Rockwell Automation 141A Mounting Ssystem MCS Star Tutorial - Manual (Page 4)

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Designing a Mounting System Solution
MCS Star is a powerful product selection and system planning software as well as a graphical
design tool. It allows the user to confi gure a multitude of starter and loadfeeder variations and
then visually represents the confi guration on the graphical interface. Th
e software can help
design systems compliant with UL/CSA or IEC standards. It also calculates wire sizing, support
spacing and dimensional restrictions. Once the layout is completed, it can easily be exported
to the user’s CAD system. In addition, MCS Star can generate wiring diagrams, dimension
drawings and bills of material.
With MCS Star, there are certain planning steps required before using the software. Th e user
must fi rst gather information about the assembly they will be creating. Th ings such as:
Identifying system parameters and loads •
Determining if the assembly will be busbar mount or panel mount •
Estimating the total current and dimensional restrictions •
Considering the layout of the rack(s) •
Determine what electrical standards must be met •
Introduction
MCS Star Tutorial