Specialist articles
Explore our collection of specialized articles on electrical design, where technical expertise meets industry news. We cover a wide range of topics, from electrical standards to recent innovations and advanced techniques.
- Checking the short-circuit closing capacity of switching devicesIf a switching device can be closed on a pre-existing short-circuit in the electrical installation, it is necessary to check that this operation will not destroy the device. Calculating and… Read more: Checking the short-circuit closing capacity of switching devices
- Reflections on the problem of breaking capacity on 1 pole in TNThe genesis of the problem is contained in a question put to the UTE in early 2010 and its response, which was the subject of interpretation sheet 15-100 F13, subsequently… Read more: Reflections on the problem of breaking capacity on 1 pole in TN
- Checking thermal stresses in a conductorThrough-energy and permissible thermal stress Among the intrinsic characteristics of a cable or conductor, two values are essential for its dimensioning: For standardized cables, these values are imposed by the… Read more: Checking thermal stresses in a conductor
- Design standards for low-voltage electrical installationsIn the complex world of electricity, the safety and efficiency of electrical installations are governed by a subtle combination of regulations and international standards. Exploring the specific field of low-voltage… Read more: Design standards for low-voltage electrical installations
FAQ articles : Interface questions
Read our detailed articles on the elec calc interface to optimize your mastery of features and improve your day-to-day efficiency.
- Continuing a dispatcher on another tabYou can use backgrounds on your synoptic to model your different tables on several tabs. The same distributor can be represented on these different tabs. Select the distributor and right-click… Read more: Continuing a dispatcher on another tab
FAQ articles : Installation questions
Discover here our articles and guides to install elec calc efficiently. Get practical tips for trouble-free start-up and operation.
- How do I activate my license by e-mail?In most cases, the elec calc™ license manager allows you to activate the license directly via the internet. If your license manager does not have access to the internet. There… Read more: How do I activate my license by e-mail?
- You have x days left before your licence expires, x days before it is reactivated…Activation of a licence is valid for 365 days, or 60 days when the licence is purchased. At the end of this period, the licence must be reactivated from the… Read more: You have x days left before your licence expires, x days before it is reactivated…
- Protection inactiveThis message indicates that your license is not active. Check in the License Manager (on your machine or on the remote server for floating licenses) that the license is present… Read more: Protection inactive
- The TSI service has stopped working or is not accessible…This message indicates a problem with your computer’s configuration. Check firewalls, on both client and server machines (including Windows firewalls). The following TCP ports must be open to allow connection… Read more: The TSI service has stopped working or is not accessible…
FAQ articles : Questions about references
Consult our articles on manufacturers’ references in the elec calc catalog to help you solve selection problems and guarantee the conformity of your installations.
FAQ articles : Calculation in elec calc™
Dive into our innovative articles on electrical calculation and sizing with elec calc.
- Too much thermal stress on the phase conductorArticle 434.5.2 of standard NF C 15-100 : The breaking time of any current resulting from a short-circuit at any point in the circuit must not exceed the time required… Read more: Too much thermal stress on the phase conductor