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International electrical
standards & regulations
AN OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS
Introduction
to the installations world
T he world of electrical installations
is not always straightforward.
Working on an international project
knowledge of the wiring
regulations and standards
which are applicable in
suited to your specific
requirements in terms of
electrical installations and
electrical engineers are often bewildered the specific country. communication networks.
by the extensive amount of electrical This document compares Continuous innovation
standards and wiring regulations which the basic framework No less than 1 800
determines their decisions. of the standards. people are dedicated
Therefore, it is essential full-time to research and
Rely on the world’s Detailed knowledge for the design engineer development. On average,
leading specialist of the wiring rules to obtain more detailed Legrand invests 5% of its
As one of the world The purpose of this information by contacting sales each year in R&D.
leading specialists document is to clearly the appropriate standards
in wiring accessories, present the most and building regulations Sustainable
Legrand actively participate frequently encountered organisations. Development: a priority
to the elaboration of the sets of wiring rules, For many years,
installation standards showing the main One of the most complete the Legrand Group
at international (IEC), technical characteristics offer of the market has drawn strength
regional (NEC) and local of each set of installation 130 000 catalogue items! from its values to ensure
levels. Thus, the technical and main accessories For you, the wealth profitable, sustainable
expertise of the Legrand standards. Obviously, on of the Legrand Group’s and responsible growth
people makes it possible any given project, it is catalogue offer is the in its business.
to propose installation essential that the design guarantee that you
products suitable for each engineer’s work should will find the products
specific local market. be based on a detailed and solutions best
CONSUMER UNIT COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS CB: Circuit breaker
Line MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
Neutral RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker
Earth with integral overcurrent protection
FUSE 500 mA
RCBO
16 A | 30 mA JUNCTION JUNCTION
2 way switch
BOX BOX
RCBO
Compact
fluorescent lamp
Socket outlets Arteor
16 A JUNCTION
By signing up to the Global Compact
BOX
CB
Switch and socket in 2006, this approach has been
Fluorescent
lamp given a wider dimension.
The Group’s environmental
Switch
16 A | 30 mA JUNCTION LED Lamp
commitment is centred on 3 guiding
BOX JUNCTION
RCBO BOX Axolute lines: taking on board environmental
LED LED lamp management in the running of
Socket outlets
its industrial sites, reducing
Lamp
Lamp
the environmental impact of its
16 A | 30 mA JUNCTION
RCBO
BOX
products by eco-design, providing
Socket outlets
Switch
Céliane
environmentally friendly solutions
Shaver socket
that contribute to energy savings.
02 Standard for low voltage installations
04 Overview of standards for socket outlets worldwide
06 IEC | British standard
06 Residential wiring diagram
08 Overview of the installation and related
wiring accessories standard
10 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group
12 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
14 IEC | German standard
14 Residential wiring diagram
16 Overview of the installation and related
wiring accessories standard
18 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group
20 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
22 IEC | French standard
22 Residential wiring diagram
24 Overview of the installation and related
wiring accessories standard
26 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group
28 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
30 IEC | Italian standard
30 Residential wiring diagram
32 Consumer units, Din-Rail equipment
& wiring accessories by Legrand Group
34 IEC | Brazilian standard
34 Residential wiring diagram
36 Overview of the installation and related
wiring accessories standard
38 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group
40 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
42 IEC | Chinese standard
42 Residential wiring diagram
44 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
46 Other IEC based installation rules
48 NEC | American standard
48 Residential wiring diagram
50 Overview of the installation and related
wiring accessories standard
52 Consumer units & Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group
54 Wiring accessories by Legrand Group
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
02
Standard
for low voltage installations
Type of standards (IEC/NEC) for low voltage electrical installations.
IEC
NEC This map is for guidance only, Legrand as a company cannot be held responsible
IEC and NEC or liable for errors nor for changes that occur constantly with local standards.
A Bolivia (230 V | 50 Hz) Cuba (115/230 V | 60 Hz)
Afghanistan (220 V | 50 Hz) Bosnia and Herzegovina (220 V | 50 Hz) Cyprus (230 V | 50 Hz)
Albania (230 V | 50 Hz) Botswana (220 V | 50 Hz) Czech Republic (230 V | 50 Hz)
Algeria (220 V | 50 Hz) Brazil (220-127 V | 60 Hz) D
Andorra (230 V | 50 Hz) Brunei Darussalam (240 V | 50 Hz) Denmark (230 V | 50 Hz)
Angola (220 V | 50 Hz) Bulgaria (220/230 V | 50 Hz) Djibouti (220 V | 50 Hz)
Argentina (220 V | 50 Hz) Burkina Faso (230 V | 50 Hz) Dominican Republic (240 V | 60 Hz)
Armenia (220 V | 50 Hz) Burundi (220 V | 50 Hz) E
Australia (230 V | 50 Hz) C Ecuador (110 V | 60 Hz)
Austria (230 V | 50 Hz) Cambodia (220 V | 50 Hz) Egypt (220 V | 50 Hz)
Azerbaijan (220 V | 50 Hz) Cameroon (220 V | 50 Hz) El Salvador (240/120 V | 60 Hz)
B Canada (240/120 V, 240 V | 60 Hz) Eritrea (220 V | 50 Hz)
Bahamas (120/240 V, 120/208 V | 60 Hz) Central African Republic (220 V | 50 Hz) Estonia (220 V | 50 Hz)
Bahrain (240 V | 50 Hz) Chad (220 V | 50 Hz) Ethiopia (220 V | 50 Hz)
Bangladesh (230 V | 50 Hz) Chile (220 V | 50 Hz) F
Belarus (220 V, 220/127 V, 127 V | 50 Hz) China (220 V | 50 Hz) Fiji (240 V | 50 Hz)
Belgium (230 V | 50 Hz) Colombia (240/120 V, 208/120 V | 60 Hz) Finland (230 V | 50 Hz)
