Interpreting Electric Trace Results
Let's take a closer look at the trace results. The numbered list below helps explain each area of the map.
- Single phases A, B, and C are color-coded yellow, pink,
and blue, respectively. Transformers and Open Tie Devices are indicated
by color-coded circles that correspond to the phase.
Deselecting any of the single phases results in recalculation of the above items, in addition to removal of the visual display in the map for that phase. Any or all of the phases can be selected and deselected by tapping the desired icon. Below is what our example trace looks like with the A phase deselected, after which the Affected Customers, Open Tie Devices, and Transformers values all change.
- Combination phases are also color-coded in the
map and the key to that color-coding can be viewed by clicking the
Info
button. Combination
phases cannot be deselected directly; they're shown when any one phase
in the combination is selected. For example, if the trace contained
a line segment having phase BC, if either the B or C phase is selected,
the BC segments are still displayed. Only when both the B and C phases are
deselected do the BC segments no longer display. Tap elsewhere to
dismiss the combination phase key. 
- Calculated
results of the trace include the number of affected customers in the
trace area, along with the number of switchable devices upstream of
the area, open tie devices participating in the trace, and transformers
in the area, plus expandable sections for each.
To view a particular device in the trace, start by expanding the desired device type. The image below shows Upstream Devices expanded for our example trace. When they are expanded, the listed items are also represented visually in the map with markers, which are quite similar to the markers displayed for Search and Identify results.
To locate an item in the map and view its details, tap the right-facing arrow to the right of the device, then tap the Go To magnifying glass. Alternatively, you can tap a marker in the map to display information about the device in the left pane.
- The trace started at this point.
- These are the upstream trace results. The upstream trace is color-coded in gold. Upstream devices are indicated by gold circles.
- These are the downstream trace results, which are color-coded according to phase.