Bentley Raceway and Cable Management enables the design of complex raceway and cable systems which previously required multiple software products to handle the wide range of design and documentation tasks typically involved. Bentley Raceway and Cable Management provides complete layout, routing, and material estimating functions in a single, integrated system. It creates the framework for an effective workflow, spanning all phases of the design - from initial concept to detailed layout and construction to save time and reduce costs.

• Conceptual Design Facilitates Early Project Planning

  Bentley Raceway and Cable Management features a conceptual design mode for a project's early stages. Users can define equipment nodes in the facility, assign equipment tags to the nodes, and define the required raceway routes to connect them. Automatic raceway sizing takes into account the number and type of cables routed between each equipment node. Users can generate bills of quantity for placing early orders, and can also provide material and space estimates to other disciplines collaborating on the overall facility design. As additional information becomes available, it is easy to update the conceptual design. Data can be transferred at any time to the 3D detailed design mode.

• Detailed Design Enables Accurate 3D Layouts

  The detailed design mode allows the user to create an accurate 3D model of the raceway system. Intelligent drawing functions allow raceway sections to be placed and manipulated quickly and easily. With multi-routing, users can place multiple parallel raceways simultaneously. The raceway display can also be filtered by categories such as voltage level, making it easier to visualize complex installations. Users can also place and configure electrical equipment, including the layout of equipment inside each cabinet. This facilitates accurate cable length calculation and connection information. Each object in the model is linked to the parts database, providing accurate component data. The 3D model makes it easy to ensure that adequate space and clearances are available, preventing costly construction delays. Users can automatically extract 2D construction deliverables of the detailed design.

• Cable Routing Functions Save Time

  As cables are defined between two equipment nodes, the software can automatically determine the best route through the existing raceways. This routing takes into account not only distance, but also the types of cables that are permitted in each raceway and the available capacity and weight that can be carried by the raceways. Users can quickly determine when the size or number of raceways needs to be adjusted.

• Automatic Report Generation Helps Keep Projects on Schedule

  At any point in the conceptual or detailed design process, the user can automatically generate output including bills of quantity, bills of material, raceway schedules, cable schedules, and cable pull cards. The ability to quickly generate accurate material estimates is vital for placing orders in a timely manner to keep the project on schedule.

• Integration with Other Bentley Products
• Allows for Collaboration and Effective Use of Design Data

  Bentley Raceway and Cable Management can exchange data with other Bentley products to eliminate data re-entry. For example, cables defined in OpenUtilities Substation can be brought into Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, without reentering cable tags and connection information, saving time and preventing errors.