Belize (110 V | 60 Hz) Congo (Democratic Republic) (220-240 V | 50 Hz) France (230 V | 50 Hz)
Benin (220 V | 50 Hz) Costa Rica (240/120 V | 60 Hz) French Overseas Territories (220 V | 50 Hz)
Bhutan (230 V | 50 Hz) Croatia (230 V | 50 Hz)
03
G Madagascar (220/110 V | 50 Hz) Sierra Leone (230 V | 50 Hz)
Gabon (220 V | 50 Hz) Malawi (230 V | 50 Hz) Singapore (230 V | 50 Hz)
Gambia (220 V | 50 Hz) Malaysia (240 V | 50 Hz) Slovakia (230 V | 50 Hz)
Georgia (220 V | 50 Hz) Maldives (220 V | 50 Hz) Slovenia (230 V | 50 Hz)
Germany (230 V | 50 Hz) Mali (220 V | 50 Hz) Somalia (230 V, 220 V, 110 V | 50 Hz)
Ghana (240-220 V | 50 Hz) Malta (230 V | 50 Hz) South Africa (250 V, 230 V, 220 V | 50 Hz)
Greece (230 V | 50 Hz) Mauritania (220 V | 50 Hz) Spain (220 V, 220/127 V | 50 Hz)
Grenada (230 V | 50 Hz) Mauritius (220 V | 50 Hz) Sri Lanka (230 V | 50 Hz)
Guatemala (220/110 V | 60 Hz) Mexico (220/127 V, 220 V, 120 V | 50 Hz) Sudan (240 V | 50 Hz)
Guyana (120/240 V | 50 Hz, 60 Hz) Moldova (220 V, 220/127 V, 127 V | 50 Hz) Suriname (220/127 V | 60 Hz)
H Monaco (220 V | 50 Hz) Swaziland (230 V | 50 Hz)
Haiti (220 V, 110 V | 60 Hz) Mongolia (220 V | 50 Hz) Sweden (230 V | 50 Hz)
Honduras (220/110 V | 60 Hz) Morocco (220 V | 50 Hz) Switzerland (230 V | 50 Hz)
Hungary (230 V | 50 Hz) Mozambique (220 V | 50 Hz) Syrian Arab Republic (220 V | 50 Hz)
I Myanmar (230 V | 50 Hz) T
Iceland (230 V | 50 Hz) N Taiwan (220 V | 60 Hz)
India (230 V | 50 Hz) Namibia (220 V | 50 Hz) Tajikistan (220 V, 220/127 V, 127 V | 50 Hz)
Indonesia (220 V | 50 Hz) Nepal (220 V | 50 Hz) Tanzania (United Republic) (230 V | 50 Hz)
Iran (220 V | 50 Hz) Netherlands (230 V | 50 Hz) Thailand (220 V | 50 Hz)
Iraq (220 V | 50 Hz) New Zealand (230 V | 50 Hz) Togo (230 V | 50 Hz)
Ireland (230 V | 50 Hz) Nicaragua (240/120 V | 60 Hz) Tonga (240 V | 50 Hz)
Israel (230 V | 50 Hz) Niger (220 V | 50 Hz) Trinidad and Tobago (230/115 V | 60 Hz)
Ivory Coast (230 V | 50 Hz) Nigeria (230 V, 220 V | 50 Hz) Tunisia (230 V | 50 Hz)
Italy (230 V | 50 Hz) Norway (230 V | 50 Hz) Turkey (220 V | 50 Hz)
J O Turkmenistan (220 V, 220/127 V, 127 V | 50 Hz)
Jamaica (220/110 V | 50 Hz) Oman (240 V | 50 Hz) U
Japan (110 V | 60 Hz) P Uganda (240 V | 50 Hz)
Jordan (230 V | 50 Hz) Pakistan (230 V | 50 Hz) Ukraine (220 V | 50 Hz)
K Panama (240/120 V | 60 Hz) United Arab Emirates (240 V | 50 Hz)
Kazakhstan (220-230 V | 50 Hz) Papua New Guinea (240 V | 50 Hz) United Kingdom of Great Britain
Kenya (240 V | 50 Hz) Paraguay (220 V | 50 Hz) and Northern Ireland (230 V | 50 Hz)
Korea (North) (220 V | 60 Hz) Peru (220 V | 60 Hz) United States of America (120/240 V, 208/120 V | 60 Hz)
Korea (South) (110 V | 60 Hz) Philippines (250 V | 60 Hz) Uruguay (220 V | 50 Hz)
Kuwait (230 V | 50 Hz) Poland (230 V | 50 Hz) Uzbekistan (220 V | 50 Hz)
Kyrgyzstan (220 V | 50 Hz) Portugal (230 V | 50 Hz) V
L Q Vanuatu (220 V | 50 Hz)
Laos (220 V | 50 Hz) Qatar (240 V | 50 Hz) Venezuela (120 V | 60 Hz)
Latvia (220 V | 50 Hz) R Vietnam (220 V | 50 Hz)
Lebanon (220 V | 50 Hz) Romania (230 V | 50 Hz) Y
Lesotho (220 V | 50 Hz) Russian Federation (220 V | 50 Hz) Yemen (250 V | 50 Hz)
Liberia (230 V, 220 V | 50 Hz) Rwanda (220 V | 50 Hz) Z
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (220 V | 50 Hz) S Zambia (230 V | 50 Hz)
Liechtenstein (230 V | 50 Hz) Saint Lucia (240 V | 50 Hz) Zimbabwe (225 V | 50 Hz)
Lithuania (230 V | 50 Hz) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (230 V | 50 Hz)
Luxembourg (230 V | 50 Hz) Saudi Arabia (220/127 V | 60 Hz)
M Senegal (220 V | 50 Hz)
Macedonia (220 V | 50 Hz) Seychelles (230 V | 50 Hz)
04
Overview of standards
for socket outlets worldwide
The map gives an overview of which local standard a country belongs to.
GERMAN
FRENCH
AMERICAN
BRITISH
AUSTRALIAN
OTHERS
1 Brazilian
2 Danish
3 European plug
4 Israeli
5 Italian
6 Euro-US
7 Chinese This map is for guidance only, Legrand as a company cannot be held responsible
8 Indian or liable for errors nor for changes that occur constantly with local standards.
A
Afghanistan Benin Colombia
Albania Bhutan Congo (Democratic Republic)
Algeria Bolivia Costa Rica
Andorra Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia
Angola Botswana Cuba
Argentina 1 Brazil Cyprus
Armenia Brunei Darussalam Czech Republic
Australia Bulgaria D
Austria Burkina Faso 2 Denmark
Azerbaijan Burundi 3 Djibouti
B C Dominican Republic
Bahamas 6 Cambodia E
Bahrain Cameroon Ecuador
Bangladesh Canada Egypt
Barbados Central African Republic El Salvador
Belarus Chad 5 Eritrea
Belgium Chile Estonia
Belize 7 China 5 Ethiopia
05
F Lithuania Saudi Arabia
Fiji Luxembourg Senegal
Finland M Seychelles
France Macedonia Sierra Leone
French Overseas Territories Madagascar Singapore
G Malawi Slovakia
Gabon Malaysia
Slovenia
Gambia Maldives
3 Somalia
Georgia Mali
South Africa
Germany Malta
Spain
Mauritania
Ghana Sri Lanka
Mauritius
Greece Sudan
Mexico
Grenada Suriname
Moldova
Guatemala
Swaziland
Monaco
Guyana
7 Mongolia Sweden
H
Morocco
3 Switzerland
Haiti
Mozambique Syrian Arab Republic
Honduras
Myanmar T
Hungary
N 6 Taiwan
I
Namibia Tajikistan
Iceland
Nepal Tanzania (United Republic)
8 India
Netherlands 6 Thailand
Indonesia
New Zealand Togo
Iran
Nicaragua Tonga
Iraq
Niger Trinidad and Tobago
Ireland
Nigeria Tunisia
4 Israel
Norway Turkey
Ivory Coast
O Turkmenistan
5 Italy
Oman U
J P
Jamaica Uganda
Pakistan
Japan Ukraine
Panama
5 Jordan United Arab Emirates
Papua New Guinea
K United Kingdom of Great Britain
Paraguay
Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland
Peru
Kenya United States of America
6 Philippines
Korea (North and South) Uruguay
Poland
Kuwait Uzbekistan
Portugal
Kyrgyzstan V
Q
L Vanuatu
Qatar
6 Laos R Venezuela
Latvia Romania 6 Vietnam
Lebanon Russian Federation Y
Lesotho Rwanda Yemen
Liberia S Z
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Saint Lucia Zambia
Liechtenstein Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Zimbabwe
06
CONSUMER UNIT
Consumer unit
45 A | 30 mA
IEC | British RCBO
standard
Typical residential wiring diagram issued from
BS 7671 requirements for electrical installations.
50 A | 30 mA
RCBO
| Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group 10-11
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 12-13
32 A | 30 mA
RCBO
20 A | 30 mA
RCBO
6A
RCBO
N.B.: Conductors cross section
is calculated according to various
parameters for each circuit.
