While renovating a house, I encountered the need to draw a single-line power supply diagram. Everything could have been done by hand, but I decided to do it on a computer. This review is about free programs for the preparation of single-line electrical circuits.

What is a single line power supply scheme?

The single line diagram is white paper, which in GENERAL AND GENERAL gives the person working with him the concept of:
Connection points of the object;

  1. The main loads and their indicators (power of machines, their nominal value, marking, etc.);
  2. Supply cable (again, all its characteristics: type, permitted current, etc.);
  3. Rated current of the input device at the connection point and protective switching devices (similarly);
  4. The main consumers of electricity at the facility (similarly).

In fact, without a single-line power supply circuit, it is UNREAL to carry out electrical work. Since the main thing in the document is information.

What is a circuit diagram

A circuit diagram is a drawing showing the complete electrical and magnetic and electromagnetic connections of the elements of an object, as well as the parameters of the components that make up the object depicted in the drawing.

Why is the circuit called single-line?

A single-line diagram is the same electrical circuit diagram, but made in a simplified form: all lines of single-phase and three-phase networks are depicted as one line.
Example of a single-line electrical circuit

How to draw a single-line electrical circuit

There are a lot of programs for drawing on a computer (yes, electrical circuits are not drawn, but drawn!) But all of them are usually difficult to master if you are not doing it professionally. However, I have found a few that are easy for the average person to use.

Program 1-2-3 scheme

The HAGER software 1-2-3-diagram, Semiolog and hLsys Lume are distributed free of charge. You can and should download from the official website http://www.hagersystems.ru/software/. And do not look for it in file cleaning and garbage collection. Program in Russian.


The program "1-2-3 scheme" allows you to select the body of the electrical panel in accordance with the requirements for the degree of protection, equip it with protective and switching modular devices, set the hierarchy for connecting modular devices and in automatic mode form a one-line diagram of the shield.

The program allows you to correctly select the case series and its size, based on the number of modular devices, and arbitrarily mark modular devices. The element base of the program 1-2-3-scheme contains the actual article numbers of the equipment supplied to Russian market and certified according to Russian and European standards. Using the 1-2-3-scheme, you can correctly draw up a specification, create a single-line electrical panel diagram and draw it appearance.


It is clear that it is not at all necessary to use the element base of the HAGER manufacturer. The main thing is the result, that is, a single-line diagram, the correct size of the shield body (when there is enough space for all the machines) and, as a bonus, label printing, which can then be pasted on the shield above the machines.
Using the program 1-2-3 scheme you can easily and with minimal cost time to create an electrical circuit board for housing construction. In order to better use the program's capabilities and rationally use the time, hager developed an interface between this new program and semiolog label software.
For work, you can use only the mouse, develop and print a diagram of an electrical panel and labels with designations for the elements of the circuit for the shield.


An example of an assembled board with consumer group markings made in the Semiolog program.

XL Pro² Program by Legrand


The second program, also from the manufacturer, is Legrand's XL Pro², which simplifies the design of low-voltage switchgear (LVD).
The program allows the designers of switchboards to design switchboards and switchboards of the XL³ series in two ways:

  1. using a single line diagram.

The program will automatically determine the type of the complete device, calculate its cost, and place the equipment. XL Pro² automatically makes all changes, making design and calculation as simple as possible various types cabinets.
XL Pro is free and available for download by registered Extranet users.

PROGRAM XL PRO³

The XL Pro³ software simplifies the design of low voltage switchgear (LVD).
The program allows designers of low-voltage switchgear to design distribution cabinets and switchboards manufactured by Legrand for currents up to 6300 A using two methods:

  1. select Legrand equipment from the proposed list, necessary for cabinet assembly;
  2. using a single line diagram.

The program will automatically determine the type of the complete device, calculate its cost, and place the equipment. XL Pro³ automatically makes all changes, which makes it as easy as possible to design and calculate various types of cabinets.
You can download the program on the official website - http://www.legrand.ru/ru/scripts/ru/publigen/content/templates/previewMultiPhoto.asp?P=1715&L=EN

Rapsodie - Switchboard layout


This is the third program in the review for the layout of switchboards, but now from schneider-electric.

