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SIMARIS project Help

Software Functions in Detail

Answers for infrastructure.

1.1.0

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1 Introduction 4

1.1 Determination of space requirements and budget with SIMARIS project 4

1.2 System requirements 4

1.3 Setup instructions 4

41.3.1 Setup from DVD

41.3.2 Setup after download

51.3.3 Registration and read-in of the licence key

51.3.4 Setup of national versions

2 Program Interface and Structure 6

2.1 Overview of the program sequence 6

2.2 Navigation bar / workflow bar 7

2.3 Icon bars 8

82.3.1 Main window

82.3.2 Graphic area

2.4 Menu bar and key combinations 9

92.4.1 Project menu

92.4.2 Edit menu

102.4.3 Extras menu

112.4.4 Help menu

112.4.5 Corresponding key combinations

3 First Start 12

3.1 Call start wizard 12

123.1.1 Create new project

133.1.2 Import from SIMARIS design

133.1.3 Open existing project

133.1.4 Load demo project

133.1.5 Show introduction movie

4 Project Definition 14

4.1 Introduction to the project structure 15

4.2 Handling of systems in the project structure 16

164.2.1 Create new medium-voltage switchgear

174.2.2 Create new transformer

184.2.3 Create new low-voltage switchboard

184.2.4 Create new busbar trunking system

194.2.5 Create new distribution board

204.2.6 Create new single components

4.3 Favourites 20

5 System Planning 21

5.1 User interface variants in System Planning 21

215.1.1 Overview of the Front View

225.1.2 Overview of the Device list

235.1.3 Overview of the Component list

5.2 Messages 24

245.2.1 Hints

245.2.2 Input request

5.3 Handling of the System Planning 25

255.3.1 Handling of medium-voltage switchgear

255.3.2 Handling of transformers

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265.3.3 Handling of low-voltage switchboards

265.3.3.1 Device list

275.3.3.2 Automatic creation of the Front View

275.3.3.3 Editing the front view

295.3.4 Handling of a busbar trunking system

305.3.5 Handling of a distribution board

305.3.5.1 Device list



6 Budget Determination 32

6.1 Budget inquiry 32

6.2 Budget summary 32

7 Output and Data Transfer 33

7.1 Output types and options 33

7.2 Data transfer 35

8 Technical Background of the Systems 36

8.1 Medium-voltage switchgear 36

8.2 Transformers 37

8.3 Low-voltage switchboards 39

8.4 Busbar Trunking System 40

8.5 Distribution boards 43

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1 Introduction

1.1 Determination of space requirements and budget with SIMARISprojectWith SIMARIS project you can get an overview of the space requirements for the electric pow er distribution w ithin a building, from medium

voltage to distribution boards, and thus get the basis for a cost estimation.

Having defined the project structure and selected the technical basic data, the required

sections for medium voltage Transformers

protective and sw itching devices for low voltage

busbar trunking systems, including the specif ication of special components such as feed-in components, directional change components and

pow er tap-off units

and other single components

can be selected.

By automatically selecting and placing suitable pow er distribution board systems based on your specif ications, SIMARIS project determines the

space requirements of the pow er distribution as w ell as the basic data for determining the required budget, w hich you can either request of your

Siemens contact w ith the data from SIMARIS project or determine yourself in a budget sheet that can be saved. From Version 2.0 on, the program

also contains the automatic creation of technical specif ications.

1.2 System requirementsThese are the minimum hardw are and softw are requirements to run SIMARIS® project:

Processor: Pentium4 / Athlon 1.6 GHz (recommended: 2 GHz) 1GB RAM (recommended: 2 GB)

Hard disk capacity: 1 GB

Screen resolution 1280 x 1024 (recommended: 1400 x 1050)

Supported operating systems: Window s XP, SP2 or Window s Vista, Window s 7

Supported MS-Office versions: Off ice 2003 or Off ice 2007

1.3 Setup instructions

1.3.1 Setup from DVDClose all other applications on your computer. Insert the SIMARIS DVD into the DVD drive and start setup.exe.

The setup w izard guides you through the installation and allow s not only the installation of SIMARIS project but also the installation of SIMARIS

design and SIMARIS curves. SIMARIS project is not available for all countries because of the contained product portfolio so that this program

can only be installed if you have selected one of the respective countries in the country selection. A specif ication of the countries for w hich

SIMARIS project is currently available can be found at w w w .siemens.com/simarisproject.

Follow the instructions of the setup w izard.

SIMARIS project can be set up as local installation only.

1.3.2 Setup after downloadRequest a dow nload link at w w w .siemens.com/simaris/dow nload by entering and sending your data. The dow nload link w ill be sent to you by e-mail. Having dow nloaded the zip f ile that can be accessed through this link, unpack it on the hard

disk of your computer and then start setup_sp20.exe.

Follow the instructions of the setup w izard.

SIMARIS project can be set up as local installation only.

http://www.siemens.de/simarisproject

http://www.siemens.de/simaris/download

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1.3.3 Registration and read-in of the licence keyThe softw are may be used in a demo mode for 20 days after its installation. Only those days are counted on w hich you actually open the

program. In order to be able to use SIMARIS project permanently, you must register on the Internet at w w w .siemens.com/simaris/register.

Please enter your data there and request a licence by submitting the form. This licence w ill then be sent to you by e-mail w ithin half an hour.

Please save the f ile w ith the extension .lic (= licence key) on your computer. As long as the licence key has not been read in, you w ill be asked during every program start w hether you w ant to read in the licence key

now or respectively, w hether you w ould like to register now or later.

