simaris designBASIC

The clever way to dimension power distributionEasy, fast and safe

Concentrate on the essential with SIMARIS® design basic

It has never been easy to dimension a power distribution system for buildings. But it has never

been more complex than today. To empower you with the best assets in the existing market

situation, Siemens supports you with an excellent software tool. SIMARIS design basic is a

dimensioning tool for power distribution systems in commercial, industrial and institutional

buildings – from medium voltage to the wall outlet. With this tool electrical networks can be

dimensioned automatically with a minimum of manual entries. So you will have more time for

the actual specifi cation of your concept.

Why is it so easy?

The handling and the user interface is very simple and it will not take you long to get the idea of how

SIMARIS design basic works. Thanks to its convenient network editing and graphics display functions,

SIMARIS design basic can be used without the slightest effort. From its contents, this tool offers a scope

of functionality that facilitates dimensioning considerably. In the planning stage you can dimension the

entire supply circuit with SIMARIS design basic on the basis of real products. In the implementation stage,

this helps to avoid extra costs arising from badly coordinated systems. Suitable components and distribu-

tion systems are selected automatically. You can focus on what’s important and needn’t hunt for product

data in a stack of catalogues. Every confi guration of an electric power distribution is subject to many

changes and adaptations both in the planning and in the implementation stage. SIMARIS design basic

integrates each modifi cation into the supply concept and automatically checks it for compliance with the

relevant standards and regulations. As a last step a comfortable documentation helps you to succeed with

your power distribution projects.

Easy, fast and safe dimensioning

Fast implementation

SIMARIS design basic speeds up your entire planning process by taking over a great variety of com-

plex calculations. It helps you to minimize the time for equipment selection and sizing. The prod-

ucts required for configuration are automatically selected – this saves you time-consuming research

in catalogues – input errors are quickly corrected, and modifications easily integrated in the whole

dimensioning process. Consequently, your engineering expense for the overall planning of power

distribution system is reduced. Since the complete project can easily be exported to a RTF, PDF or

DXF fi le (network graphics, equipment parts lists, selectivity diagrams), you‘ll fi nish in no time. Work-

ing with SIMARIS design basic is so easy that this also saves you an enormous amount of time – see

for yourself how fast you’ll have your network graphics created.

Safe result

Based on the requirements of the specific power distribution system, SIMARIS design basic safely

and reliably dimensions a system solution from a broad product portfolio, in compliance with all

relevant standards and reflecting the present state of technology. Thanks to a configuration with

real product parameters, projects planned with SIMARIS design basic can be implemented safely.

Those consultants who choose to plan with SIMARIS design basic prepare themselves with the opti-

mum. Should any questions about dimensioning with SIMARIS design basic arise, don’t hesitate to

contact your Siemens area representative. You can find his name on www.siemens.com/sdbasic

Automatic dimensioning of all network components from the

medium voltage to the wall outlet on the basis of real products

Visual selectivity evaluation using the device tripping curves

Network diagram with comfortable graphical editor function

Integration of switch disconnectors and busbar trunking systems

with tap-off units (for power distribution)

Rising mains cables included

Feeder supply management: Free defi nition of network

operating modes (power system according to connection to

earth) and switching conditions in the proximity of the feeder

Functional highlights:

EASY, because…… electrical networks can be dimensioned automatically with a minimum of manual entries.

Handling and project defi nition very user-friendly

Detailed technical knowledge of products and systems not required

Changes can easily be adapted during the planning and implementation process Comprehensive output options: detailed device parts lists, selectivity diagrams

and network graphics in several formats (RTF, PDF and DXF)

FAST, because…… defi nite results can be presented within a minimum of time.

Fast and reliable execution of numerous complex calculations

Quick adaptability to a changing use of facilities or system expansion Fast and effi cient automatic selection and sizing of equipment

Integrated product database is automatically accessed

SAFE, because...… dimensioning takes place according to established technical rules and standards (IEC).

Automatic verifi cation of planning contents and signaling of rule violations

Representation of device envelope curves for selectivity evaluation

Modifi able device settings for protection, energy report signaling impact of

modifi cations on energy balance

High planning and cost reliability

Dimensioning and cost saving

Totally Integrated Power™: integrated power distribution from medium voltage to the wall outlet. Totally Integrated Power

is based on integration in planning and confi guring electrical net-

works, on matched interface-optimized products and systems, as well

as on communication and software modules for the power distribu-

tion systems’ connectivity to industrial automation and building ser-

vices automation. SIMARIS design basic is the core of this platform

concept for integrated dimensioning of power distribution in com-

mercial, industrial and institutional buildings. To sum up: Totally

Integrated Power gives advantages to everyone involved in the

project: to you, the electrical consultant, and to the investors,

installing engineers and users.

More about Totally Integrated Power at: www.siemens.com/tip

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