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LV design

LV design was developed by Western Power specifically to help its engineers, network designers and operations staff quickly calculate the voltage drops, line currents, kilowatt losses and costs in both underground and overhead low voltage networks.

LV design has recently been updated to provide greater accuracy for users and help with the analysis of the existing network and with the planning of future developments.

The reason for changing to LV design version 5.9.3 is that in previous versions, LV Design calculates the total Current of Transformer by summing up all the maximum After Diversity Maximum Demand (ADMD) Current of each branch.  In practice this may not be the case as it is highly unlikely that all branches will be drawing maximum ADMD Current at the same time.  The new LV Design version 5.9 takes this into account and is illustrated in the LV design update).

Important message - Before you download LV design software

Terms and conditions

1. Western Power will not undertake, nor is responsible for any upgrades or modifications, or provide technical support for the software's use or installation.
2. Western Power gives no warranty with respect to the suitability of the software for the user's intended purposes.
3. The user must make their own assessment as to whether the user has compatible software and hardware for the installation and use of LV Design.
4. The user must make their own assessment as to the suitability of the software in respect of its functionality.
5. Western Power accepts no liability or responsibility under law (including negligence) for any injury, harm, damage or loss (including economic loss) associated with, or connected to, the installation and use of LV Design on the user's computer system. The use and installation of LV Design are undertaken at the user's sole risk.
6. In using this software you “the user ” are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.

Download

• LVD SP1 (ZIP 6.9mb - large file)
• LV design updates (PDF 30kb)
• FAQs (PDF 379kb)

Contact us

For the latest version of LV Design software please email: pqm@westernpower.com.au.

Training

To learn how to use LV Design software, please contact Power Training Services.

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