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Determine Wire Type, Gauges, Routes & Lengths

The wire most suited to the particular environment and service conditions is selected using design rules encoded in the HarnWare software and database. If the wire selected is a non-preferred option, alternative types and colours can be identified which may be available on shorter delivery times.

Guidance is available for choosing the wire gauge most suited to given current loading, ambient temperature, length, etc. For each available wire size HarnWare estimates temperature rises, operating temperatures and voltage drops.

HarnWare automatically:

  • Traces the route of each wire in the point-to-point wire list through the harness geometry contained in the drawing.
  • Calculates wire lengths by summing the lengths of the harness legs through which each wire is routed. Adjustments are applied based on a variety of design rules relating to the parts through which wires pass.