topic Re: 2 Pole Circuits in Revit MEP Forum

2 Pole Circuits

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:18:29 GMT

I have a 2 pole outlet I need to connect to a panel. I've changed family parameters, connector parameters. The panel is acting like it doesn't know what to do with it, like there should be a setting to say each pole goes to a different slot on the panel. If I had hair long enough I'd pull it out...

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

scbunker — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:52:09 GMT

What does it do when you try to connect to the panel? What parameters are you trying to change to make it 2-pole?

The connector element has to have 2 poles (Number of Poles = 2), and the connector voltage has to match the panel to which you are trying to connect.

Share screenshots and/or upload the family itself and we'll see if we can get it straightened out.

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:03:25 GMT

The connection on the panel is 3 pole

The distribution system is 120/208 single phase 3 wire L-L is 208

The outlet is a special purpose with 120V 180VA 2 pole Balanced Power

"Cannot assign or add NP to Circuit. The Voltage (120 V) for the Circuit is out of range for the Line to Line Voltage for NP (The Line to Line Voltage is specified in the assigned Distribution System)."

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

scbunker — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:10:32 GMT

Try changing voltage to 208V. A 2-pole device on a 208/120V panel is 208V. Revit won't connect to a panel if both voltage and poles don't match up with what it expects should connect to that panel.

To a panel on a 208/120V distribution system, Revit will connect a 1-pole 120V circuit, a 2-pole 208V circuit, or a 3-pole 280V circuit.

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:19:25 GMT

I thought I had tried that. But I'm in such a hurry to get the project done I can't remember what I've tired and not tried. But that worked thanks!

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

Anonymous — Fri, 01 May 2020 12:17:28 GMT

how i change Load in this receptacle?? is this lock or something else?

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

scbunker — Fri, 01 May 2020 12:24:41 GMT

@Anonymous, I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. This is an old thread and your question seems only tangentially related. I suggest you start a new thread.

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

Anonymous — Fri, 01 May 2020 12:31:22 GMT

I have 2 Pole, 208V, 180VA receptacle.. I want to change 5800VA instead of 180VA.. But whenever I change Load, the load is change in Properties but it's not reflect in my Panel schedule.. It's still 180VA.. So My question is How I reflect this 5800VA load in my Panel Schedule?

Re: 2 Pole Circuits

fabiosato — Sun, 03 May 2020 03:24:44 GMT

Hello,

You will have to check if the parameter you are inputting the value, is linked to the electrical connector property.

You have to enter the family editor and select the electrical connector, a circle without arrow and an outlet symbol in the middle.