In 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 electrical sizing, it is clear that state-driven electrical regulations play a crucial role in the creation of standards, as illustrated by the IEC 60364 standard developed by many member countries of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).
The evolution of electrical standards
Electrical regulations, established by national governments, provide the initial framework that defines the rules and minimum requirements for the safety and performance of electrical installations. However, in an interconnected world where technologies and needs are constantly evolving, international uniformity becomes essential. This is where international standards come in.
IEC 60364 is a prime example. The result of collaboration between numerous IEC member countries, this standard was designed to standardize low-voltage electrical installation methods. It provides clear guidelines for the sizing, design and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring a consistent and safe approach worldwide.
elec calc™: Complete electrical standards manager
Within this mosaic of standards, managing these different regulations and standards harmoniously becomes a challenge for electrical professionals. That’s where elec calc™ comes in as electrical sizing and calculation software.
elec calc™ stands out by offering a solution that covers a wide spectrum of standards, including NF (French Standard), RGIE (General Regulations on Electrical Installations in Belgium), NIBT (Italian Standard for Electrical Installations), NEN (Dutch Standard), REBT (Low Voltage Electrical Installation Regulations in Spain), VDE (Association of German Electrotechnicians), BS (British Standard) and the famous IEC 60364.
Coherence through diversity
Electricity is a universal language that demands consistency across borders. State-dictated electrical regulations are the starting point, but international standards such as IEC 60364 are the necessary evolution to meet global requirements. elec calc™ stands as an essential solution to simplify this complex diversity by offering software that manages an exhaustive range of electrical standards, giving professionals the peace of mind to design and size their electrical installations with precision and compliance, wherever in the world they may be.