LEGRAND XL3 160 User manual
WORKSHOP SPECIFICATIONS
XL³ 160
DISTRIBUTION CABINETS
THE GLOBAL SPECIALIST IN ELECTRICAL AND
DIGITAL BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURES
XL³ 160 cabinets are “fully modular” cabinets, with 2
to 6 rows of 24 modules supplied ready to use (rails
and faceplates fitted).
They are available in 3 versions:
- Class II insulated cabinets, with 2 to 6 rows
- Metal cabinets, with 2 to 6 rows
- Flush-mounting cabinets, with 3 to 6 rows
They can take, depending on the version, DPX³ 160,
Vistop up to 160 A, single or three-phase French
electricity tariff plates and a “monitored-power” plate.
The XL³ 160 cabinet has been designed for ease
of wiring and connection. These cabinets provide,
amongst other things, a large amount of space for
wiring, wide connection areas (200mm top and bottom
faceplates), a removable chassis, clever solutions
for cable feedthrough and fixing, fasteners that are
common to the whole range... all with a modern design
and finish.
LEGAL INFORMATION
Presentation pictures do not always
include Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), but this is a legal and regula-
tory obligation that must be scrupulously
respected.
In accordance with its continuous improve-
ment policy, Legrand reserves the right to
change the specifications and illustrations
without notice. All illustrations, descrip-
tions and technical information included
in this document are provided as indica-
tions and cannot be held against Legrand.
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CONTENTS
Safety instructions .............................................................. 2
Class II insulated cabinets............................................. 4
Preparing the cabinets ........................................................... 6
Mounting devices .................................................................... 8
Wiring and connection .......................................................... 10
Installation and finishes ....................................................... 14
Vertical joining ...................................................................... 17
Metal cabinets..................................................................... 20
Preparing the cabinets .......................................................... 22
Mounting devices ................................................................... 23
Wiring and connection ........................................................... 24
Installation and finishes......................................................... 27
Flush-mounting cabinets .............................................. 30
Preparing the cabinets .......................................................... 32
Flush mounting ...................................................................... 33
Mounting devices ................................................................... 34
Wiring and connection ........................................................... 35
Finishes .................................................................................. 37
Distribution ........................................................................... 38
Supply busbars, terminal blocks, distribution terminals
and modular distribution blocks ........................................... 38
Appendices............................................................................ 41
Fitting key barrels .................................................................. 41
Dimensions............................................................................. 42
Accessories........................................................................... 44
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
■Use only the products and accessories recommended by the Legrand Group in the catalogue, instructions, technical data sheets
and all other documents provided by Legrand (hereinafter referred to as «the Documentation») in compliance with the installation
rules.
■Improper installation and/or use may result in the risk of arcing in the enclosure, overheating or fire. The enclosures must be used
under normal conditions, they must not be subjected to Voltage / Current / Temperature values other than those specified in the
Documentation.
■Legrand declines all responsibility for any modification or repair of the equipment making up the enclosure that is not authorized by
the Legrand Group, as well as any failure to comply with the rules and recommendations specified by Legrand in the Documentation.
In addition, in the cases mentioned above, the warranty granted by Legrand will not be applicable.
■It is necessary to check that the characteristics of the products are appropriate for their environment and use during maintenance
operations, and to refer to the Documentation. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact Legrand Group.
■The installation, use and maintenance of the enclosures and their components must be carried out by qualified, trained and
authorized personnel, in accordance with the regulations in force in each country.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS AND EXPLOSION.
■People working on the installation must have the appropriate electrical authorizations for the work to be carried out.
■Wear the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary to work on live products.
■Respect the safety rules related to electrical work.
■Improper electrical and mechanical use of equipment can be dangerous and may result in personal injury or damage to property.
■Depending on the maintenance operations to be carried out, partial or total power cuts of the enclosure concerned should be
planned before any work.
■When performing operations that involve access to the inside of the enclosure, be aware of the risk of burns before touching any
products or metal parts.
■Before turning the power back on, make sure that there are no foreign bodies and that all physical protections have been put back
in place (e.g.: screens, covers, shields).
General information
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Any failure to strictly apply the procedures and to respect these recommendations, could lead to serious risk of accident,
endangering people and property (in particular, without limitation, risk of burns, electric shocks, etc.).
The rules and recommendations in this document are based on our knowledge of the typical conditions of use of our
products in the fields of application usually encountered. However, it is always the customer’s responsibility to verify and
validate that Legrand products are suitable for its installation and use.
The customer must ensure proper installation, maintenance and operation of the equipment to avoid any risk of injury to person-
nel or damage to property in the event of product failure, especially for applications that require a very high level of safety (e.g.,
those in which the failure of a component may endanger human life or health).
