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AN OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS

International electricalstandards & regulations


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500 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

LED

LED

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

FUSE

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

CB

Switch

Shaver socket

Switch

Lamp

LED lamp

Switch and socket

2 way switch

Compactfluorescent lamp

Fluorescentlamp

Lamp

Lamp

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

LineNeutralEarth

COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORSCONSUMER UNIT CB: Circuit breakerMCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breakerwith integral overcurrent protection

Rely on the worldsleading specialistAs one of the world

leading specialists

in wiring accessories,

Legrand actively participate

to the elaboration of theinstallation standards

at international (IEC),

regional (NEC) and local

levels. Thus, the technical

expertise of the Legrand

people makes it possible

to propose installation

products suitable for each

specific local market.

Detailed knowledgeof the wiring rulesThe purpose of this

document is to clearly

present the most

frequently encountered

sets of wiring rules,showing the main

technical characteristics

of each set of installation

and main accessories

standards. Obviously, on

any given project, it is

essential that the design

engineers work should

be based on a detailed

knowledge of the wiring

regulations and standards

which are applicable in

the specific country.This document compares

the basic framework

of the standards.

Therefore, it is essential

for the design engineer

to obtain more detailed

information by contacting

the appropriate standards

and building regulations

organisations.

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Legrand invests 5% of its

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SustainableDevelopment: a priority

For many years,the Legrand Group

has drawn strength

from its values to ensure

profitable, sustainable

and responsible growth

in its business.

The world of electrical installationsis not always straightforward.Working on an international project

electrical engineers are often bewilderedby the extensive amount of electricalstandards and wiring regulations whichdetermines their decisions.

By signing up to the Global Compactin 2006, this approach has beengiven a wider dimension.

The Groups environmentalcommitment is centred on 3 guidinglines: taking on board environmentalmanagement in the running ofits industrial sites, reducing

the environmental impact of itsproducts by eco-design, providingenvironmentally friendly solutions

that contribute to energy savings.

Introductionto the installations world

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Axolute

Cliane


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02 Standard for low voltage installations

04 Overview of standards for socket outlets worldwide

06 IEC | British standard06 Residential wiring diagram08 Overview of the installation and related

wiring accessories standard10 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment

by Legrand Group12 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group

14 IEC | German standard14 Residential wiring diagram16 Overview of the installation and related



22 IEC | French standard22 Residential wiring diagram24 Overview of the installation and related



30 IEC | Italian standard30 Residential wiring diagram32 Consumer units, Din-Rail equipment

& wiring accessories by Legrand Group

34 IEC | Brazilian standard34 Residential wiring diagram36 Overview of the installation and related



42 IEC | Chinese standard42 Residential wiring diagram44 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group

46 Other IEC based installation rules

48 NEC | American standard48 Residential wiring diagram

50 Overview of the installation and relatedwiring accessories standard52 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment


56 Energy distribution

58 Putting a stop to energy waste

60 From technical rooms to workstations

62 Residential multimedia networks

64 Home automation for everyone

66 Home automation Prestige

68 Complete solutions for other projects

70 Electrical symbols in the world


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A

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Andorra

Angola

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

B

Bahamas

BahrainBangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

1 Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

C

6 Cambodia

CameroonCanada

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

7 China

Colombia

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

D

2 Denmark

3 Djibouti

Dominican Republic

E

EcuadorEgypt

El Salvador

5 Eritrea

Estonia

5 Ethiopia

Overview of standards

for socket outlets worldwideThe map gives an overview of which local standard a country belongs to.

This m ap is for gu idance only, Le grand as a c ompany cannot be hel d resp onsibl eor liable for errors nor for changes that occur constantly with local standards.

GERMANFRENCHAMERICAN

BRITISHAUSTRALIANOTHERS

1 Brazilian 2 Danish 3 European plug 4 Israeli 5 Italian 6 Euro-US 7 Chinese 8 Indian

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F

Fiji

Finland

France

French Overseas Territories

G

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Grenada

Guatemala

Guyana

H

HaitiHonduras

Hungary

I

Iceland

8 India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

4 Israel

Ivory Coast

5 Italy

JJamaica

Japan

5 Jordan

K

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Korea (North and South)

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

L

6 Laos

Latvia Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

M

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

7 Mongolia

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

N

Namibia

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Norway

O

OmanP

Pakistan

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

6 Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Q

Qatar

R

RomaniaRussian Federation

Rwanda

S

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

3 Somalia

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Suriname

Swaziland

Sweden

3 Switzerland

Syrian Arab Republic

T

6 Taiwan

Tajikistan

Tanzania (United Republic)

6 Thailand

Togo

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

UUganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland

United States of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

V

Vanuatu

Venezuela

6

VietnamY

Yemen

Z

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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45 A |30 mA

Consumer unit

32 A |30 mA

6 A

20 A |30 mA

50 A |30 mARCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

N.B.: Conductors cross sectionis calculated according to various

parameters for each circuit.See regulations for detailsof alternative options usingcombinations of RCD and MCB.

CONSUMER UNIT

IEC |BritishstandardTypical residential wiring diagram issued fromBS 7671 requirements for electrical installations.

|Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment

by Legrand Group 10-11

||Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 12-13

For more details on countriesSee maps page 02 to 05

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BRITISHSTANDARD

Ceiling rose

45 A WallSwitch

45 A Cableoutlet

50 A Ceilingswitch

Cooker (range)

Instant showerunit

Fixed appliance

Water-heater

All-insulatedlampholder

20 A D.P. Wallswitch

6 A Switch

All-insulatedlampholder

Double 13 A socket outlets Spur unit

Simple 13 Asocket outlets

MCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breakerwith integral overcurrent protection

LineorNeutralEarth

COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS

07


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9x4

6x46x4

22

22

13A BS1363-1t

7

8,7

25,4

28,6

15A BS546

Overview of the installation

and related wiringaccessories standard

tSUPPLYSince 1 January 1995 nominal vol-tage in UK is 230 V +10% / - 6% a.c.at 50 Hz. Earth is normally supplied

but may be local.

tHOUSE SERVICE CUT-OUTThe Electricity Boards protectivedevice, usually a 80 A or a 100 AHRC Fuse. It is sealed in a specialhousing to prevent tampering.

tMETERUsually a dual meter for normaland off-peak energy consumption,

sealed to prevent tampering.

tCONSUMER UNITIt houses the main switch whichisolates the total installation andthe individual circuit protectiondevices. The consumer unit shouldcomply with BS EN 60439-3.Circuit protection is normallyprovided by miniature circuitbreakers to BS EN 60898 (olderinstallation may have fuse

protection). The consumer unit mayalso contain one or more residualcurrent devices providing additizo-nal protection in all or part of theinstallation (older installations maynot have RCD protection provided).

tPOWER CIRCUITSAppliances having heavy currentconsumption (cookers, water-heaters, etc.) should each besupplied on a specific circuit

of the appropriate rating.

In general, a double pole switchcontrols and isolates the appliancewhen necessary and the connectionof the appliance can be made

either directly to the switch or viaa flexible cable outlet. Switchesshould conform to BS EN 60669and Cooker Control unit to BS 4177.

FLUSH FITTING OF TWO GANG SOCKET

Height WidthFixing

centres

1 gang 75 mm 75 mm 60.5 mm

2 gang 75 mm 135 mm 121 mm

tSOCKET OUTLET CIRCUITSSocket outlets should comply withBS 1363-2 and are usually of theswitched type. They are usuallysupplied via a ring final circuitwhich is a circuit running fromthe protection device to each outletand then returning to the protectiondevice. Permanent connectionsto a ring final circuit and branchesoff the ring are made via fused

connection units to BS 1363-4.

Socket outlets to BS 546 areno longer used in domesticinstallations in the UK but are stillwidely used in some other countries.

tPLUGSPlugs of domestic appliancesshould conform to BS 1363-1.They contain a fuse linkto BS 1362 of a rating appropriateto the flexible cord of the appliance(max =13 A). Domestic appliancessold in UK must be fitted with

a BS 1363-1 plug, further the UKplug and socket safety regulationsrequire mandatory third partycertification of plugs.

tLIGHTING CIRCUITSUsually a circuit supplies severallighting points in turn. A lightingpoint usually consists of a ceilingrose in which incoming, outgoingand switch connections are madeand a pendant flexible cordsupplying an attached lampholderor may be a complete luminaire.Light switches should meetBS EN 60669-1. Dimmers shouldmeet BS EN 60669-2-1.

