Lighting Circuits Guide: Selection, Dimensioning and Management With Simple Solutions

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Lighting circuits guide

Selection, dimensioning and management with simple solutions
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Lighting accounts for a considerable proportion of electricity consumption, whatever the field of activity:
25% to 50% 10% to 15% in industry and the residential in the service sector and
sector; commercial buildings. Careful consideration should therefore be given to the technologies used, in order to strike the best balance between usage and total cost.
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Content
Lighting circuits selection and dimensioning Guide
Step by step procedure..............................................................12 Project specifications and financial constraints.................13 The various types of lamp.........................................................14
General characteristics. .................................................... 14 Impacts of selected lamps on the choice of components.......................................... 16
Electrical distribution selection...............................................18

Cable and prefabricated busbar trunking selection principles........................................................... 18
Protection selection...................................................................20
Circuit breaker selection principles................................ 20 Earth leakage protection device selection principles........................................................... 21
Electrical distribution and protection fast dimensioning................................................................................ 22

Cable cross-section, circuit breaker rating.................... 22 Type of Canalis, circuit breaker rating............................ 24
Control devices and auxiliaries...............................................26

Impulse relay and modular contactor selection principles........................................................................... 26 Choice of rating according to lamp type. ........................ 28 Overview............................................................................ 30
Management devices..................................................................31
Overview............................................................................ 31
Example......................................................................................... 32
Dimensioning an installation........................................... 32
Appendix........................................................................................ 33
Pratical recommendations for the pretection and control of lighting systems....................................... 33 Definition of light-related units........................................ 35
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Step by step procedure

Introduction
Project specifications and financial constraints page 13

The lighting design depends on: bb the application bb the initial investment bb operation and maintenance
Lamps pages 14 to 17
bbGeneral characteristics bbElectrical constraints
Energy savings and user comfort Switching capacity
Current
Continuity of service
Management page 31
Control page 26
Wiring diagram
Electrical distribution page 18
Safety
Protection page 20
Choice of devices for energy savings and improved comfort
bbImpulse relay or modular contactor bbChoice of rating bbThermal dissipation
bbCable crosssection dimensioning factors bbType of electrical distribution
Auxiliaries page 30
Fast dimensioning pages 22 to 25
bbCircuit breaker for the protection of electrical conductors, control devices and loads bbEarth leakage protection function for the complementary protection of people and goods
Choice of auxiliaries or control devices with built-in auxiliary
Fast dimensioning pages 28 and 29
Coordination
Fast dimensioning pages 22 to 25
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Project specifications and financial constraints

Selection criteria
The application
Outdoors Warehouse Home Office Workshop Shop Studio
2070 lux
125300 lux
200 lux
400500 lux
3001000 lux
5001000 lux
2000 lux
Illumination level and quality

The work of the lighting designer involves creating specific lighting atmospheres using different types of lamp.
Lamp power output

Varies according to the chosen technology and is influenced by the colour of the premises and the amount of natural light.
Distance (d) between the lamps and the area to be lit

The illumination level is proportional to 1/d2.
Light fitting
The shape and efficiency of the reflector create a more or less focused light beam. For example, a spot lamp has a small angle which generates a stronger but more localised light.
The initial investment
Electrical architecture
The number of lamps used, their output and geographical distribution determine the number of circuits, the cross-section and length of electrical distribution, the control and protection devices and the associated lighting components (transformer, ballasts, possible reactive compensation, etc.).
Cost of the lamps

The cost varies according to the technology chosen. Generally, lamps with high lighting efficiency and long-life lamps are expensive and conversely.
Cost of the light fittings

The light fitting depends mainly on the application. Other criteria can be used to narrow down the choice: attractiveness, price, climatic conditions, etc.
Operation and maintenance
Consumption
Consumption depends on: - the lighting efficiency and the input power, type and number of lamps used; - optimisation of lighting times.
Service life
The service life varies according to the chosen technology. Lamps with a long service life are expensive, but require less frequent maintenance.
Accessibility
Accessibility determines the number of man-hours and whether lifting equipment is required (basket). It must be taken into consideration, depending on the continuity of service required. 13
The various types of lamp