Clicking the "Import licence key" button starts the read process of your licence key. The brow ser opens w here you can set the f ile path of

your licence key and select the licence f ile identif ied by the f ile extension .lic. As soon as you open this f ile, the licence f ile is read in and the

program is started.

Clicking the "Register now " button automatically opens the registration page for the SIMARIS tools provided you are online. How to proceed

from there w as decribed in the previous section.

Clicking the "Register later" button takes you straight to the program, but you w ill be asked about registration again during the next program

start.

You can initiate read-in of the licence key w hile the program is running via the Extras menu Licence Settings.

1.3.4 Setup of national versionsThe installation of SIMARIS project alw ays includes a specif ic product portfolio for the selected country. For each of these national versions,

German, English and, w here necessary, a local language other than that are provided for language selection. If you w ant to edit projects for

various countries, you have to install the required national versions of SIMARIS project in parallel to be able to use the program w ith the

respective specif ic product portfolio as w ell as the specif ic national language for various projects as required.

http://www.siemens.de/simaris/registrieren

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2 Program Interface and Structure

2.1 Overview of the program sequence

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2.2 Navigation bar / workflow barWith the help of the navigation bar you can go to the desired program step by directly clicking it.

Project Definition

Under

you can f ind the subordinate project steps

,

in w hich you can enter the project data and design the project structure from the various

systems.

System Planning

Under

you can f ind subordinate project steps

depending on the selected system, in

w hich you can plan the respective

system.

Medium-voltage sw itchgear is compiled in

from the cubicles library.

Transformers, busbar trunking systems and single components are compiled under

from device libraries or a catalogue.

Low -voltage sw itchboards and distribution boards are compiled automatically w hen changing

from A to B.

Budget

Under

you can f ind the subordinate project

steps

in w hich you can either send your project f ile to your SIEMENS consultant for budget price

calculation or calculate a budget yourself in the summary of the configured systems.

Project output

Under

you get directly to the output screen

w ithout having to select a subordinate

project step.

For the entire project or individual systems you can create a document to be edited in your w ord

processing program and/or a tender specif ication text in German or English in GAEB90 or text

format. For sw itchgear, transformers and pow er distribution boards you can generate front

view s and a single-line diagram in .dxf format.

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2.3 Icon bars

2.3.1 Main window

New project Delete

Open project Cut

Save project Copy

Save project as Paste

2.3.2 Graphic area

In the selection mode you can select required components

(e.g. complete sections, devices) w ithin the graphic.

In the area selection mode you can select several required components

(e.g. complete sections, devices) w ithin the graphic.

In the zoom mode you can zoom into a cut-out of the graphic.

By clicking the general view button, the entire plant is show n in the graphic.

By clicking this button, the entire plant is displayed horizontally aligned.

By clicking this button, the entire plant is displayed vertically aligned.

By clicking this button, a small overview w indow opens, show ing w hich cut-out is currently displayed in the graphic. The cut-out

can also be moved directly in this w indow to display the required cut-out in the graphic.

Minimise w indow

Maximise w indow

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2.4 Menu bar and key combinations

2.4.1 Project menu

In the Project menu, select

New Project to create a new project. Open project to open an existing project w ith the

extension .sp.

Save to save the current project.

Save As... to save the current project in a freely selectable

project path under any name.

Import from SIMARIS design to import a SIMARIS design f ile

w ith the extension .sx.

One of the projects edited last from the displayed list to

further edit it.

Exit to close SIMARIS project.

2.4.2 Edit menu

The options Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete can be found in the Edit menu and under the same icons also in the

icon bar of the main w indow .

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2.4.3 Extras menu

In the Extras menu, select

Licence Settings to check your licence or import a new licence. For SIMARIS project, the licence f ile to

be imported is identif ied by the extension .lic. Preferences to specify personal settings defined for SIMARIS project. A w indow opens in w hich a tree

is displayed on the left w ith the user preferences that can be set:- When you have selected "Updates", you can set the option that checks for updates are performed

automatically upon program start. In addition, you can decide w hether you w ant to be notif ied

about updates before or after dow nloading them.

- When selecting "Hints" it is possible to enable or disable the hint texts below the navigation bar in

the right part of the w indow .

- When selecting "Language Settings" it is possible to change the language in SIMARIS project in

the right part of the w indow .

Note:

The language changeover w ill only become effective after a restart of SIMARIS project.

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2.4.4 Help menu

Using the Help menu, you can

call up Introductory Movies as visual help for the most important

applications in SIMARIS project. We recommend taking the time to

w atch these movies for a better understanding of SIMARIS project. load a Demo Project created by us, to w atch it and try out

commands.

open this Help document in pdf format.

access the link http://w w w .siemens.com/simaris/interactivetour

w hich takes you to the interactive tour provided on the Internet (also

see Introductory Movies ).

access the link http://w w w .siemens.com/specif ications w hich takes

you to the tender specif ication texts provided on the Internet.

export an error log w hich might be required to clarify errors w hich

occurred.

look for Updates w e provide for you. To benefit from these

updates, you need an active Internet connection. The online update

w ill be done automatically.

install new software by follow ing the provided link to our

SIMARIS homepage, w here the available updates are prepared for

dow nload in addition.

call up information about SIMARIS project, w hich contains,

among other things, the current version number of SIMARIS project.

