Function specifications

1. General Information

Functional specification for Supply cable size

Document Number : 2946 7001 57

Concerning : Compressors – power supply
Preliminary Operations : -
Safety Instructions : General
Persons Required : 1
Special Tools : -
Consumables : -

2. Document Overview
This document covers the following subjects:
1. General Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Document Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4. Legend supply cables .................................................................................................................................................. 2
5. Supply cables IEC ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.1.1. Installation method B2 ......................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1.2. Installation method C ........................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1.3. Installation method F ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2. Supply cable calculation IEC ................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1. Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.2. Example .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
6. Supply cables CSA .................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.2. Supply cable calculation CSA ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.2.1. Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
6.2.2. Example ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
7. Supply cables UL ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
7.2. Supply cable calculation UL ................................................................................................................................... 14
7.2.1. Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
7.2.2. Example ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

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3. Introduction
This specification is a summary on how to calculate the cable size of the power supply of compressors.
For detailed information consult the valid directives.

4. Legend figures supply cables

• Best Case: Pack @ 30°C
• Worst Case: FF HAV@ 50°C or Pack HAV@ 55°C

NOTES:
• for figures 1 and 2:
For DOL and VSD variants: only K21 is used
Also possible connection made through 1X0

• for figure 3:
Only valid for Wye / Delta

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5. Supply cables IEC

According to 60364-5-52 electrical installations of buildings part 5: selection and erection equipment section 52: current-
carrying capacities in wiring systems.

The tables below contain the current-carrying capacities measured in amperes.

• For methods B2 and C according to table B.52-2
• For method F according to table B.52-10

Conditions:
• PVC insulation
• Copper conductors with max temperature of 70°C
• Ambient temperatures 30°C.
• For the other ambient temperatures in the following tables correction table B.52-14 is used

5.1. Overview

Installation methods of table B.52-1 - B2

Multi-core cable in conduit on wooden wall

Installation methods of table B.52-1 - C

Single -core or multi-core cable on a wooden wall

Installation methods of table B.52-1 - F

Single-core cables
Three loaded conductors trefoill

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5.1.1. Installation method B2

AMBIENT TEMP 30°C AMBIENT TEMP 40°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 15 1,5 mm² B2 < 13 1,5 mm² B2

< 20 2,5 mm² B2 < 17 2,5 mm² B2
< 27 4 mm² B2 < 23 4 mm² B2
< 34 6 mm² B2 < 30 6 mm² B2
< 46 10 mm² B2 < 40 10 mm² B2
< 62 16 mm² B2 < 54 16 mm² B2
< 80 25 mm² B2 < 70 25 mm² B2
< 99 35 mm² B2 < 86 35 mm² B2
< 118 50 mm² B2 < 103 50 mm² B2
< 149 70 mm² B2 < 130 70 mm² B2
< 179 95 mm² B2 < 156 95 mm² B2
< 206 120 mm² B2 < 179 120 mm² B2

AMBIENT TEMP 45°C AMBIENT TEMP 50°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 12 1,5 mm² B2 < 11 1,5 mm² B2

< 16 2,5 mm² B2 < 14 2,5 mm² B2
< 21 4 mm² B2 < 19 4 mm² B2
< 27 6 mm² B2 < 24 6 mm² B2
< 36 10 mm² B2 < 33 10 mm² B2
< 49 16 mm² B2 < 44 16 mm² B2
< 63 25 mm² B2 < 57 25 mm² B2
< 78 35 mm² B2 < 70 35 mm² B2
< 93 50 mm² B2 < 84 50 mm² B2
< 118 70 mm² B2 < 106 70 mm² B2
< 141 95 mm² B2 < 127 95 mm² B2
< 163 120 mm² B2 < 146 120 mm² B2

AMBIENT TEMP 55°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

<9 1,5 mm² B2

< 12 2,5 mm² B2
< 16 4 mm² B2
< 21 6 mm² B2
< 28 10 mm² B2
< 38 16 mm² B2
< 49 25 mm² B2
< 60 35 mm² B2
< 72 50 mm² B2
< 91 70 mm² B2
< 109 95 mm² B2
< 126 120 mm² B2

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5.1.2. Installation method C

