PlanElec Calculators

Calculates power, current (total and per channel), required feed points, power-supply size and the extra-low-voltage feed cable for an analogue LED strip (5/12/24/48 V DC; single colour, CCT, RGB, RGBW, RGB+CCT). Provide the strip length in metres and either a preset or the datasheet values (voltage, colour channels, watts per metre at full load). Optional: cut unit, maximum length per feed, number of feeds, power-supply reserve, feed-cable length, material and cross-section, and voltage-drop limit. Planning values from datasheet data, not a manufacturer guarantee; current-carrying capacity, heat and AREI/RGIE rules for SELV, bathrooms and outdoor areas are not checked. The response includes a shareable link that opens the calculation on planelec.be.

Checks whether a PV inverter, battery inverter or other power-generating unit (PGU) is on the Synergrid C10/26 list of devices homologated for connection to the Belgian grid. Returns the outcome (found, found_with_limitations, expired, not_found, brand), matching devices with homologation dates, limitations and firmware versions, and homologated alternatives when nothing matches. Where available, each match also carries a separate "datasheet" object with manufacturer datasheet values (DC voltage, MPPT data, links, source URLs, status, last verified date); these are NOT checked by Synergrid and are not part of the approval. Search by brand and model, for example "Huawei SUN2000-10KTL".

Returns manufacturer datasheet data for an inverter from the Synergrid C10/26 list: maximum DC voltage, MPPT count and range, current limits per MPPT, start voltage, maximum PV power, battery capability, optimizer architecture, links to the datasheet and installation manual, the product photo URL, source URL and page per value, status (verified = stated in the datasheet, secondary = unconfirmed) and the date last verified. These are manufacturer statements and are NOT part of the Synergrid approval; use check_inverter_c10_26 for the approval status. Look up by Synergrid reference (GLV…) or by brand and model.

Returns the text of one article of Book 1 of the Belgian AREI/RGIE by its number (for example 4.2.4.3 or "AREI 7.1.4.3"), in the language of the text (Dutch, French or German; English uses the German text), with the edition, change notices of amending decrees, the titles of its sub-articles and a link to the article in the PlanElec reader. Cite the article number and edition when you pass the content on. Use search_regelwerk to find the number.

Searches the PlanElec guides about getting started, automatic planning, document exports, AREI self-check coverage, floor plan import, symbols and circuits in the visitor’s current language. Returns up to five guides with title, summary, category and a link to the full article; the article text itself is not returned.

Searches Book 1 of the Belgian AREI/RGIE (Royal Decree on electrical installations) in the language of the text: Dutch, French or German; English uses the German text. Returns up to ten articles with number, title, an excerpt, the edition in force today and a link to the article in the PlanElec reader; the full article text is not returned, use get_regelwerk_article for it. Search by keywords or by article number such as 4.2.4.3. Results are planning aids, not an official inspection.

Calculates the required copper or aluminium cable cross-section for a residential circuit under the Belgian AREI/RGIE: design current, voltage drop per cross-section, protection check against the breaker rating and the recommended cross-section. Provide the load (A, W, kW or kVA), one-way cable length in metres, the network (1x230V, 3x230V, 3x400V) and the breaker rating; other fields use the defaults for a typical socket circuit. The response includes a shareable link that opens the same calculation on planelec.be.

Typeahead for the Synergrid C10/26 list: given a partial brand or model name, returns matching brands with device counts or, once a brand is recognised, its homologated models. Use this to resolve an ambiguous device name before calling check_inverter_c10_26.