2.4.5 Corresponding key combinations

Project menu Save settings Ctrl + S

+

Edit menu Cut Ctrl + X

+

Copy Ctrl + C

+

Paste Ctrl + V

+

Delete Del

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http://www.siemens.de/simaris/interactivetour

http://www.siemens.de/ausschreibungstexte

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3 First Start

3.1 Call start wizardWhen starting the SIMARIS project softw are, the start w izard opens

automatically.

3.1.1 Create new project

Select "Create a new project".

With "Next" the w indow for the project data is opened.

Enter the project data here. The entry of a project name is mandatory

(default entry is "new "), the entry of any other project data is optional.

With "Next" you are requested to save the project in a freely selectable

project path.

With "Finish" the project f ile is saved.

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3.1.2 Import from SIMARIS designSelect "Import from SIMARIS design" in the start w izard and then "Brow se..." to select a SIMARIS design f ile w ith the extension .sx. By clicking

the "Finish" button the SIMARIS design f ile is imported.

3.1.3 Open existing projectSelect "Open existing project" in the start w izard and then "Brow se..." to select a SIMARIS project f ile w ith the extension .sp. By clicking the

"Finish" button the SIMARIS project f ile is opened.

When a project is loaded w hich w as created w ith SIMARIS project 1.0 and w hich is therefore identif ied by the extension .sc, a backup f ile is

created w ith the extension .sp20_sp10, enabling you to post-edit the project w ith Version 1.0 again based on that project status, if necessary.

3.1.4 Load demo projectSelect "Load the demo project" in the start w izard. By clicking the "Finish" button the demo project is opened.

3.1.5 Show introduction movieSelect "Show introduction movie" in the start w izard. By clicking the "Show " button, the interactive tour is started w ithin w hich you can w atch

various movies w hich explain the functional principle and handling of the program.

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4 Project DefinitionAfter having loaded or created a project and f inished the start w izard, you automatically get to the Project Definition. To see, complete and

change the data stored in the project definition from other editing steps of a project, click in the navigation bar on

.

Project data

In an existing project, the master data, customer data and comment can be

completed and changed under

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4.1 Introduction to the project structureThe follow ing is a definition of the terms used in the individual areas of the user interface of the project structure.

Systems library

Project tree

Favourites Data of the selected system

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Under

you can select the systems required for

the project structure.

To add a system - select the system in the systems library and drag it to the project tree by keeping the

left mouse button pressed. - or double-click the required system in the systems library.

To cut, copy or delete a system- right-click the required system in the project tree and select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete"

from the context menu

- or select the system in the project tree and then select the corresponding icon ,

or from the icon bar or choose from the Edit menu "Cut", "Copy" or

"Delete" on the menu bar.

To paste a system after having cut or copied it- right-click the desired position in the project tree and select "Paste" from the context

menu

- or select the desired position in the project tree and then select the icon from the

icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu bar.

If a system in the project tree is marked by the yellow icon , characteristics are missing for

the specif ication.

To enter these- double-click the selected system in the project tree and then select in the follow ing

w indow s - stepw ise, if necessary - the missing characteristics w hich are also

marked by the yellow icon, either by entering them or using the drop-dow n menu,- or select the system in the project tree and then click "System Planning" in the

navigation bar so that you can select the missing characteristics in the same w ay.

4.2 Handling of systems in the project structureWhen adding a system to the project tree, the w indow s for selecting the desired system as w ell as for entering master data and system

characteristics are opening one after another. When clicking the "Finish" button in the system characteristics w indow w ithout having completely f illed the characteristics, you w ill remain in

the program step Project Definition and can insert further systems into the project tree. Nevertheless, the system remains marked by ,

because characteristics for the specif ication are missing. The w indow for entering the missing characteristics can be opened again by

double-clicking the marked system in the project tree.

When clicking the "Finish" button only after having completely selected the required characteristics, you get automatically to the program step

System Planning and can there select the required transformers, sections, devices, etc. from the templates or libraries depending on the

selected system type. The respective handling of the various system types in the program step System Planning is described in the follow ing

chapter.

The system data entered during the creation of the system can be seen and also changed on the bottom right in the "System data" area. To

this end, select the required system in the project tree so that the data of the selected system is displayed and then make your changes in the

corresponding f ields, e.g. the system name or comment.

4.2.1 Create new medium-voltage switchgear

When creating new medium-voltage sw itchgear, the w indow for the system

selection opens f irst.

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By clicking the "Next" button you get to the w indow for entering the master

data on the system. Since this step is the same for all systems, it is show n

exemplarily here and w ill not be show n anymore for the follow ing system

types.

By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for selecting the system

characteristics. Having selected all relevant data, click the "Finish" button to get to the program

step 'System Planning'. If not all relevant system data have been selected, you

w ill remain in the program step Project Definition.

4.2.2 Create new transformer

When creating a new transformer, the w indow for the system selection

opens f irst. By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for entering the master

data on the system (analogue w indow see above at "Create new medium-

voltage sw itchgear" ).16

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4.2.3 Create new low-voltage switchboard

When creating a new low -voltage sw itchboard, the w indow for entering the

master data on the system opens directly (analogue w indow see above at

"Create new medium-voltage sw itchgear" ). By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for selecting the system

characteristics.

Having selected all relevant data, click the "Finish" button to get to the program



4.2.4 Create new busbar trunking system

When creating a new busbar trunking system, the w indow for the system

selection opens f irst. By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for entering the master data

on the system (analogue w indow see above at "Create new medium-voltage

sw itchgear" ).

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By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for selecting the busbar

material.