See regulations for details
of alternative options using
For more details on countries
combinations of RCD and MCB.
See maps page 02 to 05
07
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS
BRITISH STANDARD
or Line MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
Neutral RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker
Earth with integral overcurrent protection
45 A Cable Cooker (range)
45 A Wall outlet
Switch
Instant shower
50 A Ceiling unit
switch
Double 13 A socket outlets Spur unit Fixed appliance
Simple 13 A
socket outlets
20 A D.P. Wall Water-heater
switch
6 A Switch
Ceiling rose
All-insulated All-insulated
lampholder lampholder
08 IEC I BRITISH STANDARD
Overview of the installation
and related wiring
accessories standard
t SUPPLY In general, a double pole switch Socket outlets to BS 546 are
Since 1 January 1995 nominal vol- controls and isolates the appliance no longer used in domestic
tage in UK is 230 V +10% / - 6% a.c. when necessary and the connection installations in the UK but are still
at 50 Hz. Earth is normally supplied of the appliance can be made widely used in some other countries.
but may be local. either directly to the switch or via
a flexible cable outlet. Switches t PLUGS
t
should conform to BS EN 60669
HOUSE SERVICE CUT-OUT Plugs of domestic appliances
and Cooker Control unit to BS 4177.
The Electricity Boards protective should conform to BS 1363-1.
device, usually a 80 A or a 100 A They contain a fuse link
HRC Fuse. It is sealed in a special to BS 1362 of a rating appropriate
housing to prevent tampering. to the flexible cord of the appliance
(max =13 A). Domestic appliances
t
sold in UK must be fitted with
METER
Usually a dual meter for normal
and off-peak energy consumption, 9x4 Ø 8,7
sealed to prevent tampering.
,6
28
22
t CONSUMER UNIT
6x4 6x4 Ø7
It houses the main switch which
25,4
isolates the total installation and 22
the individual circuit protection 13A BS1363-1t 15A BS546
devices. The consumer unit should
FLUSH FITTING OF TWO GANG SOCKET
comply with BS EN 60439-3. a BS 1363-1 plug, further the UK
Circuit protection is normally Height Width
Fixing plug and socket safety regulations
centres
provided by miniature circuit require mandatory third party
breakers to BS EN 60898 (older 1 gang 75 mm 75 mm 60.5 mm certification of plugs.
installation may have fuse 2 gang 75 mm 135 mm 121 mm
protection). The consumer unit may
t LIGHTING CIRCUITS
also contain one or more residual
t SOCKET OUTLET CIRCUITS
current devices providing additizo- Usually a circuit supplies several
nal protection in all or part of the Socket outlets should comply with lighting points in turn. A lighting
installation (older installations may BS 1363-2 and are usually of the point usually consists of a ceiling
not have RCD protection provided). switched type. They are usually rose in which incoming, outgoing
supplied via a ring final circuit and switch connections are made
which is a circuit running from and a pendant flexible cord
t POWER CIRCUITS the protection device to each outlet supplying an attached lampholder
Appliances having heavy current and then returning to the protection or may be a complete luminaire.
consumption (cookers, water- device. Permanent connections Light switches should meet
heaters, etc.) should each be to a ring final circuit and branches BS EN 60669-1. Dimmers should
supplied on a specific circuit off the ring are made via fused meet BS EN 60669-2-1.
of the appropriate rating. connection units to BS 1363-4.09
I N S TA L L AT I O N R U L E S
BS 7671, “Requirements for Electrical BS 7671 is also available from BSI,
Installations” is published by the Institution The various British standards governing
BRITISH STANDARD
of Engineering the construction of electrical equipment are also
and Technology and BSI, it governs all domestic available at the BSI shop on their website:
electrical installations (and many other types). www.bsigroup.com
Copies are available from: BSI also maintains a database available
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING for enquiries covering all British standards.
AND TECHNOLOGY
MICHAEL FARADAY HOUSE
SIX HILLS WAY,
STEVENAGE, SG1 2AY UK
t BATHROOMS t EARTHING insulated earth conductors,
The wiring regulations are very Socket outlets to BS1363-2 both solid conductors and flexible
strict. Every switch or other means have provision for earthing. conductors are either coloured
of electrical control or adjustment A protective conductor (which could green or yellow or sleeved as such.
shall be so situated as to be also be steel conduit) is generally
normally inaccessible in the required for all low voltage circuits t CABLING
bathroom. The required Ingress (1000 V a.c. between conductors)
Most domestic wiring is done in
protection is managed through and its continuity must be proved.
flat p.v.c. insulated and sheathed
a series of defined zones All main incoming services,
3 core cable (flat twin and earth).
progressively from the bath for example, water and gas pipes
Maximum use is made of floor
or shower. Pull cord switches and metallic parts of the building
and internal wall voids to run
are allowed, shaver sockets with structure, etc. must be bonded
cables. Surface installations
isolating transformers are also and connected to the main
are run in conduit or trunking,
allowed but should conform earthing terminal of the installation.
these can be plastic or metal.
to BS EN 61558-2-5. In addition it may be necessary
Various British standards govern
to supplementary bond water
the design and construction of
and waste pipes, sinks and other
conduits, trunking and cable.
metallic items such as central
Wiring accessories may be
heating radiators. However in
installed in plastic or (more often)
Zone 1 Zone 2 rooms with a fixed bath or shower,
metal flush boxes to BS 4662.
supplementary bonding must
Surface installations are made
be applied to simultaneously
in appropriate proprietary boxes.
accessible metal parts unless
225 cm
RCD protection of all circuits Typically:
in the bathroom is provided.
t POLARITY
The polarity is conserved and
marked throughout the installation:
Zone 0 60 cm
Live:
Terminals marked L are for brown
coloured insulated conductors,
Note: For showers without basins (eg wet-room) both solid conductors and flexible
zone 1 is extend to 120cm from the centre point conductors are coloured brown
of the water outlet.
Neutral:
Terminals marked N are for blue 16 mm plaster depth box 25 mm socket box
t OUTDOORS coloured insulated conductors,
Any socket outlet provided both solid conductors and flexible
outdoors or intended to supply conductors are coloured blue.
outdoor equipment (e.g. electric Earth:
lawn-mowers should have Terminals marked E or are
a 30 mA RCD protection). for green/yellow coloured10 IEC I BRITISH STANDARD
Consumer units and Din-Rail
equipment by Legrand Group
The Legrand range of insulated and metal consumer units offers flexible and easy installation for a wide range
of 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 distribution
in rows as required, up to 125 A. It is the ideal universal solution for all commercial and residential installations.
t
SPECIFIC TO UK MARKET
Consumer units
INSULATED DUAL WITH RCD INCOMER INSULATED DUAL RCD SPLIT LOAD METAL DUAL RCD SPLIT LOAD
8 modules unit 16 modules unit 16 modules unit
Din-Rail equipment
ISOLATING RCCB - DX RCBO MCB - DX TIME SWITCH SURGE PROTECTION CONTACTOR
SWITCH DEVICE11
BRITISH STANDARD
Power protection
See page 56 to 57
t
SPECIFIC TO INDIAN MARKET (see p. 46-47 for standards organization)
Consumer units
EKINOXE DBs EKINOXE DBs EKINOXE DBs
8 ways 12 ways IP 43 with acrylic door
Din-Rail equipment
MCB ISOLATOR SWITCH MCB FOR D.C RCBO12 IEC I BRITISH STANDARD
Wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
All the expertise of the Legrand Group has been brought into play to offer markets governed by the British
Standard a unique selection of wiring accessory ranges, in terms of both finish and function, and thus cover
all requirements in all sectors of the residential and commercial markets.
