Engineering Guide CDA3000
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3  Selection of inverter module
DE
EN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A
For more information on “System load” and “Line chokes” refer to
section 6.1.
If you want to know more about “harmonics and input rectifiers” we can
recommend the book entitled “Oberwellen” ("Harmonics" - German) by
Albert Kloss - see the bibliography and source reference.
3.2.3 General points 
on the mains 
connection
The minimum cross-section of the mains power cable is based on the
local provisions (to VDE 0100 Part 523, VDE 0298 Part 4), the ambient
temperature and the specified rated current of the inverter.
Current load capacity of multi-wire cables and assignment of pro-
tective devices to VDE 0100 Part 523
Nominal cross-section
in mm
Multi-wire cable (e.g. non-metallic sheathed cables or 
moveable cables)
Rated current of cable (Cu)
in A
Protective device rated 
current
in A
0.75
1.0
1.5
12
15
18
6
10
10
1)
2.5
4
6
26
34
44
20
25
35
10
16
25
61
82
108
50
63
80
35
50
70
135
168
207
100
125
160
95
120
150
250
292
335
200
250
250
185
240
300
382
453
504
315
400
400
1) For cables with only two wires under load a 16 A protective device can continue to be 
selected until the final specification is made.
Table 3.16 Current load capacity of multi-wire cables