By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for selecting the busbar

trunking system characteristics. Having selected all relevant data, click the "Finish" button to get to the program



4.2.5 Create new distribution board

When creating a new distribution board, the w indow for the system selection

opens f irst. By clicking the "Next" button, you get to the w indow for entering the master

data on the system (analogue w indow see above at "Create new medium-

voltage sw itchgear" ).16

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4.2.6 Create new single components

When creating a new single component, the w indow for entering the master

data on the system opens directly. In contrast to the other systems, it is also

possible to add an internal comment here. By clicking the "Finish" button, you get to the program step 'System Planning'.

4.3 FavouritesIt is possible to save favourites for each available system type, w hich

can later be integrated in projects to be edited. To this end, you f irst have to create a folder on an available drive, in

w hich you w ant to save your favourites. But you can also use the

"My Library" folder w hich w as created during setup.

By clicking the icon you can define the desired / this folder as

storage location in the explorer.

You can now save individual systems from each edited project as

favourites by selecting a system w ith the left mouse button, dragging

it to the list of favourites keeping the left mouse button pressed and

dropping it there by releasing the mouse button. The system is then

added to the alphabetically sorted list.

In the folder on the drive you can identify the f iles containing

favourites by the f ile extension .spx.

If you w ant to delete or rename systems from the Favourites folder,

you have to do that directly in the created folder on the drive.

Subsequently, you can update the list of favourites displayed in

SIMARIS project by clicking the icon.

To integrate the saved favourites in a project to the edited, select the

desired favourite w ith the left mouse button, drag it to the desired

position in the project tree by keeping the left mouse button pressed

and place it there by releasing the left mouse button.

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5 System Planning

5.1 User interface variants in System Planning

5.1.1 Overview of the Front ViewThe follow ing is a definition of the terms used in the individual areas of the Front View user interface in System Planning.

This user interface is available for medium-voltage sw itchgear, low -voltage sw itchboards and distribution boards.

Library Front view

Properties

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5.1.2 Overview of the Device listThe follow ing is a definition of the terms used in the individual areas of the Device list user interface in System Planning.

This user interface is available for low -voltage sw itchboards and distribution boards.

Library Device list

Properties

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5.1.3 Overview of the Component listThe follow ing is a definition of the terms used in the individual areas of the Component list user interface in System Planning.

This user interface is available for transformers, busbar trunking systems and single components.

Library Component list

Properties

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5.2 Messages

5.2.1 Hints

Below the navigation bar, comments are displayed. Here you are informed on w hat you can/should do next.

Information

Warning

Conflict

5.2.2 Input requestWhen a system is marked by the yellow icon , e.g. in the component list, this means that characteristics for the specif ication are missing. To

enter these, f ill in the input f ields in the Properties area also marked by the yellow icon.

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5.3 Handling of the System Planning

5.3.1 Handling of medium-voltage switchgear

To create new medium-voltage sw itchgear, only the Front View user interface is used.

In the headline of the library you f ind the icon

, w ith w hich you can call up further information about the panels you can select in the library.

Add new section Select the desired cubicle in the library and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left mouse

button pressed.

Move section Select the section in the graphic area and move it to the desired position keeping the left

mouse button pressed.

Cut, copy, delete

cubicle

Right-click the desired section in the graphic area or select several f ields and then select

"Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu

or select one or several section(s) and then select the corresponding icon , or

from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar.

Paste section again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the graphic area and select "Paste" from the context menu

or select the icon from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

bar.

Change section name Select the section and overw rite the corresponding input f ield in the "Properties" area.

Change technical data of a sectionSelect the section, click in the desired input f ield in the "Properties" area and select the

desired data item from the drop-dow n menu.

5.3.2 Handling of transformers

To select one or several transformer(s), only the "Component list" user interface is used.

Add new transformer Select the desired transformer in the library and drag it to the component list keeping the left

mouse button pressed. It is possible to insert several transformers.

Move transformer Select the transformer in the component list and move it to the desired position keeping the left


Cut, copy, delete transformer Right-click the desired transformer in the parts list or select several transformers and then

select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu

or select one or several transformer(s) and then select the corresponding icon , or


Paste transformer again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the project tree and select "Paste" from the context menu


bar.

Enter quantity If you need several identical transformers you can enter the desired Quantity in the

"Properties" area in the corresponding input f ield by overw riting it.

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5.3.3 Handling of low-voltage switchboards

5.3.3.1 Device list

Select the required devices in the "Device list" user interface.

Please mind that devices for incoming feeders and coupling are inserted in the "Infeed" column and devices for outgoing

feeders and reactive power compensation are inserted in the "Outgoing" column. This is the only way to ensure that

SIMARIS project correctly identifies the different busbar sections within a system during the automatic placement!

In the library section "Single cubicles" you can f ind additional sections w hich cannot be added directly to the graphic w hich w as

automatically generated from the device list if "Front View " is selected. This affects all cubicles in the folders

05_Single Cubicles/01_Any_FixedMounted_EmptyCubicles 05_Single Cubicles/02_CornerPanel.

Please note that you must manually place these sections in the graphic again during repeated automatic placement, since automatic placement

only factors in the devices from the device list and any other sections are deleted, w hen automatic placement is carried out.

Add new device Select a device in the library and drag it to the corresponding "Infeed" or "Outgoing" column of

the device list keeping the left mouse button pressed. Please always select a feeder circuit-breaker first!

Move device w ithin the list Select the device in the device list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse

button pressed.

Cut, copy, delete device Right-click the desired device in the device list or select several devices and then select "Cut",

"Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu

or select one or several device(s) and then select the corresponding icon , or


Paste device again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the device list and select "Paste" from the context menu


bar.