Arteor, the Legrand Group’s new international range complies with all international standards and offers
the very best in terms of innovation, design and technology.
Arteor by Legrand
TATOO - EDITION 1 GRAPHIC - FORMAL BRUSHED METAL - STAINLESS STEEL WOOD - WENGE STYLE
Switch Switch Switch Switch
MIRROR BLACK MIRROR WHITE GALUCHAT SIGNATURE
Micropush switch Shutter control Sensitive switch Universal dimmer
Synergy by Legrand Mallia by Legrand
MODERN - SILVER FLAT PLATE - BLACK NICKEL WHITE SILVER
Socket Switch Switch Switch13
BRITISH STANDARD
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
Axolute by Bticino
WHITE LIMOGES RED CHINA BRUSHED BRONZE BLACK GLASS
Switch Switch Switch Socket
LIQUID WHITE MATT GOLD CHERRY WOOD SHINY INOX ALESSI STEEL
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino
LIVING - NATIVE LIVING - SOLID RED LIGHT - SATIN GOLD LIGHT TECH - ALU TECH
Switch Switch Switch Switch14
CONSUMER UNIT
FUSE 500 mA
RCBO
IEC | German RCBO
16 A | 30 mA
standard
Typical residential wiring diagram issued from
VDE 0100 requirements for electrical installations.
16 A
| Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment CB
by Legrand Group 18-19
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 20-21
16 A | 30 mA
RCBO
16 A | 30 mA
RCBO
32 A
MCB
20 A
N.B.: Conductors cross section MCB
is calculated according
For more details on countries
to various parameters for each circuit.
See maps page 02 to 0515
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS CB: Circuit breaker
Line MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
Neutral RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker
Earth with integral overcurrent protection
GERMAN STANDARD
JUNCTION JUNCTION
2 way switch
BOX BOX
Compact
fluorescent lamp
Socket outlets
JUNCTION
BOX
Switch and socket
Fluorescent
lamp
Switch
JUNCTION LED Lamp
BOX JUNCTION
BOX
LED LED lamp
Socket outlets
Lamp
Lamp
JUNCTION
BOX
Socket outlets
Switch
Shaver socket
Cooker (range)
Water-heater16 IEC I GERMAN STANDARD
Overview of the installation
and related wiring
accessories standard
t SUPPLY It is not uncommon to find 3 phases t DAMP & OUTDOOR
May be single phase (230 V-50 Hz) appliances. Protection rating INSTALLATIONS
or - in the majority of cases - and cable size of each circuit are Special rules apply, in particular
3 phases (400 / 230 V-50 Hz). calculated according to the appliance for IP rating of accessories and
Max. Tolerance (voltage): + 6% / (min section 1.5 mm2 Cu 16 A). equipment and RCD Protection.
-10%. TN- and TT- systems are
in use. TT- systems are the most
common in domestic installations. t GENERAL CIRCUITS t EARTHING
There is usually one meter. These circuits supply both Earthing is local, usually through
Facilities are provided with lighting points and socket outlets. a foundation earthing arrangement.
a second meter for special The rating of the protective device All metallic services shall be
tariffs, etc. is usually 16 A. bonded (gas and water pipe,
A fuse isolator unit allows all There is no limitation of the number heating, waste systems, etc.) with
phases to be cut-off, isolating of outlets on a circuit. This limit is a 10 mm2. In bathrooms the local
the whole domestic installation. calculated according to expected/ equipotential bonding could have
probable use of the circuit. Socket a cross sectional area of 4 mm2.
outlets are generally of the 2P+E Neutral is re-earthed in the control
t DISTRIBUTION BOARD type “German". These plugs are panel. A protective conductor
The distribution board usually non polarized. is distributed to all socket outlets.
contains pre-fuses (for example All German socket outlets are
3 x 32 A), RCBO 30 mA for house- earthed. In general, the protective
hold applications (1 or 3 poles). conductor is distributed throughout t INSTALLATION RULES
Transformer(s) as for entry door all circuits. For class II devices The installation must comply
systems, MCB (16 A for general < 2.5 A, the Euro-plug is used. with the requirements of VDE 0100
circuits up to 32 A (3 poles) for The wire cross-section of the and the “TAB” (TAB = technische
(water) heating systems). Time lag fixed installed cables is normally Anschlussbedingungen = special
switches in dwellings. These devi- 1.5mm² (protected by a 16 A Circuit requirements of the energy
ces are all mounted on a DIN-Rail. Breaker). supplier, for example EON, RWE,
EnBw or Wattenfall). Installations
PE
may only be erected by registered
t POWER CIRCUITS and qualified electricians.
Ø 4.8 mm
Single phase up to 3 WA, 7.3 KVA: L+N
3 phases.
Electrical appliances having
a high power consumption 19 mm
(cookers, washing machines, etc.)
are supplied via a specific circuit PE
and connected either to 16 A
socket-outlet or cable outlet or to 16 A German - plug
a specific socket Perilexi or CEE 17.I N S TA L L AT I O N R U L E S 17
The installation should comply with Organisations:
the requirements of VDE 0100 and the “TAB” DKE
(TAB = technische Anschlussbedingungen = 60596 Frankfurt, Stresemannallee 15
special requirements of the energy supplier, www.dke.de
for example EON, RWE, EnBw or Wattenfall). VDE-Verlag
Installations should only be completed 10625 Berlin, Bismarckstraße 33
by registered and qualified electricians. www.vde-verlag.de
GERMAN STANDARD
t ACCESSORIES
They shall comply to the appropriate
VDE standards. Flush accessories
are fitted in boxes. Claw-mounting
and screw-mounting are used.
cm
60
Bereich Bereich
225 cm
1 2
Bereich Bereich
1 2
Bereich
0
60 cm Bereich 60 cm
0
t ENERGY SAVING
& REGENERATIVE POWER
GENERATION
Single-room heating control
and time-controlled hot water
t outside “Bereich 0” and in “Bereich 1”. supply is mandatory due
BATHROOMS
Zone “Bereich 2”: Only Electrical to the EnEV (energy saving
Special rules apply to bathrooms.
equipment supplied by SELV- or directive). Airproof installations
The room is divided into different
PELV (max. 25V AC or max.60V DC) are common in low energy-
zones:
are allowed. Only shaver sockets buildings. More and more roofs
Zone “Bereich 0”: Electrical equip-
according to DIN EN 61558-2-5 are equipped with photovoltaic cells.
ment are not allowed. Only special
SELV-devices, max.12V AC or max. are allowed.
