The ‘Change Power Count %’ command is a method of reducing the current draw requirements when using power passing taps. The Power Count number is adjusted based on the percentage entered. Use the following steps to utilize this function:

1. From the Utilities section of the Coax tab, select Change Power Count %:

   

2. Enter a percentage to reduce the current draw requirements-i.e. if you enter 50 in the key-in window, this will reduce the power requirements for the taps in your design for this area to 50% of the total house count.
3. Define a shape for the PowCnt % reduction to be in effect.
4. Select OK (after the defined area for powering reduction is processed) and then continue powering.