Enter quantity Select a device and enter the desired quantity in the corresponding input f ield in the

"Properties" area or click the desired line in the "Quantity" column and change the quantity there.

Change device name Select the desired device and overw rite the name in the "Name" input f ield in the "Properties"

area.

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To create the front view , select the devices and then click

If a front view already exists , the follow ing w indow opens. "Next"

overwrites the existing front view and a new front view of the

distribution board is created. "Cancel" displays the existing front view .

To create the front view the spare space has to be specif ied. The default

spare space can be adapted in the follow ing w indow w hich opens

automatically as soon as the already existing front view is dismissed by

clicking the "Next" button and a new front view is created. To this end, click

the corresponding input f ield and change the numeric value there. This

input is not applied as default but has to be entered correspondingly upon

every new creation of the front view .


In the library section "Single cubicles" you can f ind additional sections w hich you can only add directly to the graphic w hich w as

automatically generated from the device list if "Front View " is selected. This affects all cubicles in the folders

05_Single Cubicles/01_Any_FixedMounted_EmptyCubicles 05_Single Cubicles/02_CornerPanel.

Please note that you must manually place these sections in the graphic again during repeated automatic placement, since automatic placement

only factors in the devices from the device list and any other sections are deleted, w hen automatic placement is carried out.

Add unequipped cubicle Select an unequipped cubicle in the library of the single cubicles and drag it to the graphic

area keeping the left mouse button pressed.

Add corner cubicle Select a corner cubucle in the library of the single cubicles and drag it to the graphic area

keeping the left mouse button pressed.

The graphic w hich is generated automatically from the device list can be post-processed later.

Move section Select a section in the graphic area and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse

button pressed.

Cut, copy, delete section Select the desired section(s) in the graphic area and then select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from

the context menu (right mouse button)

or the corresponding icon , or from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

"Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar.



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bar.

Move w ithdraw able unit Select a w ithdraw able unit in the graphic and move it to the desired position keeping the left


Cut, copy, delete w ithdraw able unit Select the desired w ithdraw able unit(s) in the graphic area and then select "Cut", "Copy" or

"Delete" from the context menu (right mouse button)



Paste w ithdraw able unit again after cut

or copyRight-click the desired position in the graphic and select "Paste" from the context menu


bar.

Change / enter section name Select the desired section and enter the desired name in the "Name" input f ield in the

"Properties" area or change a possibly already existing name there.

Change technical data of a section Select the section and in the "Properties" area in the input f ield

- Connection type click and select the cable or busbar trunking system from the

drop-dow n list

- Door hinges click and select left or right from the drop-dow n list

- Internal separation click in the desired input f ield in the "Properties" area and

select the desired data item from the drop-dow n menu.

- Cubicle w idth [mm] click and select the desired w idth from the drop-dow n list.

Depending on the type of cubicle you may have more options for change.

Attention: changes of the cubicle w idth must be re-entered after an automatic placement, since

this automatic process resets all cubicle w idth values to the default values.

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5.3.4 Handling of a busbar trunking system

To select a busbar trunking system, only the "Component list" user interface is used.

This is an example of a component list of a busbar

trunking system w ith the individual components:

To change the length of a busbar or the

component quantities, click the appropriate line in

the "Length / Quantity" column and change the length

/ quantity by overw riting it.

It is also possible, for example, to enter the ratio of

vertical installation w ith regard to the total length

"busbar horizontal" by selecting the corresponding

line in the "Length / Quantity" column.

Correspondingly, the quantity and length of the

remaining components can be adapted in the parts

list according to the project requirements.

Add tap-off unit Select a tap-off unit in the library and drag it to the busbar in the parts list keeping the left

mouse button pressed. Then, select the missing technical data of the tap-off unit (input f ields

marked in yellow ) in the "Properties" area.

Move tap-off unit Select the tap-off unit in the parts list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse

button pressed.

Cut, copy, delete tap-off unit Select the desired tap-off unit(s) in the graphic area and then select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete"

from the context menu (right mouse button)



Paste tap-off unit again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the systems tree of the component list and select "Paste"

from the context menu

or select the desired position and then select the icon in the icon bar.

Add another busbar track Select a busbar track in the library and drag it to the systems tree of the component list


Delete busbar track Select one or several busbar tracks from the component list and select "Delete" from the context menu (right mouse button)

or select the icon from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Delete".

Completing a user-configurable

component list item

Select "User-configurable component list item" in the library and drag it to the systems tree of

the component list keeping the left mouse button pressed. You then have to enter an order

number and further data for specif ication in the "Properties" area.

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5.3.5 Handling of a distribution board

5.3.5.1 Device list

Select the required devices in the "Device list" user interface.

Add device Select the device in the library and drag it to the device list keeping the left mouse button

pressed.

Move device w ithin the list Select the device in the device list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse

button pressed.

Cut, copy, delete device Right-click the desired device in the device list or select several devices and then select "Cut",

"Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu

or select one or several device(s) and then select the corresponding icon , or

from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete"

Paste device again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the device list and select "Paste" from the context menu


bar.

Add user-selectable device Select "User-selectable device" in the library and add it to the device list. Enter an order

number and the w eight of the device in the "Properties" area.

Enter quantity The desired Quantity of a selected device can be entered in the "Quantity" column.

Change device name Select the desired device and change the name in the "Name" input f ield in the "Properties"

area.