General characteristics
Types of lamp
Incandescent lamps
Basic lamps LV halogen lamps ELV halogen lamps
Fluorescent lamps
Compact fluorescent lamps Fluorescent tubes
required for operation
Associated component
Electromagnetic or electronic transformer
Integral or external electronic ballast (same as for fluorescent tube) 300 to 1600 lm (5 W to 26 W)
Ferromagnetic ballast + starter + optional capacitor, or electronic ballast 850 to 3500 lm (14 to 58 W)
(most common rated powers)
The application Lamp power output
400 to 1000 lm (40 to 100 W)
2000 to 10,000 lm (100 to 500 W)
400 to 1000 lm (20 to 50 W)
Lighting efficiency (Lm / W) Lighting spectrum Lighting It determines the quality
5 to 15
100 80 60 40 20 0
12 to 25
45 to 90
100 80 60 40 20 0
40 to 100
quality of the light (the fuller the spectrum, the closer it is to sunlight)
Relative power (%)
Relative power (%)
400
500
600
700
800
400
500
600
700
800
Wavelength (nm)
Wavelength (nm)
Colour rendering Ambience
ggggg Warm 2 to 3m Average Direct or indirect lighting g g g g (high) Instantaneous bb Homes, shops, restaurants bb Projector, spotlight, indirect lighting in housing or shops 2 to 3m
g g or g g g according to the price and type of lamp Variable from cold to rather warm Average 3 to 12 m Suspended, flush-mounted of surface-mounted g g (several times each hour) A few seconds (almost instantaneous with some electronic ballasts) bb Homes bb Homes bb Shops: spotlights, bb Offices, showrooms window displays bb Shops bb Humid locations: bathroom, swimming pool bb Under shelter, at the entrance to buildings bb Offices, schools, clean rooms bb Warehouses, workshops bb Supermarkets, garages, shops, gymnasia bb Lighting for a pedestrian path on bridges and foot bridges
Installation
Height Comments
Number of switching operations (on / off) Ignition time Use

Interior lighting
Exterior lighting
The initial investment Price range The lamp

Max. price
(most common rated powers)
0.5 to 10 $ (40 to 100 W) 25 $
5 to 30 $ (100 to 500 W) 120 $
2 to 50 $ (20 to 50 W) 55 $ bb Transformer: vv electronic: 10 to 50 $ vv ferromagnetic: 7to 20 $
2 to 50 $ (5 to 26 W) 100 $
2 to 30 $ (14 to 58 W) 70 $
Associated components
Price range The light fitting Operation and maintenance Service life Range Comments
10 to 30 $
bb Electronic ballast: from 15 to 200 $ bb Ferromagnetic ballast: from 7 to 20 $ + starter: from 0.5 to 15 $ 15 to 60 $
1000 to 2000 h
2000 to 4000 h
5000 to 20,000 h
7500 to 20,000 h
Service life divided by two in the event of overvoltage > 5% 10 kWh 5 kWh 5 kWh
50% longer with external electronic ballasts by comparison with ferromagnetic ballasts 1.7 kWh 1.7 kWh
Average consumption Analysis Strengths Weaknesses
to emit 10,000lm during 10 h Instant ignition Frequent switching possibility Lower investment costs Low efficiency, 95 % of energy dissipated in the form of heat, which requires good ventilation High consumption High operating cost: frequent maintenance Dimensions of the transformer Declining technology. As part of their energy saving programmes, some countries (Australia, California, Canada, Cuba, UK, etc.) are planning to phase out the use of incandescent lamps. Low operating cost: little maintenance Energy savings Does not withstand frequent switching Single-tube versions with magnetic ballast and bottom-of-the-range compact lamps generate visible flicker Useful replacement Requires numerous lights, for basic incandescent dimensions lamps Unattractive basic version Most widely used technology for a large number of uses. Excellent value for money.
Notes
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LED
Light-emitting diodes
High-intensity discharge lamps

High-pressure mercury vapour lamps Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps High-pressure sodium vapour lamps Metal-iodide lamps
Electronic driver (integrated or non-integrated)
Ferromagnetic ballast withoutignitor
Ferromagnetic ballast + ignitor + optional capacitor or electronic ballast (for lamp up to 150 W)
The output of a LED network is equivalent to that of incandescent or fluorescent lamps (a few watts per LED) Adjustable lighting spectrum
3200 to 10,000 lm (80 to 250 W)
3900 to 20,000 lm (26 to 135 W)
7000 to 25,000 lm (70 to 250 W)
7000 to 40,000 lm (70 to 400 W)
10 to 60 (constantly improving) 30 to 65
100 80 60 40 20 0
110 to 200
100 80 60 40 20 0
40 to 140
100 80 60 40 20
70 to 120
100 80 60 40 20 0
Relative power (%)
Relative power (%)
Relative power (%)
Relative power (%)
400
500
600
700
800
400
500
600
700
800
Wavelength (nm)
Wavelength (nm)
400
500
600
Wavelength (nm)
700
800
400
500
600
700
800
Wavelength (nm)
Numerous colour rendering and ambience possibilities Many different scenarios
gg Cool white > 3m
g Monochromatic orange At a height or on the ground
ggg Dominant yellow > 3m
gggg Dominant white > 3m
g g g g g (unlimited) Instantaneous
g (several times each day) Several minutes to reach the nominal illumination level. bb For white sodium only: shopping malls, warehouses, showrooms bb Shopping malls, showrooms, gymnasia bb Factories, workshops bb Horticulture bb Theatre, stage bb Pedestrian streets, stadiums bb Safety lighting bb Worksite lighting bb Airports 30 to 150 $ (70 to 400 W) 500 to 1000 $ (2000 W)
bb Current uses: bb Industry, warehouses vv road lights, traffic signs vv decoration vv battery-operated handheld or isolated lighting bb Uses undergoing bb Public lighting development: bb Docks vv as a replacement for incandescent or fluorescent
bb Tunnels, motorways bb Safety lighting bb Runway lighting
bb Roads, monuments bb Tunnels, airports, docks, car parks, parks
10 to 20 $ for incandescent lamp replacement lamps
8 to 30 $ (80 to 250 W) 200 $ (1000 W)
40 to 150 $ (26 to 135 W) 170 $ (180 W)
20 to 90 $ (70 to 250 W) 290 $ (1 000 W)
Electronic driver, if external: 15 to 200 $ 10 to 30 $
bb Electronic ballast: from 80 to 400 $ bb Ferromagnetic ballast: from 20 to 200 $ (high power: from 80 to 600 $) + starter: from 15 to 100 $ 100 to 200 $
40,000 to 140,000 h Independent of the switching frequency 2 kWh
8,000 to 20,000 h
12,000 to 24,000 h
10,000 to 22,000 h
5,000 to 20,000 h
50% longer with external electronic ballasts by comparison with ferromagnetic ballasts 2.5 kWh 0.7 kWh 1 kWh 1 kWh
Very long service life Insensitive to impacts and vibrations Unlimited number of switching operations Instant ignition Dimensions of the transformer Emerging technology
Low operating cost: little maintenance Energy savings Very powerful lighting High investment cost Long or very long ignition time (2 to 10 minutes) Operate down to -25C emitting very little heat
Becoming obsolete: replaced with high-pressure sodium vapour or metal iodide lamps
Becoming obsolete
Most frequently used technology for outdoor public lighting
The trend is to use them as a useful replacement for high-pressure sodium vapour lamps
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The various types of lamp