  1. Rapsodie is designed for the assembly of Prisma Plus, Pragma and Kaedra series low-voltage cabinets.
  2. Working in Rapsodie greatly speeds up the cabinet layout process.
  3. As a result of working with the program, the user can get: the appearance of the cabinet and a complete assembly specification, as well as a detailed calculation of the project cost.
  4. The program database contains Schneider Electric devices, the user can automatically select additional accessories for them. It is also possible to create a personal directory from devices that are not in the program database.
  5. Rapsodie also allows you to choose to display the single-line diagram topology for the correct selection of switchgear and mounting accessories.
  6. The program has an automatic cell selection mode desired configuration taking into account the previously set criteria.
  7. The program has an attractive and intuitive Russian-language interface, documentation is issued in the form of files of common formats (*.txt, *.xls, *.pdf, *.dxf).

Advantages
Rapsodie is an intelligent switchboard layout tool.

  1. Comfort and transparency when working in the program
  2. Automatic device compatibility check
  3. Quick access to design results
  4. Print or export complete supporting documentation

As a result of working with the program, the User can get: the appearance of the cabinet (doors, front panels, devices, mounting plates, composite devices) and a complete assembly specification, a detailed calculation of the project cost (including taking into account assembly and commissioning works, as well as taking into account discounts).
The program has an attractive and intuitive Russian-language interface, documentation is created in the form of documents in common formats (*.txt, *.xls, *.pdf, *.dxf). Working with Rapsodie significantly speeds up the cabinet layout process and minimizes the possibility of errors.
The program is free, but just like in the case of Legrand, it is not freely available. The program is distributed among the clients and partners of ZAO Schneider Electric free of charge. For maximum user convenience in mastering Rapsodie, a training course is held at the Schneider Electric Learning Center.
The application form for the program can be found on the website, in the Rapsodie product section. The completed application should be sent to the Customer Support Center at [email protected]

To date, drawing electrical circuits by hand on a leaf is no longer used by any experienced electrician. It is much easier, more convenient and clearer to draw up a project for the electrical wiring of a room on a computer through a special software package in Russian. However, the problem is that not all programs are easy to use, so when you stumble upon an inconvenient and, moreover, paid version software, most old school masters simply discard modern way modeling aside. Next, we will provide readers of the site with an overview of the most simple programs for drawing electrical diagrams of apartments and houses on a computer.

Free Software

There are not many Russian-language, easy-to-use and, moreover, free software for compiling single-line electrical circuits on a computer. So, we have created a small rating so that you know which programs are best for drawing power supply diagrams for houses and apartments:

