Siemens Electrical Designer software

Siemens has expanded its TIA Selection Tool Cloud with the new ‘Electrical Designer’ feature for electrical planning. The software provides standards-compliant dimensioning of a machine’s electrical equipment — from switchgear to correctly sized cables.

Encompassing basic electrical knowledge and standards expertise, the software is designed to eliminate time-consuming research and complex manual work. It simplifies main circuit design by automatically selecting components, verifying short circuits, sizing cables and creating all necessary documentation in one easy process.

Thanks to cloud technology, users can collaborate on projects from anywhere and always have access to the latest planning data. As a completely browser-based solution, there is no need for installations and updates; the software offers device-independent access at any time and enables easy project transfer.

Other features include complete machine design instead of individual calculations — if the software knows the loads for the machine, the tool automatically selects suitable switchgear, controls and network components, and generates parts lists and complete documentation. It automatically checks the requirements defined in the relevant standards (currently IEC 60204-1) and its flexible calculation logic enables planners to simulate different short-circuit scenarios in order to adapt the electrical system to local grid conditions.