Impacts of selected lamps on the choice of components
Lamp selected
Page 14
Induced electrical constraints

Current profile of a lamp in its various phases over time Start of life End of life
Power up 0.5 to 100 ms Preheating 1 s to 10 min. Steady-state (In) t
1 Inrush current at power up
2 Preheating current All discharge lamps (fluorescent and high intensity) require a phase of gas ionisation before ignition which results in overconsumption
3 Steady-state current
End of life
Overconsumption beyond the nominal service life (time after which 50% of the lamps of a given type Non-deformation on Distortion created by are at end of passive impedances electronic converter life) rectification / filtering
Very low resistance of the filament when cold
Initial saturation of ferromagnetic circuits
Initial charging of circuit capacitors
Incandescent lamps
Basic and LV halogen ELV halogen lamps + ferromagnetic transformer ELV halogen lamps + electronic transformer b 10 to 15 In for 5 to 10 ms bb 20 to 40 In for 5 to 10 ms b b Up to 2 times the nominal current
b 30 to 100 In for 0.5 ms
Fluorescent lamps with

noncompensated ferromagnetic ballast compensated ferromagnetic ballast b 10 to 15 In for 5 to 10 ms bb Duration: from b a few tenths of a second to a few seconds bb Amplitude: b from 1.5 to 2 times the nominal current In b Up to 2 times the nominal current
b 20 to 60 In for 0.5 to 1 ms
electronic ballast
b 30 to 100 In for 0.5 ms
LED
Drivers for LED lighting b See manufacturer's data Up to 2 times the nominal current
High-intensity discharge lamps with

noncompensated ferromagnetic ballast compensated ferromagnetic ballast electronic ballast b 10 to 15 In for 5 to 10 ms bb Duration: from 1to 10 mn bb Amplitude: from 1.1 to 1.6 times the nominal current In b
b 20 to 60 In for 0.5 to 1 ms b 30 to 100 In for 0.5 ms
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Recommandation to be taken according type of lamp

Electrical connection Circuit breaker Earth leakage protection function Control device
Power factor
page 18
bb Power consumed (W) / apparent power (VA). bb < 1 in the presence of non-compensated reactive circuits (dominant inductance or capacitance). bb Determines the nominal current of the circuit according to the lamps power output and losses. bb The cross-section of the conductors is conventionally dimensioned by the steady-state current.
page 20
page 21
page 26
bb The tables at the end of the guide indicate, for each rating, the total lamp power that can be controlled by an impulse relay or a modular contactor. bb Application of these rules ensures that these control devices withstand: vv the inrush current at power up (compatible with their making capacity); vv the preheating current (compatible with their thermal resistance). Preferably use the impulse relay, because at equal rating: vv it can often control more lamps than a contactor, vv it consumes less energy and dissipates less heat.
The circuit breaker rating bb The sensitivity of the earth leakage protection function should be should be dimensioned to protect the conductors without dimensioned to protect: vv people from electric shock: 30mA; tripping: vv property from fire: 300 or 500mA. vv at power up; However, it must take vv during the lamp preheating bb The rating (of the Vigi module or residual current circuit breaker) should into account the lamps long and end-of-life phases. be greater than or equal to that of the preheating and end-of-life The choice of its tripping upstream circuit breaker overcurrents. curve and the number of (coordination). downstream lamps can In three-phase circuits For excellent continuity of service, optimise continuity of service. with lamps generating choose a product that is: harmonic currents of order vv time-delayed (s type) for upstream three and multiples of three, protection against fire, dimension the neutral vv "Super immune" (Si) for the conductor accordingly. protection of people.
Risk of conductor overheating

