SIMARIS project Help

1.1.0 Software Functions in Detail

Answers for infrastructure.

1 Introduction 1.1 Determination of space requirements and budget with SIMARIS project 1.2 System requirements 1.3 Setup instructions 1.3.1 Setup from DVD 1.3.2 Setup after download 1.3.3 Registration and read-in of the licence key 1.3.4 Setup of national versions 2 Program Interface and Structure 2.1 Overview of the program sequence 2.2 Navigation bar / workflow bar 2.3 Icon bars 2.3.1 Main window 2.3.2 Graphic area 2.4 Menu bar and key combinations 2.4.1 Project menu 2.4.2 Edit menu 2.4.3 Extras menu 2.4.4 Help menu 2.4.5 Corresponding key combinations 3 First Start 3.1 Call start wizard 3.1.1 Create new project 3.1.2 Import from SIMARIS design 3.1.3 Open existing project 3.1.4 Load demo project 3.1.5 Show introduction movie 4 Project Definition 4.1 Introduction to the project structure 4.2 Handling of systems in the project structure 4.2.1 Create new medium-voltage switchgear 4.2.2 Create new transformer 4.2.3 Create new low-voltage switchboard 4.2.4 Create new busbar trunking system 4.2.5 Create new distribution board 4.2.6 Create new single components 4.3 Favourites 5 System Planning 5.1 User interface variants in System Planning 5.1.1 Overview of the Front View 5.1.2 Overview of the Device list 5.1.3 Overview of the Component list 5.2 Messages 5.2.1 Hints 5.2.2 Input request 5.3 Handling of the System Planning 5.3.1 Handling of medium-voltage switchgear 5.3.2 Handling of transformers
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5.3.3 Handling of low-voltage switchboards 5.3.3.1 Device list 5.3.3.2 Automatic creation of the Front View 5.3.3.3 Editing the front view 5.3.4 Handling of a busbar trunking system 5.3.5 Handling of a distribution board 5.3.5.1 Device list 5.3.5.2 Automatic creation of the Front View 5.3.5.3 Editing the front view 6 Budget Determination 6.1 Budget inquiry 6.2 Budget summary 7 Output and Data Transfer 7.1 Output types and options 7.2 Data transfer 8 Technical Background of the Systems 8.1 Medium-voltage switchgear 8.2 Transformers 8.3 Low-voltage switchboards 8.4 Busbar Trunking System 8.5 Distribution boards

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1 Introduction
1.1 Determination of space requirements and budget with SIMARIS project
With 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 specification 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 specifications, 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 specifications.

1.2 System requirements

These 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: Office 2003 or Office 2007

1.3 Setup instructions

1.3.1 Setup from DVD
Close 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 specification 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 download

Request 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 file 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.

1.3.3 Registration and read-in of the licence key

The 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 file 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 file path of your licence key and select the licence file identified by the file extension .lic. As soon as you open this file, the licence file 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 versions

The installation of SIMARIS project alw ays includes a specific 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 specific product portfolio as w ell as the specific national language for various projects as required.

2 Program Interface and Structure

2.1 Overview of the program sequence

2.2 Navigation bar / workflow bar

With the help of the navigation bar you can go to the desired program step by directly clicking it.

Project Definition Under , in w hich you can enter the project data and design the project structure from the various systems.

you can find the subordinate project steps

System Planning Under Medium-voltage sw itchgear is compiled in

you can find subordinate project steps depending on the selected system, in w hich you can plan the respective system.

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 find the subordinate project steps

in w hich you can either send your project file to your SIEMENS consultant for budget price calculation or calculate a budget yourself in the summary of the configured systems.

Project output Under 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 specification 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.

you get directly to the output screen w ithout having to select a subordinate project step.

2.3 Icon bars

2.3.1 Main window

New project Open project Save project

Delete Cut Copy

Save project as

Paste

2.3.2 Graphic area

In the selection m ode you can select required components (e.g. complete sections, devices) w ithin the graphic. In the area selection m ode you can select several required components (e.g. complete sections, devices) w ithin the graphic. In the zoom m ode 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. Minim ise w indow Maxim ise w indow

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 file 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 .

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 file to be imported is identified 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 notified 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 Dem o 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 13 ). access the link http://w w w .siemens.com/specifications w hich takes you to the tender specification 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 softw are by follow ing the provided link to our SIMARIS homepage, w here the available updates are prepared for dow nload in addition. call up inform ation about SIMARIS project, w hich contains, among other things, the current version number of SIMARIS project.

2.4.5 Corresponding key combinations

Project m enu Save settings Ctrl + S +

Edit m enu

Cut

Ctrl + X +

Copy

Ctrl + C +

Paste

Ctrl + V +

Delete

Del

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3 First Start
3.1 Call start wizard
When 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 file is saved.

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3.1.2 Import from SIMARIS design

Select "Import from SIMARIS design" in the start w izard and then "Brow se..." to select a SIMARIS design file w ith the extension .sx. By clicking the "Finish" button the SIMARIS design file is imported.