08 IEC IBRITISH STANDARD


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BRITISHSTANDARD

16 mm p laster depth box 25 mm socket box

Zone 1

Zone 0

Zone 2

60 cm

225cm

tBATHROOMSThe wiring regulations are verystrict. Every switch or other meansof electrical control or adjustment

shall be so situated as to benormally inaccessible in thebathroom. The required Ingressprotection is managed througha series of defined zonesprogressively from the bathor shower. Pull cord switchesare allowed, shaver sockets withisolating transformers are alsoallowed but should conformto BS EN 61558-2-5.

tOUTDOORSAny socket outlet providedoutdoors or intended to supplyoutdoor equipment (e.g. electric

lawn-mowers should havea 30 mA RCD protection).

tEARTHINGSocket outlets to BS1363-2have provision for earthing.A protective conductor (which could

also be steel conduit) is generallyrequired for all low voltage circuits(1000 V a.c. between conductors)and its continuity must be proved.All main incoming services,for example, water and gas pipesand metallic parts of the buildingstructure, etc. must be bondedand connected to the mainearthing terminal of the installation.In addition it may be necessaryto supplementary bond water

and waste pipes, sinks and othermetallic items such as centralheating radiators. However inrooms with a fixed bath or shower,supplementary bonding mustbe applied to simultaneouslyaccessible metal parts unlessRCD protection of all circuitsin the bathroom is provided.

tPOLARITYThe polarity is conserved and

marked throughout the installation:Live:Terminals marked L are for browncoloured insulated conductors,both solid conductors and flexibleconductors are coloured brownNeutral:Terminals marked N are for bluecoloured insulated conductors,both solid conductors and flexibleconductors are coloured blue.Earth:

Terminals marked E or arefor green/yellow coloured

insulated earth conductors,both solid conductors and flexibleconductors are either colouredgreen or yellow or sleeved as such.

tCABLINGMost domestic wiring is done inflat p.v.c. insulated and sheathed3 core cable (flat twin and earth).Maximum use is made of floorand internal wall voids to runcables. Surface installationsare run in conduit or trunking,these can be plastic or metal.Various British standards governthe design and construction of

conduits, trunking and cable.Wiring accessories may beinstalled in plastic or (more often)metal flush boxes to BS 4662.Surface installations are madein appropriate proprietary boxes.

Typically:

BS 7671, Requirements for ElectricalInstallations is published by the Institutionof Engineeringand Technology and BSI, it governs all domesticelectrical installations (and many other types).Copies are available from:

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGYMICHAEL FARADAY HOUSESIX HILLS WAY,STEVENAGE, SG1 2AY UK

BS 7671 is also available from BSI,The va rious Briti sh standards governingthe constructio n of elec trica l equipment are alsoavailable at the BSI shop on their website:www.bsigroup.com

BSI also maintains a database availablefor enquiries covering all British standards.

I N S T A L L AT I O N R U L E S

Note: For showers without basins (eg wet-room)zone 1 is extend to 120cm from the centre pointof the water outlet.

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Consumer units and Din-Rail

equipmentby Legrand GroupThe Legrand range of insulated and metal consumer units offers flexible and easy installation for a wide rangeof configurations from full Lexic RCBO protection to mixes of Lexic RCBs, MCBs and RCBOs.Ekinoxe consumer units have been designed to provide a new dimension of protection in homes, offices and industries.With a stylish colour, elegant curves and distinctive finish, Ekinoxe blends in perfectly with any interior decor.Legrand Lexic modular circuit breakers offer an extensive range of characteristics and can be used to organise distributionin rows as required, up to 125 A. It is the ideal universal solution for all commercial and residential installations.

INSULATED DUAL RCD SPLIT LOAD16 modules unit

INSULATED DUAL WITH RCD INCOMER8 modules unit

METAL DUAL RCD SPLIT LOAD16 modules unit

t

ISOLATINGSWITCH

TIME SWITCHRCCB - DX CONTACTORRCBO SURGE PROTECTIONDEVICE

MCB - DX

SPECIFIC TO UK MARKET

Consumer units

Din-Rail equipment



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BRITISHSTANDARD

MCB FOR D.C RCBOMCB ISOLATOR SWITCH

EKINOXE DBs8 ways

EKINOXE DBs12 ways

EKINOXE DBsIP 43 with acrylic door

t

Power protectionSee page 56 to 57

SPECIFIC TO INDIAN MARKET (see p. 46-47 for standards organization)

Consumer units

Din-Rail equipment

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Wiring accessories

by Legrand GroupAll the expertise of the Legrand Group has been brought into play to offer markets governed by the BritishStandard a unique selection of wiring accessory ranges, in terms of both finish and function, and thus coverall requirements in all sectors of the residential and commercial markets.

Arteor, the Legrand Groups new international range complies with all international standards and offersthe very best in terms of innovation, design and technology.

Arteor by Legrand

TATOO - EDITION 1Switch

GRAPHIC - FORMALSwitch

BRUSHED METAL - STAINLESS STEELSwitch

WOOD - WENGE STYLESwitch

MODERN - SILVERSocket

FLAT PLATE - BLACK NICKELSwitch

WHITESwitch

SILVERSwitch

MIRROR BLACK

Micropush switch

MIRROR WHITE

Shutter control

GALUCHAT

Sensitive switch

SIGNATURE

Universal dimmer

Synergy by Legrand Mallia by Legrand



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BRITISHSTANDARD

WHITE LIMOGESSwitch

BRUSHED BRONZESwitch

BLACK GLASSSocket

RED CHINASwitch

LIQUID WHITE

Switch

CHERRY WOOD

Switch

SHINY INOX ALESSI STEEL

Switch

MATT GOLD

Switch

LIVING - NATIVESwitch

LIGHT - SATIN GOLDSwitch

LIGHT TECH - ALU TECHSwitch

LIVING - SOLID REDSwitch

Axolute by Bticino

Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino

Home automationSee page 64 to 67

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500 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A |30 mA

16 A

20 A

32 A

FUSE

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

MCB

MCB

CB

N.B.: Conductors cross sectionis calculated according

to vario us param eters fo r each ci rcuit.

CONSUMER UNIT

Typical residential wiring diagram issued fromVDE 0100 requirements for electrical installations.

|Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment

by Legrand Group 18-19


IEC |Germanstandard


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GERMANSTANDARD

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

LED

LED

JUNCTIONBOX

JUNCTIONBOX

Switch

Shaver socket

Switch

Lamp

LED lamp

Switch and socket

2 way switch


Fluorescentlamp

Lamp

Lamp

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Cooker (range)

Water-heater

LineNeutralEarth

CB: Circuit breakerMCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breakerwith integral overcurrent protection


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19 mm

PE

PE

4.8 mmL+N

16 A German - plug

tSUPPLYMay be single phase (230 V-50 Hz)or - in the majority of cases -3 phases (400 / 230 V-50 Hz).

Max. Tolerance (voltage): + 6% /-10%. TN- and TT- systems arein use. TT- systems are the mostcommon in domestic installations.There is usually one meter.Facilities are provided witha second meter for specialtariffs, etc.A fuse isolator unit allows allphases to be cut-off, isolatingthe whole domestic installation.

tDISTRIBUTION BOARDThe distribution board usuallycontains pre-fuses (for example3 x 32 A), RCBO 30 mA for house-hold applications (1 or 3 poles).Transformer(s) as for entry doorsystems, MCB (16 A for generalcircuits up to 32 A (3 poles) for(water) heating systems). Time lagswitches in dwellings. These devi-ces are all mounted on a DIN-Rail.

tPOWER CIRCUITSSingle phase up to 3 WA, 7.3 KVA:3 phases.Electrical appliances havinga high power consumption(cookers, washing machines, etc.)are supplied via a specific circuitand connected either to 16 Asocket-outlet or cable outlet or toa specific socket Perilexi or CEE 17.

