This articles details the information on the knowledge base release of Load Center for the month of April 2020. Changes as part of the release are mentioned below
- New Product Launch PN & SN Plug-On Neutral Single Phase Load Centers
- Load Center Configurator - Application/User Interface (UI) changes
- Load Center Configurator – Quote/Order changes starting April 2, 2020
1. New Product Launch PN & SN Plug-On Neutral Single Phase Load Centers
PN & SN replace PL & ES single phase load centers
- PN & SN suitable with new Plug-On Neutral Circuit Breakers – CAFCI, Dual Function, GFCI
- Murray Load Centers no longer selectable
- PL & ES 3 phase Load Center and other legacy load center products continue
- Generator Ready
- Riser Panel
- Renovation and Renovation with Feed Through Lug
- Small Circuit Load Centers (was MCB Enclosure)
- Small Breaker Enclosures (was MCB Enclosure)
Configurator, Product Selector and Cross-Reference Tool are being updated for the COMPAS release.
2. Load Center Configurator - Application/User Interface (UI) changes
Updates to User Interface/ Configuration View to match updates in the SpeedFax
- Sequence of characteristics – shift Amp Rating and Load Center Series
- Separate section at bottom of view for Other Product Information – Display only
- Interrupt Ratings Max, Ground Bar – Factory Installed, Convertible, Neutral Provided, Enclosure Height , Enclosure Width x Depth
- This data included in Reports – Proposal & Estimate Sheet
Characteristic Main Type – Standard construction - Main Breaker or Main Lug
Characteristic Load Center Type – Standard construction – Load Center
- 100 - 225 Amp. PN/SN 1 phase & PL/ES 3 phase
- 300 - 400 Amp. EQ 1 & 3 phase
Characteristic Load Center Type – Special constructions – require fewer selections
- Load Center with Feed Through Lugs (was Trailer Panel)
- Load Center with First Surge – PN or SN versions
- Generator Ready, Riser, Renovation, Small Circuit Load Centers, Small Breaker Enclosures
Characteristic Main Type – Special constructions – require fewer selections
- Main Lug - 500 Kcmil Max – SN3048L1200L50 (Gray) or SN3048L1200L5W (White)
- Selectable - add Lug or Bkr Kit - SN versions for field installation Main Breaker or Main Lug kits
3. Load Center Configurator – Quote/Order changes starting April 2, 2020
Quotes – Line items that used the Load Center configurator
PL/ES 1 phase & Murray products – consider changing to new PN/SN for non-stocked items
To make a change, treat similar to a standard product.
- Cancel the existing line
- Add a new product line as a standard product or use the updated configurator
- Resubmit for price approval, if needed, before order conversion
- Add a Pricing Note to the quote to indicate that a line was previously price approved at $xxx.
Orders – Line items that used the Load Center configurator
PL/ES 1 phase & Murray products – consider changing to new PN/SN for non-stocked items
- For line items on Hold for Release with large quantities – confirm stock is available before releasing.
To make a change, treat similar to a standard product. Confirm the line is not released already.
- Use an External Change Request (ECR) to cancel the existing line
- Use a second ECR to add a new product as either a standard product or use the configurator.
- Add a Pricing Note to the ECR to indicate that a line was previously price approved at $xxx.
Pricing – Net Price for replacement items
- Rules have been established with Pricing Team and Product Mgmt.