3.1.3 Open existing project

Select "Open existing project" in the start w izard and then "Brow se..." to select a SIMARIS project file w ith the extension .sp. By clicking the "Finish" button the SIMARIS project file is opened. When a project is loaded w hich w as created w ith SIMARIS project 1.0 and w hich is therefore identified by the extension .sc, a backup file 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 project

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

3.1.5 Show introduction movie

Select "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 Definition
After having loaded or created a project and finished 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 structure

The follow ing is a definition of the terms used in the individual areas of the user interface of the project structure.

Project tree

Systems library

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 specification. 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 structure

When 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 filled 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 specification 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 fields, 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 first.

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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 first. 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 mediumvoltage sw itchgear" 16 ).

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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.

4.2.3 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" 16 ). 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.

4.2.4 Create new busbar trunking system

When creating a new busbar trunking system, the w indow for the system selection opens first. 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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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 step 'System Planning'. If not all relevant system data have been selected, you w ill remain in the program step Project Definition.

4.2.5 Create new distribution board

When creating a new distribution board, the w indow for the system selection opens first. 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 mediumvoltage sw itchgear" 16 ).

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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.

4.2.6 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 Favourites
It 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 first 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 files containing favourites by the file 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 View
The 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 list

The 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 list

The 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 request

When a system is marked by the yellow icon , e.g. in the component list, this means that characteristics for the specification are missing. To enter these, fill in the input fields 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 find 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. Select the section in the graphic area and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. Right-click the desired section in the graphic area or select several fields and then select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu or select one or several section(s) and then select the corresponding icon from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu Paste section again after cut or copy , or

Move section

Cut, copy, delete cubicle

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

Right-click the desired position in the graphic area and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Change section name Change technical data of a section

Select the section and overw rite the corresponding input field in the "Properties" area. Select the section, click in the desired input field 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. Select the transformer in the component list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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 from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu Paste transformer again after cut or copy , or

Move transformer

Cut, copy, delete transformer

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

Right-click the desired position in the project tree and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Enter quantity

If you need several identical transformers you can enter the desired Quantity in the "Properties" area in the corresponding input field 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 m ind that devices for incom ing feeders and coupling are inserted in the "Infeed" colum n and devices for outgoing feeders and reactive pow er com pensation are inserted in the "Outgoing" colum n. This is the only w ay to ensure that SIMARIS project correctly identifies the different busbar sections w ithin a system during the autom atic placem ent! In the library section "Single cubicles" you can find 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 alw ays select a feeder circuit-breaker first! Select the device in the device list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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" on the menu bar. Paste device again after cut or copy Right-click the desired position in the device list and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. Enter quantity from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Move device w ithin the list

Cut, copy, delete device

Select a device and enter the desired quantity in the corresponding input field in the "Properties" area or click the desired line in the "Quantity" column and change the quantity there. Select the desired device and overw rite the name in the "Name" input field in the "Properties" area.

Change device name

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5.3.3.2 Automatic creation of the Front View

To create the front view , select the devices and then click If a front view already exists , the follow ing w indow opens. "Next" overw rites 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 specified. 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 field 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 .

5.3.3.3 Editing the front view

In the library section "Single cubicles" you can find 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. Select a corner cubucle in the library of the single cubicles and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left mouse button pressed.

Add corner cubicle

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. 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 "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar. Paste section again after cut or copy from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

Cut, copy, delete section

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 27

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 mouse button pressed. 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) or the corresponding icon , or "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar. Paste w ithdraw able unit again after cut or copy from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

Cut, copy, delete w ithdraw able unit

Right-click the desired position in the graphic and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Change / enter section name

Select the desired section and enter the desired name in the "Name" input field in the "Properties" area or change a possibly already existing name there. Select the section and in the "Properties" area in the input field Connection type click drop-dow n list Door hinges click and select the cable or busbar trunking system from the

Change technical data of a section

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

Internal separation click in the desired input field in the "Properties" area and select the desired data item from the drop-dow n menu. Cubicle w idth [m m ] 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 com ponent 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 com ponents 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 fields marked in yellow ) in the "Properties" area. Select the tap-off unit in the parts list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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) or the corresponding icon , or "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

Move tap-off unit

Cut, copy, delete tap-off unit

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 keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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".

Delete busbar track

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 specification 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. Select the device in the device list and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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 from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" Paste device again after cut or copy , or

Move device w ithin the list

Cut, copy, delete device

Right-click the desired position in the device list and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

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

Enter quantity

Change device name

Select the desired device and change the name in the "Name" input field in the "Properties" area. When the quantity of a device is changed, the term inal connection area is adapted autom atically according to the default set during the plant creation (project definition). Select "Terminal connection area" in the library and drag it to the device list.