  1. . Oddly enough, but the most popular and no less important - a free program for drawing single-line electrical circuits on a computer is the Visio vector graphics editor. With it, even a novice electrician can quickly draw a circuit diagram of a house or apartment. As for the functionality, they are not as advanced as the software that we will provide below. Summing up, we can say that Microsoft Visio is an easy-to-use and at the same time free software for modeling electrical circuits in Russian, which is suitable for home electricians.
  2. . A more professional software package for the design of power supply schemes for premises. Compass has its own database, which stores the names and ratings of all the most popular types of automation, relay protection, low-voltage installations and other circuit elements. In addition, the database contains graphic symbols of all these elements, which will make it possible to make an understandable power supply scheme or even a separate switchboard. The software is completely in Russian and you can also download it for free.
  3. Eagle(Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor). This software package will allow you not only to draw single-line power supply diagrams, but also to independently develop a printed circuit board drawing. As for the latter, drawing can be carried out both manually and without your own participation (in automatic mode). To date, there is both a paid and a free version of the Eagle program. For home use, it will be enough to download the version with the designation "Freeware" (there are some restrictions in relation to maximum size useful area of ​​the printed circuit board). The disadvantage of this software package is that it is not officially Russified, although if you try a little, you can find a localization on the Internet, which will allow you to draw electrical diagrams of apartments and houses without obstacles.
  4. dip trace. Another popular program for drawing electrical circuits and creating traces for printed circuit boards. The program is simple and easy to use, besides it is completely in Russian. The interface allows you to design a printed circuit board in three-dimensional form, using a database with ready-made electrical circuit elements. You can evaluate the full functionality of the software only for money, but there is also a stripped-down free version, which will be quite enough for a novice electrician.
  5. ". A completely free program for drawing electrical circuits on a computer. From the official site you can download it in Russian and full version. In addition to modeling power supply projects for apartments, houses and other types of premises, in this software package you can easily draw up a diagram in which the most suitable ratings of machines, relay protection, etc. will immediately be provided. A nice addition to this software is a database with stickers that can be printed and pasted in your own switchboard for graphic designation of all circuit elements according to GOST.
  6. . One of the free versions of the popular AutoCAD editor is AutoCAD Electrician. Briefly about this software, we can say the following: the functionality is suitable for both beginners and professional electricians working in the field of energy. The interface is simple and easy to understand. All functions are in Russian, so you can easily use AutoCAD to draw electrical wiring diagrams for wiring around the house or apartment.
  7. Elf. An interesting name for a simple program for modeling power supply circuits in construction drawing. The software package itself is no less interesting and multifunctional. With the help of the "Elf Design" program, you can build power supply drawings of any complexity. In addition, software helps with a suitable denomination, etc. Elf Design is a completely free software package in Russian.

You can see some of the listed programs on video reviews:

AutoCAD Electrical

KOMPAS-Electric

In addition to the provided 7 programs for drawing electrical circuits, there are more than a dozen editors in which you can draw up a basic plan for the power supply of a house or apartment for free, but other programs have a more complex interface or problems with Russian version. We recommend that you give preference to representatives of this rating, so that in the future you do not waste time searching for cracks, user manuals, and the like!

Paid software

We reviewed free programs for drawing up electrical circuits on our own. However, you yourself understand that the paid versions provide a wider range of features and convenient add-ons that will allow you to draw an email diagram on a computer. There are many popular paid programs for drawing electrical circuits. We have provided some of them above, but there is one more program that is worth a little talk about - sPlan. It is one of the easiest to use yet feature rich software packages for wiring diagrams and tracing electronic circuit boards. The interface is convenient, in Russian. The database contains all the most popular graphic elements for drawing electrical circuits.

An electrical schematic program is a tool used by engineers to create electronic circuits for the purpose of calculating and testing products at the stages of design, production, and operation. The exact display of the parameters is done using the scale. Each element has its own designation in the form of symbols corresponding to GOST.

Electrical Schematic Software: Why Do I Need It?

With the help of the program for electrical circuits, you can create accurate drawings, and then save them electronically or print them out.

IMPORTANT! Almost all diagram drawing programs have finished items in the library, so you don't have to draw them manually.

Such programs are paid and free. The former are characterized by great functionality, their capabilities are much wider. There are even entire CAD systems that are successfully used by engineers all over the world. With the use of programs for drawing diagrams, the work is not only fully automated, but also extremely accurate.

Free programs are inferior in functionality to paid software, but they can be used to implement projects of initial and medium complexity.

The software makes your work easier and more efficient. We have prepared a list popular programs to create circuits used by professionals around the world. But first, let's figure out what schemes are and what types they are.

Programs: for what schemes are they intended?

The scheme is a design document of a graphic type. It is placed in the form symbols the constituent components of the device and the connections between them.

Schemes are part of the design documentation set. They contain the data necessary for the design, production, assembly, regulation, use of the device.

When are diagrams needed?

  1. Design process. They allow you to determine the structure of the product being developed.
  2. Production process. Provides an opportunity to demonstrate the design. On their basis, a technological process, a method of installation and control is being developed.
  3. Operation process. With the help of diagrams, you can determine the cause of the breakdown, correct repair and maintenance.

