Cable Calc 4+
BS 7671 Cable Size Calculator
Pro Certs Software Ltd
Designed for iPad
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- £5.99
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Description
Cable calculator for calculating cable size, voltage drop, R1+R2 and Zs.
An easy to use cable calculator to calculate cable sizes for various types of cables, installation methods, correction factors and protective devices.
Calculates cable size, R1+R2, voltage drop and expected Zs in two simple steps.
Carry out instant cable size calculation on the go, great for electrical surveys, EICR reports or designing new circuits.
Features:
- Print, Save, Email & Share the cable calculation results PDF (from the print function)
- Verification checks and helpful hints
- Support for manufacturer specific BS EN 60947-2 (Max Zs) MCCB's & ACB's
- Support for RCD's in TT Earthing Systems
How to share or email the Cable Calc results PDF file:
1) On the Results screen tap "Print".
2) Expand the displayed image (preview window is then displayed).
4) Tap the share icon to show your device's share and save options.
Calculate the cable size for final circuits, distribution circuits and sub-main supplies.
You can also use the Cable Calc App to check and verify EXISTING installed cable sizes and circuits to check for compliance and to confirm the correct cable size for the type of cable, installation method and length of circuit has been selected.
This cable calculator also takes into account and applies the following factors for it's cable calculation formula:
- Voltage drop
- Correction factors
- Maximum disconnection time
- Length of circuit
- Installation method
- Cable type
- Tabulated Current
- Maximum Zs Values
- Calculate circuit Zs
- Calculate R1+R2
- Adjusted required minimum required cable ratings
Correction Factors:
Cg - Grouping
Ca - Ambient air temperature
Ca - Ambient ground temperature (if buried / in a duct)
Ci - Thermal insulation
Cf - BS 3036 semi-enclosed fuses
How to use:
1) STEP 1 - Enter your cable calculation design parameters
2) STEP 2 - Select an installation method & apply any relevant correction factors
3) Tap "Calculate" to calculate the cable size
4) Print the cable calculation results
You may also like our 'Pro Certs' Electrical Certification App for iPad.
What’s New
Version 2.1.26
Cable Calc: Some optimisations and a dark mode bug fix.
Ratings and Reviews
Problems
On step 2, there is a problem where you can not select the ambient temp without clicking on the two options below first. This needs fixing. (It says “no option”)
To improve this app, it would be helpful to allow you to select the wrong cable, and tell you which part doesn’t comply, and then you “+1 size” until the cable is compliant, where as you can not see the information now until you “go up a size”.
I.e. if the volt drop was none compliant etc, this would be useful but I guess may be difficult (and maybe not what it was designed for). I just thought I would feed this back.
Developer Response ,
Hi, the ambient temperature options depend on your selected installation method (ambient temp or ground temp), hence why you need to select an installation method first and why the Installation Method option is before the Ambient Temperature option.
- It the designers responsibility to select a suitable cable type for its intended use.
- When calculating a cable size if something does not comply you get a hint "Volt Drop Compliance Not Met: Try next size up" or "Max Zs Not Met: Try next size up?"
Rich
It good but needs ring /radial circuits allowance!
Great App
I personally have not had a problem with this app. It’s a really useful app for those who want to check cable requirements on the fly.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for your feedback.
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Information
- Provider
- Pro Certs Software Ltd
- Size
- 3.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2011-2022 Pro Certs Software Ltd
- Price
- £5.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.