1 Close to 1 at full load uring the nominal D service life. At end of life.
Risk of nuisance tripping
Risk of overload
(harmonic leakage currents)
Impulse relay Modular contactor
> 0.92
high-frequency leakage ( currents generated by the electronic circuits)
0.5
> 0.92
The preheating overcurrent is short and is therefore not to be taken into account. Average at end of life.
Impulse relay Modular contactor
Series compensation Parallel compensation
Series compensation: Impulse relay odular M contactor
Parallel compensation: Impulse relay odular M contactor
> 0.92 with external ballast 0.5 with integral ballast
(high-frequency leakage currents generated by the electronic circuits) uring the nominal D service life.
> 0.92
0.5
> 0.92
he long preheating T phase and end of life require that the electrical connections withstand twice the nominal current.
> 0.92
(high-frequency leakage currents generated by the electronic circuits)
Selection guide
page 18
: no one : low
page 20
: medium : high
page 21
: strongly recommended solution
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Electrical distribution selection

Cable and prefabricated busbar trunking selection principles
Power distribution
bb The electrical conductors have to transport energy from the electrical switchboard to the lighting loads. bb They can be cables or prefabricated busbar trunking. bb Where large areas have to be lit, they comprise a main circuit and branch circuits to the light fittings. bb Their selection depends on various constraints: vv safety (insulation, little overheating, mechanical strength, etc.); vv efficiency (limited voltage drop, etc.); vv installation environment (location, installation procedure, temperature, etc.); vv investment cost.
Cable cross-section dimensioning factors

Nominal current of circuits
bbThe total circuit power must be analysed and calculated: vvlamp power consumption; vvany lamp ballast or transformer losses. bbDepending on the type of load and any compensation, a power factor must be applied. A poor power factor, for example, can double the current flowing through the circuits. bbFor sizing electrical distribution, one should allow for the fact that the lamps consume 1.5 to 2 times their nominal current: vvat end of life for all lamps; vvduring the long preheating phase for high-intensity discharge lamps.
Length of electrical distribution

The cable resistance induces a voltage drop proportional to the cable length and the current. It can cause malfunctions when the lamps are switched on or reduce the luminosity in steady state. The length of the circuits and the distributed power require an appropriate cable cross-section.
Single-phase or three-phase distribution with or without neutral

L1 N PE
L1 L2 L3 N PE
U U U
L1 L2 L3 PE
U U
U V U= =230 230V
U V U= = 230 230V
U= = 230 230 V V ou or 400 U 400 V V
Conductive material
Copper is less resistive but more expensive than aluminium. The use of aluminium is reserved for high-current electrical distribution.
In most buildings used for tertiary or commercial purposes, the lighting system is distributed via a single-phase circuit. To optimise the cabling, especially for high-power applications over large areas, three-phase distribution is sometimes used: 230 V between phase and neutral or between phases, or 400 V between phases for high-power lamps (2000 W).
Installation procedure
Buried or otherwise, on cable trays or embedded, etc.
Mutual interference in the case of adjacent circuits Type of insulating material Ambient temperature
1% to 2% derating per C above the nominal temperature
Derating factors to prevent overheating of electrical conductors
Conductor cross-section
Cables: Fast dimensioning page 22 Optimised calculation "My Ecodial" software
Loaded neutral correction factor

In the case of three-phase circuits supplying discharge lamps with electronic ballasts, harmonic currents of the third order and multiples of three are generated. They flow through the phase conductors and combine in the neutral cable, generating a possible overload. The circuit must therefore be sized according to this harmonic rate.
bb Power output per phase of a lighting circuit: vv common values: 0.3 to 0.8 kW vv maximum values: -- 110 V: up to 1 kW -- 220 to 240 V: up to 2.2 kW bb Power factor: > 0.92 (compensated circuit or electronic ballast) bb Maximum admissible voltage drop (>U) in steady state: vv 3% for circuits less than 100 m, vv 3.5% permissible above 200 m. bb Cable cross-section: vv most commonly (< 20 m): 1.5 or 2.5 mm2, vv very long (> 50 m) high-power circuit, to limit voltage drops: 4 to 6 mm, or even 10 mm (>100m).
Usual values
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Type of electrical distribution
Cables
Canalis
Criteria to be taken into account for sizing Installation procedure (generating possible overheating) Mutual interference in the case of adjacent circuits Ambient temperature Type of electric insulating material Loaded neutral correction factor (three-phase circuit with high harmonic distortion factor) Conductive material Length of electrical distribution Nominal current of circuits b b b b b b b b b b easier selection, by lamp type b b
Canalis prefabricated busbar trunking

These systems meet the needs of all applications in commercial, tertiary and industrial buildings.
Advantages in every stage in the life of a building