Automatic adaptation of the terminal connection area Manual expansion of the terminal connection area

5.3.5.2 Automatic creation of the Front View

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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5.3.5.3 Editing the front view

To edit the front view , the follow ing 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. Select the section in the graphic area and move it to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. 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 "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar. Paste section again after cut or copy from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

Move section

Cut, copy, delete section

Right-click the desired position in the graphic area and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Add new device

Select a device in the library and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left mouse button pressed. Select one or several device(s) in the graphic area and move it/them to the desired position keeping the left mouse button pressed. Select the desired device(s) in the graphic area and select "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" from the context menu (right mouse button) or the corresponding icon , or "Cut", "Copy" or "Delete" on the menu bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu

Move device

Cut, copy, delete device

Paste device again after cut or copy

Right-click the desired position in the graphic and select "Paste" from the context menu or select the icon bar. from the icon bar , or select in the Edit menu "Paste" on the menu

Add terminal connection area manually

Select "Terminal connection area" in the library and drag it to the graphic area keeping the left mouse button pressed. Select the desired section in the graphic area and enter the desired name in the "Name" input field in the "Properties" area:

Change / enter section name

Change w eight factor

The w eights of the distribution board and devices are added up automatically. The w eights of cables, term inals, etc. are taken into account proportionally via the w eight factor. To change the w eight factor, select the respective section and change the w eight factor in the corresponding input field in the "Properties" area (see graphic above). 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 specified in the "Properties" area of the system by selecting a different value in the input field "maximum MW".

Select distribution board size

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6 Budget Determination
6.1 Budget inquiry
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 (filename.sp) by e-mail. You can find the contact person responsible for you at the follow ing Internet address: w w w .siemens.com/simaris/contact.

6.2 Budget summary

From 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 first 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 options
General inform ation 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 ow n logo into the complete document by clicking at the top right. Then, select the desired logo via "Brow se...".

Start output Start output To start the output, select and click

. The complete document is output in a modifiable rtf format and automatically opens your installed w ord processing program. The thus created file can then be saved; this can also be done in the Word format (.doc) w hich considerably decreases the file 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 (singleline)

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

Create specification in GAEB 81 form at Create specification in .rtf format Create specification in GAEB 81 format

Select 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 file name. Then, click "Save" to return to the first w indow in w hich you can then complete the process by clicking the "Finish" button. Files in German are automatically stored w ith filename.d81, files in English w ith filename. x81.

Create specification in .rtf format

Select 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 file name. Then, click "Save" to return to the first 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 filename.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 files to be created are queried one after another similar to the procedure described above.

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7.2 Data transfer

Data 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 (filename.sp) by e-mail. You can find 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 file from SIMARIS design filename.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 file w ith the extension .sx by clicking the "Brow se..." button. By clicking the "Next" button, the SIMARIS design file 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. Subsequently, the individual, automatically generated plants can be post-processed as required.

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8 Technical Background of the Systems

The 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 . 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. under

8.1 Medium-voltage switchgear

The 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 influences. 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 flexible 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 Transformers
GEAFOL cast-resin transform ers 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 fire 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 transform ers 4GB

Cast-resin transformers for highest requirements in terms of personal protection and fire 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 Cast-resin transformers for highest requirements in terms of personal protection and fire load, suitable for operation in buildings w ithout additional measures, particularly economical Variants provided in SIMARIS project: - Apparent pow er from 630 kVA to 2,500 kVA - Rated voltage (primary voltage) from 10 kV to 30 kV

GEAFOL basic transform ers 4GT

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Oil transform ers 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 transform ers herm etic 4HB

For economic operation w ithout specific requirements, maintenance -free Variants provided in SIMARIS project: - Apparent pow er from 50 kVA to 2,500 kVA - Rated voltage (primary voltage) from 10 kV to 20 kV For economic operation w ithout specific requirements, higher thermal load Variants provided in SIMARIS project: - Apparent pow er from 50 kVA to 2,500 kVA - Rated voltage (primary voltage) from 10 kV to 20 kV

Oil transform ers expansion tank 4JB

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8.3 Low-voltage switchboards

When 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 efficiency 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 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 fixed-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 (fixed-mounted) for cable feeders up to 630 A Reactive pow er compensation up to 600 kvar

Available installation techniques

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8.4 Busbar Trunking System

SIVACON 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 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 Rated operating voltage Ue max 400 V Degree of protection up to IP55 For pow er transmission and distribution in the medium-voltage range in office buildings and transfer lines in all industrial application areas. Use from 160 A up to 1,250 A Rated operating voltage Ue max 690 V Degree of protection up to IP55 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 Rated operating voltage Ue max 1000 V Degree of protection IP34/IP54 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 Rated operating voltage Ue max 690 V Degree of protection up to IP55

BD01 system

BD2 system

LD system

LX system

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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 boards

When 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 m odular distribution boards 8GK14 Degree of protection IP 55, safety class 1, for use up to 1250 A

ALPHA 630 DIN floor-m ounted distribution boards 8GK13

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

ALPHA 400 DIN w all-m ounted 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 w all-m ounted 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 sm all distribution boards (DIN) 8GB For flush-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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Siemens AG Infrastructure & Cities Sector Low and Medium Voltage Division Low Voltage Distribution P.O. Box 48 06 90026 NUREMBERG Germany The information provided in this brochure contains merely general descriptions or characteristics of performance which in actual case of use do not always apply as described or which may change as a result of further development of the products. An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of contract. All product designations may be trademarks or product names of Siemens AG or supplier companies whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owners. Subject to technical changes without prior notice 10/11 Siemens AG 2011 Printed in Germany

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