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1. V A 107 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign A 108 Resistances R4 Ki Z Ro r1 x1 rOph n xOph n rOph pe xOph pe ROAU Resistance of positive phase sequence system Reactance of positive phase sequence system Impedance of positive phase sequence system Resistance of zero phase sequence system Reactance of zero phase sequence system Impedance of zero phase sequence system Specific active resistance of the positive phase sequence system Specific reactance of the positive phase sequence system Specific active resistance of the zero phase sequence system for the phase neutral conduc tor loop Specific reactance of the zero phase sequence system for the phase protective conductor loop Specific active resisance of the zero phase sequence system for the phase protective con ductor loop Specific reactance of the zero phase sequence for the phase protective conductor loop Resistance of the zero phase sequence system at the cable at the selected calculation tempera ture for the voltage drop Standard 55 C SIEMENS 9 9 9 9 9 9 mQ m mQ m mQ m mQ m mQ m mQ m mo SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign XOAU X1AU R1AU Re Ra Reactance of the zero phase sequence system at the cable for the voltage drop
2. Thank y for pour registrafiom YHE egue gt E dr pocos YHE beard ee ke will be ser do wo ea e mail N i emcapitonal tasg you are Sailing more han 3 days Tor am anger pleage contact our res Sinais Hiline 49 0 TOO0 SIMARIS Cly inis Your data will now be transmitted to the SIMARIS deSign help desk and you will receive your valid license key via E mail within one day Until you receive your license key you can start SIMARIS deSign by clicking on Continue in demo mode SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign Offline Registration e Click on Register Offline to receive your license key per fax The fax form will be automatically started in Word Order for licence keycode for SIMARIS deSign Hotline Siemens Al Phone 49 0 7000 SIM ARIS Automation and Drives 49 0 F000 FAB ra Power Transmission and Distribution Fax 49 0 7000 742899 SIMIARTS design PO Box 3240 D 91050 Erlangen All fields marked with must be filled out Name CO TT e Fill in the input boxes and send the fax to the number listed in the letter head Enter your authorisation code in the Authorisa tion code text box The authorisation code is listed in the cer tificate you received with your order confirmation When you receive your license code you can enter it e when you re start SIMARIS deSign e via the Administration gt License menu during the application SIMARIS deSign A 23 How do start m
3. Or ET S SS E E da Fed 306 A a a a EHEHE E m A E wnae t9 40a E aii asd m N Ikmin 8 143 A A 78 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Ikmax Ikmin Isel How do I work in the Calculation module Maximum short circuit current which the current switch must resist For the instantaneous short circuit release the condition lt lkmax is valid Minimum short circuit current which the current switch must dis connect For the short time delayed short circuit release the condition lu lt kein is valid Calculated selectivity limiting current i e the intersection of the displayed curves For the automatic evaluation SIMARIS deSign distinguishes between intersections in the overload range la kersverse lt knn If there is an intersection within the overload range an intersec tion within the short circuit range will be neglected Two switches are fully selective to each other when Ise gt Ikmax A 79 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS You can now modify the properties of the characteristic curves via the linear regulator to the left of the diagram 1 Slide the regulator of the overload release l slightly down ward You are now violating the overload condition EM Messages B A Medium voltage 1 E A Network 1 1 Ee Ei Capacitor 1 1 3 Overload protection condition not fulfilled I 167 Ibs 181 716 In the background SIMARIS deSign will simultaneously check the
4. The upper and lower tolerance bands help to make it easier to eva luate selectivity The tolerance bands are displayed in SIMARIS deSign in a simplified manner However with a high pro bability the tripping character of the switches remains within this range Please refer to the operating manuals of the respective indi vidual switches for detailed information on their exact behaviour A 7 11 2 Viewing selectivity In SIMARIS deSign Backup protection is set as the standard for the dimensioning priority TIP This setting can be modified separately for each circuit 1 With the right mouse button double click on any circuit in the structure tree 2 Click on the Circuit properties button In the Circuit proper ties dialog box you can select the dimensioning target and the resulting evaluation for each circuit 3 By clicking Accept you can accept your settings for all of the existing circuits within a network If you want to accept your settings as defaults for new circuits click on the As default button These network specific defaults will then be imported under Network gt Low voltage gt Default values gt Circuit gt Circuit properties e Select the Capacitor load in the structure tree A 77 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS In the following diagram you can see the current time characteristics for the switch of this circuit yellow in relationship to the higher level incoming circuit breaker blue
5. Properties SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 1 1 Defining the medium voltage system infeed for the network 1 Double click on Calculation with the right mouse button to display the dialog box for the global properties 2 Select Project gt Medium voltage gt Default settings gt Gen eral gt Dimensioning from the structure tree ai Default settings global CH Project E A Medium voltage El Default settings El General eA Network general Standard values RE Dimensioninc Deactivate the Automatic switchover from the switch dis connector to the circuit breaker check box to save priority fuse switch disconnector combinations where these are per missible 3 Select Project gt Medium voltage gt Default settings gt Sys tem infeed gt Higher level network from the structure tree Default settings global CH Project E Medium voltage Ea Default settings E General El System infeed n A Higher level network SIMARIS deSign A 33 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 34 4 Enter the following values in the text boxes of the Higher level medium voltage network section Nominal voltage Un kV 20 Max short circuit power MVA 550 Min short circuit power MVA 250 Neutral point connection compensated For recording the earth fault detection at the medium voltage side l est thus applies In the 20 kV network this current is approximat
6. 126 of ol 10 1 OOO 00 5250 126 of ol 12h 15 Socket Outlet 13 5 3125 106 2500 0 12 1075 Be 1562 pf x ab PI Energy report distribution boar Energy report load She 4 Gp A 86 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do define the enclosure A 8 How do lI define the enclosure A 8 1 General information When defining enclosures the smallest possible enclosure in which all of the devices determined by the calculation module can fit is se lected from the database A rough suggestion is also made for the general distribution of space within the enclosure ATTENTION The enclosure is dimensioned without the influence of the ambient conditions It is therefore necessary to take derating factors into ac count when configuring the switchgear For example derating fac tors for the ambient temperature installation elevation packing density IP degree of protection etc The enclosure is always dimensioned in relation to the previously calculated network and can only then be correctly dimensioned when all of the nodes in the circuit dimensioning are green I e when they have all been successfully dimensioned A 87 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS The enclosure preferences can be directly defined in the Default settings net dialog box After being confirmed the settings immedi ately affect your project and the network 1 Open the dialog box for the settings by double clicking with the right mo
7. NS the rated voltage will be automatically recalculated 5 Set the capacity factor ai to 0 5 to create a load reserve 6 Confirm by double clicking OK Your structure tree now looks like this E Project TITORAI Planning Ed Calculation El AP Medium voltage 1 Fl W Network 1 1 a BO CEEE a Ed Lyso1 1A1 A Lighting GQ Kitchen GDA Socket Outlet SIMARIS deSign A 51 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 7 4 3 Adding the elevator load This is the procedure for adding the elevator load 1 Select the Main distribution node in the structure tree 2 Click on the Add fixed load icon in the toolbar Add fixed load select the new load and open the Properties window Enter the value 50 in the Length m text box Enter TN S as the desired network system O OQ A Q Click the button in the lowest section of the window to define the advanced properties of the fixed load 7 Inthe Fixed load dialog box change the designation to Eleva tor 8 Check if the number of poles is 3 the active power is 50 kW and the voltage is 400 V 9 Confirm by double clicking OK If you have entered the global settings according to chapter A 7 1 the characteristic data for the elevator circuit have already been cor rectly preset Once again this makes the function of the default settings apparent It serves as a kind of circuit template When added all of the circuits are created with the preset p
8. TN S Modify the type of network in TN S in the lower window section under Wanted network system 6 Confirm with OK SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 4 2 Adding loads for the distribution board This is the procedure for adding the first load 1 Select the LVSD1 1A 1 distribution board 2 Click on the Add fixed load icon in the toolbar Add fixed load 3 Click on Fixed load1 1A 1 1 in the structure tree Open the Properties window by double clicking the right mouse button and enter the value 20 in the Length m text box 4 Click the button in the lowest section of the window to define the advanced properties of the fixed load Type of load Fredioad H Wanted network system me TH Ar Power supply syvstemiconnection to earth ET Total Iq x ai A 90 2 The Fixed load dialog box will appear Change the Fixed load1A 1 1 designation to Lighting Enter 3 n in the Number of poles type of network text box Change the active power to 20 kW Confirm with OK Close the Circuit load dialog box with OK wy TIP Cy You can also rename the load directly in the structure tree Sms oa fF N SIMARIS deSign A 49 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS In the structure tree you can see that the icon in front of the Lighting node now appears grey This means that all of the data needed for dimensioning is present for this circuit but that the circuit has not yet
9. always related to the network under Calculation If this network has not been completely dimen sioned no respective distribution board can be selected If the dimensioning has been carried out correctly all of the nodes in the structure tree are marked with a green icon e All of the administrative data relating to the current project is listed under Project data A 8 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which program features do need to to know 3 Network diagram window Enclosure window This window graphically displays the circuits listed in the structure tree In the node Calculation gt Network1 The structure tree is displayed in the network diagram window in the form of an electrical block diagram The circuit selected in the struc ture tree is highlighted by a blue border in the network diagram In addition device and circuit data is displayed in the network dia gram window for each device You can select four different data masks Single line diagram with device fg parameters Giving an overview of the rating and the default settings of the cir cuit This is the standard view Single line diagram with load flow load distribution a The properties of the network and the equipment during operation are displayed here Single line diagram with short circuit E load 4 An overview of the properties of the network and the equipment in the event of fault Energy balance ait An overview of all
10. been dimensioned E Project TITORA El f Planning Eb Calculation El df Medium voltage 1 El W Network 1 1 El JB BE Sh Main Distribution a Ed LVSb1 1A1 So EMA Complete the distribution boards for each floor with the other loads 1 Select the LVSD1 1A 1 distribution board 2 Click the Add non stationary load icon in the toolbar twice me amp Ga 3 Select the Edit missing input boxes button in the toolbar to poll the first load 4 Enter the value 20 in the Length m text box within the Cir cuit load dialog box 5 Click the button in the lowest section of the window to define the advanced properties of the fixed load 6 Change the load designation to Kitchen 7 Select 7 KW as the active power and 1 as the capacity factor al 8 Confirm by double clicking OK A 50 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module You will automatically change to the Properties window of the sec ond non stationary load 1 Enter the value 20 in the Length m text box within the Cir cuit load dialog box 2 Click the button in the lowest section of the window to define the advanced properties of the fixed load 3 Change the load designation to Socket Outlet 4 Change the number of poles to 1 and the active power to 2 5 kW The rated voltage will automatically change from 400 V to 230 V D TIP If you change the number of poles in the Properties dialog box first