It is not uncommon to find 3 phasesappliances. Protection ratingand cable size of each circuit arecalculated according to the appliance

(min section 1.5 mm2Cu 16 A).

tGENERAL CIRCUITSThese circuits supply bothlighting points and socket outlets.The rating of the protective deviceis usually 16 A.There is no limitation of the numberof outlets on a circuit. This limit iscalculated according to expected/probable use of the circuit. Socket

outlets are generally of the 2P+Etype German". These plugs arenon polarized.All German socket outlets areearthed. In general, the protectiveconductor is distributed throughoutall circuits. For class II devices< 2.5 A, the Euro-plug is used.The wire cross-section of thefixed installed cables is normally1.5mm (protected by a 16 A CircuitBreaker).

tDAMP & OUTDOORINSTALLATIONSSpecial rules apply, in particularfor IP rating of accessories and

equipment and RCD Protection.

tEARTHINGEarthing is local, usually througha foundation earthing arrangement.All metallic services shall bebonded (gas and water pipe,heating, waste systems, etc.) witha 10 mm2. In bathrooms the localequipotential bonding could havea cross sectional area of 4 mm2.

Neutral is re-earthed in the controlpanel. A protective conductoris distributed to all socket outlets.

tINSTALLATION RULESThe installation must complywith the requirements of VDE 0100and the TAB (TAB = technischeAnschlussbedingungen = specialrequirements of the energysupplier, for example EON, RWE,EnBw or Wattenfall). Installationsmay only be erected by registeredand qualified electricians.



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GERMANSTANDARD

60 cm 60 cm

225cm

60cm

Bereich0

Bereich1

Bereich1

Bereich

0

Bereich2

Bereich2

tBATHROOMSSpecial rules apply to bathrooms.The room is divided into differentzones:Zone Bereich 0:Electrical equip-ment are not allowed. Only specialSELV-devices, max.12V AC or max.30V DC are allowed. The powersupply for these SELV-circuitsis not allowed in Bereich 0and in Bereich 1.Zone Bereich 1:Only fixedinstalled electrical equipmentfor hot water production and SELV-or PELV devices (max. 25V ACor max. 60V DC) are allowed.The power supply for the SELV- orPELV -circuits has to be installed

outside Bereich 0 and in Bereich 1.Zone Bereich 2: Only Electricalequipment supplied by SELV- orPELV (max. 25V AC or max.60V DC)are allowed. Only shaver socketsaccording to DIN EN 61558-2-5are allowed.In bathrooms, an additionalequipotential bonding and RCDs(30 mA) protection for socketoutlets are mandatory (Detailsin the DIN VDE 0100-701).

tHOME AND BUILDING CONTROLKNX (EIB) ISO/IEC14543,EN50090 is common in bigand luxury installations.

tACCESSORIESThey shall comply to the appropriateVDE standards. Flush accessoriesare fitted in boxes. Claw-mounting

and screw-mounting are used.

tENERGY SAVING& REGENERATIVE POWERGENERATIONSingle-room heating controland time-controlled hot watersupply is mandatory dueto the EnEV (energy savingdirective). Airproof installationsare common in low energy-buildings. More and more roofsare equipped with photovoltaic cells.

The instal lation should comply withthe requirements of VDE 0 100 and the TAB(TAB = technische Anschlussbedingungen =special requirements of the energy supplier,for example EON, RWE, EnBw or Wattenfall).Installations should only be completedby registered and qualified electricians.

Organisations:DKE60596 Frankfurt, Stresemannallee 15www.dke.de

VDE-Verlag10625 Berlin, Bismarckstrae 33www.vde-verlag.de

I N S T A L L AT I O N R U L E S 17


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NEDBOX2 rows of 12 modules

FLUSH-MOUNTING DISTRIBUTION BOARD2 rows of 12 modules


equipment by Legrand GroupSurface-mounting or flush-mounting Nedbox is a 63 A low voltage consumer unit for easy and clever cabling.The consumer unit is especially suited to housing and small commercial applications in Central Europe(Germany, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Hungary...).

Lexic range is Legrand's insurance of high performance, providing safety, simplicity and freedom of installation.For easier installation in residential applications, Lexic range offers a large choice of functions such as MCBs, RCDs,voltage surge protector, auxiliaries, Stop and Go automatic resetting.

Consumer units



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GERMANSTANDARD

MCB - DX-ERCD - DX MCB - DX-E

VOLTAGE SURGEPROTECTOR

PULSE OPERATEDLATCHING RELAY

RCD - DX MCB - DXRCD - DX

RCD - DX

TIME-LAGSWITCH

Din-Rail equipment


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Wiring accessories

by Legrand GroupThe Legrand Group offers the most comprehensive ranges on the market to meet all your requirements. It is constantlyadding new functions to make these ranges even better in terms of sustainable development, accessibility and comfort.

With an unrivalled choice of shapes and finishes, you can be certain of being able to incorporate these functions stylishlyin all your projects.

With the Legrand Group you can enhance electrical installations in the eyes of your customers, offering them solutionsthat meet their requirements for high quality, ease of use and attractive appearance.

MICASwitch

COBALTSwitch

NICKEL VELVETSwitch

CORIANNOCTURNESwitch

MAHOGANYSwitch with lever

PORCELAINTouch control switch

KAOLIN GLASSSilent switch

CAMEL LEATHERTouch-sensitive switch

WHITESwitch

IVORYSocket

ALUMINIUMSwitch

IVORY - TERRASwitch

Cliane by Legrand

Valena by Legrand



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GERMANSTANDARD

BLACK GLASSSwitch

RED CHINASwitch

LIQUID WHITESwitch

SHINY INOX ALESSI STEELSwitch



LIGHT TECH - ALU TECHSocket


MTIX-WHITESwitch

MTIX-SILVERSwitch

MTIX-TITANIUMSwitch

MTIX-IVORYSwitch

Axolute by Bticino

Mtix by Bticino



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40 A |30 mARCCB

RCCB

RCCB

RCCB

RCBO

40 A |30 mA

63 A |30 mA

40 A |30 mA

500 mA15 A/30 A/45 A/60 A

CONSUMER UNIT

IEC |FrenchstandardTypical residential wiring diagramissued from NFC 15-100 requirementsfor electrical installations.

|Consumer units and Din-Rail equipmentby Legrand Group 26-27



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FRENC

HSTANDARD

20 A

10 A

16 A

20 A

16 A

10 A

20 A

20 A

32 A

20 A

20 A

16 A

10 A

2,5 mm2

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

Dish-washer

Water-heater

Electric dryer

Cooker

Washingmachine

Electricalheating

Electricalheating

LampSwitch

Switch

Switch

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Lamp


Socket outlets

16 ASocketoutlets

1,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

16 ACB Socket outlets

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

10 ACB

Lamp

1,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

6 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

20 ACB Electrical

heating

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

1,5 mm2

CB: Circuit breakerRCCB: Residual current circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breakerwith integral overcurrent protection

COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORSLineorNeutralEarth

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tSUPPLYUsually single phase (230 V / 50 Hz).Earth is usually local (TT system).The protective conductor

is mandatory in every circuit.An AD fuse is installed on thephase in conjunction with the maincircuit breaker.

tMETERA single kW/h meter is supplied.If an optional off-peak power fareis subscribed, a 2-fares meterwith pilot-line switching is installed.

tMAIN CIRCUIT-BREAKERThis device has 3 functions:- Acts as the main switch

of the installation- Limits the current consumption

to a pre-settled level of thecontract with electricity supplier

- Provides protection against indirectcontact through a residual currentprotection (type S, 500 mA).

t

LIGHTNING PROTECTIONThe installations suppliedby an overhead electric Iineand located in high risk lightningareas have to be protected bya Surge Protective Device (SPD)installed downstream of the mainresidual current circuit breaker.The Surge Protective Device hasto be connected to the main earthterminal of the consumer unit.

tCONSUMERS DISTRIBUTIONBOARDAll the protection and controlfunctions of the electrical

installation are located in the mainhousehold trunking (called GTL).The power distribution panel boardand the communication panelboard are located in the GTL.

tPOWER DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDThis panel board concentrates allthe control and protection functionsof the electrical installation.

The protection against overcurrent(short circuit and overload)is provided by circuit-breakersor fuses. All the circuits have to beprotected by a 30 mA RCD in orderto provide the complementaryprotection against the directcontacts. Other devices could belocated in the panel board as:- Time switches and time delay

relays- Bell transformer- Power relays (heating, etc)- Latching relays for lighting- Signalling lamps- Daylight/dusk switches- Dimmers- Land-shedding relays- Off-peak power relays- Buzzer or bell.

tCIRCUIT PROTECTION AGAINSTOVERCURRENTEach circuit has to be protectedagainst overcurrent at its origin.

