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Wire Catalog Structure ( CATWxx.DBF )

FieldnameDefault widthDescription
BLOCK / CLASS 10

Always contains "WIRE", which is the usual name of the Elecdes block for which this catalog entry is suitable.

BLOCK2D 25

Name of dynamic block symbol file without 'VW' used for placing a 2D Bar Conductor to terminal strips.

MFG 5

Manufacturer's code

CATNO 50

Part number

TYPE 15

Text description of the wire.

RATING1 - 10 20

Voltage, current and temperature ratings.

AWG 10

Wire gauge for the wire.

CORESIZE 10

Wire core(conductor) size: cross sectional area or wire gauge.

USER 55

Any additional user-defined data.

PRICE 10

Price per unit.

CABLEFACTR 10

A number representing the fill factor for this wire.

Can be related to size, weight, thermal requirements etc.

Zero, 0, is general and will not contribute to filling.

Used by Paneldes to optimise the filling of ducting during wire routing.

WEIGHT 10

A number representing the weight for this wire.

Zero, 0, is general and will not contribute to filling.

Used by Paneldes to optimise the filling of raceway during wire routing.

POWER 5

A number representing the power rating for this wire.

Used by Paneldes to separate wires with different power ratings during wire routing. Must match the power rating of the ducting intended to carry the wire.

Zero, 0, is general and can be placed in any ducting.

MINBNDRAD 15

The minimum bend radius allowed for this wire. See Cable Schedule Report (Paneldes).

ZONECLASS 10

Area or zone classification. User defined for warnings and assistance for wire catalogs.

DRUMSIZE 10

The length of wire contained in one whole drum.

Used by Paneldes to produce a drumming report.