11. button Circuit breaker NY LY CB1 1A1b 4 Inthe structure tree select Circuit breakers gt Air circuit breakers ACB gt Circuit breakers In up to 3200 A Icu up to 80 kA 3WN6 gt Air circuit breaker 3WN6 for alternating current Circuit breaker NV Selectable B a Circuit breakers ACBIMCCB Miniature circuit breakers MCB a Air circuit breakers ACB J SENTRON WWL In up to 6300 A Icu up to 100 kA 3YVL1 a Circuit breakers In up to 6300 A Icu up to 100 kA 3VVN1 B a j breakers Ai up to q A em to 80 a _ ar IV Permissible load A H SS Moulded case TETE Rem meee j f Rated breaker current Inmax A H Miniature circuit breakers MCB gt A 68 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module 5 Click on the New selection button All of the properties of the series of switches will appear in the attributes box All of the properties which have not been checked off in green still have to be defined 6 Inthe structure tree in the right section of the window click on Operating voltage V 415 Ela Rated current In 3200ACSWWhB E Operating voltage wi 415 oe 4500 asa 690 TIP The individual menu items are interactively linked with each other Properties which can only assume one value due to the product specifications will be automatically selected In this way it can be guaranteed that selected devices can reall
12. external PEN conductor mm text box will be automatically updated The Automatic dimensioning control box has been deactivated Conductor cross sections Cross section of external conducto Enable reduced cross section of Ws PEN conductors Cross section of PEN conductor mma 185 Cancel Help 4 Confirm twice with OK A 72 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module A 7 11 Setting the protective devices A 7 11 1 General information In the Selectivity view you can e observe the tripping performance of each protective device in terms of the selected limits and the devices connected up stream and downstream e manually carry out the protective settings for adjustable devices SIMARIS deSign supports you with a report of the cur rent state Since the characteristic curve is dependent on the type of device this view is only available after dimensioning 1 Select the First Floor distribution board in the structure tree 2 Select the Selectivity icon in the toolbar Selectivity In the message window you will receive a message regarding selec tivity for each circuit You can activate these messages via the Ex tras gt Settings menu In the structure tree select Settings gt Desktop gt Messages to specify the number of selectivity messag es A 73 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS In the displayed diagram you can see the current
13. in the structure tree appears yellow or red please refer to the corresponding information in the message box When you open the Properties window of a yellow icon the input boxes where data is missing are highlighted in red The default settings defined in the global properties will appear in the Properties window of the circuit see chapter A 7 1 You can now modify these in the respective circuits You can give the circuits individualized names 1 Double click with the left mouse button on the LVMD 1 1A node in the structure tree 2 Change the name in Main Distribution E Project TUTORA El Planning Ef Calculation El AD Medium voltage 1 El Network 1 1 A P So TER 3 Confirm your modification by pressing Enter J SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module Determine which properties of the main distribution board are miss ing 1 Open the Properties window of the main distribution board by double clicking with the right mouse button Missing data will be highlighted in red In the Circuit system infeed dialog box add the value 10 in the Length m text box in Medium voltage Click the button next to the connection Select the value 0 7 in the Reduction factor ftot text box In the Circuit system infeed dialog box enter the value 20 in the Length m text box in Low voltage Confirm with OK The colour of the icon in the structure tree is now red b
14. of the types of power and the inrush apparent current at the nodes A 9 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS Selectivity Ea In this view you can e observe and evaluate the tripping performance of each pro tective device in terms of the short circuit current and up stream and downstream devices e manually adjust the protective settings for adjustable devic es Since the properties are dependent on the type of device this view is only available after dimensioning In the node Definition Enclosure gt Network1 Detailed information about the enclosure components is displayed in the right section of the window 4 Message box This window in the lower section of the screen displays messages errors and notes that have arisen during the network calculation These could be caused by false incomplete or non permissible cir cuit settings If you click on one of the messages the affected circuit in the struc ture and network diagram window will be highlighted A 10 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Which program features do need to to know A 3 3 Planning module There are up to four icons for each node of the structure tree These include e Circuit icon e Selectivity status e Hand icon Example BS FERE Circuit selectivity Circuit icon This icon shows which category the circuit belongs to There are e Sub distribution boards e Fixed loads e Non stationary loads e Capacitor
15. the G release absolute s SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign Tu N PE Indices F1 F2 F3 max min NB Nenn orn Netz T V VB zul or z Ambient device temperature C Phase conductor Neutral conductor Protective conductor The displayed short circuit current is related to a fault in the busbar The displayed short circuit current is related to a fault on the primary side of the transformer The displayed short circuit current is related to a fault on the secondary side of the transformer Maximum Minimum Downstream equipment Rated nominal Network Operating Running index variable Transformer Device Upstream switching device Permissible A 111 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Other abbreviations Dev Fumo MBB L1 L2 L3 MRPD MV LV LVMD LVSD DMT MW Device Functional module Main busbar Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Machine readable product designation Medium voltage Low voltage Low voltage main distribution Low voltage subdistribution Definite time overcurrent time protection Modular width SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Back up protection Calculation Enclosure definition Dimensioning SIMARIS deSign Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIMARIS deSign language Interacti
16. the toolbar Add capacitor 3 Open the Properties window of the capacitor by double click ing with the right mouse button 4 Enter 10 mas the cable length 5 Click on the button next to the capacitor icon The Capacitor dialog box will appear A 10 module capacitor with 6 active modules has been set with 50 kvar reactive power each With 300 kvar the capacitor is oversized SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module Reduce the capacitor power da Capacitor Designation Capacitor 1 14 3 Reactive power per level EMA 12 5 h Mumber of levels fio Steps switthed on Mominal voltage w Mominal frequency Hz x Power loss f Z Cancel Help 1 Change the value for the reactive power per module to 12 5 kvar 2 Change the number of modules switched on to 4 3 Confirm by double clicking OK This is the procedure for changing to the Energy report view 1 Select the Main distribution node in the structure tree 2 Select the Energy report icon in the toolbar Ali fk 13 s 28 E Display only energy report SIMARIS deSign will automatically calculate the new values The re active power Q at the busbar of the main distribution board is now only 71 1 kvar The resulting apparent power S has thus been re duced A 57 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 58 A 7 Dimensioning the network The term dimensioning
17. time characteris tics of the upper switch of this circuit in relationship to the switches connected upstream and downstream Upper Switch Lower Switch ti 2 1000 Ikmax 10 649 4 100 lkmin 2 946 A 10 1 0 1 0 01 10 100 1000 10000 LA 100000 As a standard setting the different lines are designated by specific colours Yellow designates the upper switch of the current circuit Green designates the lower switch of the current circuit Blue designates the sum total envelope curve of all of the higher level devices Red designates the resulting characteristic curve of the next down stream circuit level A 74 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module Diagram options 1 Click with the right mouse button in the diagram box to display the context menu Diagram options screen colors Printer colors Print Save as GIF image Select Diagram options You can select the limit values and characteristic curves to be displayed in the diagram using the check boxes in the input mask Click Apply to apply your settings that were previously only valid for this specific circuit to all of the other circuits in the net work Confirm your modifications by clicking OK and change over to the updated diagram Defining screen colours 1 SIMARIS deSign Click with the right mouse button in the diagram box to display the context menu Select Screen colours Select a n
18. you can save them To do this select the Save as default setting button To use a Saved default setting click on the Load default button and se lect the desired file 3 Confirm your entry with OK Conditions for the specific medium voltage network include general network data Standard values the higher level network default specifications for downstream low voltage networks Values which are valid for the entire network include general network data for medium and low voltage standard values for low voltage dimensioning target for medium and low voltage calculation factors of the low voltage components parameters of the low voltage system infeed Enclosure preferences SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module A 7 2 Adding a network The system for adding networks distribution boards and loads is set up strictly hierarchically This structure is parallelled in the operation The starting point for the circuit is always the Calculation node TIP When you start to plan a network it is advisable to first compile a list of all of the loads and to delegate them to specific distribution boards An example of such a list can be found in chapter A 13 1 Select the Calculation node 2 Click on the Add medium voltage icon di SIMARIS deSign Building File Edit ie Administration Tools Da Ales g e ME p Project TUTORA A E Planning TIP If you wou
19. 40 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 1 6 Defining loads for circuits Specify a template for fixed loads by selecting the data for both of the large loads the air conditioning and the elevator as the standard settings 1 Inthe Default settings global dialog box click on Project gt Low voltage gt Default settings gt Load gt Fixed load ks o Mor mr ae Capacitor amp 2 Enter 50 in the Active power kW text box Specify a non stationary load 1 Inthe Default settings global dialog box click on Project gt Low voltage gt Default settings gt Load gt Non stationary load ECA load tg Fixed load gee on stationary load Capacitor 2 Enter 7 in the Active power kW text box 3 Accept the pole number 3 n and set the capacity factor ai to 1 You have now specified the default settings for the project to be planned SIMARIS deSign A 41 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 42 A 7 1 7 Selecting the settings in the low voltage network In the mask you can find settings i e manipulated variables which you can select as planning conditions and which directly influence your project There are separate settings for medium and low volt age 1 Select Project gt General gt Settings 2 For this example accept Destination country Germany as the standard setting TIP lf you want to use the selected default settings quite often
20. A Dyn Ukr 4 KIL L 1 14 1 KabeliLeitungen 1 3x1 5 1 5 1 5 LV CB 1 14 16 Circuit breaker TN S Un 400 Messages GA General messages and informations EB PROF X relevant change B A Medium voltage 1 EB Network 1 1 ES Ae LMD 1 14 Length of cableibusbar missing 1 Messages SIMARIS deSign Network diagram A 5 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS A 6 Toolbars You can control the functions of the module with the toolbar The toolbar is divided into several functional groups File EEIT You can create a new project or open or save an existing project Inserting medium voltage A ya SE E You can insert a medium voltage level with a downstream low voltage network or unloaded transformers Adding a transfer link gt You can add an outgoing cable to another subnetwork Only one link is allowed per subnetwork which is to be selected directionally starting from an output distribution board SIMARIS deSign supports the selection of the destination distri bution board by suggesting all permissible destination distribution boards Inserting low voltage circuits Gis w You can insert circuits such as the system infeed distribution boards or loads The circuits are automatically added within the hi erarchy below the distribution board selected in the calculation tree Depending on the position in the tree these functions are on
