XSpider 2.13 en Prezentation Detailed

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.
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
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)
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
xSpider
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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:
4: Calculations
6: Results
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1. Definition of project
Start with
New project
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Open already existing project
Open DEMO
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:
4: Calculations
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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Sources
Component groups: quick creation of

wiring diagram (typical combinations)
Lines
Breakers
Outlets Cap.
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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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

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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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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Example of solution:
A) selection of power supply group
Inserting power
supply group
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Power supply groups

B) Enlarge view Zoom window
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C) selection of outlet group
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Inserting
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Outlet groups
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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Using a suitable DEMO (pre-defined wiring diagrams)
- quick way for instant work with the xSpider
A) After each opening xSpider
B)
B) To click onto the icon DEMO
A)
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Selection of a suitable DEMO
List of all Demos - see Reference manual
(Part III, Chap. 25.3)
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Modification of component properties by double click
Example: selection of another type of transformer
1 Double click
onto the
symbol of transformer
2 Click on Database button

3 Select new group from
database tree
Select new item from data

table
4 Click on Insert button
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5 Click on OK button
System of work
Main steps:
4: Calculations
5. Tripping characteristics
6: Results
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3: Parametras of network components

Database of components - a) direct access
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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
Switchboard busbar
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Database
Selection of type in the

tree structured 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:
4: Calculations
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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It is necessary to correct the displayed

mistake(s) and repeat the check once again !!
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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red colour of text = problem
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Correction of displayed
problematical parametras
Next calcualtion (steps

1 4) up to situation with
correct result
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
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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
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
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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
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)
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Node with value of

short-circuit current
System of work
Main steps:
4: Calculations and optimalisations
6: Results
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Comparison of tripping characteristics
Eg. optimalisation of selectivity between fuse and circuit breaker by change

of release settings.
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Release setting
Adjustable parametras - acc. to the

type of protective device
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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:
4: Calculations and optimalisations
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:
a) after definition of project (see Step 1)

b) anytime during work
c) after finishing project
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xSpider
Thank you for your attention.

xSpider team
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Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Observe protective note ISO 16016

Do you need more information ?

Observe protective note ISO 16016

How to obtain the xSpider ?

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System of work with the

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Open already existing project

Change of network and

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2. Network wiring diagram

The wiring diagram is taken as a

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2. Network wiring diagram

Component groups: quick creation of

Individual components: creation of wiring diagram

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2. Network wiring diagram

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Line with supply

2. Network wiring diagram

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2. Network wiring diagram

A) Power supply group

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2. Network wiring diagram

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Power supply groups

2. Network wiring diagram

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2. Network wiring diagram

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

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

B) To click onto the icon DEMO

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

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

2 Click on Database button

Select new item from data

4 Click on Insert button

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3: Parametras of network components

The tree structured database is built as open-ended.

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3: Parametras of network components

Selection of type in the

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