Design bb Simplified electrical circuit diagram bb Direct choice of model, depending on the type and number of lamps bb Direct correspondence between the circuit breaker rating and that of the trunking (example at 35C: KDP 20 A -> 20 A circuit breaker) bb Guaranteed performance irrespective of the installation (in accordance with the IEC 60439-2 standard) bb Suitable for all environments: IP 55 as standard, in conformity with sprinkler tests bb Protects the environment: RoHS bb No halogen: releases no toxic fumes in case of fire. Implementation bb Ease of installation: no risk of wiring error bb Can be installed by unskilled personnel (connection by connectors, polarising, etc.) bb Reduction in worksite time, control of completion times bb Prefabricated, pretested: operates immediately on commissioning.
Canalis : Fast dimensioning page 24 Optimised calculation "My Ecodial" software Operation and maintenance bb Quality of contacts of clamp type active conductors bb Long service life, maintenance-free (up to 50 years) bb Continuity of service and safety: servicing can be performed on live lines bb Significant reduction of radiated electromagnetic fields. Changes in the building bb Modular, hence dismountable and reusable bb Refitting of premises and their light fittings facilitated by the branch connections available at regular intervals bb Legibility of the installation for servicing operations and upgrades.
Canalis KDP
Canalis KBA
Canalis KBB
Installation
Type Installation procedure
flexible
rigid
very rigid bb suspended (installation spacing up to 5 m)
bb installed in a suspended ceiling or bb suspended false floor (installation spacing up to 3 m) bb attached to the structure of the building (installation spacing up to 0.7m) no 1 bb single-phase bb three-phase yes Canalis KBL 1 bb single-phase bb three-phase
Light fitting attachment to the trunking Prewired light fitting offering Power circuits Quantity Type
yes Canalis KBL 1 ou 2 bb single-phase bb three-phase bb single-phase + single-phase bb single-phase + three-phase optional 25 or 40 A no tap-off or 0.5 - 1 - 1.5 m
single-phase: 2 conductors + PE three-phase: 4 conductors + PE Remote control circuit Rating Tap-off spacing 20 A 1.2 - 1.35 - 1.5 - 2.4 - 2.7 - 3 m optional 25 or 40 A no tap-off or 0.5 - 1 - 1.5 m
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Protection selection
Circuit breaker selection principles
Circuit breakers
bb Protective devices are used to: vv guard against fires that might be caused by a faulty electric circuit (short-circuit, overload, insulation fault); vv protect people against electric shock in the event of indirect contact. bb The choice of protective devices must be optimised to provide absolute protection while ensuring continuity of service. bb Although the protective devices are sometimes used as lighting circuit control units, it is recommended to install separate control devices which are more suitable for frequent switching operations (switch, contactor, impulse relay page26).
Protection of electrical distribution

against short-circuits and overloads
Safety measures to guard against nuisance tripping
Nuisance tripping can be generated by: bb the inrush current at circuit closure; bb the overload current during the lamp preheating phase; bb and sometimes the harmonic current flowing through the neutral of three-phase circuits (1).
Protection of loads
against overloads
Protection of control devices

Choice of breaking capacity
bb The breaking capacity must be greater than or equal to the prospective short-circuit current upstream of the circuit breaker. bb However, in the event of use in combination with an upstream circuit breaker limiting the current, this breaking capacity can possibly be reduced (cascading).
Three solutions
bb Choose a circuit breaker with a less sensitive curve: change from curve B to curve C or from curve C to curve D (2). bb Reduce the number of lamps per circuit. bb Start up the circuits successively, using time delay auxiliaries on the control relays (see page 30 and example on page 32). Under no circumstances may the circuit breaker rating be increased, as the electrical conductors would then no longer be protected.
Choice of rating
bb The rating (In) is chosen above all to protect the electrical conductors: vv for cables: it is chosen according to the cross-section; vv for Canalis prefabricated busbar trunking: it must be simply less than or equal to the rating of the busbar trunking. bb Generally, the rating should be greater than the nominal current of the circuits. However, in the case of lighting circuits, to ensure excellent continuity of service, it is recommended that this rating be approximately twice the rated current of the circuit (see the paragraph opposite) by limiting the number of lamps per circuit. bb The rating of the upstream circuit breaker must always be less than or equal to that of the control device located downstream (switch, residual current circuit breaker, contactor, impulse relay, etc.).
Choice of tripping curve

bb Electricians always use the same curve for lighting circuits: B orC according to habits. bb However, to prevent nuisance tripping, it may be advisable to choose a less sensitive curve (e.g. go from B to C).
(1) In the particular case of three-phase circuits supplying discharge lamps with electronic ballasts, harmonic currents of the third order and multiples of three are generated. The neutral cable must be sized to prevent it from overheating. However, the current flowing through the neutral cable may be greater than the current in each phase and can cause nuisance tripping. (2) In the case of installations with very long cables in a TN or IT system, it may be necessary to add an earth leakage protection device to protect human life.
t (s)
Overload protection
7-15 2-4 0.5-1.5
The tripping curve makes the protection more or less sensitive to: bb the inrush current at power up; bb the overload current during the short (< 1 s) lamp preheating phase.
C D
0.01-0.02
Circuit breaker : Fast dimensioning page 22 to 25 Optimised calculation "My Ecodial" software
1.1-1.5
3-5
5-10
10-14
I / In
bb Circuit breaker rating: value equal to twice the rated current of the circuit (6, 10, 13, 16 or 20 A) bb Curve: B or C depending on habits
Usual values
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Protection selection
Earth leakage protection device selectionprinciples

