Sizing Cable

Introduction

Are you tired of spending hours manually calculating cable sizes for your electrical design projects? Look no further, because Sizing Cable is the ultimate tool that can simplify and streamline your cable sizing process with just one click. This Revit plugin offers a range of features that make cable sizing design a breeze, saving you time and effort.

Effortless Cable Sizing Design

The Sizing Cable plugin offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to effortlessly size cables in your Revit project. With just a few simple steps, you can quickly determine the appropriate cable sizes for your circuits.

The process is straightforward. First, you select the Distribution Board in the checklist. Then, you have the option to choose between Custom Cable Sizing or leave it as Default Circuit Sizing. If you opt for Custom Cable Sizing, you can input values such as Load Type, Circuit MCB Breaker Rating, Wire Size, and Wire ECC. Once you have entered the necessary information, simply press the "Ok" button, and the plugin will automatically add the relevant parameters to your project.

Comprehensive Parameter Additions

Sizing Cable goes beyond just determining cable sizes. It also adds a range of essential parameters to your project, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless coordination between design and construction teams. These parameters include:

• Cable ECC: Specifies the cable's earth conductor cross-sectional area.
• Cable main: Identifies the main feeder cable in the project.
• Cable number: Indicates the number of cable runs in the project.
• Cable rating: Provides the ampacity for the cable without any derating factor.
• Cable size: Specifies the size of the cable.
• Cable type: Identifies the type of cable used.
• Cable VD: Indicates the voltage drop across the cable.

Efficient Cable Sizing for Electrical Switchboards

For electrical switchboards, Sizing Cable offers a comprehensive cable sizing feature based on predefined values. The plugin takes into account the panel's total connected load (TCL) to determine the appropriate sizes for various components:

• Main Circuit Breaker: Sized based on the panel's TCL.
• Main Cable Feeder and number of Cable Run: Sized based on the panel's TCL.
• Cable Size for the outgoing Circuit: Sized based on the panel's TCL and the cable length.

These predefined values ensure that your switchboard's cable sizing is optimized, resulting in a safe and efficient electrical system.

Cable Sizing for Electrical Branch Boards

Sizing Cable also offers two options for cable sizing in electrical branch boards, allowing for greater flexibility:

Option 1: "Default Circuit Sizing" simplifies the process by automatically sizing cables based on predefined values. The plugin determines the size of the main circuit breaker, main cable feeder, cable size for outgoing circuits, and cable ECC for outgoing circuits based on circuit load classification.

Option 2: "Custom Circuit Sizing" allows users to input their own values for cable sizing in electrical branch boards, providing complete control over the design process.

Conclusion

Sizing Cable is an indispensable tool for any electrical designer or engineer working with Revit. Its intuitive interface, automatic parameter additions, and comprehensive cable sizing capabilities make it a must-have plugin for streamlining your design process. By simplifying cable sizing, this plugin frees up valuable time that can be better utilized for other critical design tasks. Try Sizing Cable today and experience the convenience and efficiency it brings to your electrical design projects.