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EngineeringGenerators

Forecast generator capacity from planned power-source loads.

EngineeringManual Loads

Enter known loads without building a full equipment schedule.

Getting StartedIntroduction

LVA Power Planner is a professional planning tool for live event and temporary power systems.

Getting StartedLogging In & MFA

Getting StartedCreating Projects

Create, open, rename and remove project files.

Getting StartedProject Sharing

Share private projects with selected users in the same workspace.

Planning WorkflowSystem Overview

Understand the full power hierarchy and project status.

Planning WorkflowPower Sources

Create and manage venue supplies, generators and auto-created sources.

Planning WorkflowDistro Overview

Add, assign and manage distribution units.

Planning WorkflowDistro Editor

Assign equipment, notes and downstream distros.

Planning WorkflowDownstream Distribution

Feed distros from distro outputs using auto sources.

Equipment & TemplatesCompany Libraries

How company stock and distro libraries appear in projects.

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Getting StartedIntroductionLVA Power Planner is a professional planning tool for live event and temporary power systems.Planning WorkflowSystem OverviewUnderstand the full power hierarchy and project status.EngineeringEngineering OverviewUse the workspace-controlled advanced electrical design tools.EngineeringCable DesignConfigure inbound and output cables and calculate capacity, utilisation and voltage drop.

Getting Started

Account access, workspaces and first project setup.

IntroductionWhat LVA Power Planner does and who it is for.Logging In & MFAAccessing your workspace and securing your account.Creating ProjectsCreate, open, rename and manage projects.Project SharingShare private projects with selected workspace users.

Planning Workflow

Build power systems from sources through to equipment.

System OverviewReview the full temporary power system.Power SourcesAdd venue supplies, generators and auto sources.Distro OverviewAdd, assign and manage distribution units.Distro EditorAssign equipment, notes and downstream distros.Downstream DistributionFeed distros from distro outputs using auto sources.

Engineering

Advanced demand, cable, voltage-drop and protective-device design tools.

Engineering OverviewEnable and navigate the advanced electrical design workspace.GeneratorsSize individual generators, synchronised pairs and duty/standby supplies using planned project demand.Manual LoadsEnter circuit or phase loads for sign-off-only projects without assigning equipment.Load & DemandApply diversity and power factor to calculate design load, kVA and current.Cable DesignConfigure feeder and circuit cables, calculate capacity and voltage drop, and record designer verification.ProtectionReview inherited protective devices and configure circuit protection and residual-current selectivity.Cable LibraryControl project cable choices and create reusable project-only cable records.

Equipment & Templates

Use company libraries and project-specific custom items.

Company LibrariesHow company stock and distro libraries appear in projects.Project TemplatesCreate reusable workspace project structures from exported projects.Custom EquipmentCreate project-specific equipment items.Custom DistrosBuild project-specific distro templates.

System Sign-Off

Prepare, complete and issue BS 7909 sign-off documentation.

Sign-Off OverviewUnderstand the complete sign-off workflow and permissions.Information & ElectriciansManage shared details, electricians and external access links.G1 Completion CertificatesPrepare one Completion Certificate for each applicable supply.G2 Test ResultsSelect circuits and complete the Schedule of Test Results.G3 Electrical CompletionConfirm completion across project subsections.Versions & SubmissionLock, preserve, export and submit sign-off versions.

Reports & Data

Generate deliverables and manage planner backups.

ReportsGenerate branded PDF and distro reports.Import & ExportBack up, restore and share planner data.

Reference

Warnings, calculations, troubleshooting and glossary.

Warning SystemUnderstand active, dismissed and critical warnings.CalculationsHow watts, amps, phase loading and imbalance are calculated.Connector ReferenceCommon connector and phase references used by the planner.Best PracticeRecommended workflow before issuing reports.FAQCommon questions and troubleshooting.GlossaryKey terms used in the planner.Release NotesCurrent documentation and product notes.

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