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Planning and Configuration
ALPHA SELECT
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Siemens ET A1 · 10/2008
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The process is started by selecting a suitable distribution
system. By specifying the required degree of protection, safety
class and dimensions, you will then find the right distribution
board. Finally, simply select the assembly kits, devices and ac-
cessories of your choice using drag & drop. Essential accesso-
ries are determined automatically.
The graphic display enables individual levels, e.g. of covers,
equipment racks or devices, to be visualized, rendered trans-
parent and hidden so that the user can obtain an overview of
already configured components at any time.
A new feature in V5.0 and higher is the power loss calculation
function. This compares the calculated power loss values of the
devices installed in the distribution board with the dissipatable
power loss of the distribution board, giving due consideration to
the point of installation and the permissible overtemperature (re-
lated to 35 °C ambient temperature).
Frequently required components can be saved as favorites for
integration in other projects at any time.
Used in conjunction with existing calculation aids, users are able
to tailor parts lists, assembly drawings and assembly structures
to individual requirements and output as both a hard copy and
in electronic form.
In addition to planning and calculation in the program itself, this
enables the user to produce parts lists and graphic documenta-
tion, which can be submitted to customers along with a quota-
tion, or as an aid to ordering any components required.
The workshop edition, which comprises a structured list of distri-
bution boards and their parts, as well as a graphic representa-
tion of various levels chosen by the user, directly supports the
building of distribution boards configured using
ALPHA SELECT.
http://www.siemens.com/alpha-select
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Benefits
• Cabinet selection: simple selection of cabinet system, degree
of protection, safety class and dimensions
• Positioning of assembly kits and devices using drag & drop
• Automatic determination of key accessories
• Numbering of assembly kits in the assembly drawing
• Automatic issue of item codes for devices
• Calculation of power loss
• Differentiated calculation options, including allowance made
for assembly work
• Listing in the assembly structure of devices placed in the as-
sembly kits, including numbering of the assembly kits and the
item codes of the devices.
• Easy drawing up of quotations for projects: clearly arranged
output selection for parts lists, assembly drawing and assem-
bly structure.
• Clearly arranged calculation aids. Calculations for individual
items and assembly, for material surcharges, shipment costs,
discounts and miscellaneous extras are easy to perform in the
parts list. Also, standard discounts for each price group can
be saved in the memory.
• Quotations with individual company logo are possible.
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Technical specifications
ALPHA SELECT system requirements:
• Processor: from 1 GHz
• Main memory: minimum 512 MB
• Operating system: VISTA / XP / 2000 / NT 4 (Service Pack 5)
• Free hard disk space: 100 ... 500 MB
(depending on the number of modules installed)
• Display resolution: minimum 1024×768 with 16-bit color
intensity
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More information
Support for planning and configuration is available from:
Tel.: +49 180 5050 222
Fax: +49 180 5050 223
e-mail: ad.support@siemens.com
© Siemens AG 2008