Types of schemes according to GOST:

  • kinematic;
  • gas;
  • energy;
  • pneumatic;
  • hydraulic;
  • electrical;
  • combined;
  • optical;
  • divisions;
  • vacuum.

What is the best program to work with?

Exists great amount paid and free programs for the development of electrical drawings. The functionality is the same for everyone, with the exception of advanced features for paid ones.

Visio

QElectro Tech

sPlan

Visio

Pros of QElectro Tech

  1. export to png format, jpg, bmp or svg;
  2. checking the performance of electrical circuits;
  3. it is easy to create wiring diagrams, thanks to the presence of an extensive library; completely in Russian.

Cons of QElectro Tech

  1. functionality is limited;
  2. creation of a network diagram of initial and medium complexity.
  • Stages of work

Simple interface. The collection of figures for assembling electrical circuits is located on the left in the main window. On the right side is the workspace.

  1. Create a new document.
  2. Drag and drop with the mouse into the workspace the required number of elements to create and simulate the desired result.
  3. Connect the parts together. Connections are automatically converted to horizontal and vertical lines.
  4. Save file with qet extension.

There is a function of building your own elements and saving in the library. Shapes can be used in other projects. Software in Russian. The program is suitable for Linux and Windows.

sPlan

Program for building electronic and electrical circuits, drawing circuit boards. When transferring elements from the library, they can be snapped to a coordinate grid. The software is simple, but allows you to create drawings and drawings of varying complexity.


Photo 3 - The process of drawing up a diagram in sPlan

sPlan's mission is to design and develop electronic circuit diagrams. To simplify the work, the developer has provided an extensive library with geometric blanks for the designations of electronic elements. There is a function of creating elements and saving them in the library.

Stages of work:

  1. Create a new document.
  2. Drag the necessary elements from the element library. Shapes can be grouped, rotated, copied, cut, pasted, and deleted.
  3. Save.

The days of using drawing boards are long gone, they have been replaced graphic editor, this is special programs for drawing electrical circuits. Among them there are paid apps, and free (we will consider the types of licenses below). We are sure that we created short review will help to choose from a variety of software products the most optimal software for the task. Let's start with the free versions.

Free

Before proceeding to the description of the programs, we will briefly talk about free licenses, the most common of them are the following:

  • Freeware- the application is not limited in functionality and can be used for personal purposes without a commercial component.
  • open source- product with " open source”, in which it is allowed to make changes by adjusting the software to suit your own tasks. There may be restrictions on commercial use and paid distribution of the modifications made.
  • GNU GPL- a license that practically does not impose any restrictions on the user.
  • public domain- almost identical to previous version, on the given type licenses copyright law is not covered.
  • Ad-supported- the application is fully functional, contains advertising of other products of the developer or other companies.
  • donationware– the product is distributed free of charge, but the developer offers to make donations on a voluntary basis for the further development of the project.

Once you have an idea about free licenses, you can move on to software distributed under such terms.

Microsoft Visio

It is easy to operate, but at the same time very convenient editor vector graphics, which has a rich functional set. Despite the fact that the main socialization of the program is the visualization of information from MS Office applications, it can be used to view and print radio diagrams.

MS releases three paid versions that differ in functionality and a free one (Viewer), which integrates into the IE browser and allows you to use it to view files created in the editor. Unfortunately, for editing and creating new schemes, you will need to purchase a full-featured product. Note that even in paid versions, among the basic templates there is no set for the full creation of radio circuits, but it is easy to find and install.

Disadvantages of the free version:

  • The functions of editing and creating diagrams are not available, which significantly reduces interest in this product.
  • The program works only with the IE browser, which also creates a lot of inconvenience.

Compass-Electric

This software is an application to the CAD system of the Russian developer ASCON. It requires the installation of the KOMPAS-3D environment for its operation. Since this is a domestic product, it fully supports the GOSTs adopted by Russia, and, accordingly, there are no problems with localization.


The application is intended for designing any types of electrical equipment and creating sets of design documentation for them.

