ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2008 – Cooper Bussmann OSCAR Version 2.0 SCCR compliance software now allows users to save and edit electrical panel designs, offers a more intuitive process flow, and graphically displays the circuit as each component is entered. This online software easily guides the user through entering the electrical panel’s components for supply, feeder, sub-feeder, branch and tap circuits. This allows panel designers to comply quickly and accurately with 2008 NEC and UL508A Supplement SB for short-circuit current rating equipment marking requirements for assembly SCCR:•
- Industrial Control Panels [409.110]•
- Industrial Machinery Electrical Panels [670.3(A)]•
- HVAC Equipment [440.4(B)]The Cooper Bussmann OSCAR Version 2.0 offers remarkable simplicity in computing assembly SCCR calculations.
The new Build-a Circuit graphical interface is an intuitive program navigation tool that allows users to select from pre-loaded component templates for common circuit types, resulting in quicker design development.
The new My Projects feature enables users to save, edit or copy existing designs for starting new projects.
In addition, users receive assistance from a handy pop-up dialogue box which displays device information.
This new OSCAR version also identifies the SCCR “weakest link” components by highlighting the component that is limiting the SCCR rating for the assembly.
The 55,000-line-item database is now searchable by partial part number or device rating.
A custom device option allows for entering and saving specialized component rating information for devices not found in the OSCAR compliance software database.
When the work is completed, users can conveniently print reports and schematics for required SCCR documentation.
“Cooper Bussmann leads the industry in Code compliance product and service solutions,” explained Todd Lottmann, product manager.
“This enhanced OSCAR 2.0 version is another great example.
It is a design tool that more efficiently allows users to upgrade panel designs with ease and confidence to the desired SCCR level by combining graphic enhancements with project management features and updated UL Logic.”
The OSCAR Compliance Software, which received product of the year awards from the editors of both Plant Engineering and EC&M magazines, is maintained online in order to provide users with the most up-to-date information regarding UL standards as well as an updated product search database.
About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, the industry leader in downtime reduction, workplace safety and Code compliance solutions, is a division of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), and is headquartered in St.
Louis, Missouri.
The company is committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative circuit protection products, and provides engineering, training and testing services globally for the electrical, electronics and transportation industries.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd.
(NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2007 revenues of $5.9 billion, approximately 87% of which are from electrical products.
Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting customer needs.
The Company has eight operating divisions with leading market share positions and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products.
With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety.
Sixty percent of total sales are to customers in the Industrial and Utility end-markets and 34% of total sales are currently to customers outside the United States.
Cooper, which has more than 31,500 employees and manufacturing facilities in 23 countries, is incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, TX.