Minutes instead of hours
Switchgear calculations can be completed far faster than with a manual workflow.
ArcCAD
ArcCAD
Automated incident-energy calculation and PPE selection for 0.4–35 kV electrical installations.
The solution helps reduce study effort, improve input-data quality, and support a standards-based approach to personnel risk assessment for electrical equipment.
Effects
Key effects
Lower risk of errors
Parameter selection and personnel protection recommendations are handled in a structured automated workflow.
Ready-to-use output
Reports, calculation results, and warning labels are produced within one connected workflow.
Purpose
Software for arc-flash risk assessment
ArcCAD (АркКАД) is designed for automated incident-energy calculation, arc-flash boundary assessment, and selection of the required PPE level for work in electrical switchgear.
The solution is intended for HSE teams, electrical departments, engineering contractors, and operating companies that need a repeatable and well-grounded approach to personnel risk assessment.
Context
Why manual workflows fall short
High labor intensity
Manual workflows require a large volume of input data, standards checks, and detailed handling of equipment parameters.
Heavy dependence on expert judgment
The reliability of the result depends heavily on specialist experience and the quality of the source information.
Risk of incorrect PPE selection
Calculation errors can lead either to insufficient personnel protection or to excessive cost.
Accountability for safety decisions
When incidents occur, transparency of method, justification of decisions, and reproducibility of results all matter.
Capabilities
What ArcCAD does
Standards-based workflow
Calculations are structured in line with applicable technical requirements and established industry practice.
Rapid calculation cycle
From input data to final result in minutes, without manual use of complex calculation procedures.
PPE recommendations
Automatic determination of the required protection level for personnel based on study results.
Equipment library
Manufacturer-based data supports automatic insertion of typical equipment parameters.
Reports and labels
Generation of reporting materials and warning labels for placement on electrical equipment.
Coverage from 0.4 to 35 kV
Applicable to LV and MV switchgear, including MCCs, metal-clad switchgear, and similar assemblies.
Process
Four steps to results
ArcCAD structures the study as a clear and sequential process, from equipment selection through to personnel recommendations.
01
Equipment selection
Switchgear type, voltage level, number of sections, manufacturer, and equipment configuration.
02
Input parameters
Short-circuit current, compartment dimensions, conductor arrangement, and other required study inputs.
03
Automated calculation
Determination of incident energy, arc-flash boundary, and the main risk-related output values.
04
Recommendations
PPE recommendations, report generation, and issue of a warning label with QR-code access.
Database
Automatic population of equipment parameters
The built-in manufacturer database reduces manual input and allows teams to use verified typical values during study preparation.
What is filled in automatically
- • compartment dimensions
- • conductor configuration
- • typical parameter values
- • breaker clearing time
Why it matters
- • shorter preparation time
- • lower probability of errors
- • more consistent input data
- • manual override when needed
Comparison
Manual workflow vs. ArcCAD
Parameter
Manual workflow
ArcCAD
Data preparation
Large amount of manual input
Automatic insertion from database
Requirements check
Handled manually
Integrated into one workflow
Execution time
Hours
Minutes
Output
Manual calculation and formatting
Report, recommendations, and labels
Personnel warning
Safety label generation
Based on the study output, ArcCAD creates a label for placement on equipment and fast communication of hazards to personnel before work starts.
Label content
- • incident energy
- • arc-flash boundary
- • required PPE level
- • QR code for report access
- • calculation identifier
Operational value
- • visual warning at the point of work
- • fast access to study data
- • stronger safety discipline
- • consistent equipment labeling format
Applications
Where the solution is used
Industrial facilities
Power generation
Oil and gas
Metallurgy
Chemical industry
Data centers and infrastructure
Engineering contractors
Operating companies
Implementation effect
What implementation delivers
Safety
Better-grounded PPE selection and lower risk exposure for personnel.
Compliance
Support for a standards-based approach and a formalized study process.
Time savings
Reduced engineering effort for preparation, calculation, and result formatting.
Control
One digital workflow for study execution, reporting, and equipment labeling.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why is incident-energy calculation needed? +
It helps determine the hazard level for personnel in the event of an arc-flash incident, define the arc-flash boundary, and select the required level of PPE.
What equipment classes does ArcCAD support? +
The solution is designed for 0.4–35 kV electrical installations and can be applied to LV switchboards, MV switchgear, metal-enclosed assemblies, and similar equipment.
Can the system be used without deep specialist knowledge? +
Yes. ArcCAD automates the most complex part of the workflow, reduces avoidable errors, and provides ready-to-use recommendations based on the study output.
What is the value of the built-in equipment library? +
It enables automatic insertion of typical equipment parameters, shortens study preparation time, and improves the reliability of input data.
Next step
Request an ArcCAD demo
We can walk you through the solution logic, the structure of input data, and the format of the final materials for implementation at your facility.