30V DC are allowed. The power In bathrooms, an additional
supply for these SELV-circuits equipotential bonding and RCDs
is not allowed in “Bereich 0” (30 mA) protection for socket
and in “Bereich 1”. outlets are mandatory (Details
Zone “Bereich 1”: Only fixed in the DIN VDE 0100-701).
installed electrical equipment
for hot water production and SELV-
or PELV –devices (max. 25V AC t HOME AND BUILDING CONTROL
or max. 60V DC) are allowed. KNX (EIB) ISO/IEC14543,
The power supply for the SELV- or EN50090 is common in big
PELV -circuits has to be installed and luxury installations.18 IEC I GERMAN STANDARD
Consumer units and Din-Rail
equipment by Legrand Group
Surface-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
NEDBOX FLUSH-MOUNTING DISTRIBUTION BOARD
2 rows of 12 modules 2 rows of 12 modules19
GERMAN STANDARD
Power protection
See page 56 to 57
Din-Rail equipment
RCD - DX VOLTAGE SURGE TIME-LAG RCD - DX MCB - DX
PROTECTOR SWITCH
RCD - DX RCD - DX MCB - DX-E MCB - DX-E PULSE OPERATED
LATCHING RELAY20 IEC I GERMAN STANDARD
Wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
The Legrand Group offers the most comprehensive ranges on the market to meet all your requirements. It is constantly
adding 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 stylishly
in all your projects.
With the Legrand Group you can enhance electrical installations in the eyes of your customers, offering them solutions
that meet their requirements for high quality, ease of use and attractive appearance.
Céliane by Legrand
MICA COBALT NICKEL VELVET CORIAN® NOCTURNE
Switch Switch Switch Switch
MAHOGANY PORCELAIN KAOLIN GLASS CAMEL LEATHER
Switch with lever Touch control switch Silent switch Touch-sensitive switch
Valena by Legrand
WHITE IVORY ALUMINIUM IVORY - TERRA
Switch Socket Switch Switch21
GERMAN STANDARD
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
Axolute by Bticino
LIQUID WHITE SHINY INOX ALESSI STEEL RED CHINA BLACK GLASS
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino
LIVING - NATIVE LIVING - SOLID RED LIGHT - SATIN GOLD LIGHT TECH - ALU TECH
Switch Switch Switch Socket
Màtix by Bticino
MÀTIX-WHITE MÀTIX-IVORY MÀTIX-SILVER MÀTIX-TITANIUM
Switch Switch Switch Switch22
CONSUMER UNIT
500 mA
15 A/30 A/45 A/60 A
RCBO
IEC | French 40 A | 30 mA
RCCB
standard
Typical residential wiring diagram
issued from NFC 15-100 requirements
for electrical installations.
| Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group 26-27
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 28-29 40 A | 30 mA
RCCB
63 A | 30 mA
RCCB
40 A | 30 mA
RCCB
For more details on countries
See maps page 02 to 0523
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS CB: Circuit breaker
or Line RCCB: Residual current circuit breaker
Neutral RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker
Earth with integral overcurrent protection
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB
Dish-washer
1,5 mm2
10 A
CB
Switch Lamp
2,5 mm2
16 A
CB Socket outlets
2,5 mm2
16 A
FRENCH STANDARD
CB
Socket outlets
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB
Water-heater
1,5 mm2
10 A
CB
Switch Lamp
2,5 mm2
16 A
CB
Socket outlets
2,5 mm2
10 A
CB
Switch Lamp
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB Washing
machine
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB
Electric dryer
6 mm2
32 A
CB
Cooker
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB Electrical
heating
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB Electrical
heating
2,5 mm2
20 A
CB Electrical
heating
2,5 mm2
16 A
CB Socket
outlets
2,5 mm2
16 A
CB
Socket outlets
1,5 mm2
10 A
CB Compact
fluorescent lamp24 IEC I FRENCH STANDARD
Overview of the installation
and related wiring
accessories standard
t SUPPLY t CONSUMERS DISTRIBUTION t CIRCUIT PROTECTION AGAINST
Usually single phase (230 V / 50 Hz). BOARD OVERCURRENT
Earth is usually local (TT system). All the protection and control Each circuit has to be protected
The protective conductor functions of the electrical against overcurrent at its origin.
is mandatory in every circuit. installation are located in the main The overcurrent protection device
An AD fuse is installed on the household trunking (called GTL). shall ensure the simultaneous
phase in conjunction with the main The power distribution panel board breaking of both phase and neutral
circuit breaker. and the communication panel conductors. The protection device
board are located in the GTL. should be a miniature circuit
breakers or a fuse cartridge.
t METER
A single kW/h meter is supplied. t POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL
If an optional off-peak power fare BOARD t SPECIALIZED CIRCUITS
is subscribed, a 2-fares meter This panel board concentrates all Some appliances (e.g. washing
with pilot-line switching is installed. the control and protection functions machine, freezer, dishwasher, etc)
of the electrical installation. should be supplied by a dedicated
t MAIN CIRCUIT-BREAKER
The protection against overcurrent circuit having the appropriate cross
(short circuit and overload) sectional area and overcurrent
This device has 3 functions:
is provided by circuit-breakers and RCD protection. They will be
- Acts as the main switch
or fuses. All the circuits have to be connected either via a socket
of the installation
protected by a 30 mA RCD in order or via a cable outlet box (e.g. oven,
- Limits the current consumption
to provide the complementary cooking plate, water-heater).
to a pre-settled level of the
protection against the direct
contract with electricity supplier
contacts. Other devices could be
- Provides protection against indirect t
located in the panel board as: SOCKET OUTLETS
contact through a residual current
- Time switches and time delay The socket outlet circuits are
protection (type S, 500 mA).
relays installed in a star configuration.
- Bell transformer The maximum number of socket-
t LIGHTNING PROTECTION - Power relays (heating, etc) outlets is 8 on a 2.5 mm2 circuit
The installations supplied - Latching relays for lighting and 5 on a 1.5 mm2 circuit.
by an overhead electric Iine - Signalling lamps Socket outlets are of the earthed
and located in high risk lightning - Daylight/dusk switches type 2P+E. Shutters are mandatory
areas have to be protected by - Dimmers for all type of socket-outlets
a Surge Protective Device (SPD) - Land-shedding relays up to 32 A.
installed downstream of the main - Off-peak power relays
residual current circuit breaker. - Buzzer or bell.
t PLUGS
The Surge Protective Device has
to be connected to the main earth They can be 2P or 2P+E type.
terminal of the consumer unit. The flat bodied 2P type should
have sleeved pins. Specific 20 AI N S TA L L AT I O N R U L E S 25
All the low voltage electrical installation shall From:
comply with the French standard NF C 15100. UTE
This standard provides detailed rules concerning ute@ute.asso.fr
all the aspects of the wiring and designing of the http://www.ute-fr.com
installation. Copies of the standards, as well as Helpful practical guides are available from:
other French electrical standards are available Promotelec
http://www.promotelec.com
and 32 A plugs are also available t ELECTRICAL ACCESSORY t COMMUNICATION BOARD
FRENCH STANDARD
for high power circuits. INSTALLATION In the domestic installation
Switches, sockets, etc., should a communication board is installed
be installed in a flush or surface in the main household trunking
t LIGHTING POINTS mounted box or in an especially (GTL). It is the central part
The lighting circuits are installed designed trunking system. of the communication network
in a star configuration. A maximum All the accessories have to be of the dwelling.
of 8 points per circuit is allowed, screw fitted. Each room of the dwelling
each controlled by switches is supplied by a twisted pair cable
or dimmers. Multiple-point control originating from the communication
of lighting is usually achieved by t OUTDOOR CIRCUITS board and terminating with an RJ 45
latching relays and push-buttons. The use of a 30 mA RCD protection socket. This communication network
The use of time-lag switches is mandatory for the protection is able to provide different services
for the light control in public of the domestic outdoor circuits. such as telephone, Ethernet and TV.
areas is also recommended. Outdoor sockets should be at least
IP 44.
t EARTHING
The earthing terminal is usually t BATHROOMS
provided by a closed loop founda- Specific rules apply for circuits
tion earth electrode. in bathrooms.
