It allows users to model any type of conductor or wire, including bundled conductors, fiber optic cables, ground wires, and OPGW. It also supports various types of structures, such as poles, towers, frames, guys, and foundations. Users can define custom materials, cross-sections, fittings, and accessories for their models.
It performs sag-tension calculations for any weather condition and loading scenario. It also calculates conductor blowout, swing angle, galloping amplitude, and dynamic effects. Users can specify design criteria such as minimum clearance, maximum tension, or allowable stress for their lines.
It performs structural analysis for both static and dynamic loads. It can handle complex loading cases such as wind pressure, ice accretion, temperature variation, broken wire, unbalanced tension, short circuit forces, and seismic forces. Users can check the strength and stability of their structures against various codes and standards.
It performs electrical analysis for both steady state and transient conditions. It can calculate line parameters such as resistance, reactance, capacitance, impedance, admittance, voltage drop, power flow, losses, and efficiency. It can also simulate faults, switching surges, lightning strikes, insulation coordination, corona effects, and electromagnetic interference.
It generates detailed reports and drawings for the design and documentation of the lines. It can export data to various formats such as PDF, DXF, DWG, XML, KML, CSV, and ASCII. It can also import data from various sources such as LiDAR surveys, GPS devices, GIS systems, CAD programs, spreadsheets, and databases.
It provides advanced features such as optimization, reliability analysis, cost estimation, thermal rating, contour mapping, 3D visualization, animation, and virtual reality. It also supports multiple languages, units, and coordinate systems.
PLS-CADD Version Software is constantly updated with new features and enhancements to keep up with the latest developments and demands in the industry. The current version is 16.80, which was released in April 2023. Some of the new features in this version are:
It introduces PLS-GRID, a new system for indexing, organizing, viewing, and sharing PLS-CADD data. PLS-GRID consists of server software, a Desktop Client built into PLS-CADD, and a Web Client that runs in browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Users can access their projects from anywhere using any device with an internet connection. They can also collaborate with other users in real time using chat and markup tools.
It improves the LiDAR processing capabilities by adding new options for filtering, smoothing, classifying, and editing point clouds. It also adds new tools for extracting features such as poles, towers, wires, buildings, and vegetation from point clouds. Users can create accurate 3D models of their lines and surroundings using LiDAR data.
It enhances the graphical user interface by adding new menus, toolbars, icons, and dialogs. It also improves the performance and usability of the 3D view by adding new options for navigation, selection, zooming, panning, rotating, and rendering. Users can customize the appearance and behavior of the interface according to their preferences.
It updates the libraries and databases with new materials, cross-sections, fittings, accessories, structures, codes, standards, and weather data. It also adds new examples and tutorials to help users learn and apply the software. Users can access the latest and most accurate information for their designs.
PLS-CADD Version Software is a powerful tool for overhead power line design that can handle any type of line, structure, conductor, wire, load, or condition. It is used by thousands of engineers and utilities around the world for designing and maintaining their lines. It is also used by researchers and educators for teaching and learning about power line engineering. If you are interested in learning more about PLS-CADD Version Software, you can visit the official website of Power Line Systems or contact them for a free trial or a quote.
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