Vekta Cables

No you don't need to download anything, the software is cloud based and will run on any browser on almost any PC or MAC. We recommend that you only run the tool on a laptop or desktop with the browser / system zoom set to 100% or less as it's not yet optimised for mobile use.

We use IEC 60287, IEC 60949 and CIGRE TB 908 to calculate ampacity and armour losses then we validate our cables using CIGRE TB 880 which has comprehensive case studies, you can download our validation report here or on the main page. We review standards regularly and update the software within 6 months.

The pricing calculations are produced using two different methods, the first is by using the geometry, materials and weights for each cable and linking all this data with trusted sources like LME for materials we can then apply a multiplier which accounts for profit margin and other costs more local to a region (e.g. labour, interest rates, inflation etc.). The second method uses an AI neural network to continuously train the tool to generate an accurate price based on historical prices for similar cables as well as certain external market fluctuations. The end result is that we benchmark pricing accuracy against the requirements of Class 3 or above which is the typical standard used for budget quotations industry wide. The more anonymous data we get from the industry regarding historical cable prices then the more accurate the AI engine gets for all users. You can find out more in our validation report here.

Our software is built using google cloud platform and all the user data, login credentials and account management are handled by google firebase which is a widely trusted secure cloud platform. All the cable data and APIs we use are encrypted and its not possible for other users to see your cable data so you can create and delete cables securely and privately. You can't delete our standard database of cables as that is available to all users.

By clicking on the settings icon next to each cable in the batch window you are able to tailor the cable to match your project requirements and change things like financial constraints, burial depth, tr values, thermal conditions and other environmental settings. You can easily compare the same cable with two different site conditions and its all displayed on the datasheet.

You can contact us either on our website or from directly within the tool by using the help icon. You are able to report a bug, submit a feature idea or request a meeting. We welcome your feedback as we work on a very open and collaborative basis.

Click on the my account icon within the tool to see your account details and what subscription you have. We offer a discount if you pay annually and your license will renew automatically at the end of the year. We are developing new modules for our software regularly and you will be able to buy those as an upgrade within the tool or part of a bundle. You can cancel your license at any time and it will remain active until the expiry date but we don't offer partial refunds at this stage as per the license T&C's which are available here.