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klik catalogue 2012 • klik.system project
Design
software
With the release of BS 8488 (prefabricated wiring systems) in February 2009, more emphasis has been
brought upon the availability of system design information for pre-fabricated wiring systems. To enable
this we have developed a bespoke design software package. When a klik.system is chosen, compliance
with British Standards is ensured.
The software can be split into 4 distinct areas:
The database
The software contains all of the project
information, customer, client, design team
and delivery details. Revision information is
held within this area so that all amendments
to the project are captured on the study.
Design parameters are also added at this
point giving information such as ceiling
height and other relevant dimensions.
The study
Layout drawings of the project are imported
into the software as a .dwg file. The
klik.system products are then placed onto
the layout to build the design.
The bespoke klik.system software
automatically selects the correct reference
of cable for the section of the design
dependant upon the required function. This
may be to accommodate the use of standard
and emergency light fittings or luminaires
with digital control.
Klik.system software calculates the length of
the individual cables, allowing for differences
in ceiling and slab height as well as for any
switch positions. The cross sectional area
of all cable sections are then calculated
dependant upon the length and electrical
characteristics of the circuit to ensure
compliance with BS 7671 (requirements for
electrical installations, IET wiring regulations,
17
th
edition).
The software identifies the ideal test point on
each circuit with Zs and voltdrop.
The approach and calculation methods set out
in the specification for our klik software has been
independently validated by ERA Technology Ltd
(currently trading as Cobham Technical Services).