options
xx Adjustable magnifying-glass zoom view
xx Time difference calculator
xx Multi-function / level relays
xx Customizable device setting reports
xx Intelligent device coordination & selectivity
xx View device operation sequence graphically
xx Device failure & backup operation
xx User-definable curves & fault arrows
xx Virtual animation of sequence-of-operation playback on the one-line diagram
xx Normalized TCC plots with shifted curves based on fault contributions
xx Batch print TCC plots & diagrams for various paper sizes
xx Automated color sequencing of curves
xx Flexible user-definable display & plot options
xx Intelligent alert view for troubleshooting
The Most
xx Acceleration curve for overload relays Comprehensive
xx Extensive damage curve (fixed points) modeling & plotting & Easiest
xx Graphical TCC curve tracker with cross lines & time difference tools Protective Device
xx Relay Test Set Interface for evaluating steady-state & transient relay response Coordination
& Selectivity
Analysis Solution

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 Device Coordination

Generator Decrement Curve

ETAP provides plotting of the generator
decrement curve and display both the
symmetrical and asymmetrical decrement
curve based on generator no-load or full-load
conditions. Excitation system field forcing
capability, used to speed up the response of the
generator, is also considered when plotting the
generator decrement curve.

Multiple Motor Starting Curves

Based on Starting Voltage
A motor starting curve can be plotted on a Star view for the
purpose of determining overload settings for motor protection
devices. Constant Terminal Voltage can be used to plot the motor
starting curve based on a constant voltage at the motor terminal.

Motor Stator Damage Curve

The motor curves have been enhanced by including stator damage curve or running
overload curve into ETAP Star. Stator curves can be plotted based on multiples of
machine full-load amps or actual amp values.

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 Device Coordination

Recloser / Fault Interrupter

xx Hydraulic recloser
xx Static controller
xx Microprocessor controller
xx Detailed modeling of reclosing device
xx Device coordination curves
xx ANSI / IEC short circuit duty evaluation
xx Overload alerts in Load Flow Analysis
xx Recloser library
xx Controller library

One Action
Resulting in
a Complete
Solution

Differential Relay
xx Total bus, transformer, line, & cable
xx Percentage differential types
xx High impedance bus differential
xx Fault zone detection
xx Differential relay libraries

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 Device Coordination

In-Line Overload Relay

xx Detailed modeling of in-line overload
xx Thermal, instantaneous, jam, & ground trip
elements
xx Integrated curves
xx In-line overload relay library

Significantly
Faster
&
Easier

Additional Enhancements
xx Newly added Verified & Validated device libraries
xx Enhanced device setting reports
xx Batch print Star views
xx Star Plot Option settings
xx Star TCC plot & reference voltage option

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Load Flow Analysis

Load Flow Result Analyzer

ETAP Load Flow Result Analyzer is a
time-saving tool that compares and
analyzes multiple reports in a single
view. You can compare the results of
general information about the project
or more specific information such
as the load flow results for buses,
branches, loads, or sources.

Features
xx Compare & view multiple load flow results in a single view
xx Analyze & compare reports from multiple projects
xx Create a base line report & quickly identify deviations for all cases
xx View multiple bus, branch, load, & source results Understand
xx Advanced alert & warning feature identifies & highlights overstressed components Results of
xx Easily find components on one-line diagrams from the analyzer view Multiple
xx Export summary view into Microsoft® Excel for maximum data flexibility & visualization
Studies in
One Glance

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 Transient Stability Analysis

Transient Stability
ETAP 6.0 adds numerous capabilities to transient stability, making it the most powerful stability program in
the industry hands-down. Transient Stability module is also enhanced for faster calculation speed and plot
generations. You can simulate system disturbances and events while performing load shedding, fast bus transfer,
critical clearing time, generator start-up studies, and the acceleration or re-acceleration of motors.

