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SIMARIS Software ToolsEasy, fast and safe planning of electric power distribution

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Planning power distribution more efficiently with SIMARIS

The innovative SIMARIS software tools set a benchmark in electrical planning software. As a part of Totally Integrated Power™ – the intelligent concept for integrated power dis-tribution in industrial applications and infra-structure – they provide valuable support in all planning projects ranging from the medium-voltage switchgear to socket outlets. This comprises planning and configuration tools and support as well as an optimally matched

and comprehensive product and system port-folio. Via communication-capable components the products and systems can be linked to building automation or industrial automation. This allows for exploiting the whole optimi-zation potential of an integrated solution throughout the entire project cycle – from investment via planning and installation to operation.

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Convenient electrical planning Planning the electric power distribution for industrial plants, infrastructure and build-ings is becoming more and more complex. To aid electrical engineering consultants in working faster and better in the existing conditions, the innovative SIMARIS soft-ware tools effectively support the planning process. They help you cut down on ex-penses and time in the overall planning of a power distribution system, providing optimum support which enables you to concentrate more on your main tasks such as drawing up concepts.

Three efficient SIMARIS software tools The SIMARIS software tools set a bench-mark in planning efficiency. They support you in the dimensioning of electric power distribution systems and in making the right choice of devices and distribution boards for these systems:– SIMARIS design for network calculation and dimensioning– SIMARIS project for determining the space requirements of the power dis- tribution system, calculating the budget and creating technical specifications– SIMARIS curves for visualizing tripping characteristics, let-through current curves and let-through energy curves

SIMARIS software tools for planning support

Intuitive, user-friendly operation and documentation of the plan-ning results

End-to-end planning from the medium-voltage level to the power consumer

Automatic selection of matching components and distribution board systems

High degree of planning reliabil-ity while providing flexibility in the planning and implementa-tion process

HighlightsIntuitive and user-friendly SIMARIS software tools are tailored towards the tasks and requirements of your day-to-day work as an electrical engineering consultant. The well-designed user interface allows for convenient and easy operation. The complete product portfolio from the medium-voltage switch-gear to distribution boards for electrical installations is mapped so that you can design your complete power distribution system from start to finish. For effective and easy workflows it is possible to trans-fer project data between the SIMARIS soft-ware tools. Each of the tools can of course also be used individually. No special knowl-edge of the products and systems is re-quired, as the equipment is determined automatically by the software on the basis of your project-related specifications.

Whether in industrial applications or infrastructure – our integrated portfolio of products and systems offers safe, flexible and efficient application options for power distribution.

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Savings potential in the planning stageSIMARIS design can be used to dimension electric networks based on real products with a minimum of input – from the medium-voltage level to the socket outlet. This software reduces your overall plan-ning expenses for power distribution sys-tems, minimizes the selection and dimen-sioning time for the necessary equipment, and offers a high degree of planning reli-ability into the bargain.

Customized dimensioning Based on the requirements of the specific power distribution system, SIMARIS design safely and reliably dimensions a system solution from a broad product portfolio which is in compliance with all the relevant standards (VDE, IEC) and reflects the pres-ent state of the art in technology. Suitable components are selected automatically. So you can focus on what’s important in your planning. Time-consuming research into specific product data in catalogues is a thing of the past. In addition the software calculates the short circuit current, load flow, voltage drop and the energy balance. Plus: the personal, short-circuit and over-load protection settings are performed automatically in line with the calculations made.

SIMARIS design – efficient dimensioning

Fast, safe and flexible Planning an electric power distribution system is always subject to considerable changes and adaptations both in the plan-ning and in the implementation stage. SIMARIS design integrates each modifica-tion into the supply concept and automati-cally checks its reliability against currently relevant standards and regulations. Conse-quently, you needn’t perform costly and time-consuming checks of standards your-self. In the later planning stages, for exam-ple, more detailed consumer data can be added easily and quickly. Selectivity verifi-cation is often mandatory, for example for installations in emergency power supply systems. With SIMARIS design professional you can create the verification automatically.

Intelligent functions SIMARIS design furnishes you with a host of intelligent functions for setting up and dimensioning electric networks. For example, you can create different types of network couplings – also at the sub-distribution level. Furthermore, busbars systems can easily be added and edited in the software, as well as entire motor starter combinations at the consumer level. Even lightning and/or overvoltage protection can be taken into account in the planning phase if required.

Power distribution systems for industrial plants, infrastructure and buildings – from the medium-voltage level to the socket outlet.

