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3.3
Power Cabling Guide
Use the following formulas and tables to determine proper wire size for minimal voltage drop.
Table of Conventions
CMA
= Cross section of wire in circular MIL area
A
= Ultimate drain in amperes
LF
= Conductor loop feet
MaxAmp = Maximum allowable amperes for given voltage drop
AVD
= Allowable voltage drop
K
= 11.1 for commercial (TW) copper wire (KS5482-01)
= 7.4 for aluminum (KS20189)
Calculating Wire Size Requirements
Calculating Current Carrying Capacity of Wire
AVD
K
LF
A
CMA
K
LF
AVD
CMA
MaxAmp
Note: AC wiring terminals can accept wire up to 12 AWG;
DC wiring terminals can accept wire up to 10 AWG;
Alarm wiring terminals can accept wire up to 16 AWG.
SIZE
(AWG)
AREA
CIR.MILS
SIZE
(AWG)
AREA
CIR.MILS
18 1620 6
26240
16 2580 4
41740
14 4110 3
52620
12 6530 2
66360
10 10380 1 83690
8 16510
0
105600
Table 2 – Recommended wire size Table
Table 3 - Wire Size/Area Table
DC Wire size requirements
Output
Current Rating
Recommended
wire size (AWG)
10A #14
20A #12
30A #10
40A #8