ARCAD Arc Flash Analytic version 5.0 is now available

PRESS RELEASE April 24, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Furtak, C.E.T. ARCAD INC. Arc Flash Analytic version 5.0   The new Arc Flash Analysis and Labeling Software version is now available.  TORONTO, ON - ARCAD, INC. announces the release of AFA V5.0 software program for arc flash, shock hazard analysis and labeling.    AFA v5.0 is a revamped version of Arc-Flash-Analytic software capable to: 1) Determine arcing current, incident energy, arc flash protection, limited, restricted and prohibited shock approach boundaries, initial arc pressure, arc explosive TNT equivalent, hazard risk category, typical clothing system. 2) Save input configurations, calculation results for future reference or printing. 3) Perform the analysis using metric (mm, Joules, kg ) or imperial (inches, calories, lbs) units. 4) Generate JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF, PDF format customized color, black-and-white warning labels in English, French and Spanish. AFA v5.0 has been extended to include circuit protection device drop down list. The program will populate the list with protection devices meeting the application's system voltage and interrupting rating requirements. AFA v5.0 comes accompanied with built-in library of selected protection devices and capability to extent the library with customer specific devices. The program will automatically determine arc duration based on the predicted arcing current value and the selected protective device type. Also, the new software version introduces Evaluated Threshold Incident Energy for a Second Degree Burn at the Arc Flash Boundary. The value was preset to industry standard 1.2 cal/cm^2 ( 5 J/cm^2 ) bare skin exposure to second degree burn in previous software editions. AFA v5.0 allows to enter different than the industry accepted value as well as let the program to evaluate Onset Incident Energy to Second Degree Burn to determine Arc Flash Boundary at that Incident Energy. We offer $100.00 discount off the advertized AFA v5.0. website price of $290.00 for everybody using older Arc Flash Analytic software versions 2.0, 3.X or 4.X. Contact us by phone or email to sales@arcadvisor.com to place your new AFA V5.0 order and request your individual product registration credentials today. If you haven't been using Arc-Flash-Analytic before well, let's change that. Purchase it now. You won't regret.   More information about AFA v5.0 is available on this page: http://www.arcadvisor.com/arcflash/arc-flash-software-v5.html ARCAD, INC. located in Toronto ( Canada ) helps facilities create safer working environments for individuals who service electrical systems by providing On-Line and PC based software tools for Short Circuit, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Labeling. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   # # #

Arc Flash Newsletter. Issue #4 - AFA v5.0 Beta Release

ARCAD, INC. In This Issue AFA V5.0 Beta Release About AFA V5.0 Label Printing Services Quick Links Testimonials Software Review Contact Us CHECK IT OUT ! ARCAD Arc Flash Software Comparison Issue #4 AFA v5.0 Beta Release  Dear Lady or Gentleman, Arc Flash Newsletter is a quick update on arc flash issues and ARCAD solutions addressing these issues. This newsletter is free and will bring you up to date on the issues that surround arc flash. Visit us at www.arcadvisor.com for complete product offerings including free online arc flash, short circuit calculators, and PC-based software solutions for arc flash hazard analysis and labeling. ARC-FLASH-ANALYTIC V5.0 BETA Has Been Released  ARCAD, INC. announces beta release of AFA V5.0 new version of popular ARC FLASH ANALYTIC software program for arc flash, shock hazard analysis and labeling. We'd be delighted to hear from and share with us your experience working with the new program solution before the official AFA V5.0 release. We will attend to and implement the best of your suggestions. Also, we will offer a special discount to everyone contributing his/her time and effort reviewing AFA V5.0 BETA functions and capabilities, sharing his/her observations with us and helping us to make Arc-Flash-Analytic V5.0 BETA a success story.  [ Visit AFA V5.0 Product Page ] How AFA v5.0 Fares Comparing To AFA Versions 3.2 & 4.1    IEEE 1584 Empirical Model calculation mode has been extended to include circuit protection device drop down list. The program will populate the list with protection devices meeting the application's system voltage and interrupting rating requirements. AFA v5.0 BETA comes accompanied with built-in library of selected protection devices and capability to extent the library with customer specific devices. The program will automatically determine arc duration based on predicted arcing current value and selected protective device type. [ Read More ] More ARCAD INC. Label Printing Services Available Have done arc flash hazard analysis and stored the results in tabulated text or XLS spreadsheet format? We can use your report file to pull out the data and generate customized arc flash warning labels in a variety of electronic formats and sizes. Send us your list and let us know label requirements ( material, size, language, etc). We will create free sample label meeting your special requirements and send it to you for your approval along with job quotation.   [ Read More ] For more information call ARCAD INC. at 416-551-3457 email to sales@arcadvisor.com or visit us at www.arcadvisor.com   Sincerely, - Michael Furtak, C.E.T. President & Founder ARCAD INC.    Purchase any of the ARCAD Arc Flash Analytic software packages and get one month access to ARCAD Online Short Circuit Calculator for FREE!         Offer Expires: May 10 2012