This section provides information about sizing of low voltage plant power cables. After associating a cable with a load, the cable inherits the data required for sizing from the associated load. You can instruct the software to inherit load data from associated instruments and cabinets if you define them as loads. (On their common properties, make sure that the Consumer check box is selected.)
Cables that have not yet been associated with loads can also be sized by typing in data manually.
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Smart Electrical uses algorithms that give a good estimate for cable sizing; however, we recommend that you use specialized cable sizing software for more accurate results.
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You can create your own custom formulas for sizing cables. See Customize Cable Sizing Formulas.