Supplementary bonding of metal
fittings in bathroom, kitchens, etc.,
is mandatory.
Out of volume
t CABLING
Most domestic wiring is run either
in plastic surface mounted trunking
Zone1 Zone 2 Zone 3
or in plastic flushed-in conduit
225 cm
systems. Generally PVC insulated
225 cm
300 cm
solid copper conductors are used 60 cm
in fixed wiring.
240 cm
Concerning the surface-mounted
trunking systems, the protection Zone 0
against the external influences has
Base: bottom
to be ensured throughout the entire of the bath
length of the circuit. Space under the bath :
IP x 4 minimum in all cases26 IEC I FRENCH STANDARD
Consumer units and Din-Rail
equipment by Legrand Group
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.
Consumer units
EKINOXE TX NX PRACTIBOX
3 rows of 12 modules 2 rows of 12 modules 3 rows of 12 modules
PLEXO3 DISTRIBUTION BOARD
2 rows of 12 modules FOR SPECIAL TARIFF
1 row of 12 modules27
Power protection
See page 56 to 57
FRENCH STANDARD
Din-Rail equipment
RCD - DX RCD - DX RCD - DX VOLTAGE SURGE
Automatic terminals PROTECTOR
E.L.C.B. MCB - DNX 4500 STOP&GO PULSE OPERATED
Automatic resetting LATCHING RELAY28 IEC I FRENCH STANDARD
Wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
A 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 Group
the world standard for wiring accessories.
Céliane by Legrand
TITANE COBALT NICKEL VELVET CORIAN® NOCTURNE
Socket Switch Switch Switch
MAHOGANY PORCELAIN KAOLIN GLASS CAMEL LEATHER
Switch with lever Touch control switch Silent switch Touch-sensitive switch
Valena by Legrand
WHITE IVORY ALUMINIUM IVORY - TERRA
Switch Socket Switch Switch29
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
FRENCH STANDARD
Axolute by Bticino
WHITE LIMOGES RED CHINA BRUSHED BRONZE BLACK GLASS
Switch Switch Switch Switch
LIQUID WHITE MATT GOLD CHERRY WOOD SHINY INOX ALESSI STEEL
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino
LIVING - NATIVE LIVING - SOLID RED LIGHT - SATIN GOLD LIGHT TECH - ALU TECH
Switch Switch Switch Socket30
CONSUMER UNIT
METER
Main CB
IEC | Italian
standard 30 mA | 25 A
RCBO
Typical residential wiring diagram
issued from IEC EN 64-8 requirements
for electrical installations. 16 A
MCB
| Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group 32
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 33
16 A
MCB
10 A
MCB
10 A
MCB
10 A
MCB
10 A
MCB
For more details on countries
See maps page 02 to 0531
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
or Line RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protection
Neutral CB: Circuit breaker
Earth
Socket outlets - 16 A Socket outlets - 16 A
ITALIAN STANDARD
Socket outlets - 16 A Socket outlets - 16 A
Socket outlets - 10 A Socket outlets - 10 A
Socket outlets - 10 A Socket outlets - 10 A
Switch Lamp Lamp Lamp
Switch Lamp Lamp Lamp32 IEC I ITALIAN STANDARD
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 and
service 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 and
the new automatic resetting Stop&Go for domestic RCD. Power protection
See page 56 to 57
Consumer units
E215 E215 IDROBOARD
2 rows of 12 modules 3 rows of 12 modules 2 rows of 12 modules
Din-Rail equipment
RCD CONTACTOR VOLTAGE ISOLATING AUTOMATIC RESETTING MCB
SURGE PROTECTION SWITCH STOP & GO33
... wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
Axolute, the luxury range offering a wide choice of materials and prestigious finishes
coupled with the performance of the latest digital technologies.
Light and Light Tech, two ranges offering harmonious and rational geometry
Living, tender and rounded forms hosting elegant grey devices.
Màtix, a perfect solution for residential projects and building contractors.
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
Axolute by Bticino
ITALIAN STANDARD
LIQUID WHITE BRILLIANT INOX ALESSI RED CHINA BLACK GLASS
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino
LIVING - CHERRY WOOD LIVING - TRUE GOLD LIGHT - JELLY ORANGE LIGHT TECH - CHROME
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Màtix by Bticino
MÀTIX-WHITE MÀTIX-COBALT MÀTIX-BLACK NICKEL MÀTIX-TERRACOTTA
Switch and socket Switch Switch Switch34
CONSUMER UNIT
N L1 L2
300 mA | 63 A
RCBO or MCB 63 A
IEC | Brazil 30m A | 32 A
standard
RCBO (1 RCCB + 1 MCB)
(Mandatory)
Typical residential wiring diagram 20 A
issued from ABNT NBR 5410 requirements
MCB
for electrical installations.
| Consumer units and Din-Rail equipment
by Legrand Group 38-39
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 40-41
20 A
MCB
30m A | 40 A
RCCB (Mandatory)
20 A
MCB
16 A
MCB
16 A
MCB
30m A | 40 A 32 A
RCCB (Optional) MCB
20 A
MCB
The nominal cross-sectional area of conductors
and the rated currents of MCB's, RCBO's
and RCCB's should be dimentioned as prescribed
Optional circuits
in the ABNT NBR 5410 - Electrical installation
For more details on countries
of buildings low voltage standard.
See maps page 02 to 0535
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
Phase RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protection
Neutral RCCB: Residual current circuit breaker
Earth
6 mm2
Fast water-heater
2,5 mm2
Socket outlets
2,5 mm2
2,5 mm2
BRAZIL STANDARD
Dish-washer
1,5 mm2
Lamp
Switches
1,5 mm2
Fluorescent
lamp
6 mm2
Socket outlets Cooker
2,5 mm2
Socket outlets Micro-wave
MCB MCB36 IEC I BRAZIL STANDARD
Overview of the installation
and related wiring
accessories standard
t SUPPLY t CONSUMERS DISTRIBUTION box (e.g. cooker, dishwasher,
Usually single phase (127 V-60 Hz) BOARD washing machine, water-heater,
and two phase (220 V-60 Hz) loads. It contains distribution of power air-conditioning, etc). Individual
Phases and neutral are supplied. to subcircuits and circuit protection circuits must be used for lighting
Earth is usually local. (overload and short circuit]. points and socket outlets points.
A circuit-breaker should Additionally it may contain other
be installed on the phases. Fuses functions:
are still common in old residences. - Residual current protection t SOCKET OUTLETS
of sub-circuits Are supplied on radial circuits
- Time switches or time provided with earth (maximum
t METER delay relays of 8 socket outlets per circuit
As single kWh meter is supplied. - Bell transformer in 220 V and 5 socket outlets
The most common domestic type - Power relays (heating, etc) in 127 V). It is recommended
of electricity meter is the electro- - Latching relays for lighting all circuits of socket outlets
mechanical induction watt-hour - Indicator lamps are protected by 30m A Residual
meter sealed in a special housing - Daylight/dusk switches Current Devices. Socket outlets
to prevent tampering. - Dimmers are of the earthed type (2P+E)
- Land-shedding relays up to 20 A and should comply with
t MAIN CIRCUIT-BREAKER
- Off-peak power relays the ABNT NBR 14136 (Brazilian
- Buzzer or bell dimensional standard). Shutters
This unit has 3 functions:
- Home automation. are not mandatory. There are two
- Acts as main isolator
The unit is usually site-assembled versions of socket outlets:
for the installation
and “soft” wired (no busbars). 10 A and 20 A. A 10 A socket
- Limits consumption of current
outlet should not allow the insert
to a pre-set level determined
of a 20 A plug,
by contract with electricity t CIRCUIT PROTECTION
supply organisation
Each circuit must have a suitable
- Provides “blanker” residual t
protection device on its source. PLUGS
current protection at 300 mA.
