Transcript xSpider 3
This is a photographic template – your photograph should fit precisely within this rectangle. Eaton software tools xSpider 3 – new generation 2016 Software for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. xSpider 3.0 has been born ! © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. xSpider 3 Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks General features (1/2) • User friendly interface • New powerful program processor, ready for big projects • Suitable for TN/ IT/ TT network systems up to 1000V • Designed for radial as well as meshed networks • Designed for networks supplied from single or multiple power supplies (supply network, transformer, generator) • Option of using simultaneous (Ks) and utilisation factors (Ku) • Option of simulating various operating states of network by disconnecting individual power sources and loads • Operation state manager - complex simulation of various operating states, e.g graphically shows circuit breaker ON/OFF status © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 3 xSpider 3 Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks General features (2/2) • Database of components with easy to use tree structure • All calculations are based on applicable IEC standards - voltage drops, load distribution, short circuit currents, etc. • Selectivity: working with tripping characteristics and selectivity spread sheets (tested combinations) • ArcRISK module: evaluation of risks caused by Arc-Flash • Generation of documentation + reports - wiring diagram with calculation results - calculation report - tables of element parameters and calculation results © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 4 xSpider 3 User interface User operation similar to standard CAD systems (AutoCAD) Ribbon Docked panels All panels are sizable MDI interface Flexible graphics area Tool Box Property Grid Error List © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 5 xSpider DEMO drawings Preview applications • Typical applications with short description of essential topics • Easy learning with readymade drawings • Quick access eg. via Tool box © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 6 xSpider Calculations Voltage drops, load distribution • Check whether voltage drop does not exceed the user-defined threshold, set locally for every network component • Check for correct dimensioning of the circuit protection equipment and conductors Current in the node © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. Voltage in the node Voltage drop in the node 7 xSpider Calculations Three-phase short circuit current • Maximum short circuit current • Check for correct dimensioning of the circuit protection equipment and conductors (check of breaking capacity Icu or Ics) • Check of whole network or fault in selected node Ik3p – initial impulse SC current ip – peak SC current Component with error (insufficient breaking capacity Ics) © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 8 xSpider Calculations Single-phase short circuit current • Minimum short circuit • Calculation of disconnection time • Check of whole network or fault in one node Ttr – disconnection time Node with short-circuit Ik1p- initial impulse 1-phase SC ip1p - peak 1-phase SC © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 9 xSpider Selectivity and back-up protection Evaluation of design • Tripping characteristics with tolerance fields (desk study) • Selectivity and back-up protection spreadsheets (tested values) Selection of protective devices from the network and/or from the database © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. Assesment of selectivity and back-up protection according to tested values 10 xSpider Operation state manager Simulation of various operation states of the network • Disconnecting power sources and loads • Each switching component has two operation states: On / Off. • Each motor has two operating states: Start / Stable (Run). © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 11 xSpider ArcRISK module Evaluation of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis • Calculation of incident energy during short circuit flash • Hazard analysis according to IEEE 1584™, 2002 (EN 50110-1,-2) • Safety improvements with Eaton‘s solutions (Diagnose, ARMS™, ARCON) • Unique feature of xSpider • Application training on request © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 12 xSpider Solved example - step by step Using xSpider • Clear user instructions included in the xSpider User’s Manual, part II – Program Operation, however operation is logical and simple to follow • Operationally similar to standard Windows applications • Basic fundamental understanding of issues involved in low-voltage network dimensioning is presumed. © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 13 xSpider Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks • xSpider is provided FREE! • Registration at: www.xspider.eaton.eu • Licence is provided for a limited period of time (renewable on annual update of the program/database) • User manual is part of installation or available separately as a PDF file • Instruction videos help with quick understanding of operation • Technical support and troubleshooting: [email protected] More information available at the address: www.xspider.eaton.eu Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH Scheydgasse 42, A-1215 Wien, Austria Tel.: +43 0 28 53 7 02-0 © 2016 Eaton. All rights reserved. 14