The overcurrent protection deviceshall ensure the simultaneousbreaking of both phase and neutralconductors. The protection deviceshould be a miniature circuitbreakers or a fuse cartridge.

tSPECIALIZED CIRCUITSSome appliances (e.g. washingmachine, freezer, dishwasher, etc)should be supplied by a dedicated

circuit having the appropriate crosssectional area and overcurrentand RCD protection. They will beconnected either via a socketor via a cable outlet box (e.g. oven,cooking plate, water-heater).

tSOCKET OUTLETSThe socket outlet circuits areinstalled in a star configuration.The maximum number of socket-outlets is 8 on a 2.5 mm2circuitand 5 on a 1.5 mm2circuit.Socket outlets are of the earthedtype 2P+E. Shutters are mandatoryfor all type of socket-outletsup to 32 A.

tPLUGSThey can be 2P or 2P+E type.The flat bodied 2P type shouldhave sleeved pins. Specific 20 A



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FRENC

HSTANDARD

60 cm

240 cm

225cm

225cm

300cm

Zone1

Zone 0

Zone 2 Zone 3

Out of volume

Base: bottomof the bath

Space under the bath :IP x 4 minimum in all cases

and 32 A plugs are also availablefor high power circuits.

tLIGHTING POINTSThe lighting circuits are installedin a star configuration. A maximumof 8 points per circuit is allowed,each controlled by switchesor dimmers. Multiple-point controlof lighting is usually achieved bylatching relays and push-buttons.The use of time-lag switchesfor the light control in publicareas is also recommended.

tEARTHINGThe earthing terminal is usuallyprovided by a closed loop founda-tion earth electrode.Supplementary bonding of metalfittings in bathroom, kitchens, etc.,is mandatory.

tCABLINGMost domestic wiring is run eitherin plastic surface mounted trunkingor in plastic flushed-in conduitsystems. Generally PVC insulatedsolid copper conductors are usedin fixed wiring.Concerning the surface-mountedtrunking systems, the protectionagainst the external influences hasto be ensured throughout the entirelength of the circuit.

tELECTRICAL ACCESSORYINSTALLATIONSwitches, sockets, etc., shouldbe installed in a flush or surface

mounted box or in an especiallydesigned trunking system.All the accessories have to bescrew fitted.

tOUTDOOR CIRCUITSThe use of a 30 mA RCD protectionis mandatory for the protectionof the domestic outdoor circuits.Outdoor sockets should be at leastIP 44.

tBATHROOMSSpecific rules apply for circuitsin bathrooms.

tCOMMUNICATION BOARDIn the domestic installationa communication board is installedin the main household trunking

(GTL). It is the central partof the communication networkof the dwelling.Each room of the dwellingis supplied by a twisted pair cableoriginating from the communicationboard and terminating with an RJ 45socket. This communication networkis able to provide different servicessuch as telephone, Ethernet and TV.

All the low voltage electrical installation shallcomply with the French standard NF C 15100.

This s tandard provides detai led rules concerningall the aspects of the wiring and designing of theinstallation. Copies of the standards, as well asother French electrical standards are available

From:[email protected]://www.ute-fr.comHelpful practical guides are available from:Promotelechttp://www.promotelec.com



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equipment by Legrand Group

Consumer units

The enclosures for the French residential system fit perfectly into all indoor, outdoor or design projects.

The modular products protect people and property, as well as the most sensitive equipment:including protection against voltage surges and protection with a high level of immunity.

The Stop&Go increases continuity of service on circuits that require special monitoring(aquarium, refrigerator, freezer) and management products, combining ease of use and energy saving.

EKINOXE TX3 rows of 12 modules

PLEXO3

2 rows of 12 modules

NX2 rows of 12 modules

DISTRIBUTION BOARDFOR SPECIAL TARIFF1 row of 12 modules

PRACTIBOX3 rows of 12 modules



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FRENC

HSTANDARD

Din-Rail equipment

RCD - DX RCD - DXAutomatic terminals

VOLTAGE SURGEPROTECTOR

E.L.C.B. MCB - DNX 4500 PULSE OPERATEDLATCHING RELAY

RCD - DX

STOP&GOAutomatic resetting


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Wiring accessories

by Legrand GroupA new generation of wiring accessories for all your lighting, energy distribution,data and audio-video content, blind management, climate control and safety requirements.

Offers to suit all your sites, with a unique range of designs and user interfaces.All with the high quality mechanisms and modular design that have made the Legrand Groupthe world standard for wiring accessories.

WHITESwitch

IVORYSocket

ALUMINIUMSwitch

IVORY - TERRASwitch

MAHOGANYSwitch with lever

PORCELAINTouch control switch

KAOLIN GLASSSilent switch

CAMEL LEATHERTouch-sensitive switch

TITANESocket

COBALTSwitch

NICKEL VELVETSwitch

CORIANNOCTURNESwitch

Cliane by Legrand

Valena by Legrand



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FRENC

HSTANDARD

WHITE LIMOGESSwitch


BLACK GLASSSwitch

RED CHINASwitch

LIQUID WHITESwitch

CHERRY WOODSwitch


MATT GOLDSwitch



LIGHT TECH - ALU TECHSocket


Axolute by Bticino



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30 mA |25 ARCBO

MCB

Main CB

METER

16 A

MCB

16 A

MCB10 A

MCB

10 A

MCB

10 A

MCB

10 A

CONSUMER UNIT

IEC |ItalianstandardTypical residential wiring diagramissued from IEC EN 64-8 requirementsfor electrical installations.

|Consumer units and Din-Rail equipmentby Legrand Group 32

||Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 33


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ITALIANSTANDARD

LineorNeutralEarth


Socket outlets - 16 ASocket outlets - 16 A




MCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protectionCB: Circuit breaker

Lamp Lamp

Lamp Lamp

Lamp

Lamp

Switch

Switch

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Din-Rail equipment

Consumer units

Consumer units,

Din-Rail equipment...The consumer unit range includes resin flush-mounted cabinet E215, 2 and 3 rows IP40,for residential applications, and wall-mounted cabinet Idroboard IP65 for industrial andservice sector applications.

Btdin is a complete range of thermal magnetic circuit breakers and earth leakage devices,and is completed by a full range of auxiliary items: insulating switches, control devices andthe new automatic resetting Stop&Go for domestic RCD.

E2152 rows of 12 modules

RCD VOLTAGESURGE PROTECTION

ISOLATINGSWITCH

MCBCONTACTOR AUTOMATIC RESETTINGSTOP & GO

E2153 rows of 12 modules

IDROBOARD2 rows of 12 modules


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ITALIANSTANDARD

Axolute, the luxury range offering a wide choice of materials and prestigious finishescoupled with the performance of the latest digital technologies.

Light and Light Tech, two ranges offering harmonious and rational geometryLiving, tender and rounded forms hosting elegant grey devices.Mtix, a perfect solution for residential projects and building contractors.

... wiring accessories

by Legrand Group

MTIX-WHITESwitch and socket

MTIX-BLACK NICKELSwitch

MTIX-TERRACOTTASwitch

MTIX-COBALTSwitch

LIVING - CHERRY WOODSwitch

LIGHT - JELLY ORANGESwitch

LIGHT TECH - CHROMESwitch

LIVING - TRUE GOLDSwitch

LIQUID WHITESwitch

BRILLIANT INOX ALESSISwitch

RED CHINASwitch

BLACK GLASSSwitch


Mtix by Bticino

Axolute by Bticino


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30m A |32 A

30m A |40 ARCCB (Mandatory)

RCCB (Optional)

MCB

MCB

MCB

MCB

MCB

MCB

MCB

RCBO (1 RCCB + 1 MCB)(Mandatory)

RCBO or MCB 63 A

N L1 L 2

30m A |40 A

300 mA |63 A

20 A

20 A

20 A

16 A

16 A

32 A

20 A

Optional circuits

The nomi nal cros s-secti onal are a of con ductors

and the rated currents of MCB's, RCBO'sand RCCB's should be dimentioned as prescribedin the ABNT NBR 5410 - Electrical installationof buildings low voltage standard.