This device shall insure Plugs can be 2P or 2P+E type up
the breaking of phases conductors to 20 A and should comply with
t COMPULSORY PROTECTION
in one operation. Rewireable fuses the ABNT NBR 14136 (Brazilian
are not required by Brazilian dimensional standard). Sleeved
AGAINST LIGHTNING
electrical installation of building pins are not mandatory.
Installation supplied by overhead
standard, the NBR 5410. There are two versions of plugs:
electric line and located in areas
- For equipment with rated current
where thunder is heard more than
up to 10 A
25 days per year must be protected t POWER CIRCUITS - For equipment with rated current
by a Surge Protective Device
All appliances having a relatively above 10 A up to 20 A.
immediately placed after the main
high consumption of current should
residual current circuit breaker
be supplied on a specific circuit
(300 mA and recommended Type S). t LIGHTING POINTS
with appropriate protection
The Surge Protective Device must
and cabling. They will be connected Lighting points are supplied radial
be connected to the earth terminal
either via a special plug circuits provided with earth (max
block of the distribution board.
and socket-outlet or via cable outlet 8 points per lighting circuit) andI N S TA L L AT I O N R U L E S 37
All electrical installations should comply
with Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 5410.
This document lays down detailed rules
governing all aspects of wiring and designing
on installation.
controlled by switches or dimmers. t OUTDOORS
Note: multiple-point control of The use of 30 mA RCD protection
lighting is usually achieved using is recommended. Outdoor socket
latching relays and push-buttons. outlets should be at least IP 44.
The use of time switches to control
lights in public areas is commonly
used. t BATHROOMS
Special rules apply to bathrooms
which are divided into 4 zones.
t EARTHING
All circuits distribute a protective
conductor. All services should be
bonded to earth. Supplementary
bonding of metal fittings in bathrooms,
IP x3 IP x1
kitchens, etc., is also necessary.
BRAZIL STANDARD
t CABLING
Most domestic wiring is run either Zone1 Zone 2 Zone 3
in plastic surface trunking or in
2,25 m
IP x4
3m
flushed in conduit systems. Some
2,25 m
rules govern the choice of the type 0,60 m
of conduit to be used.
Generally solid copper conductors 2,40 m
(usually PVC insulated) are used for Zone 0
fixed wiring. Attention must be paid IP x7
to the various rules governing cable
section, voltage drop, etc.
For plastic surface trunking,
protection against external influen- DEFINITION OF ZONE CONTAINING BATH OR SHOWER
ces must be ensured continuously
Zones 0 1 2 3
throughout the length of conduit
runs, especially at angles and Wiring systems X(2) II(1) II(1) II
entries into wiring devices. - Supplied individually by an isolating transformer
Switchgear - Supplied by Safety Extra Lox Voltage (SELV)(4)
X X(2) X(2)
and controlgear
- Protected by a 30 mA RCD
t ELECTRICAL
II + 30 - Supplied individually by an isolating transformer
X(2) - Supplied by SELV(5)
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Appliances X(2) (3) mA RCD
(2)(3)(5) - Protected by a 30 mA RCD
Switches, sockets, etc., should be
installed in a flush or surface box X: prohibited
or in a purpose made equipment II: Permitted for Class II
RCD 30 mA: Protection by 30 mA residual current devices
trunking. Accessories may be (1) Limited to choose which are necessary to supply appliances located in this zone
either screw-fitted or provided (2) Except those supplied by SELV, limited to 12 V ac or 30 V dc
(3) Water heating permitted
with expanding claws which grip (4) No voltage limit (a50 V)
the walls of a circular flush box (5) Except a socket outlet supplied a low power isolating transformer38 IEC I BRAZIL STANDARD
Consumer units and Din-Rail
equipment by Legrand Group
Legrand load centers, circuit breakers, time switches, residual current and surge protection devices
are designed to satisfy individual requirements as far as design, integration, energy saving and protection
of people and property are concerned.
Unic, Lexic and Ekinoxe systems comply with Brazilian Standards ABNT NBR and International Standards IEC
offering the flexibility to install both protection: Bolt-on type and Din-Rail type.
Consumer units
EKINOXE TX EKINOXE TX EKINOXE TX
2 rows of 12 modules 3 rows of 12 modules 4 rows of 12 modules
UNIC UNIC
1 row of 8 modules 2 rows of 12 modules39
Power protection
See page 56 to 57
Lexic Din-Rail equipment
MCB - DX-H 10000 MCB - DX 6000 MCB - DX 6000 MCB - DX 6000 RCD - DX
BRAZIL STANDARD
Unic Din-Rail equipment
UNIC- MCB UNIC- MCB UNIC - DPS UNIC - RCD UNIC - RCD40 IEC I BRAZIL STANDARD
Wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
Legrand, 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 Group
delivers 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.
Axolute by Bticino
WHITE LIMOGES RED CHINA BRUSHED BRONZE BLACK GLASS
Switch Switch Switch Switch
LIQUID WHITE MATT GOLD CHERRY WOOD SHINY INOX ALESSI STEEL
Switch Switch Switch Switch
Living, Light, Light Tech by Bticino
LIVING - CHERRY WOOD LIVING - SOLID RED LIGHT - SATIN COPPER LIGHT TECH - BRIGHT CHROME
Switch Switch Switch Switch41
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
Vela by Legrand
SATIN WHITE METALLIZED PEARL METALLIZED TITANIUM METALLIZED SILVER ANTHRACITE
Switch and socket Switch Switch Switch Switch
BRAZIL STANDARD
PialPlus by Legrand
GLOSS WHITE GLOSS WHITE SATIN WHITE SATIN WHITE
Switch 3 + 3 module switch Switch Switch and socket42
CONSUMER UNIT
300/500 mA | 63 A
RCBO
IEC | Chinese MCB
16 A
standard
Typical residential wiring diagram
issued from GB 50054 requirements 30 mA | 16 A
for electrical installations. RCBO
| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 44-45
16 A
MCB
16 A
MCB
30 mA | 16 A
RCBO
30 mA | 16 A
RCBO
30 mA | 16 A
RCBO
16 A
MCB
For more details on countries
See maps page 02 to 0543
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS CB: Circuit breaker
Phase MCB: Miniature circuit breaker
Neutral RCBO: Residual current operated circuit breaker
Earth with integral overcurrent protection
OPTIONAL
Cabinet style air
conditioner
Air conditioner
Air conditioner
CHINESE STANDARD
Kitchen
Toilet
Socket outlets Socket outlets Socket outlets
Compact
Switch fluorescent lamp44 IEC I CHINESE STANDARD
Wiring accessories
by Legrand Group
In China, Legrand stand-out offering comes in a wide spectrum of combinations and colours, including market-leading
white. With its modular mechanisms as well as flexible installation options, the functional possibilities are endless.
