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3 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. General features (1/2) xSpider 3 Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks User friendly interface New powerful kernel, ready for big projects Suitable for TN / IT / TT network systems up to 1000V Design of radial as well as meshed networks Design of networks supplied from one or more different power supplies (supply network, transformer, generator) Option of using simultaneous (K s ) and utilisation factors (K u ) Option of simulating various operating states of network by disconnecting individual power sources and loads Operation state manager - complex simulation of various operating states

4 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. General features (2/2) xSpider 3 Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks Database of components with transparent 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

5 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. xSpider 3 User interface Flexible graphics area Tool Box Error List Ribbon MDI interface  Docked panels  All panels are sizable Property Grid User operation similar to standard CAD systems (AutoCAD)

6 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. xSpider DEMO drawings Preview applications Typical applications with short description of essential topics Easy learning with readymade drawings Quick access eg. via Tool box

7 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. Voltage drops, load distribution Check whether voltage drop does not exceed the user-defined threshold, set locally for every network component Check of correct dimensioning of the circuit protection equipment and conductors Voltage in the node Voltage drop in the node xSpider Calculations Current in the node

8 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. Three-phase short circuit current Maximal short circuit current Check of correct dimensioning of the circuit protection equipment and conductors (check of breaking capacity I cu or I cs ) Check of whole network or fault in selected node I k3p – initial impulse SC current i p3p – peak SC current Component with error (insufficient breaking capacity I cs ) xSpider Calculations

9 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. One-phase short circuit current Minimal short circuit Calculation of disconnection time Check of whole network or fault in one node T tr – disconnection time Node with short-circuit xSpider Calculations I k1p - initial impulse 1-phase SC i p1p - peak 1-phase SC

10 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. Evaluation of design Tripping characteristics with tolerance fields (desk study) Selectivity and back-up protection spreadsheets (tested values) xSpider Selectivity and back-up protection Selection of protective devices from the network and/or from database Assesment of selectivity and back-up protection according tested values

11 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 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 operation

12 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 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 ,-2) Safety improvements by Eaton‘s solutions (Diagnose, ARMS™, ARCON) Unique feature of xSpider Application training on request

13 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. xSpider Solved example - step by step The most effective way how to learn working with xSpider Basic knowledge of operations with applications running under Windows as well as fundamental orientation in the issues concerning low-voltage network dimensioning is presumed. The instructions refer to the relevant chapters from the xSpider User’s Manual, part II – program operation

14 © 2015 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. xSpider is provided for free, after registration at: Licence is provided for a limited period of time (update of program, database) User manual is part of installation or available separately (PDF file) Instruction videos help with quick understanding of operation Technical support and troubleshooting: More information available at the address: Eaton Industries (Austria) GmbH Scheydgasse 42, A-1215 Wien, Austria Tel.: , xSpider Software tool for dimensioning and calculation of low-voltage networks