CONSUMER UNIT

IEC |BrazilstandardTypical residential wiring diagramissued from ABNT NBR 5410 requirementsfor electrical installations.

|Consumer units and Din-Rail equipmentby Legrand Group 38-39



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BRAZILSTANDA

RD

MCB MCB

6 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

2,5 mm2

1,5 mm2

1,5 mm2

6 mm2

2,5 mm2

PhaseNeutralEarth


Switches

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Socket outlets

Dish-washer

Lamp

Fluorescentlamp

Cooker

Micro-wave

Fast water-heater

MCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protectionRCCB: Residual current circuit breaker

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tSUPPLYUsually single phase (127 V-60 Hz)and two phase (220 V-60 Hz) loads.Phases and neutral are supplied.

Earth is usually local.A circuit-breaker shouldbe installed on the phases. Fusesare still common in old residences.

tMETERAs single kWh meter is supplied.The most common domestic typeof electricity meter is the electro-mechanical induction watt-hourmeter sealed in a special housing

to prevent tampering.

tMAIN CIRCUIT-BREAKERThis unit has 3 functions:- Acts as main isolator

for the installation- Limits consumption of current

to a pre-set level determinedby contract with electricity

supply organisation- Provides blanker residual

current protection at 300 mA.

tCOMPULSORY PROTECTIONAGAINST LIGHTNINGInstallation supplied by overheadelectric line and located in areaswhere thunder is heard more than25 days per year must be protectedby a Surge Protective Deviceimmediately placed after the mainresidual current circuit breaker(300 mA and recommended Type S).The Surge Protective Device mustbe connected to the earth terminalblock of the distribution board.

tCONSUMERS DISTRIBUTIONBOARDIt contains distribution of powerto subcircuits and circuit protection

(overload and short circuit].Additionally it may contain otherfunctions:- Residual current protection

of sub-circuits- Time switches or time

delay relays- Bell transformer- Power relays (heating, etc)- Latching relays for lighting- Indicator lamps- Daylight/dusk switches

- Dimmers- Land-shedding relays- Off-peak power relays- Buzzer or bell- Home automation.The unit is usually site-assembledand soft wired (no busbars).

tCIRCUIT PROTECTIONEach circuit must have a suitableprotection device on its source.This device shall insurethe breaking of phases conductorsin one operation. Rewireable fusesare not required by Brazilianelectrical installation of buildingstandard, the NBR 5410.

tPOWER CIRCUITSAll appliances having a relativelyhigh consumption of current shouldbe supplied on a specific circuitwith appropriate protection

and cabling. They will be connectedeither via a special plugand socket-outlet or via cable outlet

box (e.g. cooker, dishwasher,washing machine, water-heater,air-conditioning, etc). Individualcircuits must be used for lighting

points and socket outlets points.

tSOCKET OUTLETSAre supplied on radial circuitsprovided with earth (maximumof 8 socket outlets per circuitin 220 V and 5 socket outletsin 127 V). It is recommendedall circuits of socket outletsare protected by 30m A ResidualCurrent Devices. Socket outlets

are of the earthed type (2P+E)up to 20 A and should comply withthe ABNT NBR 14136 (Braziliandimensional standard). Shuttersare not mandatory. There are twoversions of socket outlets:10 A and 20 A. A 10 A socketoutlet should not allow the insertof a 20 A plug,

tPLUGSPlugs can be 2P or 2P+E type upto 20 A and should comply withthe ABNT NBR 14136 (Braziliandimensional standard). Sleevedpins are not mandatory.There are two versions of plugs:- For equipment with rated current

up to 10 A- For equipment with rated current

above 10 A up to 20 A.

tLIGHTING POINTS

Lighting points are supplied radialcircuits provided with earth (max8 points per lighting circuit) and



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BRAZILSTANDA

RD

0,60 m

2,40 m

2,25m

2,25m

3m

Zone1

Zone 0

Zone 2 Zone 3

IP x3

IP x7

IP x4

IP x1

controlled by switches or dimmers.Note: multiple-point control oflighting is usually achieved usinglatching relays and push-buttons.

The use of time switches to controllights in public areas is commonlyused.

tEARTHINGAll circuits distribute a protectiveconductor. All services should bebonded to earth. Supplementarybonding of metal fittings in bathrooms,kitchens, etc., is also necessary.

tCABLINGMost domestic wiring is run eitherin plastic surface trunking or influshed in conduit systems. Somerules govern the choice of the typeof conduit to be used.Generally solid copper conductors(usually PVC insulated) are used forfixed wiring. Attention must be paidto the various rules governing cablesection, voltage drop, etc.For plastic surface trunking,

protection against external influen-ces must be ensured continuouslythroughout the length of conduitruns, especially at angles andentries into wiring devices.

tELECTRICALACCESSORY INSTALLATIONSwitches, sockets, etc., should beinstalled in a flush or surface boxor in a purpose made equipmenttrunking. Accessories may beeither screw-fitted or providedwith expanding claws which gripthe walls of a circular flush box

tOUTDOORSThe use of 30 mA RCD protectionis recommended. Outdoor socketoutlets should be at least IP 44.

tBATHROOMSSpecial rules apply to bathroomswhich are divided into 4 zones.

All electrical installations should complywith Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 5410.

This docume nt lays down deta iled r ulesgoverning all aspects of wiring and designingon installation.

I N S T A L L AT I O N R U L E S

DEFINITION OF ZONE CONTAINING BATH OR SHOWER

Zones 0 1 2 3

Wiring systems X(2) II(1) II(1) II

Switchgearand controlgear X X

(2) X(2)- Supplied individually by an isolating transformer- Supplied by Safety Extra Lox Voltage (SELV)(4)

- Protected by a 30 mA RCD

Appliances X(2)X(2)(3)

II + 30mA RCD

(2)(3)(5)

- Supplied individually by an isolating transformer- Supplied by SELV(5)

- Protected by a 30 mA RCD

X: prohibitedII: Permitted for Class IIRCD 30 mA: Protection by 30 mA residual current devices(1)

Limited to choose which are necessary to supply appliances located in this zone(2)Except those supplied by SELV, limited to 12 V ac or 30 V dc(3)Water heating permitted(4) No voltage limit (a50 V)(5)Except a socket outlet supplied a low power isolating transformer

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equipment by Legrand GroupLegrand load centers, circuit breakers, time switches, residual current and surge protection devicesare designed to satisfy individual requirements as far as design, integration, energy saving and protectionof people and property are concerned.

Unic, Lexic and Ekinoxe systems comply with Brazilian Standards ABNT NBR and International Standards IECoffering the flexibility to install both protection: Bolt-on type and Din-Rail type.




UNIC1 row of 8 modules UNIC2 rows of 12 modules

Consumer units



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BRAZILSTANDA

RD

UNIC- MCB UNIC- MCB UNIC - DPS UNIC - RCD UNIC - RCD

MCB - DX-H 10000 MCB - DX 6000 MCB - DX 6000 MCB - DX 6000 RCD - DX


Lexic Din-Rail equipment

Unic Din-Rail equipment

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Wiring accessories

by Legrand GroupLegrand, the leading supplier of electrical wiring accessories in Brazil for 30 years,offers a comprehensive range for every market segment. Driven by the ongoing pursuit of excellence, the Legrand Groupdelivers solutions that provide customers with ever greater comfort, safety, connectivity and energy efficiency.

The Axolute and Living&Light ranges from Bticino for the luxury segment.The Pialplus and Vela from Legrand for the standard and premium segments.

WHITE LIMOGESSwitch

RED CHINASwitch


BLACK GLASSSwitch

LIQUID WHITESwitch

MATT GOLDSwitch

CHERRY WOODSwitch


LIVING - CHERRY WOODSwitch LIGHT - SATIN COPPERSwitch LIGHT TECH - BRIGHT CHROMESwitchLIVING - SOLID REDSwitch


Axolute by Bticino



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BRAZILSTANDA

RD

SATIN WHITESwitch and socket

METALLIZED PEARLSwitch

METALLIZED TITANIUMSwitch

METALLIZED SILVERSwitch

ANTHRACITESwitch

GLOSS WHITESwitch

SATIN WHITESwitch

SATIN WHITESwitch and socket

GLOSS WHITE3 + 3 module switch


Vela by Legrand

PialPlus by Legrand

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300/500 mA |63 A

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

RCBO

MCB

MCB

MCB

MCB

16 A

30 mA |16 A

30 mA |16 A

30 mA|16 A

30 mA |16 A

16 A

16 A

16 A

CONSUMER UNIT

IEC |ChinesestandardTypical residential wiring diagramissued from GB 50054 requirementsfor electrical installations.

|Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 44-45


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CHINESESTANDARD

CB: Circuit breakerMCB: Miniature circuit breakerRCBO: Residual current operated circuit breakerwith integral overcurrent protection

OPTIONAL

PhaseNeutralEarth


Cabinet style airconditioner

Air conditioner

Air conditioner

Kitchen

Toilet

Socket outletsSocket outletsSocket outlets

SwitchCompactfluorescent lamp

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Wiring accessories

by Legrand GroupIn China, Legrand stand-out offering comes in a wide spectrum of combinations and colours, including market-leadingwhite. With its modular mechanisms as well as flexible installation options, the functional possibilities are endless.