This is paid software, but the developer gives 60 days to get acquainted with the system, during this time there are no restrictions on functionality. On the official website and on the network you can find a lot of video materials that allow you to get acquainted with the software product in detail.

In the reviews, many users note that the system has a lot of flaws that the developer is in no hurry to fix.

Eagle

This software is a comprehensive environment in which you can create both a circuit diagram and a printed circuit board layout for it. That is, place all the necessary elements on the board and trace. At the same time, it can be performed both automatically and manual mode or by a combination of the two.


There are no models of domestic radio components in the basic set of elements, but their templates can be downloaded online. The language of the application is English, but localizers that allow you to install the Russian language.

The application is paid, but the possibility of using it for free with the following functional limitations:

  • The size of the circuit board cannot exceed 10.0 x 8.0 cm.
  • When routing, only two layers can be manipulated.
  • The editor is allowed to work with only one sheet.

dip trace

This is not a separate application, but a whole software package, which includes:

  • Multifunctional editor for the development of circuit diagrams.
  • Application for creating circuit boards.
  • 3D module that allows you to design housings for devices created in the system.
  • A program for creating and editing components.

The free version of the software package, for non-commercial use, has some minor limitations:

  • Circuit board no more than 4 layers.
  • No more than one thousand outputs from components.

The program does not provide for Russian localization, but it, as well as a description of all functions software product can be found on the web. There are also no problems with the component base, initially there are about 100 thousand of them. On thematic forums, you can find component databases created by users, including those for Russian GOSTs.

1-2-3 scheme

It's completely free app, which allows to complete Hager electrical panels with the equipment of the same name.


Functionality programs:

  • Choice of housing for the electrical panel that meets the standards for the degree of protection. The sample is made from model range hager.
  • Completion with protective and switching modular equipment of the same manufacturer. Note that the element base contains only models certified in Russia.
  • Formation of design documentation (single-line diagram, specifications that meet the ESKD standards, rendering of the appearance).
  • Creation of markers for switching devices of the electrical panel.

The program is completely localized for Russian, its only drawback is that only the electrical equipment of the developer company is present in the element base.

Autocad Electrical

An application based on the well-known CAD Autocad, created for the design of electrical circuits and the creation of technical documentation for them in accordance with the ESKD standards.


Initially, the database includes over two thousand components, while their conditional graphic designations meet the current Russian and European standards.

This application is paid, but it is possible to get acquainted with the full functionality of the basic working version within 30 days.

Elf

This software is positioned as an automated workstation (AWP) for electrical designers. The application allows you to quickly and correctly develop almost any drawing for electrical projects with reference to the floor plan.

Application functionality includes:

  • Arrangement of UGO when designing electrical networks laid openly, in pipes or special structures.
  • Automatic (from the plan) or rune calculation of the power circuit.
  • Preparation of specifications in accordance with current regulations.
  • The possibility of expanding the base of elements (UGO).

The free demo version does not include the ability to create and edit projects, they can only be viewed or printed.

Kicad

This is a completely free software package with open source (Open Source). This software is positioned as an end-to-end design system. That is, it is possible to develop a schematic diagram, create a circuit board according to it and prepare the documentation necessary for production.


Characteristic features of the system:

  • It is allowed to use external tracers for PCB layout.
  • The program has a built-in PCB calculator, the placement of elements on it can be done automatically or manually.
  • Upon completion of the trace, the system generates several technological files (for example, for a photoplotter, a drilling machine, etc.). If desired, you can add a company logo to the printed circuit board.
  • The system can create a layered printout in several popular formats, as well as generate a list of components used in the development to form an order.
  • It is possible to export drawings and other documents to pdf formats and dxf.

Note that many users note the ill-conceived interface of the system, as well as the fact that in order to master the software, you need to study the documentation for the program well.

TinyCAD

Another free and open source application that allows you to create circuit diagrams and has features simple editor vector graphics. The base set contains forty different component libraries.