The rules for storage, handling, installation and maintenance and the appropriate precautions and warnings must be strictly
observed and applied.
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XL³ 160 insulated cabinets are cabinets
with dimensions optimised for
distribution up to 160 A.
These cabinets are divided into:
- “Fully modular” cabinets with 2 to
6 rows. These can take DPX³ 160 and
Vistop up to 160 A without the need for
any accessories.
- Cabinets with dedicated space and 3 or
4 modular rows, for integrating limited/
monitored-power kits.
The XL³ 160 insulated cabinet has
been designed to simplify wiring and
connection:
- side panels can be removed individually
- removable chassis
- frame can be dismantled
XL³ 160 cabinets also offer original
solutions for holding and running the
wiring, a large working area and a high-
quality finish.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Class II insulated cabinet
• Short-circuit resistance Ipk: 20 kA
•IP 30 without door, IP 40 with door and
IP 43 with door and seal
• IK 04 without door, IK 07 with door
• Door opening angle: 120°
• Conforming to standards IEC 61439-2
and IEC 61439-3
• Fireproof according to IEC 60695-2-11-
750°C/5 s
• Suitable for installations in public
buildings
• Can take devices up to 160 A
• Colour RAL 7035
• Supplied complete with rails and
faceplates, wire guide rings for vertical
wiring and terminal block for protective
conductors.
CLASS II
INSULATED CABINETS
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XL³ 160
“FULLY MODULAR” CABINETS
CABINETS WITH
DEDICATED SPACE FOR
DPX³ 160 OR LIMITED/
MONITOREDPOWER KIT
Cabinet Cat. Nos. 4 018 02 4 018 03 4 018 04 4 018 05 4 018 06 4 018 15 4 018 16
External height (mm) 450 600 750 900 1050 900 1050
Number of modular rows 2345634
Number of modules 48 72 96 120 144 72 96
Raised
doors
Solid 0 202 52 0 202 53 0 202 54 0 202 55 0 202 56 0 202 55 0 202 56
Glass 0 202 62 0 202 63 0 202 64 0 202 65 0 202 66 0 202 65 0 202 66
Flat
doors
Solid 0 202 72 0 202 73 0 202 74 0 202 75 0 202 76 0 202 75 0 202 76
Glass
0 202 82 0 202 83 0 202 84 0 202 85 0 202 86 0 202 85 0 202 86
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After removing the top and bottom faceplates, remove the
4faceplate frame retaining screws
XL3160 insulated cabinets are supplied
fitted with 2rails on a removable
chassis, faceplates, wire guide rings for
vertical wiring, and a brass terminal block
for connecting protective conductors.
The cardboard packaging can be re-used
for delivery to the site.
To obtain maximum access for wiring, XL3160 cabinets can be completely
dismantled.
Simply remove the faceplate support frame and all the side panels.
XL3160 offers you three possibilities, to suit your preferred way of
working:
Removing the side
panels individually
CLASS II INSULATED CABINETS
Removing the
chassis
Removing the
faceplate support
frame and side panels
PREPARING THE CABINETS
XL3160 TERMINAL BLOCK TYPE
Enclosure Plastic Flush-mt Metal
France Auto Screw Screw
Export Screw Screw Screw
1WIRING AT THE BACK OF THE CABINET
Cadre amovible Flancs démontables
individuellement
Châssis extractible
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2WIRING ON CHASSIS ONLY
The chassis can be removed from the enclosure so that the
wiring can be carried out in the workshop if the enclosure is
already installed on site.
After completely
removing the
frame and side
panels, there is
full access to the
wiring
With the
faceplates
removed, the
chassis can be
removed from
the cabinet after
unscrewing
the 4retaining
screws
Each side panel is held in place by 2 screws
It is very easy
to work on the
chassis once
it has been
removed from
thecabinet
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It is also possible to remove the side panels independently.
Inthis case, it is not necessary to remove the faceplate support
frame. Simply unscrew the side panel retaining screws.
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CLASS II INSULATED CABINETS
MOUNTING DEVICES
• DPX3160
Is mounted on an omega rail or on a plate in XL3cabinets
and enclosures. A height spacer (Cat. No. 4 052 26) can be
added in order to mount modular devices on the same row
(see page 34).
Vistops with side/front handle are supplied with the
accessories needed to locate the handle on the outside of the
enclosure.
Example of mounting a Vistop with side handle:
Mounting the DPX³ on the adaptor
Mounting the assembly on the chassis by
removing the plastic rail support
A template is provided with the side/front
handle for drilling the side panel
1MOUNTING THE DPX³ 2MOUNTING VISTOP 63 TO 160 A
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