EcoSet Design is the calculation tool of Schneider Electric’s EcoSet family. While EcoSet Config is used to design and quote the switchboard, EcoSet Design calculates the low-voltage installation. And unlike EcoSet Config, it is downloaded and installed on your computer. Here is what you need, what it calculates and what it delivers.
Quick summary
- What it is: Schneider Electric’s low-voltage installation calculation software.
- Where it runs: installed on 64-bit Windows.
- What it calculates: short-circuit, voltage drop, load currents and demand, conductor sizing and selectivity.
- What it delivers: single-line diagram in PDF or DWG/DXF, data in CSV and a full calculation report in PDF.
EcoSet Design system requirements
| Requirement | Minimum according to Schneider |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11, 64-bit (Windows 10 or later recommended) |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Storage | At least 500 MB free |
| Graphics | Basic card; a modern card with hardware acceleration is recommended |
| Display | Minimum resolution 1280 × 720 |
| Network | IPv4 (IPv6 optional) and ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) allowed |
If you work behind a strict corporate firewall, check the ports with your IT department before installing it.
What EcoSet Design calculates
- Short-circuit currents (three-phase, two-phase, single-phase and phase-to-ground), to choose breaking capacity and check that equipment withstands the stress.
- Voltage drop along cables, which grows with length, current and conductor resistance.
- Load currents and demand, considering load type and diversity factors, to size transformers and cables.
- Conductor cross-section based on load current, voltage drop limits, installation conditions and thermal capacity.
- Protection coordination and selectivity, so the right device trips first and you avoid total shutdowns.
Reports it generates
- Single-line diagram in PDF or DWG/DXF for further CAD work.
- Protection settings and cable data in CSV.
- Full calculation report in PDF: project details, single-line diagram, calculation notes, bill of materials, cable schedule, protection system, selectivity summary and glossary.
EcoSet Design and EcoSet Config: how they split the work
This is how I see it: with EcoSet Design you calculate the network (conductor sizes, short-circuit, selectivity) and with EcoSet Config you design and quote the switchboard that will house that switchgear. To see how they compare with Schneider’s previous tools, read EcoSet Config vs EcoSet Design vs Rapsody vs Ecodial.
How to download EcoSet Design
EcoSet Design is downloaded from the Schneider Electric website, in the software downloads section of the EcoSet range. Before installing it, check that your computer meets the requirements above.
EcoSet Design FAQ
Is EcoSet Design the same as EcoSet Config?
No. EcoSet Design calculates the installation and is installed on Windows; EcoSet Config designs and quotes the switchboard and is used by signing in with your account.
Does it run on Mac?
Schneider only lists requirements for Windows (8, 8.1, 10 and 11, 64-bit).
Can I export the single-line diagram to AutoCAD?
Yes, the single-line diagram can be exported to DWG or DXF, as well as PDF.
Does it calculate selectivity?
Yes, it checks protection coordination and selectivity and includes a selectivity summary in the report.
