Applies To	BRCM CONNECT Edition
	Product(s):	Bentley Raceway and Cable Management
	Version(s):	CONNECT EDITION (10.11.xx)
	Environment:	Windows 8.1/10 (64 bit)
	Area:	Underground System
	Subarea:	Trench
	Original Author:	Joseph Gelacio, Bentley Product Advantage Group

  

Steps to Accomplish

1. Select Trench Router from the Underground System ribbon.
   
   
2. In the Trench Settings section set the following trench parameters:
   • Name
   • Base Height
   • Base Width
   • Cover Height
   • Cover Width
   • Interior Width
   • Wall Height
   • Wall Thickness
   
3. Enable the Automatically create cable routing lines through fittings option. When enabled, the cable lines will continue through any fittings in the trench such as elbows, tees etc. Otherwise you will need to route them manually.
   
   
4. Optional: Enable the Has Cover option if the trench is to be covered. When this option is enabled, the cover will display in the Trench Preview.
   
   
5. Click the Place Trench supports option to include supports in the trench. Settings for the trench supports are defined in the Support Settings section of the dialog.
   
   
6. In the Support Left tab, click the Setup Grid  icon to define the support layout.
   
   
7. Define the support parameters as shown:
   
   
   
8. Click OK to save the changes. Note the supports will now display in the Trench Preview.
   
   
   
9. Set the distance for the Horizontal spacing between supports. For example, in the image above, the group of supports will be spaced every 5' along the length of the trench.
   
   
10. Define values for the support Length, Width and Height.
    
    
11. Define the support properties in the bottom pane. (Define the Voltage Level, Cable Laying Method, and Max Capacity).
    
    
    
12. Click the Right Side Supports tab and check the Copy Supports settings from the left side option.
    
    
13. When enabled, this option will copy the support settings of the left side and use them to place supports on the right side. Note that the Trench Preview is updated to includes both sets of supports.
    
    
    
14. Press OK to begin routing the trench.
    
    
15. To start the trench placement at correct elevation, use snap and offset AccuDraw functions to place the trench in reference to other components.
    
    
16. For example, to place raceway 50 feet away from the existing duct bank, make point of origin at the existing duct bank and offset it for -50 feet in Y direction.
    
    
    
17. Click a data point to start the trench placement.
    
    
18. Place a 50 ft long section using AccuDraw.
    
    
19. To make a 90 degrees horizontal bend simply move cursor towards the bottom of the screen and place an additional 50 ft long section.
    
    
    
20. When placing a bend, if the angle cannot be made with a custom bend, the Status will be view as Invalid and a bend will not be placed.
    
    
    
21. When you are finished routing, right-click to complete the placement process.
    

 

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