If you've ever had to maintain your own electrical product information database or relied on a shelf full of files and catalogues for electrical product information, you already know just how quickly the latest models and systems can become obsolete.
Even when components and systems aren't discontinued or replaced by newer technology or products, changes to physical size, capacity, or other essential product information might occur before you get the latest manufacturer electrical data.
Then there's the regional aspect. Many electrical equipment manufacturers are multinational organisations, and not every product they supply is available in every region they operate in. This means that even when you’re using electrical calculation software to create electrical systems, there’s still a big amount of work to be done verifying that every component you select is still in use, still has the same specifications, and will still be available when your project is underway. It’s a huge job before you can even start working on the design.
Let's take a closer look at how manufacturer-approved content could change that.
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What is manufacturer-approved content in electrical calculation software?
