System-Based Power Distribution - Siemens Sivacon S8 Planning Information

1 System-based power distribution

When a power distribution concept is to be developed
which includes dimensioning of systems and devices, its
requirements and feasibility have to be matched by the end
user and the manufacturer. We have prepared this planning
manual for the SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchboard to
support you with this task. Three principles must be ob-
served for optimal power distribution:
• Safety - integrated
• Economic efficiency - right from the start
• Flexibility – through modularity
Comparable to a main artery, electric power supply consti-
tutes the basis for reliable and efficient functioning of all
electrically operated facilities. Electrical power distribution
requires integrated solutions. Totally Integrated Power (TIP)
is a synonym for integrated electrical power distribution
(Fig. 1/1) in industrial applications, infrastructure projects
and buildings.
Operation
and
monitoring
Process / Industrial automation
PROFINET
Renewables
≤ 110 kV
Fig. 1/1: Totally Integrated Power (TIP) as holistic approach to electric power distribution
4 SIVACON S8 Planning Principles – System-based power distribution
Load Load Generator
manage- curves, control
ment forecast
PROFIBUS
Power distribution
Storage Medium-voltage
technology switchgear and
circuit protection
Products, systems and solutions
Consulting, Engineering Ordering,
planning delivery
SIMARIS planning tools
The SIMARIS planning tools by Siemens provide efficient
support for dimensioning electric power distribution sys-
tems and determine the devices and distribution boards
required for them.
• SIMARIS design for network calculation and dimensioning
• SIMARIS project for determining the space requirements
of distribution boards and the budget, and for generating
specifications (bills of quantities)
• SIMARIS curves for visualising characteristic tripping
curves, cut-off current and let-through energy curves.
Further information about TIP:
www.siemens.com/tip
Further information about SIMARIS:
www.siemens.com/simaris
Automation
Switchboard Status Mainte-
manage- reporting/ nance
ment Failure
managem.
Energy automation
... Industrial Ethernet
Transformer Low-voltage switchboard
including circuit protection
and measuring systems
Installation, Operation
commissioning
Power Cost
Quality center,
protocols
Building automation
Modbus
Low voltage
distribution
Service,
modernisation