 TinyCAD - simple editor for schematic diagrams

The program does not provide PCB tracing, but it is possible to export the netlist to third party application. Export is made with support for common extensions.

The app only supports English language, but thanks to the intuitive menu, there will be no problems with mastering.

Fritzing

Free project development environment for Arduino base. It is possible to create printed circuit boards (wiring must be done manually, since the autorouting function is frankly weak).


It should be noted that the application is "sharpened" for quick creation sketches to explain the principle of operation of the designed device. For serious work, the application has too small a base of elements and a highly simplified schema.

123D Circuits

This is a web application for developing Arduino projects, with the ability to program the device, simulate and analyze its work. In a typical set of elements, there are only basic radio components and Arduino modules. If necessary, the user can create new components and add them to the database. It is noteworthy that the developed printed circuit board can be ordered directly from the online service.


In the free version of the service, you cannot create your own projects, but you can view other people's developments that are in open access. For full access to all features, you need to subscribe ($12 or $24 per month).

Note that due to the poor functionality, the virtual development environment is of interest only to beginners. Many of those who used the service drew attention to the fact that the simulation results diverge from the real figures.

XCircuit

Free multi-platform application (GNU GPL license) for quick circuit diagram creation. The functional set is minimal.


The language of the application is English, the program does not accept Russian characters. You should also pay attention to the atypical menu, which you need to get used to. In addition, contextual hints are displayed on the status bar. The basic set of elements includes the UGO of only the main radio components (the user can create his own elements and add them).

CADSTAR Express

This is a demo version of the CAD of the same name. Functional limitations affected only the number of elements used in the development scheme (up to 50 pieces) and the number of contacts (no more than 300), which is quite enough for small amateur radio projects.


The program consists of a central module, which includes several applications that allow you to develop a circuit, create a board for it and prepare a package of technical documentation.

The basic set includes more than 20,000 components, additional libraries can be downloaded from the developer's website.

A significant drawback of the system is the lack of support for the Russian language, respectively, all technical documentation is also presented online in English.

QElectroTech

Simple convenient and free (FreeWare) application for the development of electrical and electronic circuit drawings. The program is a regular editor, no special functions are implemented in it.


The language of the application is English, but there is a Russian localization for it.

Paid Apps

Unlike software distributed by free licenses, commercial programs, as a rule, have much more functionality and are supported by developers. As an example, we present several such applications.

sPlan

A simple editor program for drawing electrical circuits. The application comes with several component libraries that the user can expand as needed. You can work with several projects at the same time by opening them in separate tabs.


The drawings made by the program are stored as vector graphics files of their own format with the "spl" extension. Converting to standard raster image formats is allowed. It is possible to print large diagrams on a regular A4 printer.

Officially, the application is not released in Russian localization, but there are programs that allow you to Russify the menu and contextual tips.

In addition to the paid version, there are two free implementations of Demo and Viewer. In the first, there is no way to save and print the drawn diagram. The second provides only the function of viewing and printing files of the "spl" format.

Eplan Electric

Multi-module scalable CAD for the development of electrical projects of varying complexity and automation of the process of preparing design documentation. This software package is now positioned as a corporate solution, so for ordinary users it will not be of interest, especially if we take into account the cost of the software.

Target 3001

A powerful CAD system that allows you to develop electrical circuits, trace printed circuit boards, simulate work electronic devices. The online component library has over 36,000 components. various elements. This CAD is widely used in Europe for PCB routing.


English is set by default, it is possible to set the menu in German or French, there is no official Russian localization. Accordingly, all documentation is provided only in English, French or German.

The cost of the simplest basic version is about 70 euros. For this money, tracing of two layers for 400 pins will be available. The cost of the unlimited version is around 3.6 thousand euros.

Microcap

An application for modeling digital, analog and mixed circuits, as well as analyzing their work. The user can create in the editor electrical circuit and set parameters for analysis. After that, with one click of the mouse, the system will automatically make the necessary calculations and display the results for study.