Automatic adaptation of the terminal

connection area

When the quantity of a device is changed, the terminal connection area is adapted

automatically according to the default set during the plant creation (project definition).

Manual expansion of the terminal

connection area Select "Terminal connection area" in the library and drag it to the device list.


For automatic creation of the front view , click

in the device list after having selected the devices.

The automatic placement w hich is initiated by clicking the "Next" button

creates a new front view and overw rites the existing front view .

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To edit the front view, the following options are provided:

Add additional cubicles Select "empty distribution board" in the library and drag it to the graphic area. An empty

distribution board of the same size as the already existing ones is inserted.

Move section Select the section in the graphic area and move it to the desired position keeping the left


Cut, copy, delete section Select the desired section(s) in the graphic area and then select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from

the context menu (right mouse button)





bar.

Add new device Select a device in the library and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left mouse button

pressed.

Move device Select one or several device(s) in the graphic area and move it/them to the desired position


Cut, copy, delete device Select the desired device(s) in the graphic area and select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from the

context menu (right mouse button)



Paste device again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the graphic and select "Paste" from the context menu


bar.

Add terminal connection area manually Select "Terminal connection area" in the library and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left


Change / enter section name Select the desired section in the graphic area and enter the desired name in the "Name" input

f ield in the "Properties" area:

Change w eight factor The w eights of the distribution board and devices are added up automatically. The weights

of cables, terminals, etc. are taken into account proportionally via the w eight factor. To

change the weight factor, select the respective section and change the w eight factor in

the corresponding input f ield in the "Properties" area (see graphic above).

Select distribution board size When the front view is generated, it is determined based on the selected devices w hich

distribution board size is required. All further added distribution boards in this plant - also

empty distribution boards - w ill then be selected in the same size. If you w ant to select a

different distribution board size, the distribution board size can be specif ied in the

"Properties" area of the system by selecting a different value in the input f ield "maximum MW".

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6 Budget Determination

6.1 Budget inquiryTo determine a budget for the plants w hich you configured, please get in touch w ith your responsible Siemens planner contact. Send him your

saved project (f ilename.sp) by e-mail. You can f ind the contact person responsible for you at the follow ing Internet address:

w w w .siemens.com/simaris/contact.

6.2 Budget summaryFrom Version 2.0 on, a budget sheet is available in the "Budget" program section, w ith w hich you can create a budget for the configured plants

yourself.

This budget sheet lists all configured plants. The budget sheet comprises 2 lines for each plant.

In the f irst line, you can enter the respective plant costs. You then have the option to define an addition or reduction for each plant by entering the

required percentage in the same line and defining w hether it is an addition (+) or reduction (-) in the drop-dow n menu. This defined addition or

reduction is directly factored in the plant price. The result is show n in the same line in the right column named "Plant price".

In the next line, you can define another addition or reduction for this plant in the same w ay, w hich is, how ever, listed separately in this second

line of the "Plant price" column and not directly included in the plant price but only in the total sum of all plants.

You can enter your ow n designations for the additions and reductions in the table.

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7 Output and Data Transfer

7.1 Output types and optionsGeneral information

To prepare the output, select the plant(s) for w hich you w ant to

generate an output on the left in the project tree.

If you tick the top checkbox, all plants w ill be selected, if you remove

your checkmark from the top checkbox, all checkmarks w ill be

removed from the plants.

An alternative w ay how to select or deselect all plants is to open the

context menu w ith the right mouse button and make the respective

selection.

You can insert your own logo into the complete document by

clicking at the top right. Then, select the desired logo via

"Brow se...".

Start output

Start outputTo start the output, select and click

. The complete document is output in a modif iable rtf format and automatically opens your installed

w ord processing program. The thus created f ile can then be saved; this can also be done in the Word

format (.doc) w hich considerably decreases the f ile volume. If many plants have been selected for the output, the output might take several minutes depending on the

processing pow er of your computer.

Extent The complete output of the plants comprises a cover sheet, - a general description of the systems used in the project,- technical data on the configured plants, for low -voltage sw itchboards and distribution boards

also including a heating estimation - a cover sheet for each plant on the created view s- a front view of the plants (only for medium-voltage sw itchgear, low -voltage sw itchboards and

distribution boards)- and a circuit diagram (single-line) (only for medium-voltage sw itchgear and low -voltage

sw itchboards).

Furthermore, the complete output comprises a disclaimer in w hich statements- on disclaimers of liability- on cost estimates- on the project transfer from SIMARIS design- on the front view s created- on the circuit diagram (single-line) are made.

Finally, this output provides a list of relevant standards for the plants and devices configurable w ith

SIMARIS project.

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Output cover sheet

Output front view

For each selected plant the follow ing output options can be selected and thus be integrated in the output.

Output cover sheet

Select and click . One sheet is output each for the

technical data and the comment (only for medium-voltage sw itchgear, low -voltage sw itchboards and

distribution boards).

Output front view

Select and click . A front view is output

(only for medium-voltage sw itchgear, low -voltage sw itchboards and distribution boards).

Output circuit diagram (single-

line)Select and click . (only for medium-voltage sw itchgear and low -voltage sw itchboards).

Create specification in GAEB 81 format

Create specif ication in .rtf format

Create specif ication in GAEB

81 formatSelect and click . A w indow opens in w hich you can

select the desired storage path via the "Brow se..." button and in another w indow the f ile name. Then,

click "Save" to return to the f irst w indow in w hich you can then complete the process by clicking the

"Finish" button. Files in German are automatically stored w ith f ilename.d81, f iles in English w ith f ilename.

x81.