TATOO - EDITION 1Switch

GRAPHIC - FORMALSwitch

BRUSHED METAL - STAINLESS STEELSwitch

WOOD - WENGE STYLESwitch

MIRROR WHITE

Shutter control

GALUCHAT

Sensitive switch

SIGNATURE

Universal dimmer

MIRROR BLACK

Micropush switch

DARK SILVER - PEARLSwitch

SILVER - BLACKSwitch

SILVER - BRONZESwitch

PEARL - COPPERSwitch

Arteor by legrand

Major by legrand

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CHINESESTANDARD

WHITESwitch

WHITESocket

WHITEComputer-TV socket

WHITESwitch

SILVER

Switch

ROSE - GOLD

Socket

EGGPLANT

Computer socket

BROWN

Switch



LIGHT - SATIN TITANIUMSwitch



A6 by TCL/Legrand

A8 by TCL/Legrand

Living, Light by Bticino

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22.1

19.0

22.1

19.0

15.8 min

20.5 min

7.06 dia

5.06 dia

15.8 min

20.5 min

7.06 dia

5.06 dia

30

10.31

19.94

17.06

1.63 typ

Earth pin

7.92

6.35typ

16.7

Insulatingcollar

16.7

15.9

8.0 min9.0 max

5.11 max

Other IEC based

Installation rules

tAUSTRALIAInstallation reference code:AS/NZS 3000, Electrical installationas edited in The Australia

and New Zealand Wiring Rules 2007.

Standards organization:Standards Australia InternationalLtd (SAI)286 Sussex Street AU-Sydney,NSW 2000 GPO Box 5420Sydney NSW 2001Tel: + 61 2 82 06 60 00Fax: + 61 2 82 06 60 01Email: [email protected]: www.standards.com.au

tSOUTH AFRICAInstallation reference code:SABS 0142-1: 2001.The wiring of premises.

Part 1: Low-voltage installations.

Standards organization:South African Bureauof Standards (SABS)1 Dr Lategan Rd, GroenkloofPrivate Bag X191ZA-Pretoria 0001Tel: + 27 12 428 79 11Fax: + 27 12 344 15 68Email: [email protected]: www.sabs.co.za

tINDIAInstallation reference code:Specifications for electricalworks (internal), published

by S&QCD, 2001.

Standards organization:Bureau of IndianStandards (BIS)Manak Bhavan9 Bahadur Shah Zafar MargIN-New Delhi 110002Tel: + 91 11 23 23 79 91Fax: + 91 11 23 23 93 99Email: [email protected]: www.bis.org.in

AUSTRALIAPlug diagram + Plug type

BRITISH STANDARDPlug diagram + Plug type


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OTHERIEC

17.0 to 18.0at pin ends

18.0 to 19.2at plug face

15.3.5dia max

17.0to 18.0at pinends

18.0to 19.2at plugface

Insulatingcollar

19.0

10.0

7.4.0

4.8 dia36.5 dia nom

4.8 dia

19.0Locationridge

Earth contact

3.90 min4.05 max

5.22 min5.48 max

11.05 min11.18 max

22.10 min22.36 max

7.80 min8.05 max

3.90 min8.05 max

9.2 maxinsulatedcollar

17.20 min/

18.20 max

22.23 min22.33 max

tSAUDI ARABIAInstallation reference code:National Saudi Code(under preparation).

Standards organization:Saudi Arabian StandardsOrganization (SASO)Imam Saud Bin Abdul-AzizBin Mohammed Road(West End)PO Box 3437 Riyadh 11471Tel: + 966 1 452 00 00Fax: + 966 1 452 00 86Email: [email protected]: www.saso.org.sa

GERMANPlug diagram + Plug type

EUROPEAN PLUGPlug diagram + Plug type


PLUG DIAGRAM + Plug typeAustraliaBritish StandardEuropean PlugGerman

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50 A

200 AMETER

30 A

30 A

20 A

20 A

15 A

15 A

20 A

MCB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CB

CONSUMER UNIT

NEC |AmericanstandardTypical residential wiring diagram issuedfrom NEC (2008) requirements for electricalinstallations.

|Consumer units and Plug-in type equipmentby Legrand Group 52-53

|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 54-55


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AMERICAN

STANDARD

POWER CIRCUITS

APPLIANCE CIRCUITS / BEDROOMS

GENERAL PURPOSE CIRCUITS

BATHROOM

Live or hotNeutralEarth

COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORSCB: Circuit breakerMCB: Main circuit breakerGFCI: Ground fault circuit interruptor

GFCI

GFCI

GFCI

Socket outlets

L ampho lder DimmerSwitch Lampholder

Socket outlets (NEMA 14-50)

Socket outlets (NEMA 14-30)

Switch

Cooker (range)

Electric dryer

Electric water-

heater

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W

G

NEMA 5-20 R20 A - 125 V

W

G

NEMA 5-15 R15 A - 120 V

AMERICAN WIRE GAUGEAWG (approximate equivalence)

20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.52 mm2

18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.82 mm2

16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 mm2

14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 mm2

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 mm2

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 mm2

8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 mm2

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3 mm2

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.2 mm2

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.6 mm2

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.4 mm2

1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.5 mm2

2/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.4 mm2

3/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.0 mm2

4/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107.2 mm2

NEMA 14-30 R

30 A - 125/250 VEg : dryer

G

X

W

Y

GG

X

W

Y

NEMA 6-30 R

30 A - 250 VEg: air-conditioner

NEMA 14-50 R

5O A - 125/250 VEg: cooker (range)

tSUPPLYDomestic supply is usually2 phases (120 V/240 V - 60 Hz).2 phases + neutral are supplied.

Neutral is re-earthed at entry.Earth is local.

tMETERUsually a weatherproof unitoutside the house.

tSERVICE PANELRatings of 60 A, 100 A, 150 Aand 200 A exist. The Service

Panel (or Service Entrance Panel)usually contains a Main Disconnectdevice and the necessary protectivedevices for the sub-circuits.

tPOWER CIRCUITSAppliances having heavy powerconsumption (ranges, water-heaters,etc.) are supplied on a specificcircuit, often 120/240 V. Varioussocket outlets of appropriate ratingsare available, these are non-interchangeable, thus 2 Phase +Neutral + Earth plug cannot be fittedto a 2 Phase + Earth socket, etc.

tGENERAL PURPOSE CIRCUITSThese are 120 V-15 A and supplysocket outlets (IP+N+G).Thesecircuits supply bedrooms, etc.

where the use of a large numberof appliances is unlikely. Note thatall general purpose socket outletsmust be of the grounding type.

tAPPLIANCE CIRCUITSThe 120 V-20 A circuits supplyareas such as kitchens,dining-rooms. etc., when there isa likelihood of more intensive useof appliances. The NEC [NationalElectrical Code) requires at leasttwo appliance circuits for a domes-tic installation.Only socket outletsmay be supplied on an appliancecircuit.All domestic use NEMA 5-15Rand 5-20R receptacles must betamper resistant.

tPLUGSVarious types of plugs existto match the various configurationsof socket outlets.

tOUTDOORSOutdoor socket outlets musthave 6 mA GFCI protectionand be housed in a weatherproofenclosure.



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AMERICAN

STANDARD

tGROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTERS (GFCI)All domestic use 125 V - 15 A and20 A socket outlets in the following

locations must be protected byGFCI having a trip level sensitivityof 6 mA:- Bathrooms- Garages- Kitchens- Basements- Outdoors- Laundry and utility sinks (whensocket outlets is within 6 feet).

t

ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTERS (AFCI)All domestic use 120 V - 15 Aand 20 A branch circuits supplyingoutlets in living rooms, diningrooms, family rooms, bedroomsand similar areas must be AFCIprotected.

tTAMPER RESISTANT(SHUTTERED) SOCKET OUTLETSAll domestic use 125 V - 15 Aand 20 A socket outlets mustbe Tamper Resistant (shuttered).

tEARTHING (GROUNDING)The use of ungrounded (2P)sockets in domestic installationsis no longer allowed by the NEC.Earth can be distributedin the installation in one or two ways:- By a specific earth conductordistributed along with live + neutral

- By using metallic boxes, conduitand sheathed cables and usingthis metallic system as earth.