AMBIENT TEMP 30°C AMBIENT TEMP 40°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 17 1,5 mm² C < 15 1,5 mm² C
< 24 2,5 mm² C < 21 2,5 mm² C
< 32 4 mm² C < 28 4 mm² C
< 41 6 mm² C < 36 6 mm² C
< 57 10 mm² C < 50 10 mm² C
< 76 16 mm² C < 66 16 mm² C
< 96 25 mm² C < 84 25 mm² C
< 119 35 mm² C < 104 35 mm² C
< 144 50 mm² C < 125 50 mm² C
< 184 70 mm² C < 160 70 mm² C
< 223 95 mm² C < 194 95 mm² C
< 259 120 mm² C < 225 120 mm² C
< 299 150 mm² C < 260 150 mm² C
< 341 185 mm² C < 297 185 mm² C
< 403 240 mm² C < 351 240 mm² C
< 464 300 mm² C < 404 300 mm² C

AMBIENT TEMP 45°C AMBIENT TEMP 50°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 14 1,5 mm² C < 12 1,5 mm² C
< 19 2,5 mm² C < 17 2,5 mm² C
< 25 4 mm² C < 23 4 mm² C
< 32 6 mm² C < 29 6 mm² C
< 45 10 mm² C < 40 10 mm² C
< 60 16 mm² C < 54 16 mm² C
< 76 25 mm² C < 68 25 mm² C
< 94 35 mm² C < 84 35 mm² C
< 114 50 mm² C < 102 50 mm² C
< 145 70 mm² C < 131 70 mm² C
< 176 95 mm² C < 158 95 mm² C
< 205 120 mm² C < 184 120 mm² C
< 236 150 mm² C < 212 150 mm² C
< 269 185 mm² C < 242 185 mm² C
< 318 240 mm² C < 286 240 mm² C
< 367 300 mm² C < 329 300 mm² C

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AMBIENT TEMP 55°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 11 1,5 mm² C
< 15 2,5 mm² C
< 20 4 mm² C
< 25 6 mm² C
< 35 10 mm² C
< 46 16 mm² C
< 59 25 mm² C
< 73 35 mm² C
< 88 50 mm² C
< 112 70 mm² C
< 136 95 mm² C
< 158 120 mm² C
< 182 150 mm² C
< 208 185 mm² C
< 246 240 mm² C
< 283 300 mm² C

5.1.3. Installation method F

AMBIENT TEMP 30°C AMBIENT TEMP 40°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 110 25 mm² F < 96 25 mm² F

< 137 35 mm² F < 119 35 mm² F
< 167 50 mm² F < 145 50 mm² F
< 216 70 mm² F < 188 70 mm² F
< 264 95 mm² F < 230 95 mm² F
< 308 120 mm² F < 268 120 mm² F
< 356 150 mm² F < 310 150 mm² F
< 409 185 mm² F < 356 185 mm² F
< 485 240 mm² F < 422 240 mm² F
< 561 300 mm² F < 488 300 mm² F
< 656 400 mm² F < 571 400 mm² F
< 749 500 mm² F < 652 500 mm² F
< 855 630 mm² F < 744 630 mm² F

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AMBIENT TEMP 45°C AMBIENT TEMP 50°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 87 25 mm² F < 78 25 mm² F

< 108 35 mm² F < 97 35 mm² F
< 132 50 mm² F < 119 50 mm² F
< 171 70 mm² F < 153 70 mm² F
< 209 95 mm² F < 187 95 mm² F
< 243 120 mm² F < 219 120 mm² F
< 281 150 mm² F < 253 150 mm² F
< 323 185 mm² F < 290 185 mm² F
< 383 240 mm² F < 344 240 mm² F
< 443 300 mm² F < 398 300 mm² F
< 518 400 mm² F < 466 400 mm² F
< 592 500 mm² F < 532 500 mm² F
< 675 630 mm² F < 607 630 mm² F

AMBIENT TEMP 55°C

AMPS CABLE SIZE METHOD

< 67 25 mm² F
< 84 35 mm² F
< 102 50 mm² F
< 132 70 mm² F
< 161 95 mm² F
< 188 120 mm² F
< 217 150 mm² F
< 249 185 mm² F
< 296 240 mm² F
< 342 300 mm² F
< 400 400 mm² F
< 457 500 mm² F
< 522 630 mm² F

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5.2. Supply cable calculation IEC

5.2.1. Instructions

When using 3phase + 1PE(*) as in fig 1:

• Take ITot compressor and add 10%
• Install the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 1PE(*) as in fig 2:

• Take ITot compressor, add 10% and divide by 2
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See table A52.17 (52-E1))
• Install a fuse half the size of the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 1PE(*) as in fig 3:

• Take ITot compressor, add 10% and divide by sqrt (3)
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See table A52.17 (52-E1))
• Install a fuse on each cable, value of the prescribed max fuse divided by sqrt(3) (**)

NOTES:
(*) Size PE cable:

