June 2016

Carrier eDesign Software

System Design Load v5.00
Release Sheet

Page 1 of 2

UPDATE DESCRIPTION
System Design Load (SDL) v5.00 supersedes SDL v4.91
System Design Load v5.00 includes the following changes:
1. Air System Design
a. Added ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 ventilation defaults and Ventilation Rate Procedure sizing calculations.
b. Revised the Ventilation Sizing Summary report for terminal systems to more clearly communicate the sizing
of zone ventilation airflow and airflow for a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS).
c. Updated terminology to consistently use Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) throughout the program.
2. Other
a. Added option to import project data from Carrier Building System Optimizer into SDL.
3. Bug Fixes:
a. Corrected 9 reported problems.
Further information about program enhancements is found in the "What's New" section of the program help system.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
To install SDL v5.00 please use the procedures listed below. When installing to a network server, please refer to
Installing and Operating Carrier Software on Networks.
Prerequisites:
Computer requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
You received an e-mail from Carrier Software Systems containing download links and your customer number and
access code.
Installation procedure:
Close all other programs that are currently running.
If you do not already have Carrier X Builder installed on your computer, use the download link and instructions in
the e-mail to install the software.
Use the download link and instructions in the e-mail to download and launch installation of SDL.
During installation, you will be required to enter the customer number and access code provided in the e-mail.
Without these codes, the software will not install. The access code is specific to your company and this version of
the software; access codes for other versions will not work.
Use the following procedure to run SDL:
From the Start menu choose the Programs or Apps menu.
Choose the Carrier E-CAT and E20-II Programs group and then click on the System Design Load 5.00 item.

Carrier Software Systems

Syracuse, NY, USA
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June 2016

Carrier eDesign Software

System Design Load v5.00
Release Sheet

Page 2 of 2

PREVIOUS VERSION INFORMATION

1. SQL v5.00 will not automatically replace SDL v4.9. They can be used simultaneously.
2. Data from SDL versions v4.0 thru v4.9 can be converted for use in SDL v5.0 using the Convert v4.x Data
option on the Project Menu. Data can be converted from an active project or an archive file. Please refer to the
program help system (section 1.5) for details.

PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
An electronic copy of the Quick Reference Guide, in PDF format, is installed with SDL. It can be displayed using an
option on the Documentation menu. This manual includes an overview of the program, tutorials, example problems and
application advice.
The programs help system provides complete documentation for the program. This includes a copy of the material
from the manual plus detailed discussions of program inputs, reports and calculation procedures. The help system can
be launched from the Help Menu, the Help button on the program toolbar, and by pressing the [F1] key.

Carrier Software Systems

Syracuse, NY, USA
software.systems@carrier.utc.com