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Convenient and straightforward Thanks to its user-friendly operation and its graphical user interface, you will intui-tively find your way around SIMARIS design. The software provides excellent options for graphical editing of network diagrams. For direct project implementa-tion, there are user-friendly options for documenting the results of the entire net-work dimensioning process – e.g. a parts list of the necessary equipment or the network diagram in your desired format (PDF, DXF, DWG). With SIMARIS design professional, you can even export the project data and continue the planning of concrete plants in SIMARIS project.

For global use Are you planning a project abroad? No problem, because SIMARIS design is avail-able in about 20 languages. With the right selections it even takes account automati-cally of the corresponding technical and product-related specifications of the partic-ular country. This software can therefore be used for power distribution projects across the globe. Thanks to planning with real product parameters, projects planned with SIMARIS design can be implemented safely. See for yourself how easy and fast it is to work with SIMARIS design. Should any questions about dimensioning with

Automatic equipment selection and dimensioning

Calculation of short-circuit current, load flow, voltage drop, and energy balance

Free definition of network operating modes and switching conditions

Busbar trunking systems for power transport and distribution included in the network design

HighlightsSIMARIS design arise at any time, our regional contact persons will be happy to render personal on-site support: www.siemens.com/simaris/contact

Additional features For advanced users, SIMARIS design professional provides additional functions:– Parallel network operation: different power sources (e.g. transformers and generators) can be operated in the same network.– Automatic selectivity evaluation: selec- tivity limits are displayed automatically in addition to the current time characteristic and the respective envelope curves.– Project export for further processing in SIMARIS project: determination of the space requirements of the distribution boards and establishment of the basis for the budget determination.– Creating active and passive emergency power supply systems: integration of normal or directional couplings in the network diagram – also at the sub-dis- tribution level.

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Planning software tool SIMARIS project provides a quick overview of the space requirements inside the build-ing for your power distribution system, from the medium-voltage level to the dis-tribution board for electrical installations. You can thus quickly determine the budget and automatically create a technical specification.

Easy, fast and straightforward In SIMARIS project, the following processes are visualized on the basis of the defined project structure and the basic technical data:– For medium-voltage switchgear: selection of the required system and panels to get a front view with dimensions. – For low-voltage switchboards and distri- bution boards: selection of the required protection and switching devices for each system. The required distribution boards are defined automatically on the basis of this device distribution list, are equipped with the devices and presented in a front view with dimensions.– For busbar trunking systems: after having selected the desired system, it is neces- sary to specify the length and to select the additionally required components. The resulting components are stated in a parts list.

SIMARIS project – determining resources

– For transformers: selection of the respective required system and then the required quantity. Selected transformers are stated in a parts list.

Easy and reliable operation You need no detailed information on equipment or their order numbers, as SIMARIS project makes the choice auto-matically in compliance with the parameters entered. In doing so, the software factors in the wiring, control and measurement etc. for each switchgear component or distribution board. Plus: the data of a network diagram created in SIMARIS design professional can be imported into SIMARIS project. For extra time-savings: you can save typical variants of a system that has been planned in SIMARIS project and reimport them from the favorites library at a later stage for new projects. In addition, automatically drafted systems can subsequently be optimized or changed. Budgeting is possible with the help of a budget sheet. Alternatively, you can request a budget overview of all components of the electric power distribution by sending the project file to your contact person.

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Quick overview of space require-ments and budget

User-friendly output options for documentation purposes

Easily adaptable to changing use of facilities or system expansions

Planned systems can be stored in the favorites library for similar projects

Highlights

Straightforward planning of electric power distribution systems for buildings.

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SIMARIS curves – shows characterisitc curves

Easy evaluation of characteristic curves You wish to carry out a quick and easy evaluation of the tripping characteristics of low-voltage protective devices and fuses (IEC) without creating a new project in SIMARIS design? This is precisely what SIMARIS curves software does for you.

Simulation of device settings Select the required devices with SIMARIS curves by directly entering the order num-ber or use the easy-select feature for speci-fying the devices by the technical attributes they are required to have. Then evaluate the characteristic curves in the diagram and make the required settings, which you can check directly in the graphic. This easy-select feature also allows you to save indi-vidual products with the attributes you have defined as favorites and retrieve them at a later date with a simple mouse click.

Visualization and evaluation of characteristic curves

Straightforward product selec-tion via order number or easy-select feature

Saving of selected devices as favorites

Saving of several characteristic curves including settings as an overall project

HighlightsComprehensive visualization Besides the representation of tripping curves and tolerance bands and the option to set parameters, let-through current curves and let-through energy curves are also offered for the devices. A straightfor-ward printout documents the characteristic curves you have selected and their corre-sponding settings.

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Safe power distribution through evaluation of the tripping

characteristics, let-through current curves and let-through

energy curves.

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