Vision is a high-grade tool for analysis of electricity networks. Vision can be used to carry out load flow calculations, short-circuit calculations and fault analysis. Vision has been used since 1991 by virtually all Dutch energy companies and a considerable number of industrial and consulting engineering firms for the planning, design and management of transmission, distribution and industrial networks.
User convenience and practical applicability of results have been central to the development of Vision. Regular updates and upgrades are published on the website: www.phasetophase.com. For updates in this version, see: What is new.
Georg Simon Ohm
User interface
The user interface comprises a fast one-line editor which is intuitive to use, thanks to carefully chosen edit functions. This makes Vision accessible both to frequent users and incidental users who only perform network calculations a few times a year.
The user interface handles the network modelling and presents the results. It is control through the ribbon menu and the mouse, see: Menu and mouse control. An number of control actions have predefined shortcut keys.
The interface can handle large networks, making it extremely suitable for linking to geographical information systems. Through the use of copy and paste functions networks can easily be joined or expanded. The presentation of the network and associated information, such as component data and calculation results, can be fully customised by the user.
Although Vision is easy to use, electrical engineering knowledge remains necessary to be able to correctly interpret the data and the results.
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Component types
During construction or modification of a network, the user is supported by a component database consisting of commonly used cables, transformers, reactance coils, generators, motors, busbar systems and protection relays. The use of these databases increases efficiency and prevents incorrect data entry. The component database can be extended or modified by the user from Vision.
Results
Results of calculations are directly shown in the network based on a user-defined View. Through the use of colour coding possible problem areas in the network can be quickly identified. The results can also be exported in user defined Reports. Detailed information for each node or line can be easily accessed and visualised. By using graphics several nodes or lines can be readily compared.
Export
The exporting of the calculation results, network diagrams and network information for usages in other applications is important for the users. Therefore, in addition to the ability to print and copy these diagrams and data, custom reports can be defined and stored in Vision and all results can easily be exported to other packages with the object information intact.
Subscriptions
With a Vision subscription, you are always guaranteed the latest upgrades, and you will receive information on all developments in the Vision periodical. New developments are presented, and experiences with Vision exchanged, at the annual users’ day for all subscribers. A Vision subscription also entitles you to front-line support via telephone or email.
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Vision
Language: English and Dutch
License: by PC or network key
Installation: by user
System requirements: PC with Windows 10 or 11
Information
Tel.: +31 26 352 3700
E-mail: vision@phasetophase.com
Phase to Phase B.V.
Koningstraat 27-1
6811 DG ARNHEM
The Netherlands