Panel Board Directory

[FrancisDoody]

Does anyone know of a program that can be used to print a panel board directory. Columns already drawn and numbered, just fill in the spaces and print. That is what I'm looking for!
Thanks,

 

[John120/240]

If I remember Ken, 480sparky has a nice setup. Might PM him.

 

[Smart $]

Does anyone know of a program that can be used to print a panel board directory. Columns already drawn and numbered, just fill in the spaces and print. That is what I'm looking for!
Thanks,

For Square D "branded" directory cards, click here. Go toward the bottom, click on the "Publications" and scroll down to links for several in pdf format.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I just use a spreadsheet -- save a template for the commonly used panels.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

In Excel 2007 it is easy to do a data fill of a series of numbers. Type 1 in cell A1 , 3 in cell A2, and 5 in cell A3, then highlight the cells. Go to the last highlighted cell and drag down to where you want the series to stop and it will automatically fill the series-- 1,3,5,7,9, etc...

Do the same in cell C1 with 2, 4, and 6 then you are ready to go

 

[jxofaltrds]

For Square D "branded" directory cards, click here. Go toward the bottom, click on the "Publications" and scroll down to links for several in pdf format.

Since SD has an approved replacement 'card' would it be a violation to use anything else? What if you covered any of the other info on the original card?

 

[iwire]

Since SD has an approved replacement 'card' would it be a violation to use anything else? What if you covered any of the other info on the original card?

I hope you are kidding. hmy:

 

[jxofaltrds]

I hope you are kidding. hmy:

Yes and no. We have all had an AHJ fail us for silly things. What if you covered any of the safety information? Would this be any different than painting over the warnings on a meterbase? We have all seen HO do this.

 

[480sparky]

If I remember Ken, 480sparky has a nice setup. Might PM him.

Panel Schedule for Excel.

 

[480sparky]

Since SD has an approved replacement 'card' would it be a violation to use anything else? What if you covered any of the other info on the original card?

How about a Code reference requiring the panel directory to be listed.

Yes, there is a standard, but I believe it's for the dimensions only.

 

[jxofaltrds]

Part of my point is to make sure that someone does not cover up what is required in 240.86(A). If you cover up the information in the attached picture how do you comply with 110.22?



You can see some of the labels that I'm talking about here: http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Electrical Distribution/Load Centers/4100DB0301.pdf

 

[tom baker]

Sq D panels have a clear panel directory holder, with clear double sided tape. Pull out the directory and whats behind can be easily read.
I use excel to make a directory, adding at the top panel name, date, volts, etc.
I will print the numbers in color, black/red or black/red/blue.
And the best suggestion I can make is have two copies in the directory holder. if you need to make an update, mark up both copies, leave on on site, take the other to your shop and update it. take it back the next time you are at the panel.
The great thing about this system is you have an updated schedule on your computer and don't need to guess as to whats in the field.

Where I work we have hundreds of panels to keep up to date. our panel schedules are kept on the company file server.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I would think it is a bad idea to cover the info of the panel with the directory but I am not sure it would be a violation. Usually I can install the directory where the factory panel directory is located