All conductive non-currentcarrying parts of the electricalsystem should be effectivelybonded to earth.

Polarity:Polarity is conserved throughoutthe installation.

Live (hot):Terminal screws brass colour;conductors insulated in blackNeutral:Terminal screws silver or markedwhite or W; conductor insulatedin white.

Ground:Terminals green colour or markedG; conductors insulated in greenor wire is left bare.

Cabling:Various types of cables are usedin domestic installations, the mostfrequent are:NM. Non-metallic sheathed;AC, Metal-clad cable.

Similarly various types of conduitsare also encountered:

- Rigid steel conduit- Intermediate metal conduit- Thinwall metal conduit- Flexible metal conduit- Rigid non-metallic conduit- Surface raceway.

tELECTRICAL ACCESSORYINSTALLATIONAccessories are fitted in standardboxes, either metal or plastic,

the most common sizes being2 inches by 4 inches and 4 inchesby 4 inches.

The Nati onal Elec trica l Code gi ves rulesgoverning all types of electrical installation.

Copies are available from:NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION1, Batterymarch ParkQUINCY, MA 02269 U.S.A.

Standards governing the constructionof accessories are published by variousorganisations, the most important being:

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERSASSOCIATION (NEMA),1300 North 17TH Street Suite 1752ROSSLYN, VIRGINIA 2009 USAUNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC (UL)333 Pfingsten RoadNORTHBROOK, IL 60062-2096 USA

Note that local building regulations are veryimportant in the U.S.A. Common practices

in one area can be prohibited in anothereven though the NEC prescribes the method.It is wise to gain local knowledge.



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Consumer units and Din-Rail*

equipment by Legrand GroupOur systems comply with different rules of installation in America and the Caribbean. In this way, a broadportfolio of protection and distribution products allows us to provide solutions in residential buildings following localadaptations, including among others NEC in USA, NMX in Mexico, COVENIN in Venezuela, NTC in Colombia,...

*or Plug-in or Bolt-on types

BT PLUGPlug-in type

BT PLUG 2Plug-in type

STARSYSPlug-in type

BT PLUGPlug-in type

TIVENPlug-in type

TIBRABolt-on type

Consumer units and distribution boards



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AMERICAN

STANDARD

MCB - BT PLUGPlug-in type 3/4

MCB - BT PLUGPlug-in type 3/4

MCB - TIVENPlug-in type 1

MCB - DSEPlug-in type 1

MCB - TIBRABolt-on type 1

MCB - DSABolt-on type 1

Din-Rail equipment


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Wiring accessories

by Legrand Group

WHITE

GFCI NightlightTamper-Resistant

WHITE

Decorator Switch

WHITE

Deco Rotary Dimmer

KHAKI

GFCI Nightlight

NIRVANAGFCI Nightlight

Tamper-Resistant

MOSSDeco Rotary Dimmer

CYANDecorator Tamper-Resistant Receptacle

SANDGFCI Nightlight

Tamper-Resistant

The Studio Collection from Legrand seamlessly blends innovative function with elegant design. The Studio wall platesare offered in 17 contemporary color options in a design and form-factor never before available to homeowners.The design, a sculptural flow of curves featuring titanium edging and a screwless finish, offers customersa new way to integrate Home Systems products with personal style and taste throughout the entire home.

Studio by Legrand



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AMERICAN

STANDARD

WHITE LIMOGESSwitch


BLACK GLASSSwitch

RED CHINASwitch

LIQUID WHITESwitch

CHERRY WOODSwitch


MATT GOLDSwitch

Axolute by Bticino (a Legrand Group brand) is the best choice for prestigious environments.The richness of the aesthetic options and the technology within the devices will enhance your electric systemlike never before. Combinations of materials, finishes and shapes let you match every space with the mostappropriate solution. An innovative modular system that offers a complete UL product range.

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To ensure the best possible performance

of production tools, buildings need to benefit

from high-performance, lasting solutions

which provide an optimum quality of service.

ENERGYDISTRIBUTION

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DMXAir circuit-breaker:a headline device for protectionand control of low voltageinstallations up to 4 000 A

DPXA range of MCCBs that ensureoptimum dynamic or logicalselectivity to protect the installation

DXDesigned to protectdevices up to 125 A

STOP & GOMotorized control to restore

the power supply in the eventof unwanted tripping

A COMPLETE OFFER UP TO 4 000 AFrom XL3distribution enclosures to cabinets, fromstandard or optimised busbar distribution through toterminals, the Legrand Group offers a complete offer ofsolutions for energy distribution up to 4 000 A.DMX, DPX and DX protection devices ensure optimumselectivity with a very high breaking capacity to protectthe installation effectively. Remote installation supervi-sion equipment is also available for greater security.

A SET OF RELATED SERVICESTechnical guides, design software, product training,technical and commercial support and indeed on-siteassistance are provided to help you day by day in theachievement of your project.

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Its the vision of Legrand with its new range

of lighting management products & systems.

Energy-efficient lighting managements ensure

just the right amount of light when and where

you need it.They are reliable and easy to use, provide safety

and security, reduce expenses and are code

compliant, sustainable and environmentally

friendly. Legrand has everything you need

to make your lighting management project

a success, from a comprehensive range

of products to informative tools and services.

PUTTING A STOPTO ENERGY WASTE

THE RIGHT LIGHT LEVELSAT THE RIGHT TIMES AND LOCATIONS:Conference rooms, open offices,hallways, cubicles...

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ENERGY EFFICIENCYLighting is a significant consumerof energy in commercial buildings:

- 20 % of total site energy is consumed by lightingin commercial buildings.- Lighting is the first electricity end-userin a commercial building with up to 40 % electricityconsumed.NB: Energy end-use distribution greatly varies depending on the activityof the building and across geographical and climate regions (sources:Department of Energy Buildings and Energy Information Administration, USA).

With heating and air-conditioning, lighting accountsfor the greatest energy consumption and costsof a building.

These significant costs can be managed more effectivelythrough the use of lighting management.

Each year, more organizations implement lightingmanagement because they recognize the wide rangeof benefits:Energy savings, Economic savings, Code compliance,Sustainability building practice...

THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR EACH APPLICATIONBecause of different types of spaces, mostprojects require multiple solutions to maximizeenergy savings and occupants satisfaction.

By installing lighting management and otherautomated controls, energy waste is totallyavoided and the building only consumes

the necessary amount of energy when needed.Legrand commits to providing customers withcomplete and transparent information on actualsavings for its lighting management solutions.Please contact us for more information.

BUS/SCS system for local and centralised managementSwitch sensors for automatic management

Up to 55 % energy savingbased on EN 15193 standard(with occupancy sensors+ manual switch + daylighting sensor)*

*The level of savings that can be achieved with sensorsdepends on the type of building and the type of area (activity).

2 types of solutions

Solution and application in large conference rooms

The Legrand lighting management offer

can be associated with all wiring accessoriesinternational ranges:Arteor, Mosaic, Cliane, Axolute...

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Legrand offers complete solutions from technical

rooms to workstations with the latest technologies:

Cat. 6A, Wi-Fi and fibre optic- Copper patch panels, fibre optic drawers,

19 cable management accessories, enclosures

- Cable distribution and cable management

- Connection to information (Voice, Data, Images) via

dedicated sockets, Wi-Fi access points, multi-outlets

extensions, desk modules, columns... plus a wide

selection of complete ranges of wiring accessories

such as Mosaic, Arteor, Cliane by Legrand

and Mtix, Living, Light, Axolute by Bticino.

FROM TECHNICALROOMS TOWORKSTATIONS

Association with LegrandGroup ranges.

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LCS219 PANELSIn the LCS2panels, running and organisingcables is easy. There is plenty of room for fixingcables on their cable guides, and the plinth andlinking interface provide a large space for runningcables under the panel. The LCS2panels are very easyto assemble and dismantle: saving a considerableamount of on-site time, and providing full accessibilitywith their removable sides and rear panels andstructure that can be totally dismantled.