The program allows you to set the dependence of the parameters (values) of the elements on the temperature regime, illumination, frequency characteristics etc. If the diagram contains animated elements, for example, LED indicators, then their status will be correctly displayed, depending on the incoming signals. It is possible to "connect" to the circuit virtual measuring instruments, as well as monitor the status of various nodes of the device.

The cost of the full-featured version is about $4.5 thousand. There is no official Russian localization of the application.

TurboCAD

This CAD platform includes many tools for designing various electrical devices. A set of special functions allows you to solve engineering and design problems of any complexity.


Distinctive features – fine tuning interface for the user. A lot of reference literature, including in Russian. Despite the lack of official support for the Russian language, there are localizers for the platform.

For ordinary users, the purchase of a paid version of the program in order to develop electrical circuits for amateur devices will be unprofitable.

Designer Schematic

An application for creating electrical circuits using radio elements manufactured by Digi-Key. The main feature of this system is that in the editor for constructing diagrams, mechanical design can be used.


Component databases can be checked for compliance at any time and, if necessary, updated directly from the manufacturer's website.

The system does not have its own tracer, but the netlist can be loaded into a third party program.

It is possible to import files from popular CAD systems.

The estimated cost of the application is about $300.

A program for designing electrical wiring in a house is essential tool for organizing and arranging an optimized power supply for a home, whether it is a private house or an own apartment. For today in computer network you can find a considerable number of programs for designing wiring diagrams in apartments or houses.

Benefits of Programming

Programming various wiring diagrams saves the consumer from the "fuss" with self-made calculations of wiring diagrams in their own home. The program, which is bought or downloaded for free from the Internet, provides an accurate calculation of the electrification of a house or apartment.

The time that will be spent on dubious calculations of the required cross-section and the need for the volume of cable and wire products to ensure a complete calculation of the wiring in the premises can be reduced by resorting to the programming of the wiring design in one's own home.

Those who want to arrange electrical wiring in their own home with their own hands have a desire to independently calculate the volume of demand for cable products. Independent calculations are fraught with unexpected troubles, such as the destruction of the surface of the wall covering, the ignition of wires and the occurrence of a fire.

To avoid such negative forecasts, one should not be lazy and turn to a software product that will give the right solution related to the whole range of these issues.

Do not be afraid of the difficulties of handling the program in this area. The developers of programs for designing electrical wiring in a private home took into account all the wishes of consumers.

Important! Programs are adapted for a wide range of consumers. take advantage computer product can those segments of the population that have the ability to access technical equipment with an Internet connection. Otherwise, you can give advice on purchasing the software on hard drives.

What can the program

The possibilities of computer programs cover a large amount of planning for creating electrical wiring diagrams with all its characteristics. With these programs, you can do the following:

  • calculate the power supply scheme;
  • calculate the total voltage loss;
  • determine the required volume of demand for cable products with the desired cross section;
  • draw up a specification of the main and auxiliary materials for wiring;
  • draw a layout of the lighting of the premises indicating the points of arrangement of lighting fixtures with lamps of the required power.

Note! The correctness of determining the wiring section depends on the accuracy of the entered initial data. A mistake is fraught with overheating and melting of the wiring.

Types of programs

Electricians in their work often have to perform many calculations related to various indicators of electrical wiring in the house. After that, you have to spend a lot of time drawing electrical circuits, selecting the appropriate equipment and devices.

To speed up the process of creating plans for the organization of electrical work, many versions of the software product have been developed, as well as programs for drawing plans for rooms with electrical wiring. For those interested in this issue, below is a description of the most popular programs for electrical wiring.

Program "Electrician"

This service has multifunctional capabilities:

  1. Calculates the power of electricity consumers of three-phase and single-phase current;
  2. Determines the amount of current and the amount of power, based on the cross-sectional area of ​​the wiring;
  3. Makes calculation of peak values ​​of short circuit currents;
  4. Determines voltage losses throughout the electrical circuit;
  5. Sets the required cross-section of cable products according to the wiring plan in a particular apartment;
  6. Calculates the ground loop;
  7. Using the program, they check the correctness of the selection of the section for a particular electrical wiring.