21. Click on the Dimension all enclosures icon in the toolbar Dimension all enclosures When the enclosure has been selected all of the circuits currently being processed are marked by a small icon e lfa distribution board has been successfully delegated to an enclosure the respective icon is green after the processing has been completed e If itis not possible to delegate a distribution board or if no se lection is possible a message will appear and the icon will be red For an overview of the enclosures open the complete tree under Low voltage If you now successively select the individual nodes and view the re spective images in the right section of the window you will see dif ferent views of the enclosure e f you select the icon of a distribution board i e Main distribu tion in the structure tree a schematic dimensioned drawing of the selected enclosure will be displayed e If you select for example Panel 1 in the structure tree the switchgear cabinet will be displayed with all of the correspon ding devices SIMARIS deSign A 89 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS A 90 A 8 3 Manual enclosure selection As described in chapter A 8 1 certain enclosures could already be eliminated or particular types could be given priority in the global de fault settings It is also possible to manually replace the enclosures automatically selected by SIMARIS deSign with other types of en closures 1 Open the Prop
22. IS deSign license holder Starting the program 2 2 08 What does the Management module provide Registering a customer Registering a user 2 505028 4 Creating anewproject 6 How do I work in the Calculationmodule Specifying default values and settings Adding a network a a a a ees EGITING Ne CIFCUIS e s a os ma a oe R a E we ee Adding and editing circuits Copying and Pasting Setting the properties of the capacitor Contents A 1 A 1 A 3 A 4 A 4 A 5 A 11 A 15 A 16 A 18 A 18 A 19 A 24 A 26 A 27 A 28 A 30 A 31 A 31 A 43 A 46 A 48 A 53 A 55 Contents A 7 7 Dimensioning the network 0 0805 a A 7 8 Dimensioning subnetworks 0 085808 A 7 9 Dealing with notes 0 0005 a A 7 10 Manual device selection a A 7 11 Setting the protective devices Ref 12 Q tput of res lS s so ak Sak Ae Ry a hb a a a q om A 8 How do define the enclosure A 8 1 A 8 2 Dimensioning the enclosure 048 General information A 8 3 Manual enclosure selection 2 04 A 8 4 New placement of devices inthe panels A 8 5 Dragging panels 2 2 eee A A 8 6 Output of results 2 0 2 00 ee A 8 7 Medium voltage A 9 How do exit the program A 9 1 Saving and exporting the proj
23. N ene e c E oni Do Biotec tion SUAS LE TEC STD Cal SEIECIW Eve Sree Se io Oe bey Ere metea on Seon te air ae ae eu English United Kingdom COPROGRAMFILESISIMARISIDESIGN AProjelkteibesigni utf ut TIP The Material price calculation option can only be used if you have previously loaded the material prices in the program This function can only be used with a licensed single terminal or multiuser version SIMARIS deSign A 95 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS A 96 A 8 7 Medium voltage The medium voltage enclosure can only be defined after the medium voltage calculations for a network have been completely and suc cessfully carried out The PROFIX 8DH10 tool is integrated in SIMARIS deSign PROFIX enables you to create a block diagram a front view of the enclosure and layout drawings You can estimate the space needed for the medium voltage system You can configure the necessary field types for the 8DH10 medium voltage system The values calculated by SIMARIS deSign are highlighted in grey in the master data and can only be modified in the SIMARIS deSign interface 1 Select the Medium voltage node in the Enclosure Definition structure tree 2 Open the context menu with the right mouse button 3 Click on Start Profix SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do define the enclosure Ii New imported SIMARIS deSign project lZ01 TH Trato 1 14 1 almarts The window is divided into two sect
24. REEN The characteristic curve of this circuit does not intersect with the en velope curve of the upstream devices within the evaluated range The circuit is fully selective within the evaluated range SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which program features do need to to know YELLOW The characteristic curve of this circuit intersects the envelope curve of the upstream devices within the range of Iy and the smaller lk min The circuit is partially selective ORANGE The characteristic curve of this circuit intersects the envelope curve of the upstream devices within the range gt Ik min The circuit is partially selective GREY The ciruit has not been dimensioned yet It is not possible to give any information on selectivity TIP Detailed information on the selectivity of a switch can be displayed in the message box Open the Extras gt Settings menu 2 In Desktop gt Messages select whether messages about selectivity are not to be displayed are only to be displayed for partially selective combinations are to be displayed for both partial selectivity as well as for full selectivity Hand icon You have manually modified at least one device in this circuit This device will not be taken into consideration when the automatic dimensioning is carried out In the network diagram you can see which device is stationary A 13 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS Input box I
25. SIEMENS Important information Contents Introduction A What can I do with SIMARIS deSign AS How do I work with the SIMARIS deSign 2 SIMARIS deSign User Manual Which program features do need to to know A 3 for Windows 95 98 gt gt gt gt a How do work efficiently with A 4 Windows NT 4 0 SIMARIS deSign Windows 2000 O ow do start my project in esign and Windows ME didi me a What does the Management module provide A 6 EV RT AF User Manual SEE E How do define the enclosure A 8 How dolexitthe program A Which abbreviations amp standards are used 10 in SIMARIS deSign Literature AM Further information A 49 Edition 02 2003 Template of the device listforthe 43 Ref No SDOEBD1 40203 introductory example Safety notes This manual includes notes which you must observe for your own personal safety and for the prevention of property damage These notes are highlighted with a warning triangle and are listed according to the degree of hazard they represent Danger indicates that death severe personal injury or substantial property damage will result if proper precautions are not taken Warning indicates that death severe personal injury or substantial property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken Caution indicates that minor personal injury or property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken Caution indicates that property damage may result if proper pre
26. akers Definitions and cal culation methods Low voltage switch gear and control gear assemblies SIMARIS deSign takes the permissible standards for the selected destination country into account A 104 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign A 10 2 Terms amp abbreviations SIMARIS deSign uses the following abbreviations in particular for default settings and calculation resulis Currents lo Large test current bel Load current lbem Rated setpoint current of the switching device lbw Active load current lob Reactive load current lbs Apparent load current li Rated short circuit making capacity li Ryated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity le Rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity las Rated service short circuit breaking capacity ai Rated short time withstand current r m s value lan Rated fault current low Total active current lob Total reactive current lgs Total apparent current lk Continuous short circuit current Iktmax Maximum 1 pole short circuit current Iimin Ik2min Minimum 1 pole short circuit current Minimum 2 pole short circuit current A A A A A A A A A A A mA A A A A A A A A 105 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS lesmax Maximum 3 pole short circuit current A lesmin Minimum 3 pole short circuit current A l
27. am e enclosure front view and base cutouts e calculation results e current time characteristics e the sum total of the list prices for the low voltage distribution boards including devices e texts for tender documents Before you start to work with SIMARIS deSign please read the li censing terms carefully Warning SIMARIS deSign supports you when designing the power supply The plausibility of the results from SIMARIS deSign must be exam ined by an expert A 2 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work with the SIMARIS deSign User Manual A 2 How do work with the SIMARIS deSign User Manual To facilitate your orientation the user manual is divided into three sections Chapter A 3 General Information In this section you can find information e about the properties of the program Chapter A 4 A 9 Introductory Example When you work through these chapters you will learn e how to use SIMARIS deSign how you can design the configuration with SIMARIS deSign more efficiently Chapter A 10 A 13 Appendix In these chapters you can find help for concrete questions which might arise when you regularly configure with SIMARIS deSign e important terms and abbreviations in SIMARIS deSign e recommendations for further reading and information e a template for necessary information about the loads and the distribution boards SIMARIS deSign A 3 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS A 4 A 3 Which pro
28. anning gt Calculation To modify the properties of your project e click with the right mouse button on the Calculation node and select Properties in the context menu ey SIMARIS deSign Building File Edit view Administration Tools Help Dag wes FP BP Pe Project TUTORA 1 Planning E Enclosure a em Creer ile d Project data m E Administral RE Customer Hy Properties e double click the node with the right mouse button e select the node with the left mouse button and click on the Properties icon in the toolbar SIMARIS deSign A 31 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 32 ATTENTION If you do not wish to specify any settings at this time it is possible to do so later However the properties should be defined here in such a way that they correspond to the requirements of the project De pending on the size of the project modifications to an existing net work made at a later time can be very time consuming Always start with the default settings which apply for the majority of the circuits used in the project ATTENTION SIMARIS deSign takes the requirements of the current VDE 0102 and IEC EN 60909 into consideration All of the networks are calculated with a new low voltage factor cmax This can lead to conflicts with existing projects that have al ready been dimensioned Information on the current norm and stan dard values can be found via Network gt
29. breviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign A 10 1 Standards SIMARIS deSign takes the following standards and regulations into account for dimensioning and calculation International DIN VDE DIN VDE Country e g Germany The diagram illustrates interrelations between the individual stan dard designations The following SIMARIS deSign relevant parts und excerpts are con sidered e for dimensioning circuits e for dimensioning connections e for inserting devices into their respective enclosures SIMARIS deSign A 103 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS The table lists the standards and regulations considered in SIMARIS deSign DIN VDE regulation Errichten von Starkstrom 0100 100 600 anlagen mit Nennspannun gen bis 1000 V Kurzschlussstr me der Strome in Drehstromanlagen Kurzschlussstrome Berechnung der Wirkung Niederspannungs Schaltgerate Leistungs schalter Begriffe und Berechnungs verfahren Niederspannungs Schalt 500 506 geratekombinationen Verwendung von Kabeln und isolierten Leitungen fur Starkstromanlagen IEC publications and CENELEC harmonisation documents or EN regulations Scope object fundamental principles Short circuit currents calculations in three phase a c systems Short circuit cur rents Calculation of effects Specification for low voltage switchgear and control gear Circuit bre
30. cautions are not taken Attention indicates important information on the product its handling or the corresponding part of the documentation to which the reader s attention is to be drawn Qualified personnel Commissioning and operation of a device may only be performed by qualified personnel Qualified personnel in terms of the safety notes given in this manual are persons who are authorized to commission or start up devices systems or cir cuits to earth and to label them according to the relevant standards of safety technology Approved purpose Please note the following Warning The equipment may only be used for the applications specified in the catalogue and the technical description and only in connection with third party devices and components recommended or approved by Siemens Correct and safe operation of the product requires appropriate transportation appropriate storage installation and moun ting as well as careful operation and maintenance Trademarks smariso is a registered trademark of SIEMENS AG All other brand names in this publication may be trademarks the use of which by third persons for their own purposes may infringe the rights of their registered owners Copyright Siemens AG 2002 All rights reserved Disclaimer of liability This document shall not be transmitted or reproduced nor shall Although we have carefully checked the contents of this publica its contents be exploited or disclosed to third persons without
31. e last position of a distribution board using Ctrl left mouse button e Drag nodes within a distibution level using Alt left mouse but ton Jo Of FBP W BN A 54 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 6 Setting the properties of the capacitor SIMARIS deSign is equipped with a number of different views of the network diagram The single line diagram with device parame ters view is activated as the standard setting The Energy report view is very helpful for minimizing the connecting power 1 Select Main Distribution 2 Select the Energy report icon in the toolbar liE n s 8 In the list of loads on page A 98 as well as in the Energy report view you can see that the total active power P is approx 160 kW Cos 0 9 is economically optimal With P S cosq the optimal apparent power of the transformer re sults in approx 180 kVA instead of 202 kVA The inductive downward flowing reactive power component Q is then approx 40 of the optimal apparent power S i e Qsoll 70 kvar The total reactive power is momentarily Qi 121 kvar With a capacitor as capacitive load you can compensate the excess 50 kvar 30 of P with the following steps SIMARIS deSign A 55 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 56 1 Select the Single line diagram with device parameters icon in the toolbar BO Sa BE nd i amp 2 E 2 Select the Add capacitor icon in