• For supply cables up to 35mm² -> same size as supply cables

• For supply cables larger then 35mm² -> half the size of the supply cables
(**) For prescribed maximum fuse: see AIB"

5.2.2. Example
Compressor type : IEC Full feature with I tot FF = 133A
Ambient operating temperature is maximum 50°C
Add 10% for ampacity I cable due to 10% over/under voltage

Cables to be used :
A. 3phase + 1PE: as in fig 1
I cable = 133A +10% = 146,3A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 95mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 127A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 120mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 146A (Max for B2)
• Maximum ampacity for cable 70mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 131A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 95mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 158A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 119A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 70mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 153A

Conclusion:
You cannot use method B2, use 95mm² cable with method C, or 70mm² cable with method F

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B. 2 x 3phase + 1PE: as in fig 2

I cable = (133A + 10%) / 2 = 73,2A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 84A x 0,8 = 67,2A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 70mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 106A x 0,8 = 84,8A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 35mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 84A x 0,8 = 67,2A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 102A x 0,8 = 81,6A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 25mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 78A x 0,8 = 62,4A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 35mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 97A x 0,8 = 77,6A

Conclusion:
Use 70mm² cable with method B2 or 50mm² cable with method C or 35mm² cable with method F

C. 2 x 3phase + 1PE: as in fig 3

I cable = (133A +10%) / sqrt(3) = 84,5A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 84A x 0,8 = 67,2A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 70mm², method B2, ambient 50°C = 106A x 0,8 = 84,8A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 102A x 0,8 = 81,6A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 70mm², method C, ambient 50°C = 131A x 0,8 = 104,8A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 35mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 97A x 0,8 = 77,6A
• Maximum ampacity for cable 50mm², method F, ambient 50°C = 119A x 0,8 = 95,2A

Conclusion:
Use 70mm² cable with method B or 70mm² cable with method C or 50mm² cable with method F

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6. Supply cables CSA

according to CEC part1

Table 2 col.3
Allowable ampacities for not more than three copper conductors in raceway or cable (based on an ambient temperature of
30 °C*)

Table 5A col.3
Correction factors applying to Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ampacity correction factors for ambient temperatures above 30 °C)

6.1. Overview

AMBIENT TEMP 30°C AMBIENT TEMP 40°C AMBIENT TEMP 45°C

AMPS AWG or kcmil AMPS AWG or kcmil AMPS AWG or kcmil

< 15 14 < 13 14 < 12 14
< 20 12 < 18 12 < 16 12
< 30 10 < 26 10 < 25 10
< 45 8 < 40 8 < 37 8
< 65 6 < 57 6 < 53 6
< 85 4 < 75 4 < 70 4
< 100 3 < 88 3 < 82 3
< 115 2 < 101 2 < 94 2
< 130 1 < 114 1 < 107 1
< 150 1/0 < 132 1/0 < 123 1/0
< 175 2/0 < 154 2/0 < 144 2/0
< 200 3/0 < 176 3/0 < 164 3/0
< 230 4/0 < 202 4/0 < 189 4/0
< 255 250 < 224 250 < 209 250
< 285 300 < 251 300 < 234 300
< 310 350 < 273 350 < 254 350
< 335 400 < 295 400 < 275 400
< 380 500 < 334 500 < 312 500
< 420 600 < 370 600 < 344 600
< 460 700 < 405 700 < 377 700
< 475 750 < 418 750 < 390 750

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AMBIENT TEMP 50°C AMBIENT TEMP 55°C

AMPS AWG or kcmil AMPS AWG or kcmil

< 11 14 < 10 14
< 15 12 < 13 12
< 23 10 < 20 10
< 34 8 < 29 8
< 49 6 < 42 6
< 64 4 < 55 4
< 75 3 < 65 3
< 86 2 < 75 2
< 98 1 < 85 1
< 113 1/0 < 98 1/0
< 131 2/0 < 114 2/0
< 150 3/0 < 130 3/0
< 173 4/0 < 150 4/0
< 191 250 < 166 250
< 214 300 < 185 300
< 233 350 < 202 350
< 251 400 < 218 400
< 285 500 < 247 500
< 315 600 < 273 600
< 345 700 < 299 700
< 356 750 < 309 750

6.2. Supply cable calculation CSA

6.2.1. Instructions

When using 3phase + 1PE(*) as in fig 1:

• Take ITot compressor and add 10%
• Install the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 2PE(*) as in fig 2:

• Take ITot compressor, add 10% and divide by 2
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See CEC part1 table 5C)
• Install a fuse half the size of the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 2PE(*) as in fig 3:

