63Amp Device and Cable Size

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Comparison of ISO 19650 Part 2 and 3

UK BIM Framework (roadmap)

Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) term introduced by BS EN 19650 replace the PAS 1192 term Employer Information Requirements (EIR) on all projects where BS EN ISO 19650 compliance is required.

Lead Appointed Party

The term introduced by ISO 19650 typically describes the Tier 1 Main Contractor.

Federation Strategy

breakdown structure to help plan the production of information

Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP)

schedule of information containers and delivery dates, for a specific task team

Model Production Delivery Table (MPDT)

An MPDT its old PAS 1192 term, the MPDT defines who produces what, when and to what level of detail.

Not uncommon, 63Amp devices are specified to be fed by cables larger than 35mm sq.

While reviewing the consultant’s design, as represented by the schematic drawing, compare the cable sizes to the device sizes. Not uncommonly, 63Amp isolators or ATS are indicated to be fed by cables larger than 35mm sq.

Risk In such a case, the cable will be too large to fit within the terminals. Consequently, you should question the cable size or ATS size.

Solution If the cable is oversized because of its length aiming to reduce earth fault impedance then spreader box with custom terminals will be required.

63Amp Device and Cable Size

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Not uncommon, 63Amp devices are specified to be fed by cables larger than 35mm sq.

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