Caneco

Software suite for the automated design and documentation of low voltage electrical installations.


Caneco

The all-in-one solution for electrical design in buildings and infrastructure

Launch
Annual subscription

Caneco Launch is a comprehensive software for electrical engineers to efficiently design and complete Low-Voltage calculations for projects up to 630A power ratings.

Key features:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Automatic diagrams
  • Automatic sizing of cables and protection equipment
  • Advanced electrical calculations for projects up to 630A
  • Multi-manufacturers database
  • Selectivity and cascading
  • Compliance check to electrical standards
  • Customizable report generation
  • Exporting available in multiple formats
Grow
Annual subscription

Caneco Launch is a comprehensive software for electrical engineers to efficiently design and complete Low-Voltage calculations for projects up to 630A power ratings.

Key features:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Automatic diagrams
  • Automatic sizing of cables and protection equipment
  • Advanced electrical calculations for projects up to 630A
  • Multi-manufacturers database
  • Selectivity and cascading
  • Compliance check to electrical standards
  • Customizable report generation
  • Exporting available in multiple formats
Scale
Annual subscription

Caneco Scale is an all-in-one advanced software suite for electrical engineers. Caneco Scale enables efficient design and calculations including High Voltage, Low Voltage, DC, and Arc Flash, with seamless delivery of specifications.

Key features: Everything on Caneco Launch and Grow plus:

  • LV Arc Flash & LV DC Calculations
  • Exporting available in multiple formats
  • MV & LV Short-circuit Analysis
  • MV & LV Coordination & Protection Plan
  • MV & LV Cable Ampacity
  • Coming soon: ETAP digital twin, limited to 50 bus (Scale+ bundle extension)

Overview

Caneco is a comprehensive software suite designed for electrical engineers, installers, design teams, and project managers. It streamlines the design and documentation of electrical installations by integrating various domains of electrical design into a single solution.

This solution simplifies electrical design workflows, ensuring compliance with standards and providing documentation for BIM projects. With digital modeling capabilities, Caneco helps engineers work quickly and confidently. Whether you’re working on low-voltage or more complex installations, Caneco has a solution tailored to your needs.

Automation of the design process with Caneco for electrical installations ensures accuracy and efficiency by automatically selecting and sizing cables, circuit breakers, and other components based on user-defined parameters. The software generates detailed and precise documentation, including schematic diagrams, layout plans, and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and simplifying the approval process.

Caneco also provides a suite of unique features designed to make your planning process as efficient and effective as possible. Offering a variety of subscription bundles and optional add-ons, Caneco gives you the flexibility to choose the solutions that best meet your specific needs.

Key Features

Caneco is a powerful and versatile tool designed for professionals in the field of electrical engineering.

  • Automated Design: Tools and workflows to accelerate the design process for electrical installations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. It automatically selects and sizes cables, circuit breakers, and other components based on user-defined parameters.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Generates detailed and precise documentation, including schematic diagrams, layout plans, and reports.
  • Compatibility: Supports a wide range of international standards and regulations, making it suitable for use on projects in various regions. It integrates seamlessly with other CAD and BIM software, enhancing workflow and project collaboration.
  • Error Detection and Correction: Includes advanced error detection capabilities, identifying potential issues in the design and suggesting corrective actions. This helps to prevent costly mistakes and ensures the reliability of the electrical system.
  • Energy Efficiency: Provides tools for optimizing energy consumption and improves the overall efficiency of electrical installations. It helps professionals design systems that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
  • Simulation and Analysis: Offers powerful simulation and analysis tools using virtual models, enabling modeling of the behavior of electrical systems under various conditions. This helps to identify potential problems and optimize system performance.
  • Equipment Catalog: Access to an extensive multi-manufacturer equipment catalog with routine updates to support accurate design, analysis, and documentation.
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Advanced solutions for efficient electrical design and calculations

Improved compatibility and increased interoperability
Maximized performance and even more advanced features
Optimized user experience
Supports the accelerated energy transition

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Benefits

  • Increased efficiency by reducing repetitive design tasks and eliminating manual data entry.
  • Increased productivity and accuracy through automated design and calculation procedures based on electrical standards.
  • Improved safety and compliance of the electrical installation by integration with electrical standards during the design process. Caneco has obtained 4 technical approvals (NFC 15-100, BS, RGIE, and NIN) and integrates 14 international standards into its calculation engine.
  • Improved collaboration and interoperability by using digital modeling with AutoCAD and Revit applications.
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Add-ons for intuitive and advanced electrical installation, and integration with CAD software

Caneco additional modules expand the core software's capabilities with advanced tools and features that enhance design and calculation processes. They improve integration, compliance, and efficiency, streamlining the overall workflow.

Explore the add-ons to Caneco, provided to enhance functionality:

  • AutoCAD OEM: An add-on for customers who do not require the full version of AutoCAD. This add-on is required for the Digital Modeling 2D/3D add-on.
  • Digital Modeling 2D/3D: Includes the Caneco BIM application for Revit® and the Caneco Installation application for AutoCAD®. This add-on is essential for companies working on 2D/3D electrical installation projects for buildings of varying sizes.
  • PV Integration: Used to calculate and size photovoltaic systems. It is available for the French and Spanish market.
  • International: Designed for users working on international projects, available only for Grow or Scale bundles.
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Caneco - 2D/3D Digital Modeling

2D/3D Digital Modeling add-on unites calculation with the digital building model in AutoCAD® or Revit.

Caneco - INTERNATIONAL

This add-on broadens Caneco's reach supporting multiple languages and standards.

Caneco - AutoCAD OEM

The AutoCAD OEM add-on provides a foundation for developing a robust electrical CAD engineering tool.

Caneco Electrical

Currently available only in France and Spain – More updates planned for January 2025.

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