Create specif ication in .rtf

formatSelect and click . A w indow opens in w hich you

can select the desired storage location via the "Brow se..." button and in another w indow the f ile name.

Then, click "Save" to return to the f irst w indow in w hich you can complete the process by clicking the

"Finish" button. Files in German and English are automatically saved w ith f ilename.rtf. In the .rtf document that is generated, you can add a Table of Contents by selecting the follow ing text on

the second page of the document and pressing F9, or by selecting "Update Fields" from the context

menu using the right mouse button.

Select both output options

simultaneously

In this case, location and name of the f iles to be created are queried one after another similar to the

procedure described above.

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7.2 Data transferData transfer for budgeting

To determine a budget for the plants w hich you configured, please get in touch w ith your responsible Siemens planner contact. Send him your

saved project (f ilename.sp) by e-mail. You can f ind the contact person responsible for you at the follow ing Internet address: w w w .siemens.

com/simaris/contact.

Data transfer from SIMARIS design

To determine a budget and also the space requirements for a pow er distribution dimensioned w ith SIMARIS design, you can import a

corresponding export f ile from SIMARIS design f ilename.sx into SIMARIS project. Directly select "Import from SIMARIS design" in the start

w izard w hen starting the program or, if the program is open, via the menu item Project Import from SIMARIS design and then select a

SIMARIS design f ile w ith the extension .sx by clicking the "Brow se..." button. By clicking the "Next" button, the SIMARIS design f ile is imported

and w hen subsequently clicking the "Finish" button the corresponding view s and lists are created. Depending on the size of the project, this

process might take some time. Based on the data applied from SIMARIS design, the required plants are directly generated, listed in the project

tree and displayed in the program step "System Planning" as parts list or front view . Unrecognized components are marked or listed

correspondingly. Detected protective devices at outgoing feeders of busbar systems are transferred to the respective tap-off units.

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8 Technical Background of the SystemsThe follow ing is a short list of the Siemens systems stored in the current SIMARIS project version.

Corresponding short information is also available in the program in the program step under

.

There, on the abstract representation of a building you can move the mouse pointer over the list of the various systems. Depending on the

system you are currently selecting, this is marked in the building and a brief description is displayed.

If you need further information, click on the respective system in the list below the represented building. This w ill automatically lead you to the

corresponding Siemens Internet pages w ith the most recent information on this system.

8.1 Medium-voltage switchgearThe gas-insulated, type-tested sw itchgear for primary and secondary distribution levels in the medium-voltage netw ork require little space in

the sw itchgear room and are manufactured as hermetically sealed pressure system in accordance w ith IEC 62271-200. They are thus

absolutely independent of external inf luences.

NX PLUSC Gas-insulated for primary distribution level - Up to 24 kV / up to 31.5 kA / up to 2500 A - Type-tested, metal-enclosed, metal-separated, SF6-insulated - Compact and pow erful - Single and double busbar system - Can be installed and expanded w ithout any gas w ork- Maintenance-free for lifetime - Hermetically w elded containers, gas-tight for lifetime- Environmentally independent (dust, humidity, small animals)

8DJH Gas-insulated for secondary distribution level - Up to 17.5 kV, 25 kA or 24 kV, 20 kA- Busbar 630 A, feeders up to 630 A- Factory-built, type-tested sw itchgear in accordance w ith

IEC 62271-200- Metal-enclosed- Single busbar - Gas-insulated, tight for lifetime- Flexible because mountable side by side and blockable- Individual panels and block versions- Fully f lexible system concept – expandable to both sides w ith panels or blocks- Sw itching devices and protection schemes optimised for each sw itching task

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8.2 TransformersGEAFOL cast-resin transformers

Wherever distribution transformers must insure utmost safety in areas frequented by people or w hich require protection of w ater, Siemens

GEAFOL cast-resin transformers are the perfect solution.

Properties High operating safety Very good electrical, mechanical and thermal properties

Hardly inflammable, self-extinguishing, no toxic gas emission in case of f ire

Vacuum casting of the high-voltage w inding allow s for a long lifetime because of freedom

from partial discharges up to tw ice the rated voltage

Particularly environmentally friendly, maintenance-free, no structural requirements w ith

regard to oil pan and low -noise

GEAFOL transformers 4GB Cast-resin transformers for highest requirements in terms of personal protection and f ire

load, suitable for operation in buildings w ithout additional measures Variants provided in SIMARIS project:

- Apparent pow er from 250 kVA to 2,500 kVA- Rated voltage (primary voltage) from 6 kV to 30 kV

GEAFOL basic transformers 4GT Cast-resin transformers for highest requirements in terms of personal protection and f ire

load, suitable for operation in buildings w ithout additional measures, particularly economical Variants provided in SIMARIS project:


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Oil transformers

On the last transformation stage from the pow er plant to the consumer, distribution transformers provide the required energy for systems and

buildings. Therefore, they must not only operate reliably and economically but also silently. Siemens oil distribution transformers meet these

demands and are suitable for extreme climatic conditions and for installation in confined spaces – in distribution systems as w ell as in

industrial plants.