Arteor by legrand
TATOO - EDITION 1 GRAPHIC - FORMAL BRUSHED METAL - STAINLESS STEEL WOOD - WENGE STYLE
Switch Switch Switch Switch
MIRROR BLACK MIRROR WHITE GALUCHAT SIGNATURE
Micropush switch Shutter control Sensitive switch Universal dimmer
Major by legrand
DARK SILVER - PEARL SILVER - BLACK SILVER - BRONZE PEARL - COPPER
Switch Switch Switch Switch45
Home automation
See page 64 to 67
A6 by TCL/Legrand
WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE
Switch Switch Socket Computer-TV socket
A8 by TCL/Legrand
SILVER BROWN ROSE - GOLD EGGPLANT CHINESE STANDARD
Switch Switch Socket Computer socket
Living, Light by Bticino
LIVING - NATIVE LIVING - SOLID RED LIGHT - SATIN GOLD LIGHT - SATIN TITANIUM
Switch Switch Switch Switch46
Other IEC based
Installation rules
t AUSTRALIA t SOUTH AFRICA t INDIA
Installation reference code: Installation reference code: Installation reference code:
AS/NZS 3000, Electrical installation SABS 0142-1: 2001. Specifications for electrical
as edited in The Australia The wiring of premises. works (internal), published
and New Zealand Wiring Rules 2007. Part 1: Low-voltage installations. by S&QCD, 2001.
Standards organization: Standards organization: Standards organization:
Standards Australia International South African Bureau Bureau of Indian
Ltd (SAI) of Standards (SABS) Standards (BIS)
286 Sussex Street AU-Sydney, 1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof Manak Bhavan
NSW 2000 GPO Box 5420 Private Bag X191 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
Sydney NSW 2001 ZA-Pretoria 0001 IN-New Delhi 110002
Tel: + 61 2 82 06 60 00 Tel: + 27 12 428 79 11 Tel: + 91 11 23 23 79 91
Fax: + 61 2 82 06 60 01 Fax: + 27 12 344 15 68 Fax: + 91 11 23 23 93 99
Email: intsect@standards.org.au Email: info@sabs.co.za Email: hisird@vsnl.net
Web: www.standards.com.au Web: www.sabs.co.za Web: www.bis.org.in
AUSTRALIA BRITISH STANDARD BRITISH STANDARD
Plug diagram + Plug type Plug diagram + Plug type Plug diagram + Plug type
20.5 min
7.06 dia
30° 22.1
22.1
10.31
6.35
typ
7.92 5.06 dia 19.0
1.63 typ
19.0
15.8 min
19.94
20.5 min
17.06
7.06 dia
15.9
Insulating
collar
Earth pin 5.06 dia
16.7 16.7
15.8 min
5.11 max
8.0 min
9.0 max47
t SAUDI ARABIA
Installation reference code:
National Saudi Code
(under preparation).
Standards organization:
Saudi Arabian Standards
Organization (SASO)
Imam Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz
Bin Mohammed Road
(West End)
PO Box 3437 Riyadh 11471
Tel: + 966 1 452 00 00 PLUG DIAGRAM + Plug type
Australia
Fax: + 966 1 452 00 86 British Standard
Email: saso@saso.org.sa European Plug
Web: www.saso.org.sa German
BRITISH STANDARD EUROPEAN PLUG GERMAN
Plug diagram + Plug type Plug diagram + Plug type Plug diagram + Plug type
3.90 min
4.05 max
22.10 min
22.36 max 17.0 to 18.0
at pin ends
5.22 min
18.0 to 19.2
5.48 max
at plug face 36.5 dia nom 4.8 dia
11.05 min
11.18 max
7.80 min 22.23 min
19.0 15.3.5 Location
OTHER IEC
8.05 max 22.33 max 19.0
dia max ridge
7.4.0
Insulating
collar
17.0
to 18.0
at pin
3.90 min ends
8.05 max
9.2 max 18.0 4.8 dia Earth contact
insulated to 19.2
collar at plug
face
10.0
17.20 min/
18.20 max48
CONSUMER UNIT
METER 200 A
MCB
NEC | American CB
50 A
standard CB
30 A
Typical residential wiring diagram issued
from NEC (2008) requirements for electrical
installations.
30 A
| Consumer units and Plug-in type equipment CB
by Legrand Group 52-53
|| Wiring accessories by Legrand Group 54-55
20 A
CB
20 A
CB
15 A
CB
15 A
CB
20 A
CB
For more details on countries
See maps page 02 to 0549
COLOUR CODE OF SOLID STRANDED FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS
Live or hot CB: Circuit breaker
Neutral MCB: Main circuit breaker
Earth GFCI: Ground fault circuit interruptor
POWER CIRCUITS
Socket outlets (NEMA 14-50) Cooker (range)
Socket outlets (NEMA 14-30) Electric dryer
Electric water-
Switch heater
APPLIANCE CIRCUITS / BEDROOMS
GFCI Socket outlets
GFCI
GENERAL PURPOSE CIRCUITS
Switch Lampholder Lampholder Dimmer
AMERICAN STANDARD
BATHROOM
GFCI50 NEC I AMERICAN STANDARD
Overview of the installation
and related wiring
accessories standard
t SUPPLY t GENERAL PURPOSE CIRCUITS
Domestic supply is usually These are 120 V-15 A and supply
G
2 phases (120 V/240 V - 60 Hz). socket outlets (IP+N+G).These
2 phases + neutral are supplied. circuits supply bedrooms, etc.
Neutral is re-earthed at entry. where the use of a large number
W NEMA 5-20 R
Earth is local. of appliances is unlikely. Note that
20 A - 125 V
all general purpose socket outlets
must be of the grounding type.
t METER AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE
Usually a weatherproof unit AWG (approximate equivalence)
outside the house. G
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.52 mm2
W 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.82 mm2
t SERVICE PANEL NEMA 5-15 R 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 mm2
Ratings of 60 A, 100 A, 150 A 15 A - 120 V
and 200 A exist. The Service 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 mm2
Panel (or Service Entrance Panel) 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 mm2
usually contains a Main Disconnect 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 mm2
device and the necessary protective t APPLIANCE CIRCUITS
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 mm2
devices for the sub-circuits. The 120 V-20 A circuits supply
areas such as kitchens, 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.3 mm2
dining-rooms. etc., when there is 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.2 mm2
t POWER CIRCUITS a likelihood of more intensive use 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.6 mm2
Appliances having heavy power of appliances. The NEC [National
consumption (ranges, water-heaters, Electrical Code) requires at least 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.4 mm2
etc.) are supplied on a specific two appliance circuits for a domes- 1/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.5 mm2
circuit, often 120/240 V. Various tic installation.Only socket outlets 2/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.4 mm2
socket outlets of appropriate ratings may be supplied on an appliance
are available, these are non- 3/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.0 mm2
circuit.
interchangeable, thus 2 Phase + All domestic use NEMA 5-15R 4/0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107.2 mm2
Neutral + Earth plug cannot be fitted and 5-20R receptacles must be
to a 2 Phase + Earth socket, etc. tamper resistant.
t PLUGS
Various types of plugs exist
G G G to match the various configurations
Y X Y X
of socket outlets.
W W
t OUTDOORS
Outdoor socket outlets must
NEMA 14-30 R NEMA 14-50 R NEMA 6-30 R
30 A - 125/250 V 5O A - 125/250 V 30 A - 250 V have 6 mA GFCI protection
Eg : dryer Eg: cooker (range) Eg: air-conditioner and be housed in a weatherproof
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