Earth leakage protection devices
bb Earth leakage protection devices are used to: vv guard against fires that might be caused by an electric circuit with an insulation fault; vv protect people against electric shock (direct or indirect contact). bb The choice of protective devices must be optimised to provide absolute protection while ensuring continuity of service. bb The implementation of earth leakage protection on lighting circuits varies according to standards, neutral system and installation habits.
Protecting the installation

against fires generated by a cable insulation fault
Safety measures to guard against nuisance tripping Choice of time delay
Discrimination bb For a two-level earth leakage protection system, the following are recommended: vv upstream time-delayed earth leakage protection device with sensitivity greater than or equal to three times the downstream protection device (for example 100 or 300 mA S type protection); vv one or more instantaneous 30 mA earth leakage protection devices downstream.
Protecting people
against electric shock Choice of sensitivity
bb For protection against fire only: 300 mA. bb For protection against electric shock: 30 mA.
Choice of rating
bb The rating must be greater than or equal to the total consumption of the circuit. This consumption can be as much as twice the rated current of the lamps: vv in the case of discharge lamps, due to the long preheating time (several minutes); vv higher consumption by lamps that have exceeded their nominal service life. bb The rating of the earth leakage protection function (Vigi module or residual current circuit breaker) should always be greater than or equal to the rating of the upstream circuit breaker.
"Super immune" protection

Si type "Super immune" protection bb Compact fluorescent lamps and high-intensity discharge lamps with electronic ballast generate high-frequency currents (several kHz) that flow between conductors and earth in the ballast input filters and through stray capacitance in the installation. bb These currents (up to several mA per ballast) can trip standard earth leakage protection devices. bb To avoid such problems and maintain excellent continuity of service, Si type earth leakage protection is recommended.
Si type technology
Tripping curve of a 30 mA earth leakage protection function bb Red curve : international standard IEC 479 determines the limit current for earth leakage protection tripping according to the frequency. This limit corresponds to the current that the human body is capable of withstanding without any danger. bb Black curve : standard earth leakage protection devices are more sensitive to high-frequency currents than to 50/60 Hz. bb Green curve : the "Si" "Super immune" protections are less sensitive to high-frequency disturbances, whilst at the same time ensuring personal safety.
1000 mA
100 mA
IEC standard 479
super immune protection (si)
10 mA
standard product
1 mA 10 Hz
100 Hz
1000 Hz
10000 Hz
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Electrical distribution and protection fast dimensioning
Cable cross-section, circuit breaker rating

From the main characteristics of the installation (lighting power, distance from electrical switchboard), these tables can be used to determine: bb the cross-section of the conductors on the power supply line for a voltage drop less than 3% at the lamps, whatever the installation method and insulating material used for the conductors, bb the circuit breaker rating for protection and continuity of service with a safety margin, whatever the type of lamps.
230 V AC single-phase copper cable

infrequently used recommended acceptable not recommended (high inrush currents) risk of overheating / overloading the cable example described at the bottom of the page
(1) If the voltage or power factor is different, the lighting power and the cable length must be recalculated (the value of the rated current does not change): bb for a voltage of 110-115 V: divide the values by 2 bb for a different power factor, see the table below:
Characteristics of the installation

at 40C, 230 V AC, Cos = 0.95 (1) Lighting power (kW) Rated including any ballast current losses (A) Maximum cable length (m) for a 3% voltage drop (the value shown is the average distance between the electrical switchboard and the lamps)
Cos
0.85 0.5
multiplier coefficient to be applied for

0.895 0.526
power
length
1.118 1.9
0.2 0.4 0.7 1.3 2.2 3.5 4.4 5.5 7.0 8.7 10.9 13.8 Cable
Cross-section of each conductor (mm2)
1 2 3 6 10 16 20 25 32 40 50 63
294 147 98 49 29 18
489 245 163 82 49 31 24
783 391 261 130 78 49 39 31 24
587 391 196 117 73 59 47 37 29
652 326 196 122 98 78 61 49 39
522 313 196 157 125 98 78 63 50

16
489 306 245 196 153 122 98 78

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(2) Maximum values not to be exceeded to guarantee cable protection.
1.5
2.5
10
Circuit breaker
Rating (A) recommended
twice the rated current of the lighting circuit 2 x 6A= 13 or 16 A 13 16 20 25 32 32 40 40 50 50 63 63 80
maximum (2) cable with PVC insulation
other insulating 16 material more efficient at high temperature
Example of an open-plan office