SOLUFLEX FLOOR SYSTEMAND LCS2ZONE DISTRIBUTION BOXESIn the Soluflex cable floor system, all powercables, data and telecommunication are convenientlyorganized, completely out of sight, accessible at any

moment. The LCS2zone distribution boxes used withMosaic feedthrough sockets also provide totalflexibility. LCS2ensures perfect performance.- Takes two 6-connector units, for connecting

up to 12 RJ 45 sockets- Fibre optic/RJ 45 can be used together- Fibre optic coiling rack.

A wide selection of equipment to connect information to workstations.

CONNECTION TO INFORMATION

COLUMNS

Metal or wire mesh cabletrays, light or heavy duty cableladders: the Legrand cablemanagement catalogue coversall market requirementsfrom small tertiary to heavyindustrial, offering the worldslargest solutions panel and theworlds most certified products.

CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR ALL INSTALLATION HABITS

PARTICULARY SUITABLE

FOR DATA CENTER

METALLIC CABLE TRAYS

FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR

HEAVY DUTY PERFORMANCE

WITH CABLE LADDERS

DESK MODULESTRUNKING SYSTEM OFFICE MODULES FLOOR BOXES

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The worlwide consumer IP traffic is increasing

dramatically and will represent more than half

of the world total IP flow, because

of the growing demand from the households

for the entertainment purpose, including

internet surfing, music enjoyment, and video

watching. More leisure time is spent on

the multimedia, more digital content is

available, more consumer electronic equipment

are networkable: we are entering an era

of digital multimedia explosion.

RESIDENTIALMULTIMEDIANETWORKS

A HOME STRUCTUREDCABLING SYSTEMLegrand offers a sustainableinfrastructure, with mobility basedon the wireless technology,to enhance the inhomemulticonnection experience.Legrand adapts its technology to:

CopperBased on copper cable, known for yearsfor its reliability and high performance,it is the sustainable way to share

and distribute multimedia contentin the home:- Create network for video streaming- Multiple internet access- Distribute phone lines (e.g home office)

- Multi-room audio diffusion.

Fibre opticThe large band optic fibers transmissionwill allow to handle a great amount

of digital data in living spaces.

Coaxial cableThe traditional way today to connect

a TV to your favourite programmes.

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COMPLIANCE TO INTERNATIONAL AND AMERICAN STANDARDSLegrand Group ranges are compliant to ISO/IEC 15018 (residential premises)and EN 50173-4 and to the North-American standards TIA/EIA-570 (residential cabling).

tOffer based on American standard

MULTIMEDIA DISTRIBUTION BOARD

LOUDSPEAKERSOCKETArteor

MULTIMEDIASOCKETArteor

LOUDSPEAKERSOCKETCliane

MULTIMEDIASOCKETCliane

HOME NETWORKSSTRUCTURED WIRING

HOME NETWORKSTELEPHONE MODULE

MULTI-ROOMAUDIO DEVICEStudiocollection

tInternational offer based on IEC standard

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LEGRAND AND BTICINO, the perfect duo:

Technology and Aesthetics.

The Group, the world n1 in the electrical

wiring accessories, is the unique provider

to propose not only the technology, but also

a wide range of user interfaces in the

harmonized aesthetics.

The Home Automation devices are integrated

into its international electrical wiring

accessories ranges, made for specific

geographic zones with respect to the local

standard, covering the full home applications.

HOMEAUTOMATIONFOR EVERYONE

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A

A

A

A

B

B

A B

B

From actuators

230 V

230 V

27 V

N

M

MMotor

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

+

From dimmer

N

NL

N

N

L

Motor

SUSTAINABILITY AND FULL APPLICATIONBased on Legrand Group 2-wire BUS technology,it is an unique offer in the market to performa perfect interoperation between: lighting, shutters,security, climate, door entry system, and multi-roomaudio / video diffusion.

Mood setting, event sequence scenarios enhancethe home comfort and efficiency. It is an ideal solutionfor the one looking for an auto-managing home.

Thanks to its full solution on the same technology,the whole-home control becomes possible fromany place inside the home, or from distance by mobile

or internet.

FLEXIBILITY AND FUTURE EXTENSIONBased on its ZigBeeRadio and Power Line Carriertechnology,the system communication protocolis transported on the electrical cables or by wirelessin a frequency of 2.4 Ghz, internationally accepted.

It is an ideal solution for renovation by takingthe existing electrical networks, or any home owners

who want to start the first experience with a partialinstallation with a possibility of future extension.

It only needs to replace a traditional lightingor shutter switch by the intelligence embeddedcontrol device, to transform a traditional electricalinstallation to a smart home.

ZigbeeCertified product - Manufacturer Specific Profile.

VIDEO DISPLAYAxolute Kristal |by Bticino

3.5 TOUCH SCREENArteor Mirror |by Legrand

TOUCH PLATE DIMMERArteor Mirror |by Legrand

LIGHTING CONTROLCliane |by Legrand

RADIO ZIGBEETECHNOLOGY |Example of wiring

A Lighting controlB Roller blinds control

2-WIRE BUS/SCS TECHNOLOGY |Example of wiring

A Lighting controlB Roller blinds control BUS line

HOME AUTOMATIONdevices integrated into international ranges either by Legrand or Bticino

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HOMEAUTOMATIONPRESTIGESynonym with luxury and unprecedent comfort,

destinated to the prestige residential project,

Legrand completes its offering with Vantage,the specialist in the high-end tailor-made home,

through system integrators.

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES OF SOPHISTICATIONThe Infusion technology by Vantage is empoweredby its sophisticated however easy for us software,allowing endless possibilities in the customizationto reply to the prestige home owners specific demand.

NUMEROUS APPLICATIONSPowerful integration platform for numerousapplications: lighting, heating, audio, video, bathroom,swimming pool, etc. The keypad in a sheer simplicitystyle is made to simplify the whole-house controlon one finger despite the innovative technology behind.

SUPERVISION AND COMMANDColour Touch Screen, flush-mounted in the wall,or portable, is certainly the modern user interfaceto supervise and command the whole home installation.

QUANTUMOFSOLACE2

009TwentiethCenturyFoxHomeEntertainmentLLC.AllRightsReserved

COLOUR TOUCH SCREEN AND KEYPAD

VANTAGE HOMEEach project, is a unique master piece

HOME CINEMAControlled by Vantage

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In a context of accelerated globalisation

and increasingly complex projects,

the support of a reliable and competent

partner is absolutely essential, a real key

to the success of your company.

Our comprehensive and reliable solutions

and services enable you to fully express

your vision worldwide.

COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS FORMANY OTHERPROJECTS

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Sustainable developpement: a priorityBy signing up to the Global Compact* in 2006, this approach has beengiven a wider dimension. The Groups environmental commitmentis centred on 3 guiding lines: taking on board environmental managementin the running of its industrial sites, reducing the environmental

impact of its products by eco-design, providing environmentally friendly solutionsthat contribute to energy savings.

*www.unglobalcompact.org

SHOPS AND MALLSCommercial

RAILWAY STATIONSInfrastructure

PETROCHIMICALSIndustry

BRIDGESBuilding services

A VERY BROAD RANGE OF APPLICATIONSBeyond the examples of products and solutions we have just shown you, the Legrand Groupboasts expert know-how in a large number of other applications. Our consistent research effortsand the complementarity of our offers and brands allow us to respond to the needs of countlessdifferent projects. Infrastructure: railway stations, harbours, tunnels, naval installations

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Electrical symbols in the worldThis table is for guidance only. Symbols other than those given are frequently encountered.

The information in this document is published for guidance only. The company cannot be held responsibleor liable for errors existing in the document, nor for errors arising from the use of the information given.

AMERICAN

Wire gauge AWG

Power kW

Current A

Voltage V

Frequency Hz

Service entrance panel (or fuse box)

Enclosure

Fuse

Circuit Breaker

Ground fault circuit interruptor GFCI

Equipment circuit breaker

Hot wire

Neutral wire

Ground wire

Single phase & neutral & ground cable

Triple phase & neutral & ground cable

Single pole 2 way switch S1

3 way switch S3

Push button

Single receptacle

Single grounded receptacle G

Switched grounded receptacle s

D

guide international

Documents

international iec

legrand grouphas

circuit breakermcb

legrand groupscatalogue

miniature circuit breakerrcbo

detailed knowledgeof

running ofits industrial

energy savings