• Take ITot compressor, add 10% and divide by sqrt (3)
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See CEC part1 table 5C)
• Install a fuse on each cable, value of the prescribed max fuse divided by sqrt(3) (**)

NOTES:
(*) Size PE cable:
• For supply cables up to AWG8 -> same size as supply cables
• For supply cables larger then AWG8 -> use max allowed ampacity of selected supply cables and compare with value in table below
(See CEC part1 table 17)
(**) For prescribed maximum fuse: see AIB: < 100A use AWG8, < 200A use AWG6, < 400A use AWG3

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6.2.2. Example
Compressor Type :UL/cUL Full feature with I tot FF = 133A
Add 10% for ampacity I cable due to 10% over/under voltage
Ambient operating temperature is maximum 50°C

Cables to be used :
A. 3phase + 1PE: as in fig 1
I cable = 133A x 1,1 = 146,3A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG2/0, ambient 50°C = 131A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG3/0, ambient 50°C = 150A

Conclusion:
Use AWG3/0 cable

D. 2 x 3phase + 2 x 1PE: as in fig 2

I cable = 133A x 1,1/2 = 73,15A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for AWG2, ambient 50°C = 86A x 0,8 = 68,8A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG1, ambient 50°C = 98A x 0,8 = 78,4A

Conclusion:
Use AWG1 cable

E. 2 x 3phase + 2PE: as in fig 3

I cable = 133A x 1,1 / sqrt(3) = 84,47A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for AWG1, ambient 50°C = 98A x 0,8 = 78,4A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG1/0, ambient 50°C = 113A x 0,8 = 90,4A

Conclusion:
Use AWG1/0 cable

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7. Supply cables UL
according to UL508A

Table 28.1 col.5

Ampacities of insulated conductors (75°C (167°F) Copper)

7.1. Overview
AMPS AWG or kcmil

< 15 14
< 20 12
< 30 10
< 50 8
< 65 6
< 85 4
< 100 3
< 115 2
< 130 1
< 150 1/0
< 175 2/0
< 200 3/0
< 230 4/0
< 255 250
< 285 300
< 310 350
< 335 400
< 380 500
< 420 600
< 460 700
< 475 750
< 490 800
< 520 900
< 545 1000
< 590 1250
< 625 1500
< 650 1750
< 665 2000

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7.2. Supply cable calculation UL

7.2.1. Instructions

When using 3phase + 1PE(*) as in fig 1:

• Take ITot compressor , multiply by 1.25
(According to UL508A 28.3.2 "Ampacity shall have 125% of the full load current”)
• Install the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 2PE(*) as in fig 2:

• Take ITot compressor, multiply by 1.25 and divide by 2
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See UL508A Table 28.1 Continued)
• Install a fuse half the size of the prescribed max fuse on each cable. (**)

When using 2 x 3phase + 2PE(*) as in fig 3:

• Take ITot compressor, multiply by 1.25 add 10% and divide by sqrt (3)
• Multiply amps in table contents by correction factor 0,8 (See UL508A Table 28.1 Continued)
• Install a fuse on each cable, value of the prescribed max fuse divided by sqrt(3) (**)

NOTES:
"(*)Size PE cable:
• For supply cables up to AWG8 -> same size as supply cables
• For supply cables larger then AWG8 -> use max allowed ampacity of selected supply cables and compare with value in table below
(See UL508A table 15.1)
(**) For prescribed maximum fuse: see AIB: < 100A use AWG8, < 200A use AWG6, < 300A use AWG4, < 400A use AWG3

7.2.2. Example
Compressor Type :UL/cUL Full feature with I tot FF = 133A
Take ITot compressor, multiply by 1,25 (According to UL508A 28.3.2 "Ampacity shall have 125% of the full load current")

Cables to be used :
A. 3phase + 1PE: as in fig 1
I cable = 133A x 1,25 = 166,25A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG2/0 = 175A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG1/0 = 150A

Conclusion:
Use AWG2/0 cable

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B. 2 x 3phase + 2 x 1PE: as in fig 2

I cable = 133A x 1,25/2 = 83,13A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for AWG3 = 100A x 0,8 = 80A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG2 = 115A x 0,8 = 92A

Conclusion:
Use AWG2 cable

C. 2 x 3phase + 2PE: as in fig 3

I cable = 133A x 1,25 / sqrt(3) = 95,98A
• Max allowed amps per cable multiplied by correction factor 0,8
• Maximum ampacity for AWG2 = 115A x 0,8 = 92A
• Maximum ampacity for AWG1 = 130A x 0,8 = 104A

Conclusion:
Use AWG1 cable

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