32. ecause no loads have yet been specified TIP In SIMARIS deSign you can select up to four parallel infeeds for the main distribution For each section of the busbar you can select parallel circuits via the Circuits tab in the Circuit Infeed mask If you only want to process one particular circuit select the number next to the Circuit icon in the structure tree and select the properties A 47 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 48 A 7 4 Adding and editing circuits A 7 4 1 Adding sub distribution boards This is the procedure for creating the first sub distribution board with its respective loads 1 Select the Main distribution node in the structure tree with the left mouse button 2 Click on the Add sub distribution board icon in the toolbar Add sub distribution board An additional distribution icon will be created in the structure tree 3 Double click the sub distribution board with the right mouse button 4 Enter the value 30 in the Length m text box The current type of network appears in the Network system connection to earth text box SIMARIS deSign will check if the desired type of network is permissible According to the DIN VDE 0100 standard a TN C network is only permissible for cross sections Cu gt 10 mm or Al 16 mm Since the basic cross section of the connecting cable is set with 1 5 mm lt 10 mm for the dimensioning SIMARIS deSign sets the current configuration to
33. ect A 9 2 Exiting SIMARIS deSign 02 0000 2 A 10 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign A 10 1 Standards A 10 2 Terms amp abbreviations 0 2 0 0 a ee ee A 11 Satie e Es ve ake oe oe ek eR ee a A 12 Further information 0 0 2 eee ee ee ee ee A 13 Template of the device list for the introductory example SIEMENS A 58 A 60 A 63 A 66 A 73 A 84 A 87 A 87 A 89 A 90 A 91 A 92 A 94 A 96 A 99 A 99 A 102 A 103 I SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign What can do with SIMARIS deSign A Introduction A 1 What can I do with SIMARIS deSign SIMARIS deSign supports the planning of electrical power supply systems in buildings worldwide SIMARIS deSign automatically di mensions the following for the resulting network e the power requirement of the system infeed higher level net work transformer or generator e the medium voltage switchgear e the cross section of the low voltage cables wires e the number of cores in the low voltage cables wires e the low voltage protective devices e the type of distribution board e the space required for the enclosures SIMARIS deSign provides a complete solution based on the techni cal properties of the equipment A 1 What can do with SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign offers you the following for your project documen tation e single line circuit diagr
34. ed together with the software After you have registered you can start SIMARIS deSign by clicking Continue in demo mode The requested license key will be sent to you either by e mail or by post You are entitled to receive a license key if you are the owner of a complete version single user or multi user license SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign Online Registration e In order to receive your license key via the Internet click on Register Online e Your Internet browser will automatically start and connect you to the SIMARIS website SIEMENS Planning software GAP deigr Free vagos baie le a bhil ERMA cepa pt eas es Tour rine el be eed Er Gein ee ee od De ee Br DO a ae eee ee re oy Pi ee ae Ee ee re ee eee Gl ee megni ldimeie danig fara compre ond nari epee i Did Ta O Be ata EL SECOS CTRL mud Hame LS aan E Pui ca Sar ss Doo IP ud EE Country Posto pedo ct cote m e Fill out the registration form e Inthe Authorisation code input box enter the authorisation code you received with your order confirmation e The input boxes marked with must be filled in in order to be able to send the form e When all of the relevant input boxes have been filled in click on Send SIMARIS deSign A 21 How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 22 After you have registered successfully the following message will appear Regie Min siso ces fi
35. eginning 1 SIMARIS deSign In the Default settings global dialog box select Project gt Low voltage gt Default settings gt Equipment gt Switches from the structure tree di Default settings global CH Project E 4 Medium voltage BI Default settings El Low voltage Ea Default settings lL General lj System infeed E Equipment oi Connections i ias L vvitches Circuit breaker is the standard setting for the Switch Selec tion input box Retain the standard selection Earth fault detection for all types of circuit breakers is acti vated as the standard setting if required Retain the standard selection to always insure automatic tripping in case of indireci contact A 39 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 7 1 5 Determining the properties of the circuits SIMARIS deSign supports you in evaluating selectivity 1 Select Project gt Low voltage gt Default settings gt Electrical circuit gt l t diagram option from the structure tree The stipulations that are valid for a circuit at the beginning are listed in the right section of the window in the Selectivity view 2 Select Circuit properties from the structure tree and the option Back up protection in the right section of the window for cost effective dimensioning 3 Inthe Standard setting partial selectivity is checked within both the overload range as well as the short circuit range Accept this setting for the example A
36. eiling 0 free below ceiling 0 free below ceiling O free below ceiling 0 7 N E o c U mm SNAWAIS jdwex AJOJONPOIIU SU 104 ISI BOIASP OU JO ajejdus
37. ely 3 of Ice For the model network enter 50 in the input box for capacitive earth fault current Ice A and 1 5 in the input box for earth fault residual current lest A 5 Apply the standard settings of the equipment for the example SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 1 2 Defining the low voltage system infeed 1 Select Project gt Low voltage gt Default settings gt System infeed gt Transformer from the structure tree 2 Select Transformers with MV i e transformer with higher level medium voltage Fl Low voltage Ea Default settings EL General EA System infeed Ele Transformer Cc Cansforrmers with My fw Transformers without My 3 Apply the standard settings for the parameters Rated voltage V 400 Network system connection to earth TN C Frequency Hz 50 4 Select 1 Transformer per 1 busbar section As an alternative you can also specify a preference for a network without medium voltage 1 Select Generator without DMT from the structure tree 2 Apply the standard settings for the parameters Rated voltage V 400 Network system connection to earth TN C Frequency Hz 50 3 Select 1 Generator per 1 busbar section SIMARIS deSign A 35 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 7 1 3 Defining cables for the circuit All cables in the introductory example should be laid in an identical manner 1 A 36 Select Project gt Low voltage g
38. ent numbering A 53 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS To create distribution boards for each floor with identical loads you only need to copy the first sub distribution board 1 Select the LVSD1 1A 1 distribution board in the structure tree 2 Hold down both the Cirl key and the left mouse button and drag the cursor to the Main Distribution node A blue arrow next to the cursor indicates that the distribution board has been added below the main distribution 3 Release the mouse button SIMARIS deSign has now created an identical distribution LVSD1 1A 2 with all of the loads gt TIP Ee A is o In this way it is possible for you to quickly create distributions for ad O ditional floors This is the procedure for creating a distribution for additional floors 1 Double click with the left mouse button on the LVSD1 1A 1 node in the structure tree Name the floor distribution board First floor Confirm the new designation by pressing Enter Select the LVSD1 1A 2 node Name this floor distribution board Second floor Confirm the new designation by pressing Enter Open the Properties window of the Second floor distribution board by double clicking the right mouse button and enter the value 40 as the cable length m 8 Confirm with OK wy TIP Cy The mouse functions O e Drag selected nodes to the last position of a distribution board by holding down the left mouse button e Copy nodes to th
39. erties window of the enclosure for the Main Distribution 2 Inthe Distributor type section select SIKUS 3200 from the drop down list Cancel Help 3 Confirm with OK TIP When you manually select an enclosure the Automatic dimen sioning check box will be deactivated When a new dimensioning is carried out the enclosure will no longer be modified It is also possi ble to manually deactivate the check box if for example you want to retain an automatically selected enclosure even after modifications have been made to the circuit If you now successively select all of the sub items of the enclosure you will see that some of the properties have automatically been modified The Main Distribution now shows a schematic diagram of the SIKUS enclosure with the modified dimensions The panels were automatically adjusted to the new type of enclo sure SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do define the enclosure A 8 4 New placement of devices in the panels In the case of self contained enclosures you can drag selected de vices to new panels and thus manually vary the placement within your panels 1 Select Main Distribution Panel 2 in the structure tree SIMARIS deSign will automatically place the 3VL compact cir cuit breaker and the 3NP fuse strip in this panel Now place the compact circuit breaker in its own panel 2 Hold the shift key down and select items 2 through 4 in the list of devices by clicking with the left mou
40. eutral point and the exposed conductive parts The following illustration depicts the network vari ants permitted in SIMARIS deSign L o IT system N IPE TN C S 8 ster ss selectivity defines the interaction of series connected overcurrent protective devices in order to limit effects of a fault in space and time SIMARIS deSign A 115 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Circuit Power consuming devices Distribution board A 116 A circuit consists of the following elements e network system connection to earth e switching device top e Connection e switching device bottom e power consuming device or distribution board Network sys tem connection to earth Fixed circuit types in the SIMARIS deSign planning e LV main distribution e LV subdistribution e fixed load e non stationary load e capacitor Devices which transform electrical energy into a different type of en ergy Part of an electrical installation which distributes energy to the downstream power consuming devices or device groups A distribution board consists of busbar system switching devices for outgoing cables and wires The components are mounted into the respective enclosures One unit constitutes a panel SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Literature A 11 Literature SIMARIS deSign is a planning aid which provides a network calcu lation and device selection based on your netwo
41. ever Confirm by double clicking OK The manual selection is clearly marked in the structure tree by a small blue hand next to the icon Bo ERENT a BB ty First Floor oie MB TO Lighting PM Kitchen GPS Socket Outlet Increasing the transformer capacity increases the short circuit cur rents The Second Floor subnetwork has been incorrectly dimensio ned 1 Select the Second Floor node 2 Select Dimension selected subnetwork SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 10 3 Processing cable selection e Select the Main distribution node and change over to the load flow view ht SD 1 14 1 CablefLine hy 1 74 4 Iz 135 A lbs 5 25 A Transformer 1 14 1 Int 4909 A Inz 455 Ay The permissible load is smaller than In2 of the transformer CIL LY 1 14 4 Iz 4149 A fot UO Ih 2Hh5 A LCA 1 74 16 r 204 A SABO TODOSOAA lb F6SA AU 0 181 costy 0 92 inda git SIMARIS deSign A 71 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS Increasing the cable cross section 1 Open the properties window for the Main distribution circuit 2 Inthe Low voltage tab click on the tab next to the connec tion Type of connection Cable Line Designation Length m Type of cable Cross section of external PEN conductor lz A 3 For the Cross section of external conductor mm3 select the value 185 from the drop down list box The linked Cross section of
