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General information
The xSpider is a graphically oriented design software
for dimensioning low-voltage networks fitted with protective
devices of Eaton brands.
General information
The xSpider is intended primarily
for designers, computational and
checking engineers
Design of networks TN/TT/IT
of various voltage systems up to 1000 V
Design of radial or meshed networks
Design of networks supplied from one
or more different power sources
All calcualtions are based on IEC
standards (voltage drops, load distribution,
short-circuits, impedances)
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General information
User-friendly interface allowing
easy and fast design
User operation similar to standard
CAD systems (eg. AutoCAD)
Independent software requiring only
the operating system of
Windows95/98/NT/2000/XP or Vista
Available free of charge after
registration via internet
General information
xSpider software provides needed calculations:
voltage drops (U)
load distribution (nominal load In / overload)
short-circuit currents (Ik, Ikm , .)
carries out check of suitability of cables (In, I, )
carries out check of suitability of protection devices
calculation of impedances (Zv, )
etc.
General information
Tree structured database
for all needed components
Graphical comparison of tripping
characteristics
Evaluation of selectivity betweem
devices in the network
Evaluation of selectivity between
incoming and outgoing devices
according to tables from catalogue
General information
Export of graphics (drawings)
- to DXF format (suitable for CAD systems, like AutoCAD)
Print of graphics on different papier size
- A5, A4, A2, A1, A0
Print of tables with results
- direct print on a papier (A4)
- export to Excel data format
xSpider
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System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations
5: Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations
5: Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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1. Definition of project
Start with
New project
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Open DEMO
1. Definition of project
Network and voltage system
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System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations
5: Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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Sources
Lines
Breakers
Outlets Cap.
Eg.
Transformer
Selection
of type
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Database
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Radial network
Meshed network
Circle network
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B) Outlet groups
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Inserting power
supply group
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Inserting
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Outlet groups
B)
A)
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onto the
symbol of transformer
database tree
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5 Click on OK button
System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations
5. Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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Selection of Database
Selection of Type
Supply network
Generator
Transformer
Switchboard busbar
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Database
Cable
Busbar trunking system
Circuit breaker
Fuse, Fuse disconnector
Switch disconnector
Motor
Load
Compensation unit
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System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations
5. Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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4. Calculations
A. Basic calculation modes:
- calculations which are needed in all projects
Voltage drops and load distribution (Unode, Uwl, Inode, Iwl)
3-phase symetrical short-circuit current (Ik3p, Ikm)
1-phase asymetrical short current and tripping time (Ik1p, Ttr)
B. Additional calculation modes:
- advanced possibilities for more detailed information
2-phase symetrical short-circuit current (Ik2p, Ikm)
calculation of impedances (Zsv, Z1, Z0)
the complex expression of results
(real and imaginar compoments of currents and impedances)
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4. Calculations
Selection of a calculation mode
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Network calculation
modes - selection
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4. Calculations
Check the network connection logic
control of possible users mistakes - before start of any calculation
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Check Network
connection logic
a) OK
It is possible to continue.
b) not OK
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4. Calculations
Voltage drops and load distribution mode: possibilities:
Check, if voltage drop does not exceed the user-defined maximum
value
Simultaneous factor is considered in radial networks
Load distribution in the network branches
Check of correct dimensioning the circuit protection equipment
and conductors according to IEC 60364-5-523
Check of line protection for overload and short circuit according
to IEC 60364-4-43
Power factor calculation optimalisation of compensation
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4. Calculations
Voltage drops and load distribution mode: setting conditions:
The xSpider respects all actual conditions of IEC 60364-5-523
Define cable installation and needed parametras is possible
by double click on the cable
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4. Calculations
Voltage drops and load distribution: calculations
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Correction of displayed
problematical parametras
4. Calculations
Voltage drops and load distribution: display of results
eg. as the 3-phase outlets
Component with error:
current Iwl in the line is
higher than In of the cable
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4. Calculations
Load optimalisation by use of the Operating state On/ Off
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DOUBLE CLICK
onto the device
Ics
Icu
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4. Calculations
Load optimalisation by use of the utilization factor Ku
Can be defined for loads (motor, general load)
Example for motor application: 7.5kW motor fitted in the project, with maximum 80%
load during ordinary operation utilization factor Ku=0.8
DOUBLE CLICK
onto the device
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4. Calculations
Load optimalisation by use of the simultaneous factor Ks
Can be defined for nodes (Switchboard trunk component)
Defines the simultaneousness of consumptions from the node (ratio between the number of devices
in operation and the total number of devices) Taken into account only with radial networks.
