xSpider

Software tools for designers

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

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Learn tips and tricks for using the software, starting from the basic set-up through to displaying the tripping characteristics, and performing fault current and load distribution calculations. Select a video from the playlist below.

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Specifications

Core features

General features

Cable networks up to 35kV can be solved (basic calculations only).
Suitable for TN / IT / TT network systems of different voltage systems up to 1000 V
All calculations are based on IEC standards
Design of networks containing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Design networks that are supplied from one or more power supplies (supply networks, transformers, generators, photovoltaic sources)
Similar user experience to standard CAD systems (AutoCAD)

Calculations

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

Tripping characteristics

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

Unique functions

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

Troubleshooting

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

Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 Web Installer Microsoft Office 365 Access Runtime Web Installer

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Technical support

For technical support please contact: xspider@eaton.com

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