Learning and Using EasyPower

Do I need training to use EasyPower?

EasyPower is intuitive and optimized for ease of use.  Every new EasyPower customer receives a complimentary PowerStart session to help you get your first project up and running.  Additional training is available as follows:

• Instructor Led Training Seminars  - schedule is posted on the website
• Self-paced Online Training can be purchased at: Self-paced-Training-Registration
• Client Site training from an EasyPower instructor at your facility
• Dozens of resources to help you understand EasyPower, power system analysis and industry standards

How can I learn EasyPower on my own?

Help: EasyPower includes an extensive Help system that describes how to use the program. To open Help, click the Help icon or press the F1 key in any EasyPower dialog box. You can also view the Help online at easypower.com/help.

Tutorials: Our tutorials step you through the important features of EasyPower and help you to quickly get familiar with the program. Tutorials are available in several formats:

• Online: You can view online versions of the tutorials by opening the EasyPower Help and then browsing to the “Tutorials” topic.
• Print: You can view printable PDF versions of the tutorials from the Start Page in EasyPower by selecting “Documents” under “Resources & Tutorials.”
• In-Product: There are in-product tutorials that step you through features of the software. These are available from the Start Page in EasyPower by selecting the desired tutorial in the “Tutorials” section under “Resources & Tutorials.”

      If you are new to EasyPower, we suggest starting with the Creating a One-line tutorial, followed by the Short Circuit and Arc Flash Analysis tutorials.

User Manuals: A more extensive reference manual is available in PDF format from the Start Page in EasyPower by selecting “User Guide” under “Resources & Tutorials.”

Video: EasyPower has an extensive video library on YouTube, many of which are instructions on performing specific tasks in EasyPower, while others are more general industry topics.

Is technical support available from EasyPower engineers?

Complimentary email and phone support is available to licensed users with a current maintenance plan and users evaluating a demonstration copy. Ask engineers your specific See the support page for more details.

Also, online engineering support may be purchased for one-on-one Web-based engineering instruction, troubleshooting your engineering problems, reviewing your one-line, and more.

Do you offer in-person training for EasyPower?

Yes, EasyPower Essentials Training classes are held throughout the year. Many are live and hosted online, while others are in person. Training is also offered onsite at a client-specified location. Get more details.

Can I see your protective device data library? What devices are within EasyPower?

We have an extensive device library, which may be viewed or downloaded from the demo. Our tech support engineers would be happy to talk with you regarding the specific devices you’re looking for.

Can I add or modify EasyPower’s device library?

Yes, you can customize your device library. We’re also happy to add any devices not currently in EasyPower, or we can show you how to do this. (If we add the devices, it is free of charge for customers with a current maintenance plan, and based on our engineers’ availability.)

Can EasyPower export files to a CAD program?

Yes, EasyPower allows you to export EasyPower one-line and drawing graphics to a DXF file (or files) for AutoCAD® and other CAD programs. In addition, EasyPower MCC, panel, switchgear, switchboard, and panelboard schedules export to DXF.