DC Wire Sizing

Automatically size DC cables with worst-case simulations and validate against IEC and NEC standards for current carrying capability, voltage drop, and overcurrent protection.

We're excited to introduce DC Wire Sizing to DCIDE, a comprehensive tool that takes the complexity out of cable design for DC microgrids. This powerful feature automatically determines the optimal cable specifications for your system while ensuring compliance with IEC and NEC standards.

Intelligent Worst-Case Analysis

DC Wire Sizing performs sophisticated worst-case simulations behind the scenes, automatically deriving the design current and voltage for each cable in your system. By calculating how much each cable needs to handle under the most demanding conditions, you can be confident your design will perform reliably in all scenarios.

Automated Cable Sizing Recommendations

Based on the worst-case analysis, DCIDE suggests the appropriate cable cross-section and number of cables in parallel for each connection in your microgrid. This eliminates guesswork and ensures your cable selections are both safe and cost-effective.

Comprehensive Standards Validation

Every cable recommendation is validated against industry standards to ensure your design meets all safety and performance requirements:

  • Current Carrying Capability: Verifies that cables can safely handle the design current without overheating, accounting for installation conditions and derating factors.
  • Voltage Drop: Ensures voltage drop along cable runs stays within acceptable limits to maintain system efficiency and equipment performance.
  • Overcurrent Protection: Validates that protective devices are properly coordinated with cable ratings to prevent damage by overloading.

With DC Wire Sizing, you can design safer, more efficient DC microgrids in a fraction of the time. The feature seamlessly integrates with your existing DCIDE workflows, providing instant feedback and recommendations as you build your system.

Try DC Wire Sizing with Our Launch Promotion

DC Wire Sizing is available exclusively in DCIDE Pro. To celebrate this launch, we're offering special promotional pricing until the end of the year. Try DCIDE Pro at $49.99 per month or $499 per year.

Besides the latest wire sizing module, the Pro plan includes Power Flow Simulations with DC voltage droop control, AC/DC efficiency comparisons, and much more.

Want to learn more first? Watch our video tutorials or explore DCIDE to see what's possible.