Archelios CALC 2024: Professional Photovoltaic Sizing & Compliance Software

Archelios CALC 2024 is the latest version of Trace Software’s professional electrical sizing tool for photovoltaic installations. Designed for engineers and PV professionals, it performs real-time electrical calculations and verifies compliance with international standards for systems ranging from residential to large-scale utility installations .

Key Features

Comprehensive Electrical Sizing

• Complete System View: Global visualization from photovoltaic array to grid connection

• Multi-Inverter Support: Handles single or multiple inverters, single-phase to three-phase installations

• High-Voltage Capability: Includes installations above 250 kVA with medium voltage transformer connections

• Real-Time Calculations: Instant updates with visual anomaly indicators

Standards Compliance

• International Standards: Calculations based on IEC or NF standards with real-time normative controls

• Photovoltaic Guides: Complies with UTE C 15-712-1 and other PV-specific reference documents

• Multiple Country Standards: Support for NF (France), RGIE/AREI (Belgium), NIBT (Switzerland), REBT (Spain), VDE (Germany), and NEN (Netherlands)

Extensive Component Database

• Multi-Manufacturer Library: Over 50 manufacturers including modules, inverters, protections, cables, surge arresters, switches

• Automatic Filtering: Compatible devices automatically filtered for your installation

• Custom Catalogs: Create and manage personalized equipment libraries

Detailed Component Sizing

Photovoltaic Generator

• Panel characteristics and organization

• Number and configuration of panels

• Minimum/maximum operating temperatures

Inverter Optimization

• Power level verification with upgrade possibilities

• Current and voltage level matching

• MPP tracker and connection point management

Cable Sizing

• Fire hazard compliance

• Operating current calculations

• Installation method considerations

• Maximum voltage drop control (3%)