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#31Cable Ampacity (Ib <= In <= Iz) & Voltage Drop (%ΔU) Verification

Project Framework (report reference): IEC 60364-4-41Applicable Standard: IEC 60364-5-52 / IEC 60364-4-43
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Multi-Asset / Multi-Point Equipment Schedule

Inspect multiple transformers, panels, rooms, motors, or RCDs in this module without overwriting previous assets. Each item receives a permanent QR Sticker UID preserved across annual audits.

Sticker UID: OC-CABL-4A99
Plant & SLD (Auto-SLD)

Standard Limits, Equations & Space Presets

IEC 60364-5-52 and IEC 60364-4-43 §433.1 require every power and lighting feeder to simultaneously satisfy Overload Coordination (Ib <= In <= Iz) after ambient temperature (Ca) and grouping (Cg) derating, AND Annex G Voltage Drop (%ΔU <= 3% lighting / <= 5% power).

One-Click Normative Presets (Auto-fills Target Limits)

Measured Inputs

Uo is synced from project settings (230 V).

Calculated / Evaluated Results

Deterministically computes IEC 60364-5-52 Table B.52 base current-carrying capacity Iz0 (1.5 - 300 mm2, Cu/Al, PVC 70 degC / XLPE 90 degC, Methods B2, C, E/F, D), exact temperature correction factor Ca = sqrt((theta_max - T_amb)/(theta_max - T_ref)), grouping Cg, overload coordination Ib <= In <= Iz (IEC 60364-4-43 §433.1), and Annex G voltage drop %ΔU.

  • Derated Cable Ampacity Iz = n x Iz0 x Ca x Cg

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    Evaluated per IEC 60364-5-52 Tables B.52.2-B.52.17 & §523.2 temperature factor.

    Pending

  • Overload Coordination Rule (Ib <= In <= Iz)

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    Not tested - enter the measured value. Acceptance: Design load Ib <= breaker rating In <= derated cable capacity Iz [IEC 60364-4-43 §433.1]

    Pending

  • Circuit Voltage Drop %ΔU (IEC 60364-5-52 Annex G)

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    Not tested - enter the measured value. Acceptance: Voltage drop <= 5.0% for power / motor / distribution circuits [IEC 60364-5-52 Table G.52.1]

    Pending

  • Cable Thermal Loading Utilization (Ib / Iz)

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    Not tested - enter the measured value. Acceptance: Continuous cable utilization Ib / Iz <= 100% (<= 80% recommended for future expansion & lower I^2R losses) [IEC 60364-5-52 / IEC 60364-8-1]

    Pending

Verification Checklist (0 / 12)

Pending

  • 1Overload protection rule Ib <= In <= Iz and I2 <= 1.45 x Iz verified at origin of circuit [IEC 60364-4-43 §433.1]

  • 2Adiabatic short-circuit thermal withstand k^2 x S^2 >= I^2 x t verified for both minimum and maximum fault currents [IEC 60364-4-43 §434.5.2]

  • 3Aluminium conductors >= 16 mm2 terminated exclusively with bi-metallic Al/Cu lugs and antioxidant compound [IEC 60364-5-52 Table 52.3]

  • 4Parallel cables per phase are identical in material, cross-section, length, and routing without intermediate branch taps [IEC 60364-5-52 §523.7]

  • 5Single-core AC cables passing through metallic gland plates use non-magnetic (brass/aluminium) plates or slotted eddy-current breaks [IEC 60364-5-52 §521.5.1]

  • 6Single-core parallel trefoil/flat formations clamped with short-circuit rated cleats to withstand electrodynamic peak forces

  • 7Minimum cable internal bending radius respected (typically >= 8xD to 12xD for armoured/XLPE power cables)

  • 8Grouping derating factor Cg applied where multiple loaded circuits share perforated/ladder trays or buried ducts

  • 9Thermal insulation derating (factor 0.5x) applied wherever cables pass through thermally insulated walls or ceilings [IEC 60364-5-52 §523.9]

  • 10Fire-compartment wall and floor cable penetrations sealed with certified intumescent fire-stop mortar/pillows (EI 90 / EI 120) [IEC 60364-5-52 §527.2]

  • 11Halogen-free low-smoke (LSZH / HFFR / CPR Cca-B2ca) cables installed along escape routes and high-occupancy areas

  • 12Neutral conductor sized >= 100% of phase cross-section (or derated by C_h per Annex E.52) where 3rd harmonic THD > 15-33%

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