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Software tools for designers

xSpider

xSpider software is a graphically oriented electrical network design tool for dimensioning low-voltage networks fitted with circuit protection equipment from Eaton. It calculates voltage drops, load distributions and fault currents for radial as well as meshed networks and carries out a subsequent suitability check of the cables and protection equipment used. The software provides designers and engineers with a planning tool that ensures adherence to current standards and acceptable levels of arc-flash risk. All calculations are based on IEC standards.

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    Specifications

    Core features

    General features

    • Suitable for TN / IT / TT network systems with voltages up to 1,000 V
    • All calculations are based on IEC standards
    • Design of electrical networks containing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
    • Design electrical networks that are supplied from one or more power supplies (networks, transformers, generators)
    • Similar user experience to standard CAD systems (AutoCAD)

     

    Calculations

    • Various calculation modes available (e.g. load distribution, fault current, voltage drops, three- and single-phase short circuit values, disconnection time)
    • Compact or in-depth display of calculated results
    • Operating status manager for optimisation of larger projects

     

    Tripping characteristics

    • Select a protective device from the database and render its tripping characteristics
    • Evaluate the selectivity and back-up protection, including tested values of combinations

     

    Unique functions

    • Operating status manager for optimisation of larger projects
    • ArcRisk module (e.g. arc-flash risk evaluation).

    Troubleshooting

    If you receive an error message about missing Microsoft components during the installation, please follow the link below to download the component and then relaunch xSpider.

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    Support from Eaton

    Technical support

    For technical support please contact: xspider@eaton.com