Characteristics of the installation: bb 30 light fittings with 2 x 18 W 230 V single-phase fluorescent lamps, bb Power factor (Cos ): 0.95 bb Average distance from the switchboard: 60 m Calculations: bb Lamp power: 30 x 2 x 18 = 1080 W bb Ballast losses, estimated at 10% of the lamp power: i.e. 108 W bb Lighting power (P): 1080 + 108 = 1188 W = 1.2 kW the next highest value in the table, i.e.1.3 kW is selected. bb Corresponding rated current (I = P / U Cos ) : = 1188 W / (230 V x 0.95) = 5.4 A the next highest value in the table, i.e. 6 A is selected. bb Average lamp distance: 60 m the next highest value in the table, i.e. 82 m is selected. Cable and protection values selected: bb The cable cross-section recommended so as not to exceed a 3% voltage drop at the end of the line is therefore: 2.5 mm bb Minimum recommended circuit breaker rating: 2 x 6 A = 12 A, equivalent to the next highest standard value of 13 A or 16 A This rating is in fact less than or equal to the maximum authorised rating (16 or 20 A) to ensure that the cable is protected.
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Three-phase copper cable 230 V AC between phase and neutral or 400 V AC between phases
infrequently used recommended acceptable not recommended (high inrush currents) risk of overheating / overloading the cable example described at the bottom of the page (with table value correction allowing for a power factor of 0.85)
(1) If the voltage or power factor is different, the lighting power and the cable length must be recalculated (the value of the rated current does not change): bb for a different voltage, multiply the lighting power and the cable length by: vv 0.577 for a voltage of 230 V between phases vv 0.5 for a voltage of 110-115 V between phase and neutral bb for a different power factor, see the table below:
three-phase balanced circuit, at 40C, Cos = 0.95 230 V AC between phase and neutral or 400 V AC between phases (1) Lighting power per phase (kW) including any ballast losses Rated current per phase (A) Maximum cable length (m) for a 3% voltage drop (the value shown is the average distance between the electrical switchboard and the lamps)
0.2 0.4 0.7 1.3 x 0.895 = 1.2 2.2 3.5 4.4 5.5 7.0 8.7 10.9 13.8 Cable
1 2 3 6 10 16 20 25 32 40 50 63
587 294 196 98 110 59 37
978 489 326 163 182 98 61 49
1565 783 522 261 157 98 78 63 49
1174 783 391 235 147 117 94 73 59
1304 652 391 245 196 157 122 98 78
1044 626 391 313 250 196 157 125 99
978 611 489 391 306 245 196 155
Cos
0.85 0.5

power
0.895 0.526 1.118 1.9
Neutral conductor cross-section equal to the phase cable cross-section Cross-section of each conductor (mm2) 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25
cable length
Circuit breaker
(2) Maximum values not to be exceeded to guarantee cable protection.
twice the rated current of the lighting circuit 2 x 6A= 13 or 16 A 13 16 20 25 32 32 40 40 50 50 63 63 80
maximum (2) cable with PVC insulation
other insulating 16 material more efficient at high temperature
Example of a warehouse
Characteristics of the installation: bb 39 x 70 W 230 V sodium vapour lamps with compensation, connected to a three-phase circuit between phase and neutral bb Power factor (Cos ): 0.85 bb Average distance from the switchboard: 120 m Calculations : bb Lamp power per phase: (39 x 70) / 3 = 910W bb Ballast losses per phase, estimated at 10% of the lamp power: i.e. 91 W bb Lighting power per phase (P) : 910 + 91 = 1001 W = 1 kW bb Corresponding current (I = P / U Cos ) : = 1001 W / (230 V x 0.85) = 5.1 A the next highest value in the table, i.e. 6 A is selected. bb Correction of the values in the table for the maximum cable length to take the power factor into consideration: vv 98 x 1.118 = 110 m vv 163 x 1.118 = 182 m the corrected value immediately above 120 m in the table, i.e. 182 m is selected. Cable and protection values selected: bb The cable cross-section per phase recommended so as not to exceed a 3% voltage drop at the end of the line is therefore: 2.5 mm bb Minimum recommended circuit breaker rating: twice 6 A, i.e. 13 A or 16 A as the standard value. This rating is in fact less than or equal to the maximum authorised rating (16 or 20 A) to ensure that the cable is protected.
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Electrical distribution and protection fast dimensioning

