Work with system connector configurations

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When creating rivet content for electrical equipment,

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electrical fixtures and lighting fixtures.

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One of the many considerations will be the

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application of electrical connectors and their respective configuration.

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Many of the components you use may already have connectors applied.

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However,

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it's useful to understand the options available when

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creating your own content or editing existing content.

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When adding any electrical connector,

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it's important to ensure its values are aligned with the values set in

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the electrical settings to ensure correct

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and valid connection within the project.

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We will review the electrical settings in this project.

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Then from within the family editor add an

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electrical connector and apply the appropriate values.

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The light source for the lighting fixture will also be

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reviewed along with the application of photo metric data.

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The lighting layout seen here requires some of the lighting

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fixtures to be changed perhaps for a manufacturer specific type.

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In

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this case,

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select the lighting fixtures in the three rooms

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to the lower right of the reflected ceiling plant

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from the type selector, choose the custom lighting fixture.

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The warning message informs us of an issue with

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the circuit and there is an option to disconnect,

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accept the disconnect option and the new lighting fixtures have been

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placed but are no longer connected to the original circuit.

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A review of the new lighting fixture in

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the family editor shows there is no electrical connector

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and the light source is set to the default option for new lighting fixtures.

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Switch back to a view of the project and

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let's start by looking first at the electrical settings

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type es from your keyboard,

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an electrical connector added to a lighting fixture must

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be aligned with the values in the voltage definitions

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for 120 volt lighting.

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The voltage value for the connector on the family must

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be between the minimum and maximum value set here.

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The same applies for 277 volt lighting fixtures.

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The voltage values applied at the connector will also determine

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which distribution system the lighting fixtures can be connected to

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close the electrical settings and return to

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the custom lighting fixture in the family editor

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from the create tab of the ribbon,

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select electrical connector and place the connector on

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the bottom face of the lighting fixture.

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Then select the connector

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from the properties,

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associate some of the family parameters starting with the load classification,

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select the parameter

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and close the dialog box.

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Repeat the process for voltage and for apparent load on phase one.

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By associating the family parameter.

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These values can be altered by the user within the

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project rather than coming back to the family editor.

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Finally set the power factor to 0.95

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select family types on the properties panel of the ribbon

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and review the values of balanced voltage and apparent load.

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Ensure the voltage value is set to 100 and 20 volts

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which is within the minimum and maximum value set

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in the voltage definitions of the electrical settings seen previously

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close the family types window,

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select the light source to review the settings.

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The light source definition can be accessed to the properties or from the ribbon

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as this is a rectangular lighting fixture set, the shape to rectangle

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various light distribution options can be chosen including photo metric web,

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choose this option and a specific photo metric

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file can be associated to the lighting fixture.

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Select to close the light source definition window,

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select the light source and a review of the

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properties show a generic IES file has been applied

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and that the family parameter has also been associated.

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Let's make some final changes within the family editor

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before loading this lighting fixture into the project.

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Select family types from the properties panel of the ribbon

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and change the IES file to the one shown here.

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Then set the tilt angle to minus 90 degrees

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once complete select OK. To close the dialog box.

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The lighting fixture family is now ready to be

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loaded in the project and the original circuit recreated

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correct application and configuration of electrical connectors is key to

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ensuring the integrity of electrical circuits created within your project,

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reviewing the electrical settings in your project

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and aligning the connect to configuration values

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will ensure consistent circuit creation and will

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also prevent you from connecting incompatible components,

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applying and configuring light sources for lighting

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fixtures using appropriate photo metric data are available

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will allow you to monitor lighting levels within your project.