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# Chapter 1: Eco 8 menus

ECO8 software has been developed by SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC with the aim of enabling quick evaluation of energy savings that can be achieved by installing an ALTIVAR variable speed drive in a pumping or ventilation application.

### 1.1 File menu

The File menu contains the following options :

- New Project
  This option enables initiation of creation of a new project.

- Open
  This option enables opening of a previously saved file.

- Save
  This option enables save of the current project.

- Save As...
  This option enables change of project name or the location in which it will be saved.

- Customize
  This option enables determination of default values that will be used at each creation of a new project.

- Print
  This option enables configuration of the printer as well as of paper used, print orientation, etc.

- Exit
  This option enables exit from the application and return to Programme Manager.

### 1.2 Edit menu

This option enables certain operations on selected text. Available operations are:

- Cut
  Enables cut of selected text and copy to the clipboard.

- Copy
  Enables copy of selected text to the clipboard.

- Paste
  Enables insertion of content of the clipboard.

- Remove
  Enables removal of the selection.

### 1.3 View menu

The View menu includes the following options :

- Project Data
  This option enables entry of data relating to the current project (installation references, production date, etc.).

- Installation Type
  This option enables entry of the type of installation for which the estimate of energy saving by variable speed drive use will be carried out.

- Installation Characteristics
  This option enables entry of data relating to the electrical part of the installation (power supply voltage, motor power, etc.).

- Operating Rates
  This option enables entry of operating times at different flows. In this menu, it is necessary to introduce the number of operating hours of the motor at each flow rate (10%..... 100%). These values can be introduced as number of hours per day, per week, per month or per year.

### 1.4 Calculate menu

- This option enables calculation of energy saving achieved by ALTIVAR installation. In order to execute this calculation, it is necessary to first enter the following data:

  - Motor rated power (indicated on nameplate).
  - Cost per kW/h: this value is indicated as a monetary unit. This unit can be changed in the Customize
  - Installation cost: this cost includes the variable speed drive, its installation and accessories.
  - Operating times at different flow rates.

This calculation having been executed, a project report can be printed.

### 1.5 Project menu

This option enables addition or deletion of installations in the current project. It also enables switching from one installation to another within the project.
In a case where the project includes more than one pumping or ventilation installation, it is possible to print a global report consolidating results obtained for each of the constituent installations.
It is also possible to print an individual report for each of the individual installations.

- Add installation
  This option enables addition of a new installation to the current project.

- Delete installation
  This option enables deletion of an installation from the current project.

### 1.6 Help menu

This menu enables discovery of the application.
From this menu the answer to a problem encountered may also be found.

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