Schneider Electric now has two EcoSet tools, and many of you come from Rapsody or Ecodial. Here I explain what each one does, how they relate and which one you need for your work.
Quick comparison
| EcoSet Config | EcoSet Design | Rapsody | Ecodial Advance Calculation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Design and quote low-voltage switchboards (3D, enclosure, switchgear, documentation) | Calculate the low-voltage installation | Configure Schneider low-voltage switchboards and produce their documentation | Calculate low-voltage installations |
| How you use it | With an account, by signing in | Installed on 64-bit Windows | Desktop program | Desktop program (.eac projects) |
| Scope / calculations | Switchboards up to 3,200 A | Short-circuit, voltage drop, demand, conductor sizing and selectivity | Custom switchboards | Low-voltage network calculation |
| Status | Current tool | Current tool | Previous generation | Previous generation |
EcoSet Config: the place Rapsody used to fill
EcoSet Config is the tool used today to design and quote Schneider switchboards up to 3,200 A: 3D design, connected catalogue, compatibility validation and quotations. It is the natural next step for Rapsody users. Note: Rapsody projects cannot be imported into EcoSet Config; you have to rebuild them. And EcoSet Config is free (it only requires registration with company details).
EcoSet Design: installation calculation
EcoSet Design calculates short-circuits, voltage drops, load currents and demand, conductor sizes and selectivity, and exports the single-line diagram to PDF or DWG/DXF. It is the kind of work many of us did with Ecodial, now within the EcoSet family.
Which one do you need?
- You design or quote switchboards (panel builder, installer): EcoSet Config.
- You calculate the installation (engineering, designer): EcoSet Design.
- You do both: both; calculate first with EcoSet Design, then design the switchboard with EcoSet Config.
- You still use Rapsody or Ecodial: it makes sense to move to EcoSet, where Schneider focuses its current tools.
FAQ
Does EcoSet Config replace Rapsody?
EcoSet Config takes Rapsody’s place as Schneider’s current tool to design and quote low-voltage switchboards.
Is EcoSet Design the new Ecodial?
It performs the same kind of calculations (short-circuit, voltage drop, conductor sizing and selectivity) within the EcoSet family.
Can Rapsody projects be imported into EcoSet Config?
No, you have to rebuild them.
Can I use EcoSet Config without EcoSet Design?
Yes. They are independent tools: Config for the switchboard and Design for the calculation.
More alternatives in my list of electrical panel design programs.
