Apps for Engineers: Mobile apps for electrical applications
Electrical mobile applications have potential to help engineers do their jobs better. CFE Media's Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engineering-related applications for Apple iOS and Android operating systems from various companies. Apps are organized by category, company, and type. These are listed in the app as of May 2016.
CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engineering-related applications for Apple iOS and Android operating systems from various companies. Apps are organized by category, company, and type. These mobile electrical apps include an app for an operator interface, an app for selecting variable frequency drives (VFDs), and an app for electrical wiring. Click on the Apps for Engineers logo on the right to link to where you can download the CFE Media Apps for Engineers mobile application from Google Play and the iOS App Store.
22mm Operator Interface Visual Product Configurator
iOS 5.1+
Cost: Free
Company: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
The 22mm Visual Product Configurator is an interactive tool which simplifies the selection of Schneider Electric 22mm chrome and plastic push buttons, selector switches, pilot lights and available accessories. Users select an operator type, its available options (e.g. voltage and color) and add available accessories. The selected items are added to a parts list which contains links to each part number’s detail page on our web site. The parts list can also be sent out via email.
iOS 5.0+, Android 2.1+
Cost: Free
Company: Baldor Electric
This app selects the appropriate Baldor VS1 or ACB drive for the application. The app uses the electric motor’s full load amperes (amps), the source voltage and a few required attributes such as enclosure type and overload capability to select the appropriate drive. The results are displayed on screen and can be emailed as a PDF document.
iOS 6.1+, Android 4.3+
Cost: Free
Company: Southwire
The Conduit Fill Calculator provides quick and easy navigation to all NEC needs. Enter the Conduit type and size and specify your conductors. The App will calculate the Conduit Fill % as per NEC Guidelines.
Electrical Wiring Pro
iOS 9.0+, Android 1.6+
Cost: $0.99, $3.99
Company: Intineo LLC
Electrical Wiring Pro has more than 40 useful electrical calculators and tools. It is intended for engineers and other electrical professionals.
Edited by Erin Dunne, production coordinator, CFE Media, Control Engineering,
edunne@cfemedia.com.
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