Features
xx Initial load flow using the Newton-Raphson method in addition to the Accelerated Gauss Siedel method
xx Faster calculation time by skipping tabular plots
xx New transient simulation action line-to-ground fault
xx New GE Turbine-Governor Model (GGOV3)
xx New Exciter (IEEE ST4B)
xx Auto sync-check option for tie circuit breaker closing action
xx Enhanced synchronous machine saturation curve modeling
xx Enhanced synchronous machine salient-pole model

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Cable Systems
Cable Ampacity
With the new addition of British Standard 7671, ETAP 6.0 now calculates the current carrying capacity of cables
under various cable installations and operating conditions based on a number of standards:

xx IEEE 399 IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Analysis
xx ICEA P-54-440 Ampacities of Cables in Open-Top Cable Tray
xx NEC NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
A Powerful
xx BS 7671 British Standard 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
&
Easy-to-Use
Tool
Cable Sizing Requirements

Ampacity

Voltage
Drop

Short
Circuit

Motor Start
Voltage

Protective
Device

Cable Sizing
ETAP Cable Sizing provides various options which can be used as design requirements. These design
requirements can be user-defined or automatically determined from load flow, short circuit, and protective
device calculation results.

xx Cable load ampacity requirement based on operating current, FLA of load, branch, or user-defined values
xx Maximum voltage drop requirement
xx Minimum starting voltage requirement for motor feeder cable
xx Short circuit requirement based on system calculation
xx Requirement to be compatible with protective devices

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 Cable Systems
Cable Installations

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 Data Exchange
Output Report Data Comparator
The Output Report Data Comparator can be used to compare any two output report databases of ETAP analysis
modules. This application interfaces with the Scenario Wizard allowing exhaustive comparison of output reports
from the latest version against a previously saved benchmark output report database. The benchmark results
could have been generated using a previous version or the same version of ETAP.

Features
xx Compare any ETAP output report database
xx Compare any Microsoft® Access database (MDB files)
xx Compare results of different ETAP releases
xx Flexible database instruction file with default settings
xx Available Command Line instruction
xx Automatic validations with user-defined deviation limit
xx Summary & detailed comparison with Pass / Fail stamping

Data Exchange
ETAP Data Exchange is used to import, export, and synchronize data between
external data sources and ETAP. DataX provides many utilities including: xx DXF
xx Metafile
xx Legacy data transformation into ETAP
xx XML
xx Interface with external architecture databases
xx IEEE Format
xx Customizable data mapping
xx RAW Format
xx Intelligent error checking
xx MS Access
xx Automatic one-line diagram generation
xx MS Excel
xx e-DPP
DataX includes several new conversion programs that allow for conversion
of third party electrical power system databases to ETAP. The conversion xx SmartPlant Electrical
program will automatically generate a multi-layered graphical one-line xx Third Party Programs
diagram. A list of available conversion programs are available upon request.

DataX – Base
In addition to the standard data exchange
capabilities such as import IEEE and RAW
data formats, DataX has been enhanced to
read SEQ and DYR file formats for importing
unbalanced impedance data as well as
dynamic data for transient stability studies.

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 ETAP Support
Keep Up-to-Date with ETAP Product Updates
ETAP 6.0 System Requirements
Improving and expanding our products is a continual process for the
Operating System
ETAP development team. These ongoing product updates ensure that
ETAP continues to not only meet, but exceed our customer requirements. Microsoft® Windows Vista™

Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2)

ETAP Upgrade & User-Support Contract (UUC) Professional or Home Edition

One of the best ways to get the most out of your software investment is to Microsoft® Server 2003 (SP2), Microsoft®
maintain a current maintenance contract. This ensures that your power Server 2003 R2 (SP2)
system design, simulation, and analysis is always based on the newest, Other Software Requirements
most advanced technology available. ETAP UUC includes:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.01 or
higher (or minimum version level as
xx All upgrades & new releases specified by the operating system in use)
xx Unlimited software support Microsoft® .NET Framework v1.1 (SP1)
xx Unlimited engineering support
Microsoft® .NET Framework v2.0 (SP1)
xx Access to the ETAP User FTP download site
PC Configuration Requirements
xx Receive prerelease & beta versions of new product upgrades
xx Full access to OTI’s engineering expertise by your entire engineering Parallel port, USB port, or serial port (for
stand-alone licensing only)
staff
CD-ROM or DVD drive

Feedback 5 to 80 GB hard disk space (based on

project size, number of buses)
Operation Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with
a superior product experience, and user feedback is one of the central 19” monitors recommended (dual
monitors highly recommended)
elements of this commitment. In fact, ETAP is designed based on 95% of
user suggestions and requests! Tell us how we are doing by: Minimum display resolution – 1024x768

Recommended Hardware Requirements

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(Highly Recommended)
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