42. gram automati cally selects suitable distribution board housings in the enclosure definition A 113 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Connection to earth Node n 1 principle A 114 Conductive connection between the conductive part to be earthed and the earth potential also see Network system Within the scope of program node designates a branch in the struc ture tree Branches below the calculation node electrically correspond to a subnetwork The smallest node is a load circuit Branches below the enclosure definition node correspond to the distribution board components main busbar devices and panels Branches below the project data node refer to project administrati ve elements user customer and project refers to the safety principle of infeed applied in SIMARIS deSign A prerequisite for this option is that the number of parallel infeeds is gt 1 This function ensures fault compensation for one infeed device by the remaining n 1 infeed devices SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign Network system Electrical networks can be distinguished according to their voltage design and shape SIMARIS deSign is suitable for radial networks up to 1000 V This means with regard to SIMARIS deSign the data box network system only refers to the shape of the network It is determined by the type of earth connection of the n
43. gram features do I need to to know A 3 1 Allocation of mouse functions Left mouse button e activation of the drop down list of tree nodes e selecting tree nodes browsing e pressing buttons e selection of lines in a list box e selection of menu items Centre mouse button or if a function has already been allocated to it double clicking on the left mouse button e activates the text field of the node e activates the drop down list of distribution boards Right mouse button e polling the context menu for the respective node detailed Information in the menu descriptions Double clicking on the right mouse button e Direct polling of the respective Properties dialog boxes SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Which program features do need to to know A 3 2 Calculation module The calculation module is divided into several sections Structure tree di SIMARIS deSign Building File Edit View Adminstration Tools Help Menu and tool bar 13 x E TuTorat EE Planning El amp Calculation o EJ Medium voltage 1 E f Network 1 1 Ob EE B f Enclosure definition B Medium voltage 1 E e Network 1 1 i ME Medium voltage B Project data Administrator EE Customer E Project SPH w O Slt xXmkr lo c eo a EREET IEEE MY SD 1 14 1 Switch disconnector In switch 200 A In fuse 10 A Kabel Leitungen M 1 14 1 N2xS2Y VPE 3x26 Transformer 1 14 1 Sn 100 kV
44. he Main Distribution node af TIP i A Q If you drag a panel a blue arrow next to the cursor indicates whether o the panel will be added above or below the selected node A 92 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do define the enclosure The diagram under the Main Distribution has now also been modi fied 3 2 _ _ _______ TIP A C If you drag a panel the panel will always be added to the circuit over which the mouse button has been released SIMARIS deSign A 93 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS A 8 6 Output of results In this section as required by the task you will generate documen tation for e the space requirements in the distribution boards e the specifications of work and services 1 Click with the right mouse button on Main Distribution in the structure tree 2 Select Output to Screen file from the context menu You can determine the output properties in the Output dialog box Activate View enclosure Deactivate Calculation result Activate Price List field related invitation to tender Confirm with OK The necessary applications will automatically open O oa fF Q To retain the enclosure view for the First Floor and the Second Floor sub distribution boards proceed accordingly without step 5 A 94 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do define the enclosure Output _ Devon agram elie cay Power breadboard sul te WE Oop E anasiri eran Mipeoaites M EU
45. independent of the temperature Reactance of the positive phase sequence sys tem at the cable for the voltage drop indepen dent of the temperature Resistance of the positive phase sequence sys tem at the cable for the selected calculation temperature for the voltage drop Standard 55 C Sum of the resistance of the earth connections and the possibly wired protective conductor bet ween exposed conductive parts and earth in the TT network Sum of the resistance of the earth connections and the possibly wired protective conductor bet ween exposed conductive parts and earth in the IT network Energy and power U Active power Reactive power Active capacitor VAr Apparent power Related active power loss Cut off I t value Thermal fault withstand capability of the cable mO m2 mO m2 mo W var var VA A 109 Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 110 Factors aj ftot Of Q cos q Capacity factor Type of load ind 1 cap 1 Voltage factor Reduction factor Simultaneity factor Phase angle of the current 180 7 Power factor Other parameters fhenn fNetz Rated device frequency Hz Rated network frequency Hz Number of poles Permissible tripping time s Time value of the L release absolute s Time value of the S release absolute s Time value of the l release absolute s Time value of
46. ions e List of typicals In Profix for SIMARIS deSign the configured secondary infeed is automatically stored as a typical Abbreviations LS Circuit breaker panel RK Ring cable panel TR Transformer panel LTx Bus tie versions 1 amp 2 ME1 Metering panel SIMARIS deSign A 97 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS A 98 e List of panels Profix has created transformer feeder panels based on the im ported typical corresponding to the number of transformers de fined in SIMARIS deSign Further information on configuration can be found in the separate Profix 8DH10 user s manual on the installation CD under PROFIX TIP The following free software is included on the CD e PROFIX SIMOSEC air insulated applicable up to 24 kV 25 kA and 1250 A e PROFIX NXPLUS C gas isolated applicable up to 24 kV 31 5 kA and 2500 A for configuring switchgear on your own The setup files installation and operating instructions are in the PROFIX path Manually accept the technical requirements from SIMARIS deSign Configure independently according to your own needs SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do exit the program A 9 How do l exit the program A 9 1 Saving and exporting the project You can use the respective icons in the toolbar to save the project e Click Save current project or Save current project as par TIP io A a SIMARIS deSign has its own project management You have al O ready become aquainted w
47. ith it in the Management module in chap ter A 6 3 Saving as described above only saves the project within this ma nagement database SIMARIS deSign A 99 How do exit the program SIEMENS Use the Export function to save a project in a folder outside of the SIMARIS deSign folders if you for example wish to further edit it on another computer 1 Click on the Administration gt Projects menu item Administration Iser Customers License SIMARIS deSign will change over to the Management module 2 Select TUTORAT in the list Projectna Short desc TUTOR A Building A 100 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do exit the program 3 Select the Export button ta SIMARIS deSign eee MOCHE oe User i Customers You can enter both the storage path and the name of the export file in the Export project dialog box SIMARIS deSign project files have the extension poz design OutPut templates TUTORAI poz TORA poz k deSign projects save selected file 4 Confirm with Save SIMARIS deSign A 101 How do exit the program SIEMENS A 9 2 Exiting SIMARIS deSign Exiting SIMARIS deSign is similar to other Windows applications Select File gt Exit in the menu ey SIMARIS deSign MEM Help DA Management e amp FP E pj A cts A 102 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign A 10 Which ab
48. ixed Trip Time non stationary Trip Time lt 0 4 s a a TN S fixed 400 0 8 1 t floor n q D O O 2 Kitchen st floor N S non stationary SE N S fixed 400 N S non stationary 3en 7 CO 4 Socket Outlet x 1st floor g i ok S gt 6 6 lt O Lighting E NS non stationary 4 Lighting 2nd floor Q Q gt gt gt N o1 NO ie oO 5 Kitchen 2nd floor Socket Outlet E 2nd floor 4 4 Z z NJO O pa q pa q O k pm q eE He lesen rao NS non stationary 2 5 23 7 Board 1st floor Main distribution 1 een We lest Simultaneity Factor ns E Board 2nd floor Main distribution 1 am emo x man arearen fs ojarcendioo pin TS E fo fofos opens fume me Iii AMOUNT Consumption 159 Connection x Q ao O _ e gt c ie Far i d Z c O p i O i Oo S gt O S O O multi core cable PVC70 Cu free below ceiling 0 7 sulating Material Installation Type Reduction factor fiot Pelee nt le eee permissible voltage drop of circuit multi core cable PVC70 free below ceiling 0 7 multi core cable PVC70 free below ceiling 0 7 multi core cable PVC70 free below ceiling 0 7 multi core cable PVC70 free below ceiling 0 7 multi core cable PVC70 free below ceiling 0 7 free below ceiling 0 7 free below c
49. k on Projects CH Management ig RE ser Customers 2 Click the New button 3 Enter the predefined data in the subsequent input box Project name TUTORA1 Short description of the project Building It is imperative to enter both the project name and the short description du New project Project name TUTORAM Short description Building Townicity Comment Created by Administrator Created on 19 12 02 13 37 Cancel miele 4 Confirm with OK SIMARIS deSign will change over to the calculation module SIMARIS deSign Building File Edit View Administration Tools Help Dao ha tunesereeree sl xXmsia lo c e REO Bo So amp B sos E Projekt TUTORAS Planning ER Va Calculation E Enclosure definition Project data amp Administrator BE Customer SIEMENS E Project Insert a new network or modify the default values for Your project first deSign SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 How do I work in the Calculation module A 7 1 Specifying default values and settings In the global properties you define the default settings for your network elements and the settings specifically designated for this project These default settings will always be taken into account by the pro gram when you add new networks and circuits Define the global properties in the structure tree under Project gt Pl
50. lation type Parameters Cable type Multi core cable orlightplastic sheathed cables Arrangement single core system Alrelevantvaluesl O Installation type free Installation site Beloweeling O Installation types Description Multi core cable or lightplastic sheathed cables free Below ceiling With clearance to ceiling 0 3 times cable diameter OIM VOE Ref 11 Installation type op Camas tm 6 Click in the vicinity of Image and confirm with OK SIMARIS deSign A 37 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 38 7 Check the contents of the other text boxes Enter a general value in the Reduction factor ftot text box An empirical value is often 0 7 You can specify this value either via the drop down list box or by directly entering the value Type of connection Type of connection CablefLine Installation type Ic insulating material Pcro Conductor material Cu Type of cable Multi core cable or lightplastic sheathed cables Reduction factor ftot 5 7 Installation type TIP If you enter the value via the keyboard the background will momen tarily turn red since both spaces and zeros are inadmissible values in the text box When you continue writing the colour will change back to white SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module A 7 1 4 Defining switches for circuits All of the low voltage switches should be identical in the b
51. lculation module SIEMENS A 7 9 2 Configuration notes The program lists the messages according to the hierarchy of the project structure SIMARIS deSign differentiates between 4 different message cate gories e Red circle checking error You are manually editing the network or individual circuits If during the editing process a conflict arises between the cal culated requirements and the selected device a note will ap pear and the signal control of the affected circuit will change in the structure tree Solution Either modify the corresponding circuit properties manually or have the circuit be automatically dimensioned e Warning with a warning triangle Warning The results of the dimensioning are only partially correct Take this note into consideration when you implement the network in order to comply with the protective measures The project tree is green Example eae iM Fixed load 14 1 Local equipotential bondage required The warning messages will be included in the output of the result lists refer to Chapter A 7 12 The output format can be set in the menu via Extras gt Settings gt Calculation results A 64 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module e Input note with a blue Info icon Some circuits have not been dimensioned yet You are adding new circuits In the project tree the affected circuit is either yellow or grey This note requires you to supplement the minimally req
52. ld like to enter a network without defining a higher level medium voltage drop step 2 and add a low voltage network directly below the Calculation node 3 Click on the Add network icon ay SIMARIS deSign Building File Edit dev Administration Too a ng gt f Project TUTORA Add network Add network El Planning A 43 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 44 A node Network 1 1 will be added with an assigned main distribution board to your structure tree E Project TUTORA Ef Planning Eb f Calculation Eb aD Medium voltage 1 El Wh Network 1 1 EE h EER SIMARIS deSign is equipped with a number of different views of the network diagram The Single line diagram with device parame ters view is activated as the standard setting The icons in the structure tree have different colours This corre sponds to a colour code within the structure tree of SIMARIS deSign The colours represent the following YELLOW You still have to input default settings for this circuit It is mandatory to at least enter the cable length When you have fulfilled this condition the circuit becomes GREY RED In any case this item must still be processed This circuit has not been dimensioned e SIMARIS deSign has not selected a device for this circuit Notes on the causes can be found in the message window see chapter A 7 9 Trouble shooting GREEN or BLUE This circuit has been correctly di
