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Does not diagnose a site event, prove equipment tolerance, set utility obligations, or replace power-quality monitoring.

itic envelope

Duration and voltage magnitude zones

A short deep sag and a long shallow sag can have different equipment effects; the two axes must be read together.

Scopepower qualityX-axisevent durationY-axisvoltage percent of nominalReviewAnnualNextVoltage imbalance percent calculator
Duration and voltage magnitude zonesevent durationevent durationvoltage percent of nominalvoltage percent of nominalInterruptionInterruptiondeep low-voltage eventdeep low-voltage eventSagSagbelow nominalbelow nominalNo-interruption bandNo-interruption bandlookup envelopelookup envelopeSwellSwellabove nominalabove nominal
A short deep sag and a long shallow sag can have different equipment effects; the two axes must be read together.
Duration and voltage magnitude zonessag / interruptionsag /interruptionno-interruption bandno-interruption...swell zoneswell zoneevent durationevent durationvoltage percent of nominalvoltage percent...
Interruptiondeep low-voltage event

Can reset controls or electronics.

Sagbelow nominal

Duration and magnitude must be read together.

No-interruption bandlookup envelope

Not proof of equipment tolerance.

Swellabove nominal

Overvoltage stress depends on duration.

Decision table

Show how event duration and voltage magnitude combine to create power-quality risk zones for Canadian users reviewing sag and swell records.

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Basis: ITIC curve explainers, Canadian utility sag/swell definitions, and power meter documentation that records sag/swell events against ITIC-style limits.
Curve bandWhat it showsRisk cueHandoff
Interruption zoneVery low voltage eventDropout or resetPower-quality monitor data
Sag zoneReduced voltage for a durationMotor contactor or drive tripEquipment ride-through review
No-interruption bandTypically tolerated areaEquipment-specific exceptionsManufacturer data
Swell zoneElevated voltage eventOvervoltage stressUtility/power-quality review
Notes
  • Treat this chart as a planning and conversation aid only.
  • Confirm current utility requirements, product markings, manufacturer instructions, and local authority requirements before field work.
  • Use the linked calculator or table when the task needs project-specific arithmetic.

Source links

Open the underlying public sources before treating the chart as project guidance.