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19/02/2021 By Ian Leave a Comment

XGSLab Software Update Version 9.6 New Features

Knowing how important continual improvement is to the user experience for the developers of XGSLab, this month sees the first of a raft of software updates or planned improvements using the most modern of platforms on OpenGL.

  1. Bring your work to life! New 3D Viewer implementation based on OpenGL gives you stunning graphics for your reports
  2. Save time assigning properties to conductors by using and building your own favourite libraries
  3. Conductor segmentation into mesh sides are made even easier
  4. NETS module allows for three-winding transformers, increasing your scope
  5. NETS takes over the heavy lifting on very long overhead lines, which can be computed without manual offsets
  6. NETS increases its computational capabilities by adding mutual impedances to Sources
  7. More handy drawing tools for GS modules if you have to develop a design without CAD
  8. More useful shortcuts to quickly set transverse impedance to simulate infinite conductor length
  9. Additional Reach voltage distance now also available for the entry-level GSA module
  10. Optimised navigation to make using XGS a doddle

Are you new to XGSLab Earthing Software?

If you are new to this world of modelling earthing systems using software tools, then, the choices in the marketplace can seem a bit daunting. Still, getting the right solution for YOU is as important as your choice of accounting, ERM, CRM or another key piece of software… why? Because your choice of engineering tool can lock you in for many years to come. It can be painful to switch software when one becomes obsolete or no longer cuts the mustard. This is true of all software.

So, why not get in touch and we can share with you what to look for when deciding to invest in Earthing software. Some of the questions to ask are…

What platform is the software coded in? Will it meet the demands of BIM, API, future integration?

Does the software integrate already with iconic apps like Google Earth?

Can the tool deliver accuracy with 3D renders so that YOUR work can stand out from the crowd?

Filed Under: XGSLab Updates

13/10/2020 By Ian Leave a Comment

Soil Resistivity Testing Webinar Revisit

Soil resistivity - Generic Tester - 2.5W

Here’s the 30-min webinar on Soil Resistivity Testing

What you’ll get from this is:

  1. How to avoid 7 common mistakes when testing
  2. Learn what IEC BS EN 50522 says about soil resistivity testing
  3. Learn a few tips and tricks to make your life easier and error-free

Who is this for?

Anyone who is responsible for carrying out or coordinating Soil Resistivity testing

  • Technical leads
  • Field technicians
  • Project managers
  • Team leaders
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Filed Under: Soil Resistivity

18/09/2020 By Ian Leave a Comment

A Roundup of The Free Summer Webinar Series

Comparing CDEGS with XGSLab

As teams around the world adapt their work style and business practices to take precautions for COVID-19, staying connected and having clarity around work and priorities is more important than ever. To that end, we want to help our global customers. So we are sharing tips and best practices around earthing, earthing design, and best design practices. With a monthly series of Free Webinars.

Below are the links to the recorded replays.

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Filed Under: General Post

30/04/2020 By Ian Leave a Comment

Corona Blues – My Advice While Furloughed (or Remote Working).

Learning new skills while furloughed

With the current pressure on governments to relax or even lift the current lockdown measures, there’s one word that the more neurotic amongst us try not to use – recession!

Robert Kiyosaki gives some good advice.

“Face your fears and doubts, and new worlds will open to you.”

Robert Kiyosaki

There are several things we can all do to get ourselves prepared for and even thrive in a recession (having gone through many economic downturns myself from the 1980s), there’s always something we can do to improve our situation when it passes.

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16/03/2020 By Ian Leave a Comment

How Together We Can Create the Earthing Superpowers We Need to Save Lives.

Earthing Superpowers Like Mario

Before we get into today’s blog “Earthing Superpowers” and how together we can create the superpowers we need to save lives. I want to share a personal story.

I have a confession to make…

Earlier this year I found myself in the Southern Ocean at 45deg Lattitude barrelling along at 20-30 knots on a 70 foot (23m) surfboard otherwise known as a sailboat called Black Betty in 45kts winds and 10-12m swells. In those conditions, it’s all one can do, but to think about the here and immediate ‘now’. But, outside the times of sheer panic, and during the time of reflection, the thoughts of superpowers surfaces.

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