Configuring DC Cable Properties
Within the Ph/N Conductor tab of the Circuit Edit Module, users can configure the DC cable properties by selecting the conductor material, size, installation method, and correction factors. A key option is the checkbox "Cables are subject to heat from the PV panels", which applies Regulation 712.523.101 of BS 7671:2018+A3:2024. When selected, ElectricalOM considers an ambient temperature of at least 70 °C for derating calculations, accounting for thermal effects from PV modules mounted directly above the cables. This ensures the cable sizing is compliant with heat exposure requirements under solar panels.
Figure 22 DC Cable Configuration in the Ph/N Conductor Tab