The program has such a clear and simple interface that not only a specialist, but also a “home-grown” master can handle it.

multifunctional operating system The program "Electrician" has ample opportunities in the field of designing the electrification of private housing construction.

Before starting work on the installation of electrical wiring, you need to create a drawn diagram or a detailed drawing with a plan for installing wired products. With the Electrician program, this is easy to do. The system requests information about the area of ​​the apartment, house, as well as the number and location of electricity consumers with the installation of sockets. Initial data is entered into the interface windows.

The norms regulate the installation of 1 socket per 6 sq.m2 of usable housing area. At the same time, the requirements for the number of electrical connection points in the kitchen (at least 3 outlets) are taken into account, and one outlet is allowed in the bathroom.

All information is entered into the program interface. As a result of instant analysis, the monitor displays the laying of electrical wiring in a given area.

Electrical circuit design

Creating a wiring diagram in a building begins with drawing a plan for the location of cables and wires in the premises of the house. The electrification drawing contains the following:

  1. The area of ​​​​the apartment or house;
  2. Placement of sockets and other points of connection of electrical appliances and equipment to the mains;
  3. The amount of energy consumed in peak situations (the value is the main indicator for calculating the cross-section of cables and wires);
  4. Safe connection to the network of electricity consumers.

With the help of "Electrician" it is easy to draw and think over a specific design of the electrical network in the home.

The free program "Electrician 6.7" is a modified system of the software "Electrician". "Electric 6.7" allows you to:

  • make a power calculation for 1 and 3 phase current;
  • calculate the required cross-section of electrical wiring;
  • find out the peak current strength during a short circuit;
  • create a specification for the need for cable and wire products for the electrification of a house or other housing;
  • calculate the device of a single or ground loop.

Additionally, using the software product, you can check the cross-section of wires for:

  • maximum heating of conductors;
  • the amount of voltage loss;
  • economic feasibility of current density;
  • the current strength at which melting of the metal in the wires can occur.

Additional Information. Along with this program, specialists have developed a series of software. Computer programs take into account the nuances of the state of the building at the time of planning the electrical wiring.

Examples of home wiring design software

Mobile electrician program

  1. The service, in addition to the capabilities of the above program, is equipped with a number of additional features. The interface of the operating system is not much different from the "Electrician";
  2. Software "Mobile electrician" can be found on the Internet on many sites. As a rule, they offer to download free versions programs.

"Compass-electrician"

  1. The operating system was created for the design of electrical equipment and electrical circuits for industrial use. The schematic editor can draw the basic composition of the network with detailed specifications or a list of applied elements;
  2. The program has more than 6 thousand standard products and several hundred graphic images, conventional signs. It is not used for the design of electrical wiring in residential premises;
  3. The software consists of two modules: one - acts as a circuit editor, the second part contains information base. A simple and accessible interface will help any beginner in designing power wiring in their own home;
  4. Compass Electric is designed for designing electrical systems in large houses, mansions and villas. The complex facilities of such buildings are saturated with both low-voltage and high-voltage equipment;
  5. "Compass-electrician" will calculate the arrangement of homeownership with an automated control room for managing the power system and relay protection.

sPlan

  1. The sPlan program is distributed on a paid basis. Despite this circumstance, the operating system is very popular. The authors of the program sought to create such a product so that people who do not have deep knowledge in the field of electrical engineering can use it;
  2. In order to correctly build a drawing, it is enough to drag the necessary element into the diagram construction field. The construction of an electrical drawing takes place with a simple movement mice. If the drawing occupies an area exceeding the A 1 format, then it is divided into fragments of the A 4 format. This allows you to print the diagram on a standard printer.

Those who are interested in how to optimally arrange the electrification of their homes are recommended to use the Electrician program. The program interface has many functional options that will be useful to narrow-profile electricians and will become a good assistant in planning the electrical wiring device directly to the owners of the house or apartment.

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