DOUBLE CLICK
onto the device
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4. Calculations
Short currents in the low voltage network
Conditions in the TN system
during of 1-phase short current
to the earth (asymmetric short current, Ik1p)
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4. Calculations
3-phase short-circuit current mode: possibilities
Prospective maximal short-circuit current
during 3-phase symmetrical fault Ik3p
Calculation according to IEC 60909
Check of faults:
a) in all nodes - global overview about situation in the network
b) in the selected node - optimalisation of network, focuse to the
selected problematical details
Check of correct dimensioning:
- breaking capacity of circuit breakers (Icu, Ics)
- withstand current of conductors (Icw)
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4. Calculations
3-phase short-current circuit mode: parametras
Ik - Initial impulse short-circuit current:
the r.m.s. value of symmetrical short-circuit current
without the direct-current component
at the time of the short-circuit formation.
Ikm (ip) - Peak short-circuit current:
the first amplitude (peak value) of the asymmetric
short-circuit current with the DC component (iss).
Ike - Thermal equivalent short-circuit current: the
r.m.s. value equivalent or imaginary symmetric
(balanced) short-circuit current value
Ik - Steady-state short-circuit current:
the effective (symmetric) short-circuit current value
after all the transient components disappear. In a
case of electrically remote short-circuits (the
majority of cases in practice), it equals to the initial
impulse short-circuit current Ik
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4. Calculations
3-phase short-circuit current: a) check the entire network in all nodes
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Selection of the
calculation mode
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4. Calculations
3-phase short-circuit current: a) display of results in all nodes
Zoom
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4. Calculations
3-phase short-circuit current: b) check in the selected node
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Selection of the
calculation mode
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4. Calculations
Cascading a solution where the first c.b. (1) is able to reduce
a short current value to level which can be switched-off by the
second c.b. (2)
Checking the breaking capacities of the outgoing protective devices
with respect to the breaking capacity of incomming protective
components
Example:
Icu1 = 50 kA
Icu2 = 15 kA
Ik = 25 kA
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Itr = 30 kA
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Prospective short
current (effective
value)
Limited current
(max. value)
Let-through
energy I2t
4. Calculations
Check of cascading: optional check during short-circuit current
calculation mode
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Selection of cascading in the
node
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4. Calculations
Selectivity function to evaluate the selectivity of circuit-breakers
based on selectivity tables specified in the catalogue
A) comparison of both circuit-breakers selected from the database
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4. Calculations
Selectivity function to evaluate the selectivity of circuit-breakers
based on selectivity tables specified in the catalogue
B) comparison of circuit-breakers in the project
(cascade must be defined for every network node)
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4. Calculations
1-phase short-circuit current: display of results
Check of faults:
a) in all nodes RM-1.1, Z1, ...
global overview about network
Ttr
disconnection time
of protective devices
(check of compliance with
the requirements of IEC 60364)
Ik1p
1-phase asymetrical
short-circuit current
(minimal short-circuit current)
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System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations and optimalisations
5: Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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5. Tripping characteristics
Comparison of tripping characteristics
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5. Tripping characteristics
Release setting
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5. Tripping characteristics
Tripping units of MCCBs (NZM type)
- A type
- AE type
- M type
- ME type
- VE type
- ME
Load
characteristic
of engine
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Ir
Ir
Ir
Ir
Ir
Ii
Ii
tr Isd
tr Isd tsd Ii (I2t - on/off)
-VE
I2t - off
I2t - on
System of work
Main steps:
1: Definition of project
2: Network wiring diagram
3: Parametras of network
4: Calculations and optimalisations
5: Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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6. Results
The list of unsuitable components is displayed immediately
after performing the calculation and it can be printed out.
The calculated values for the individual components are displayed
in the network wiring diagram. It can be printed on any output device
for which a driver is available in the Windows (printer, plotter).
The list of components with the calculation results - possibility to
print tables.
The list of components with their parameters - possibility to print
tables including the list of cables.
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6. Results
Print of the last calculation: eg. 3-phase short-circuit current
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Print Preview
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6. Results
Save of project:
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xSpider