53. loor distribution board 6 Change the type of switchgear to Fuse switch disconnector Confirm with OK 8 Dimension the Second Floor subnetwork Select the Dimen sion selected subnetwork icon in the toolbar SHOJO 0 4 at Only the Second Floor infeed will be newly dimensioned in a technically correct manner All of the circuit icons are now green A 62 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module A 7 9 Dealing with notes SIMARIS deSign supports your project planning with explicit notes and messages The message box displays a result tree similar to the project tree A 7 9 1 General messages SIMARIS deSign differentiates between messages in the circuit cal culation messages in the enclosure definition and general messag es Messages listed under General messages can not be linked to a par ticular circuit These are higher level notes such as E 8 General messages and informations PROFIx relevant change If you click with the right mouse button in the message box the fol lowing context menu will appear Delete dimensioning error Print in file Delete general messages All of the general messages will be deleted from the message tree Delete dimensioning error All of the dimensioning errors will be deleted from the message tree If you ignore the message and continue working SIMARIS deSign will post the note again A 63 How do work in the Ca
54. ly partially available Editing missing input boxes In sequence you can poll all of the Properties dialog boxes with missing input SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which program features do need to to know Properties ET Displays the properties of the selected circuit Editing ai d E Editing functions such as copy amp paste are stored here Undo Redo md id These buttons are used to undo completed editing steps in the program as well as to redo steps which have been undone Dimensioning Es ist Za You can start the dimensioning of devices or enclosures You can dimension both entire networks and individual network sections View The display format of the network diagram can be selected here Zoom rot 15 son 25 The display size of the network to be displayed in the network diagram can be selected here A 7 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS 2 The window area with the structure tree The structure tree is based on the functionality of Windows Explorer By double clicking on the icon or clicking on the nodes in the struc ture tree you can activate a drop down list of the branches The structure tree is divided into several sections e Under Planning gt Calculation you can set up the electrical network e Under Planning gt Definition Enclosure the respective switch gear cabinets can be selected and dimensioned The dimen sioning of the enclosure is
55. mensioned GREY All of the data for this circuit is available for the calculation however the circuit has not been dimensioned yet SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module TIP First specify your main distribution boards and then the sub distribu tion boards If you already know that you can re insert one of the dis tribution boards and the connected subnetwork into the entire network then continue setting up this subnetwork In regards to the further procedure deal with the settings for the connection length and other points relating to the specific circuit only when these are also to be valid elsewhere You can copy subnetworks below the main distribution board and paste them in another position TIP If you are colour blind red green select blue icons You can modify the colour settings via the menu Extras gt Settings In the Settings dialog box select Desktop gt View A 45 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 46 A 7 3 Editing the circuits You can edit the properties of the circuits via the respective property window You can open this window by e clicking on the respective circuit with the right mouse button and selecting Properties from the context menu e double clicking on the circuit with the right mouse button e selecting the respective circuit with the left mouse button and clicking on the Properties icon in the toolbar TIP If an icon
56. n How do work in the Calculation module 5 Again examine the infeed of the floor distribution boards LV B 1 14 1 Icu 445 kA S VL4 740148 360AG1 The maximal short circuit current to be expected short circuit is 9 2 kA Ik2rniri 7 The selected circuit breaker Sete is short circuit proof Icu 40 kA WLZTOR DC3304861 up to 40 kA GIL 1 14 1 kimas 5 075 A Iki min 2 563 A A cost effective alternative to a moulded case circuit breaker is a fused solution 1 Open the Properties window of the First Floor distribution board 2 Under Type of switchgear select Fuse switch disconnector from the drop down list box 3 Confirm with OK The node will turn red since it has not been dimensioned yet The circuit breaker icon has changed A 61 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS 4 Select the Dimension selected circuit icon in the toolbar 20 8 0 4 4 The Ground Floor circuit will be newly dimensioned The downstream circuits remain unaffected The dynamic checking system in SIMARIS deSign will recognise and report any faulty dimensioning in the outgoing circuits BS Network 1 1 nue E Lighting Shortcircuit protection not fulfilled cu 6 000 Ikmas 6 596 486 a E Kitchen Short circuit protection not fulfilled Icu 6 000 kmax 6 596 466 E SocketOuiet Shortcircuit protection not fulfilled lcu 6 000 Ikmas 6 596 486 5 Open the Properties window of the Second F
57. n a tripping range of lt 0 1 seconds 1 Set the release of the overload range to 473 A 2 Activate the check box to infinity 3 Slide the regulator ty for the short circuit delayed release to a minimum of 0 02 s 4 Select tr 10s as the tripping time SIMARIS deSign A 81 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS 5 Slide the regulator for the short time delayed release ly to 2835 A i e below the blue curve 6 Click the key next to the designation Main Distribution to lock or unlock your selected settings Upper Switch Lower Switch Main Distribution k SWVM6061100050441 LS1N Ir 473 A tr 10s g Id 2 835A td 0025 O Std char curve 2t char curve This corresponds to deactivating the Automatic dimensioning button The settings will then be taken into consideration for the cir cuit calculations but will no longer be automatically modified The Selectivity icon for the circuit capacitor remains unchanged 1 Select the Capacitor node 2 The intersection lsel overloag IS NOW at 2268 A Slide the regula tor for the li release down to 1800 A A 82 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module Dove Se A TT T CO E dE Pair Mm ACE nc om knaro anA Oo NN a E ee E a Tl o AI IM E ES SENT SINE co li 1 800 4 e E The protective device of the capacitor is now completely selec tive to the incoming s
58. nput boxes with a RED background An inadmissible value is listed in the input box You have either ex ceeded or fallen below the defined intervals A tool tip will inform you about the permissible interval TIP If you enter the value via the keyboard the background will momen tarily turn red since both spaces and zeros are inadmissible values in the text box When you continue writing the colour will change back to white Input boxes with a YELLOW background The entered value deviates from a standard default setting The in put is technically possible however it is not normal SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign A 4 How do work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign The following chapters are geared toward new users of SIMARIS deSign These chapters provide you with a quick introduction to the SIMARIS deSign software In this example you will generate the power supply for a high rise building with a elevator You will quickly configure this network with SIMARIS deSign according to the selected standards and regula tions for installation With this example you will learn the functionality of SIMARIS deSign Starting the program Working with default settings Inputting and editing the network Selectivity observation Defining the enclosures Exiting the program The purpose of the model network is to familiarize you with the ap plication of SIMARIS deSign and to motivate you
59. o start my project in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 5 How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign A 5 1 Preparation In order to work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign several points must be taken into consideration in advance A 5 1 1 Determine the similarities Look for corresponding factors in the power supply requirements for your project Make a note of the information about the type of desired equip ment What do you know about the connections their installation type the switchgear and the fuses Construct a standard case which applies for most of the cases in your project Clarify in advance the standards and the general settings for the network to be created A 5 1 2 Strive for the creation of a modular structure Select typical loads for the default settings To save time you can use these repeatedly using copy amp paste TIP When you start a new project begin by compiling a list of loads and distribution boards e List all of the loads with their technical data e Group these into distribution systems e Delegate these distribution boards and further necessary loads to one main distribution board e Repeat this procedure until you have reached the system in feed e Specify your infeed A respective list for this example can be found in chapter A 13 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign A 5 2 Registering as a SIMARIS deSign license holde
60. ode in the left section of the window and define the colours of the screen diagram as desired Click Apply to see your colour modifications in the diagram The Local default colour set button deletes your modifica tions and selects the standard combination By clicking OK you will return to the diagram A 75 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS Printer colours 1 Click with the right mouse button in the diagram box to display the context menu 2 Select Printer colours 3 Define the colours of the data output diagram as desired 4 The Load Black amp White printer defaults button displays the standard settings of the respectively selected colour or black amp white printer 5 With Preview in the selectivity screen you can see the view of your personal colour selection Ld TIP Q For the black amp white printer select different colour intensities for the a gt curves The curves can then be more easily differentiated in the printout Printing 1 Click with the right mouse button in the diagram box to display the context menu 2 Select Print 3 Select your choice of printer for the selected curve diagram A 76 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module Saving as a GIF image 1 Click with the right mouse button in the diagram box to display the context menu 2 Select Save as GIF image 3 Save your curve diagram in the desired folder in GIF format WARNING
61. of the customer has now been completed Select a data line to modify the customer data in the upper text box A 27 What does the Management module provide SIEMENS A 6 2 Registering a user 1 Inthe Management structure tree click on User CI Management eo Projects An input form will appear on the right side Below this list a list appears in which the administrator is entered as the only user Username Administrator Select a data line to modify user data in the upper section Then confirm your modifications with Save 2 To register a new user click the New button 3 The New customer dialog box will appear a Hew User User TC Password PO Retyrpe password Name Do First name Do Number street PO ZIP codestown Telephone PO Fax Mo PO E mail Do Cancel Help A 28 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign What does the Management module provide 4 Enter johnqpublic as the user name Since it is mandatory to fill out this text box it is highlighted in red Enter your data in the other text boxes as desired Click OK The new user will now appear in the list below the input mask sername Administrator johnqpublic The registration of the user has now been completed Select a data line to modify the customer data in the upper text box A 29 What does the Management module provide SIEMENS A 6 3 Creating a new project 1 In the Management structure tree clic
62. ok Rated peak withstand current A lih Thermal fault withstand capability cf lew A Ih Rated device current for the operating current A Inmax Rated device current at a A standard temperature of 40 O lazu Permissible circuit breaker load A eai Calculated selectivity limiting current A Ful Permissible cable load current A l Set value of the overload L release A Rel Relative current value of the L release A Abs Absolute current value of the L release A ly set value of the short time delayed short circuit S A release Rel ly Relative current value of the S release A Abs ly Absolute current value of the S release A l Set value of the instantaneous short circuit 1 A release Rel l Relative current value of the I release A Abs Absolute current value of the I release A ly Set value of the release for the earth fault detection A Rel ly Relative current value of the G release Abs Absolute current value of the G release A A 106 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign Which abbreviations amp standards are used in SIMARIS deSign Voltages Un Rated voltage Unenn Rated device voltage UNetz Rated network voltage Ukr Rated short circuit transformer voltage AU Cumulated voltage drop of the network diagram node AU Total voltage drop up to the indicated node dis played in the Quick Info AU e Relative voltage drop of the current path circuit in the Quick Info V V V