Properties Excellent electrical, mechanical and thermal properties Use of biodegradable cooling liquids

Customized distribution transformers for almost every application and site

Low values of loss and noise emission due to the use of silicon-alloyed electrical sheets

Oil transformers hermetic 4HB For economic operation w ithout specif ic requirements, maintenance -free Variants provided in SIMARIS project:


Oil transformers expansion tank 4JB For economic operation w ithout specif ic requirements, higher thermal load Variants provided in SIMARIS project:


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8.3 Low-voltage switchboardsWhen planning w ith SIMARIS project, the SIVACON S8 pow er distribution boards are used as low -voltage main distribution for transmitting the

current to the connected consumers and subdistribution systems. They provide highest system safety through type-tested sw itchgear and

controlgear assemblies (TTA). They ensure maximum personnel safety through an arc-protected door locking system. Device access for

setting purposes is quickly possible. The system comprises a ventilation system w ith high eff iciency and maintenance advantages.

Circuit properties Standards and regulations: Type-tested low -voltage sw itchgear and controlgear assembly (TTA) in

accordance w ith IEC 60439-1,

EN 60439-1

Protection against electric shock in accordance w ith DIN EN 50274

Testing under conditions of arcing due to an internal fault in accordance w ith IEC

61641

Clearance and creepage distances:

Rated impulse w ithstand voltage (Uimp) 12 kV

Overvoltage category IV

Degree of pollution 3

Rated insulation voltage Ui 1000 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Rated operating voltage Ue up to 690 V

Busbars 3-pole / 4-pole:

Main busbar at rear top

Rated currents In up to 7000 A

Rated peak w ithstand current Ipk up to 330 kA

Rated short-time w ithstand current ICW up to 150 kA, 1 s

Degree of protection in accordance w ith IEC 60529, EN 60529 up to IP 55

Form of internal separation in accordance w ith IEC 60439-1, EN 60439-1, Para. 7.7

up to form 4

Available installation techniques Circuit-breaker panel w ith SENTRON 3WL up to 6300 A or 3VL up to 1600 A Universal installation technology panel for motor and cable feeders up to 630 A in

w ithdraw able unit design w ith combination options w ith f ixed-mounted design

(compartment door) and in-line design 3NJ6 (plug-in)

In-line design 3NJ6 (plug-in) for cable feeders up to 630 A in plug-in design

Fixed-mounted panel (front panel) for cable feeders up to 630 A and built-in

equipment for electrical installations

In-line design 3NJ4 (f ixed-mounted) for cable feeders up to 630 A

Reactive pow er compensation up to 600 kvar

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8.4 Busbar Trunking SystemSIVACON 8PS busbar trunking systems can meet all load demands reliably and safely w ith a complete spectrum for the use from 25 A up to

6300 A. The high short-circuit rating and low fire load as w ell as type-tested connections to SIVACON sw itchgear and GEAFOL transformers

ensure highest safety. The systems require little space, allow for a clear netw ork design and can be installed quickly and retrofitted or

adapted w ithout any problems. The system also comprises communication-capable components. Improved safety is ensured via the high

short-circuit rating, the low fire load and also via the type testing.

CD-K system For the pow er supply of lighting systems and small consumers in shopping malls, logistic w arehouses and any

types of buildings. Use from 25 A up to 40 A

Rated operating voltage Ue max 400 V

Degree of protection up to IP55

BD01 system For the pow er supply of electrical tools in w orkshops as w ell as lighting systems. Use from 40 A up to 160 A



BD2 system For pow er transmission and distribution in the medium-voltage range in off ice buildings and transfer lines in all

industrial application areas. Use from 160 A up to 1,250 A



LD system For pow er distribution and transmission of high currents in exhibition halls, in the automotive industry, heavy

industry and on ships. Use from 1,100 A up to 5,000 A


Degree of protection IP34/IP54

LX system For pow er distribution and transmission of high currents in large buildings, broadcasting stations, data centres and

in chip and semiconductor production applications. Use from 800 A up to 6,300 A



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The overview show s the busbar trunking systems

available at Siemens.

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The overview states the designations

of the various components of a busbar

trunking system taking the BD2 system

as an example.

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8.5 Distribution boardsWhen planning w ith SIMARIS project, the follow ing distribution board types from the ALPHA distribution boards product range are used for the

use as pow er sub-distribution boards, tested in accordance w ith DIN EN 60439-1/3, DIN VDE 0603-1.

ALPHA AS DIN modular distribution

boards

8GK14

Degree of protection IP 55, safety class 1, for use up to 1250 A

ALPHA 630 DIN floor-mounted

distribution boards

8GK13

Degree of protection IP 55, safety class 1, for use up to 630 A

ALPHA 400 DIN wall-mounted

distribution boards

8GK11

For surface-mounting, degree of protection IP 43, safety class 1, for use up to 400 A

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ALPHA 160 DIN wall-mounted

distribution boards

8GK10

For surface-mounting, degree of protection IP 43, safety class 2, for use up to 160 A

The components of the ALPHA distribution boards, i.e. the mounting kits and accessories, are provided in a platform structure.

When configuring w ith SIMARIS project, types from the ALPHA SIMBOX small distribution boards product range are used as sub-distribution

boards for low er currents up to 63 A. These have been tested in accordance w ith DIN VDE 0603, DIN 43871, IEC 60439-3.

ALPHA SIMBOX small distribution

boards

(DIN) 8GB

For f lush-mounting, degree of protection IP 30, safety class 2

In order to be able to plan the functionality required for the project to be edited, the devices suitable for the respective distribution board size

are provided for selection, such as built-in equipment for electrical installations, compact circuit-breakers, sw itch disconnectors, in-line fuse

sw itch disconnectors, etc.

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The information provided in this brochure contains merely general descriptions orcharacteristics of performance which in actual case of use do not always apply asdescribed or which may change as a result of further development of the products.An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if expresslyagreed in the terms of contract.

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