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ERACS 3.9.2 released - Sep 2011

Version 3.9.2 provides an improved protection device modelling capability and an enhanced protection device reference library (including VIP 300 and 200 models).
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ERACS 3.9.1 released - Apr 2011

Version 3.9.1 provides many new features, including: an improved protection device modelling capability; a significantly enhanced protection device reference library, a database unzip wizard, graphical user interface (GUI) enhancements, additions to the universal dynamic modeller (UDM) and an Arc Flash Hazard module that has been updated to the latest 2009 edition of NFPA 70E. Check the release note for the full list of improvements.
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ERA Technology Ltd acquired from Cobham plc by edif Group - Feb 2011

ERA Technology Ltd (ERA) is pleased to announce it has been acquired by the edif Group (a company backed by Phoenix Equity Partners). ERA was most recently owned by Cobham plc, the aerospace and defence group.

We are the same people, providing the same trusted services to you our clients, and we look forward to working with you in the future.

For further information please view the following official announcement.

ERACS 3.9.0 released - Feb 2010

If you are an ERACS user with a current support contract in place, but have not received this version of ERACS then please contact us.

ERA rebranded as Cobham Technical Services - Mar 2009

From 23 March 2009, ERA Technology Ltd will be trading as Cobham Technical Services following Cobham's recently announced evolution to a single unified global identity (ERA Technology Ltd has been part of Cobham plc since 2003).

We're still the same people, offering the same great products and services but with a new look.

For more information see the official customer announcement from the General Manager of Cobham Technical Services.

ERACS 3.8.0 released - Feb 2009

If you are an ERACS user with a current support contract in place, but have not received this version of ERACS then please contact us.

ERACS 3.7.2 released - Jan 2008

Version 3.7.2 now includes: the ability to create an I²t characteristic for MCCBs and ACBs, several new and improved ways of copying individual or multiple library keys between libraries, AVR & Governor diagrammatic symbols and more fuses in the ERACS Reference Library.
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ERACS 3.7.1 released - Nov 2007

Version 3.7.1 now includes: a web-based security key, a major upgrade to the ERACS Reference Library data, a new graphical trace facility and a web access toolbar.
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ERACS 3.7.0 released - Jun 2007

If you are an ERACS user with a current support contract in place, but have not received this version of ERACS then please contact us.

ERACS 3.6.1 released - Dec 2006

Version 3.6.1 now includes: support for a slimmer parallel security key; an increased number of series elements; dynamic links to the user guide and technical manual. After a year of activity, the ERACS user site has undergone a refurbishment, which we hope you will enjoy.
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ERACS 3.6.0 released - Jun 2006

If you are an ERACS user with a current support contract in place, but have not received this version of ERACS then please contact us.

Version 3.6.0 now includes: a protection analyser for performing multiple fault studies within the protection module, a USB security key option, network-specific voltage levels and displayable voltage levels table, facilities to save network diagrams in additional graphics formats, and default element identifiers.

ERACS 3.5.1 released - Dec 2005

Version 3.5.1 now includes: a document-management facility that enables documents, such as pdf files or reports, to be associated with individual elements in your single-line diagram; a tool for plotting multiple harmonic waveforms; a new protection stability module; extra user-customisation options for graphs and an option to select wind turbine generators as sources of harmonic currents.
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ERACS 3.5.0 released - Jun 2005

If you are an ERACS user with a current support contract in place, but have not received this version of ERACS then please contact us.

Version 3.5.0 includes: a brand new calculation module which implements Engineering Recommendation G5/4, a model for core-type 2 winding transformers that are connected star to grounded-star, a facility that enables harmonic values to be displayed graphically in the time and frequency domains, extra formatting controls for rotating text and making text transparent.

ERACS 3.4.2 released - Jan 2005

Version 3.4.2 includes: a facility to model doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs), transformer harmonic de-rating factors to UL, BS & ANSI/IEEE standards, increased 150Bus system elements, additional version sizes (50Bus, 100Bus, 300Bus & 500Bus) plus protection co-ordination and GUI upgrades.
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