63. on of two co ordinated series connected overcurrent protec tive devices in locations where the downstream device e g an MCB cannot switch the prospected short circuit current independently in the event of a fault The upstream protective device will then take some load off the clo sest downstream protective device thus preventing excessive stress on this device refers to a node in the structure tree Calculation in SIMARIS deSign includes definition of the marginal conditions also default settings of a net work building and processing a network while the program is simulta neously performing load flow and short circuit calculations for the present state dimensioning includes all operations from the selection of a type of enclosure for the configured devices up to the subsequent specification of certain properties If you have correctly dimensioned the network in the calculation mode you can now define the enclosures You have to distinguish between the nodes for calculation and en closure definition In dependence of the marginal conditions such as network data and standard etc which you have defined the pro gram automatically selects the following in the calculation mode the required infeed power suitable cable cross sections suitable switching devices and their overcurrent protection In dependence of the marginal conditions such as destination coun try and standard etc which you have defined the pro
64. overload tripping and short circuit conditions As soon a a conflict about the requirement arises it will be displayed in the message win dow and the respective circuit nodes will change colour 2 Slide the regulator of the overload release l back to 182 A _ TIP iz o Click on the scale above or below the regulator to set a parameter one step lower or higher The short circuit release l is at 2000 A 1 The intersection Ise overload SNOWS that the protection setting in the upstream devices must be changed in order to increase selectivity 2 Select the Main Distribution node EO Me El BB hy First Floor o m EWI Lighting h Kitchen e GOSS Socket Outlet A 80 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module Upper Switch Lower Switch IseLoverlaad 5 155 AS tf s 1000 Main Distribution Es ND Ikmax A 0 849 A MOSS 1 OD0OS04417 L3SI4 100 IRrnin B 607 A 10 ld 3 402 A td 045 1 gt i 0 1 O Std char curve e 2t char curve 0 04 li 5 040 A 7 E li to infinity 100 1000 10000 CS 100000 The characteristic curves of the incoming switch green and the upstream switch red intersect in several places within the overload and short circuit range In oder to reach selectivity and dissolve the intersections the green characteristic curve must be moved to the right The intersection lsel overload With the HV HRC fuse must be additionally moved withi
65. r Before starting SIMARIS deSign you will be asked to enter your li cense key sey Input of the license key x SIMARIS design W1 40 Please insertyour license key Ifyou do not enter any license key the program will run in demo mode Cancel If you already have a valid license key enter it now and then click on Next The license key will now be checked and SIMARIS deSign will be activated for unrestricted use If you have not yet received a license key you must register with SIEMENS AG and request a license key A 19 How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 20 If you click on Next without entering a license key you will have the following options e Starting SIMARIS deSign in demo mode e Requesting a license key via the Internet e Requesting a license key per fax SIMARIS design demo rr peles SIMARIS design version 1 40 14 See ihe acdvantages of design Dapa bo demo license expiration 60 When purchasing a full license you have to register in order to activale your copy SIEMENS AG Erlangen you hae any questions please refer to your local contact partner or bo our hotline 2S 0 7000 SIMARIS 1 Register Continue in omine dema mode The fax form can be found under lt local drive gt SIMARIS Projects design templates When requesting the license key please ensure that you have your authorisation code at hand The authorisation code is enclosed with the certificate you receiv
66. refers to the selection of suitable switching protective devices connections and infeed power The ba sis for this is the database incorporated in SIMARIS deSign which encompasses all of the data for the products from SIEMENS which are necessary for the correct selection of equipment TIP For the first and the last dimensioning stage it is recommended that the entire network be dimensioned for an overview of all of the re maining errors In between you can confine yourself to dimensioning selected circuits and subnetworks only in order to work in a time op timized manner 1 Select the Single line diagram with device parameters icon in the toolbar BO g at He n sh 2 The Main distribution node is highlighted in red All of the other levels are grey No input is missing These networks can be dimensioned 2 Select any circuit in the network 3 Click on the Dimension all circuits icon in the toolbar All of the circuits will be dimensioned In the structure tree a small icon marks the circuit presently being processed When SIMARIS deSign has successfully dimensioned all of the equipment the circuit icons in the structure tree are all green Red icons mean that the respective circuit could not be dimensioned SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module If you have created the network according to the stipulations the structure tree now looks like this E TUTORAI Ff Planning EE Calcula
67. respond to the view icons in SIMARIS deSign Ao amp 2 Select the Settings icon in the toolbar to e select a manufacturer neutral view e select the number of displayed levels per page One level cor responds to a level in the structure tree For the current example select 4 Settings Level count per page E 5 Without order no 3 Confirm with OK SIMARIS deSign A 85 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS The results of the network calculation and the equipment dimension ing will be summarized in a table It is possible to change from one table to another one via the tabs on the lower edge The tables can be further edited here a DeResultl o x EE pese pes SEN Se Se SS lgs Sq Iqw Py Igb Og Ibs Sh lhw E Total Total Total Total Load Load apparent apparent Total active Total active reactive reackive apparent apparent Load active E current power current power current power current power current A A A W A Ar A A A Main Distribution Elevator 902 62500 r22 50000 54 1 37500 g0 2 62500 SL o E Ale Condition 902 62500 r22 s0000 54 1 37500 S02 62500 a0 o Capacitor 1 14 3 tos 125097 217 15000 160 125000 S09 62945 909 8 First Floor a Lighting 36 1 25000 20 9 20000 217 15000 36 1 25000 36 1 Kitchen 126 of ol 10 1 r000 7 50 5250 12 6 of ol 126 dd Socket Outlet 135 3125 106 2500 0 12 1075 be 1562 Be second Floor Lighting 36 1 25000 20 9 20000 217 15000 36 1 25000 36 1 Kitchen
68. rk concept and its marginal conditions You will also find more detailed information on network planning in 1 SIMARIS deSign Planning of Power Distribution the manual for Totally Integrated Power Siemens AG Erlangen 2001 Electrical Installation Technology by Gunter Seip Siemens AG 4th edition Erlangen Munich Publics MCD Publishing House 2000 ISBN 3 89578 160 6 Switching Protection and Distribution in Low Voltage Net works Siemens AG 4th substantially revised and expanded edition Erlangen Munich Publics MCD Publishing House 1997 ISBN 3 89578 041 3 Power Engineering Guide only available in English Siemens AG Erlangen 2000 www ptd siemens de de pages powereng htm Enter Power Engineering Guide in the Look for text box A 117 Further information A 118 SIEMENS A 12 Further information You will find further information on products of the SIMARIS range such as e SIMARIS deSign e ALPHA PIS A A at www siemens de simaris Our hotline is available at 49 0 7000 SIMARIS 49 0 7000 7462747 E mail simaris siemens com SIMARIS deSign UBISEP SIHVINIS 6LL V A 13 Template of the device list for the introductory example Project number 12345 Project name TUTORYA1 Load 5s x Pad am Oo Oo Network Configuration No of Poles 1 3 3 n Assign Distribution O E Oo gt O O am Designation f
69. roperties The default settings can be modified as often as desired since they only affect new circuits not already added circuits A 52 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module A 7 5 Copying and Pasting The copy amp paste functions are similar to the ones used in other Win dows applications A distribution board corresponds to a data file When you copy a distribution board for example you copy the se lected node with all of the lower level circuits You can create the Air conditioning circuit on the basis of the ele vator circuit A 7 5 1 Adding the air conditioning load 1 Select the Elevator node in the structure tree 2 Click on the Copy selected circuits to clipboard icon inthe zl o LEROS structure tree 3 Select the Main distribution node in the structure tree 4 Click on the Paste from clipboard icon in the toolbar Paste fram clipboard An identical Elevator load will be added to the structure tree 5 Change the name of the newly added Elevator load to Air conditioning To do this first click with the right mouse button then consecutively with the left mouse button on the Elevator node You can now rename the load 6 Confirm the name change by pressing Enter ATTENTION If you have changed the name of a load and then copy it it will be added again with the same name A load whose designation has not been changed will be added with subsequ
70. s Along with the Distibution icon main distribution boards also receive a designation for the number of parallel infeed circuits leading to the busbar SIMARIS deSign A 11 Which program features do need to to know SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign supports the progress of your work by displaying the nodes in the structure tree in different colours depending on the status of the work YELLOW You still have to input default settings for this circuit It is imperative to at least enter the cable length When you have fulfilled this condition the circuit becomes grey RED In any case this item must still be processed This circuit has not been dimensioned i e SIMARIS deSign has not selected any de vices for this circuit Notes on the causes can be found in the mes sage window see chapter A 7 9 Trouble shooting GREEN or BLUE This circuit has been correctly dimensioned GREY All of the data for this circuit is available for the calculation however the circuit has not been dimensioned TIP If you are colour blind red green select blue icons You can modify the colour settings via the menu Extras gt Settings In the Settings dialog box select Desktop gt View Selectivity icon SIMARIS deSign supports you in evaluating the selectivity of your network The circuit can be evaluated in terms of both overload selectivity and short circuit selectivity The icon in the structure tree displays the state of the circuit G
71. se button 3 Select the Place in new panel button Accessories Place in new panel A new Panel 3 will be automatically generated in the structure tree Small red arrows indicate both the panel out of which a device was taken and the panel to which the device was added 4 Click on the Main Distribution Panel 2 Only items 5 and 6 are left in the device list They are marked by a hand Ef Enclosure definition El Medium voltage 1 Fl fe Network 1 1 El Distribution board Low voltage BB Main Distribution EE Main busbar BB Devices SP EET E Main Distribution Panel 2 E Main Distribution Panela SIMARIS deSign A 91 How do define the enclosure SIEMENS A 8 5 Dragging panels You can customize the arrangement of the panels within a distribu tion board 1 Select the Main Distribution Panel 1 node In the diagram the circuit breaker is to be placed to the left in Panel 1 of the main distribution board El f Enclosure definition G A Medium voltage 1 Fl fe Network 1 1 El Distribution board Fl Low voltage BB Main Distribution E Main busbar BB Devices SP ESET E Main Distribution Panel 2 E 4 Main Distribution Panela 2 Hold the left mouse button down and drag the mouse cursor to the Main Distibution Panel 2 The cursor indicates with a blue arrow that Panel 1 which is highlighted in purple has been dragged below Panel 2 3 Release the mouse button 4 Select t
72. ser identification or if an error message appears when registering please contact your SIMARIS deSign administra tor SIMARIS deSign A 25 What does the Management module provide SIEMENS A 6 What does the Management module provide This module supports three main functions project management user management customer management SIMARIS deSign S Management 4 Customers Projectna Shofdese Towmltiy Crested by createdon oreron orderon tracted on nw _find top A 26 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign What does the Management module provide A 6 1 Registering a customer 1 In the Management structure tree click on Customers CI Management e Projects i TAR User An input form will appear on the right side If you have not yet registered any customers this list will be empty Click the New button The New customer dialog box will appear New customer x Customer No Pas o Company TUTORA EVENT O Mumber street o ZIP codetown Do Do Telephone Po Fax No Po E mail Do Contact partner Po Cancel Help Enter a customer number This text box is mandatory If you do not enter a customer number the text box will be highlighted in red Enter the company name of the model project TUTORA EVENT in the Company text box Click OK The new customer name will now appear in the list below the input mask Company TUTORA EVENT The registration
