xSpider

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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.

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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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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

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xSpider software provides needed calculations: voltage drops (DU) 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.

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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

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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

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Do you need more information ?

Reference manual: - electronic version is a part of each installation (PDF format ) - PDF viewer (eg. Adobe Reader must be installed) How to show the Reference manual: a) during work with the xSpider software by clicking on the icon b) downloading from web, independent use http://xspider.moeller.net c) to open Spider.PDF file in PDF viewer
(Spider.PDF file is in xSpider root directory)

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How to obtain the xSpider ?

xSpider is available on: www.moeller.net
Direct home page adress: http://xspider.moeller.net xSpider is provided for free via internet after registration A licence number is provided via e-mail acc. to the registration form

Language versions: EN, D, RU, CZ, PL, HU

Technical support: xspider@eaton.com

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System of work with the 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

Open already existing project

Open DEMO

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1. Definition of project
Network and voltage system

Change of network and voltage (if it is necessary) Default setting: TN network, 230/400 V

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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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2. Network wiring diagram

First of all it is necessary to have an idea about required network wiring diagram (acc. to the existing project)

The wiring diagram is taken as a pattern for creation of the final wiring diagram with use of xSpider

Any existing network wiring diagram, which was created by the xSpider, can be quickly modified acc to new needs
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2. Network wiring diagram

Sources

Lines

Breakers

Outlets Cap.

Component groups: quick creation of wiring diagram (typical combinations)

Individual components: creation of wiring diagram step by step (universal use, modifications)

Eg. Transformer

Selection of type

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Database
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2. Network wiring diagram

Network nodes are created automatically Use of: Supply network, Generator, Transformer Possibility to use more sources in any possitions

Radial network Meshed network

Circle network
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Line with supply from one side

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2. Network wiring diagram

Standard functions used for graphics editing: Copy, Move, Erase, Stretch Standard functions for display control: Zoom, Pan

Possibility to add free graphics: Line, Circle, Rectangle, Text

Option to transfer an object among projects by means of the clipboard

Possibility to switch between more open projects (Windows)

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2. Network wiring diagram

Example of solution: the wiring diagram can be prepared with a) individual compoments or

b) with use of pre-defined groups of components (this si reccomended way)

A) Power supply group

B) Outlet groups

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2. Network wiring diagram

Example of solution:
A) selection of power supply group

Inserting power supply group

Power supply groups

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2. Network wiring diagram

Example of solution:
B) Enlarge view Zoom window

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2. Network wiring diagram

Example of solution:
C) selection of outlet group

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Inserting

Outlet groups

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2. Network wiring diagram: How to use the DEMO ?

In a case the user wants to start with calculation in a short time, it is reccomended to use some of DEMO pre-defined wiring diagrams. How to do it: 1. Open some of DEMO by click on icon 2. Modify properties of components by double click onto the relevant component With use of modified drawing (Erase of componets or change of operational status of devices On/Off) and after modification of parametras according to needs (Database) it is possible to start with calculation within 10 - 20 minutes !!
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2. Network wiring diagram: How to use the DEMO ?

Using a suitable DEMO (pre-defined wiring diagrams) - quick way for instant work with the xSpider
A) After each opening xSpider

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B) To click onto the icon DEMO

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2. Network wiring diagram: How to use the DEMO ?

Selection of a suitable DEMO
List of all Demos - see Reference manual (Part III, Chap. 25.3)

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2. Network wiring diagram: How to use the DEMO ?

Modification of component properties by double click Example: selection of another type of transformer
1 Double click

onto the symbol of transformer Select new group from database tree Select new item from data table

2 Click on Database button 3

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4 Click on Insert button 5 Click on OK button

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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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3: Parametras of network components

Database of components - a) direct access 1 2
Selection of Database Selection of Type

The tree structured database is built as open-ended. Each user can create own database User defined.
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3: Parametras of network components

Database of components - a) use of individual icons

Supply network Generator Transformer

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Selection of type in the tree structured database

Switchboard busbar
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 1 2
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

It is necessary to correct the displayed mistake(s) and repeat the check once again !!

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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

Correction of displayed problematical parametras Next calcualtion (steps 1 4) up to situation with correct result

red colour of text = problem

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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

Voltage drop in the line (dUwl) Load in the line (Iwl)

Voltage drop in the node (dUnode) Load in the node (Inode)

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4. Calculations
Load optimalisation by use of the Operating state On/ Off 1
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

Run Voltage drop and load flow calculation

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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 1 2
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 1 2
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:

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Prospective short current (effective value) Limited current (max. value)

Icu1 = 50 kA

Icu2 = 15 kA
Ik = 25 kA
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Let-through energy I2t

Itr = 30 kA

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4. Calculations
Check of cascading: optional check during short-circuit current calculation mode 1 2

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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 1 2

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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

b) in the selected node eg. Z1

optimalisation of problem
details

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)

Node with value of 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

Eg. optimalisation of selectivity between fuse and circuit breaker by change of release settings.

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5. Tripping characteristics
Release setting

Adjustable parametras - acc. to the type of protective device

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5. Tripping characteristics
Tripping units of MCCBs (NZM type)
- A type - AE type - M type - ME type - VE type Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir Ii Ii tr Isd tr Isd tsd Ii (I2t - on/off)

- ME

-VE

I2t - off

I2t - on
Load characteristic of engine

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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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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 1
Print Preview

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6. Results
Save of project: a) after definition of project (see Step 1) b) anytime during work c) after finishing project 1

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Thank you for your attention.

xSpider team
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