73. t Default settings gt Equip ment gt Connections from the structure tree di Default settings global CH Project EC 4 Medium voltage El Default settings El Low voltage Ea Default settings LJ General el System infeed Ei Equipment Ci ESTER TE In the right section of the window you can enter all of the prop erties for the type of connection Click in the Type of connection text box and select Cable line from the dropdown list box Click the Installation type button to determine which instal lation is coded Type of connection Type of connection CablefLine Installation type Ic Insulating material Pve70 Conductor material cu Type of cable Multi core cable or lighi plastic sheathed cables Reduction factor ftot f Installation type SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module In the Selection of installation type dialog box you will find images of all available installation types for each cable type You can limit the selection with the help of the input boxes Then the image bar will only contain those installation types which are permissible within the set limitations 4 Click on the Installation type text box and select free from the drop down list box 5 Click on the Installation site text box and select Below ceil ing from the drop down list box With these limitations you can now only select installation type s C 4 Selection instal
74. the Properties window of the Main distribution circuit 2 Inthe Medium voltage tab select the button next to the transformer icon in the lower section of the window Designation Transformer 1 14 1 Rated power Sn KWA 250 vector group ns Rated short circuit voltage Ukr E 3 Select the value 315 for the Rated power Sn kVA from the dropdown list box The linked text box Short circuit loss Pk kW will be auto matically updated The Automatic dimensioning check box has been deactiva ted 4 Confirm with OK SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSign How do work in the Calculation module A 7 10 2 Manual device selection Via the manual device selection you can modify the automatic se lection of SIMARIS deSign and select a switching device yourself For this selection SIMARIS deSign will also check to ensure that all of the planning requirements are complied with Exchange the moulded case circuit breaker in the main distribution board with an air circuit breaker 1 Change over to the Low voltage tab Circuit breaker is dis played in the Type of switchgear dropdown list box for the lower switch 2 Click onthe button next to the lower switch Type of switthgear Circuitbreaker tsi Designation NSLSIIAID OO In A lem kA oorea tt SCi Ea Primary current transformer foo A 67 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS 3 In the Circuit breaker NV dialog box click the Primary device
75. tion B A Medium voltage 1 El 84 Network 1 1 BD EET E E First Floor TO Lighting GPS Kitchen be PAN Socket Outlet P A Elevator o 4 M Air conditioning E EE h Second Floor oie MP Lighting e PM Kitchen oo MEAS SocketOutlet SS F e Capacitor 1 14 3 E E Enclosure definition E A Medium voltage 1 ii a Network 1 1 e AL Medium voltage l E E ce Warning N Both modifications made to the entire system and modifications made to the equipment always require a new analysis of the net work Modifications can for example be new cable lengths or loads as a result the dimensioning must be carried out again or a switching protective device must be replaced SIMARIS deSign A 59 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 7 8 Dimensioning subnetworks 1 Select the Single line diagram with load flow load distribu tion icon in the toolbar Single line diagram with load flawiload distribution 2 Select the First Floor node 3 Examine the load of the infeed of the floor distribution boards The currents are very small less than 63 A LYCA T1ATa lr 56 A WL DB DES S0AG KIL 1 14 1 z H A tot 0 7 Ib 55 5 A The load lp of the First Floor circuit is 55 5 A b 55 54 AU 0 695 costj 0 8 tind gi 1 4 Click on the Single line diagram with short circuit load icon in the toolbar Single line diagram with short circuit load A 60 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS SIMARIS deSig
76. tion for conformity with the hardware and software described we prior written consent Infringements shall entitle to damage cannot guarantee complete conformity since errors cannot be claims All rights reserved in particular in case of a patent grant excluded The information provided in this manual is checked at or utility model registration regular intervals and any corrections which might become neces sary are included in the next releases Any suggestions for impro vement are welcome Hotline Phone 49 0 70 00 SIMARIS 49 0 70 00 7 46 27 47 E mail simaris siemens com Internet www siemens de simaris Siemens AG Automation and Drives Power Transmission and Distribution SIMARIS deSign P O Box 3240 Siemens AG 2002 D 91050 Erlangen Subject to technical changes Siemens Aktiengesellschaft SIEMENS Contents A A 1 A 2 A 3 A 3 1 A 3 2 A 3 3 A 4 A 4 1 A 5 A 5 1 A 5 2 A 5 3 A 6 A 6 1 A 6 2 A 6 3 A 7 A 7 1 A 7 2 A 7 3 A 7 4 A 7 5 A 7 6 SIMARIS deSign Introduction es ds hee ke Bw Se DES BE ee What can do with SIMARIS deSign How do work with the SIMARIS deSign User Manual Allocation of mouse functions Calculation module 2 088 4 Planning module 4 2 a4 26 RAS Rd a How do work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign Introductory example Preparation a ssa aye a ohn wm Se a Registering as a SIMAR
77. to try it out and test it Install the software the functionality of the demo version is also suf ficient and follow the project as described SIMARIS deSign A 15 How do work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 4 1 Introductory example The company TUTORA EVENT is planning a new branch office in the industrial park in Any Village Your customer has turned to you with an initial architectural drawing Side view alld F Hi i E Fa H ESA second floor el e e Pg 1 a jj a 4 Sri A 16 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work efficiently with SIMARIS deSign Your customer needs the following at short notice for the further planning stages block diagram of the electrical network network calculations estimation of the space needed for the power supply specifications of work and services for the power supply You have learned the following from the conversation with your cus tomer and the drawings The offices are to have the same functionality on all floors Lighting 20 kW Outlets for PCs etc 2 5 kW with 50 in reserve Kitchen 7 kW Elevator 50 kW Air conditioning 50 KW e The system infeed is carried out via the 20 kV network of the local power utility The transformer power is to be minimized e The cables are to be laid free below the ceiling e The entire project will be executed inexpensively using both fused and fuseless technology SIMARIS deSign A 17 How d
78. uired in formation for the dimensioning Example w L MD 1A Length of cableibusbar missing e Dimensioning error The program is dimensioning the network This note appears when a conflict arises between the condi tions and the marginal requirements or the stored database during the dimensioning In the project tree the signal control of the affected circuit turns red Solution Modify the properties of the affected circuit according to the instructions in the message l do ce Maximum quantity of parallel wires 10 exceeded In this example you have to change the installation type or the maximum permissible cross section of the cable in the Proper ties circuit dialog box _ TIP A When you click a message the circuit that triggered the message will automatically be highlighted in the structure tree This message can be corrected via the Properties window SIMARIS deSign A 65 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 66 A 7 10 Manual device selection SIMARIS deSign automatically dimensions e Transformer capacity e Switching devices and protective devices e Cable cross sections You can manually process and specify these devices at any time SIMARIS deSign will take these devices into consideration when dy namically checking the state of the network These components will be ignored during the automatic dimensioning process A 7 10 1 Processing transformers Increase the transformer capacity 1 Open
79. use button on Network 1 1 2 Select Project gt Low voltage gt Settings gt Enclosure defini tion gt Product preferences in the structure tree i Default settings net Network 1 1 CH Network E 4 Medium voltage Bl Default settings AL Settings E Low voltage E Default settings El Settings EL General H A System infeed E Enclosure definition You can now deactivate particular types of distribution boards or set priorities in the right section of the window 3 Deactivate ALPHA160 by clicking on the respective check box 4 Give SIVACON 8PT priority Distribution board Group Enable Priority within the gr OVAL UN SPT E mi SIKUS3200 B ALPHAB3O EU ALPHAAOO RO ALPHATBO 2 SIMBOXWP J o 1 SIMBOX63 1 E DRI x These are all of the default settings for this model project 5 Confirm with OK A 88 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do define the enclosure A 8 2 Dimensioning the enclosure The procedure for dimensioning the enclosure is schematically sim ilar to the procedure for dimensioning the network e For the first and the last dimensioning stage it is recommended that the entire network be dimensioned e In between you can confine yourself to dimensioning selected enclosures only in order to work in a time optimized manner 1 Open Planning gt Enclosure definition gt Medium voltage gt Network 1 1 gt gt Distribution board gt Low voltage in the structure tree 2
80. witch i e the curves do not intersect All of the Selectivity icons downstream from the infeed are green and the network is fully selective on the secondary side SIMARIS deSign A 83 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS A 7 12 Output of results In this section as required by the task you will generate e an overview block diagram e the results of the network calculation 1 Select the Network 1 1 node in the structure tree 2 Click the node with the right mouse button to display the con text menu Outputto Screen file im Copy a 4 r Properties 3 Select Output to Screen file 4 Activate Network diagram FelixCAD as well as all of the check boxes under Calculation results 5 Select Entire network or Subnetwork All of the circuits below the highlighted circuit Network 1 1 will then be included in the output lf desired it is also possible to only output the results from parts of the network 6 Confirm with OK lt is only possible to output the text for tender docments when the en closure has also been dimensioned All of the necessary applications will automatically open A 84 SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do work in the Calculation module When SIMARIS deSign was installed FelixCAD was also installed The block diagram is generated in FelixCAD and can be further edited printed saved as dwg dxf there 1 For your output in FelixCAD select a network view The icons cor
81. y be ordered 7 Proceed in the same way for the rest of the device properties Ambient temperature C 50 Number of poles 3 rated current A 630 ley KA 65 Overcurrent release protective fea LSIN tures Design Overcurrent release D Type of connection main circuit rear connected horizontal Operating mechanism Manual operating mecha nism with stored energy feature with mechanical closing LCD display Basic functions with LCD display Auxiliary contact with auxiliary contact 2NO 2NC 1Stauxiliary release without ane auxiliary release without A 69 How do work in the Calculation module SIEMENS ATTENTION In this function the green check mark only indicates that a charac teristic value has been selected It does not give any indication that the selected option is actually technically permissible in the affected circuit Pay attention to messages in the message window 8 10 As MRPD you will receive 3WN60611DD050AA1 After making a new selection you can also directly enter the MRPD in the input box at the top on the right and confirm by pressing Enter Confirm with Apply In the Circuit breaker LV dialog box the Automatic dimen sioning check box was deactivated This means that the device has been taken into consideration in the calculation but is frozen SIMARIS deSign will no longer automatically change it The query with the network requirements and the notes will remain how
82. y project in SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS A 5 3 Starting the program 1 Start SIMARIS deSign e via the menu Start gt Program gt Simaris gt SIMARIS deSign fem Simars tu SIMMARIS design SE Uninstall SIMARIS e by double clicking on the icon on the desktop sia be SIMARIS design 2 After a short load time you will be requested to enter your user A 24 name and your password JA SIMARIS user password User Administrator Password Language English United Kingdom Cancel Help Register using your personal user name When you start SIMARIS deSign for the first time Administrator will be listed in the User text box Leave this default during the practice example SIMARIS deSign SIEMENS How do start my project in SIMARIS deSign 3 Register with your personal password As a standard the Administrator has not been allocated a password When you start the program for the first time simply confirm with OK 4 Select the user interface language for the current session If you have selected several languages from the product data base during installation select one language from the drop down list box for the current session You can select between e German e English GB You can change the user interface language during the session 5 Confirm with OK If the name and the password are correct the program will begin with the Management module ATTENTION If you do not have u

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