Type of Canalis, circuit breaker rating
These tables are used to determine from the main characteristics of the installation (type of flexible or rigid busbar trunking, type of lamp, lighting power, distance from the electrical switchboard): bb the busbar trunking rating (20, 25 or 40 A) for a voltage drop less than 3% at the lamps, bb the circuit breaker rating for protection and continuity of service with a safety margin, whatever the type of lamps.
Step 1: Select the busbar trunking rating according to the number and type of lamps
Characteristics of the lamps type of lamp power-factor lamp unit power (W) the most commonly correction without control ballast used with losses prefabricated busbar trunking systems Fluorescent tubes yes 36 W 58 W 2 x 36 W 2 x 58 W 36 W 58 W 2 x 36 W 2 x 58 W 250 W 400 W 250 W 400 W 150 W 250 W 400 W 150 W 250 W 400 W
Characteristics of the circuit
35C, voltage drop to be checked according to the length of the busbar trunking in the following table 230 V single-phase circuit three-phase circuit 400 V between phases, or 230 V between phase and neutral flexible (KDP) rigid (KBA or KBB) flexible (KDP) rigid (KBA or KBB) 20 A 25 A 40 A 20 A 25 A 40 A 66 50 42 26 44 28 22 14 14 8 9 6 22 14 9 11 6 4
Maximum number of light fittings and maximum total power

2400 W to 3000 W 66 62 52 32 55 35 27 17 17 10 11 7 27 17 11 13 8 5 3750 W 66 62 67 52 55 45 44 28 22 13 14 9 35 22 14 17 10 6 6000 W 99 3 x 1200 W 75 to 99 3 x 3000 W 78 105 3 x 1600 W 84 66 42 Usage infrequent 99 75 99 96 105 84 81 51 51 30 33 21 81 51 33 39 24 15
3 x 1200 W to 3 x 3750 W
no
1600W
2000 W
3250 W
3 x 2000 W
High-pressure mercury vapour lamps High-pressure sodium vapour lamps or metaliodide lamps
yes no yes no
3500 W 2400 W 3300 W to 3600 W 1650W
4250 W 2800 W 4100 W to 4400W 2000 W
5500 W 3600 W 5250 W to 5600W 2550 W
3 x 3750 W 3 x 2000 W 3 x 4050 W to 3 x 4400 W 3 x 2000 W
99 75 99 96 105 84 81 84 66 39 42 27 105 66 42 51 30 18
3 x 1200 W to 3 x 3750 W 3 x 3250 W
3 x 3750 W 3 x 3250 W 3 x 5250 W to 3 x 5600 W 3 x 2550 W
example described at the bottom of the page
Example of a factory
Characteristics of a light line bb 30 light fittings with 2 x 58 W 230 V fluorescent lamps, evenly spaced along 75 m and suspended from a rigid KBA type busbar trunking bb Single-phase or three-phase power supply: under consideration bb Power factor: 0.95 bb Operating temperature: < 35C Calculations: bb Power of the lamps: 30 x 2 x 58 = 3480 W bb Ballast losses, estimated at 10% of the lamp power: i.e. 348 W bb Lighting power: vv 3480 + 348 = 3828 W = 3.83 kW, i.e. 1.28 kW per phase for a three-phase supply bb Corresponding rated current (I = P / U Cos ): vv single-phase: 3828 W / (230 V x 0.95) = 17.5 A vv three-phase (230 V between phase and neutral): 17.5 / 3 = 5.85 A per phase. Step 1: select the busbar trunking rating according to the number and type of lamps (see table above) Find the example in the table: bb Line: fluorescent tube with power factor correction, type 2 x 58 W bb Column: vv if single-phase circuit: KBA 25 A seems sufficient as 30 light fittings < 32 vv if three-phase circuit: KBA 25 A seems sufficient as 30 light fittings < 96 Step 2: confirm the busbar trunking rating according to the length of the circuit (tables on next page) Find the example in the table: bb single-phase: vv 16 A < 17.5 A < 20 A, vv the max. corresponding lengths for KBA 25 A (70 and 56 m) are less than the 75 m of the installation. vv This requires changing to KBA 40 A to ensure a voltage drop < 3%. This busbar trunking overdimensioning leads us to consider a three-phase solution. bb three-phase: vv 5.85 A is almost 6 A, vv the max. corresponding length for KBA 25 A (375 m) is far longer than 75 m vv therefore a three-phase KBA 25 A solution guarantees a voltage drop that is far less than 3% at the end of the busbar trunking. Select the circuit breaker rating: Minimum value: twice 6 A = 12 A, i.e. 13 or 16 A as the nearest standard value. Note: a higher rating (up to 25 A) is possible and guarantees that the busbar trunking is protected. However, it is important to check that this rating is also compatible with the busbar trunking supply cable protection.
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Step 2: confirm the busbar trunking rating according to the length of the circuit and select the circuit breaker rating Single-phase Canalis 230 V AC busbartrunking
at 35C, Cos = 0.95 (1) Lighting power (W) including any ballast losses Rated current (A) Maximum length of the busbar trunking (m) for a voltage drop < 3% at the end of the busbar trunking Lamps evenly spaced along the busbar trunking (most common case)
Three-phase 230 V AC Canalis busbar trunking between phase and neutral or 400 V AC between phases
at 35C, Cos = 0.95 230 V AC between phase and neutral or 400 V AC between phases (2) Lighting power per Rated Maximum length phase (W) current per of the busbar trunking (m) including any ballast phase (A) for a voltage drop < 3% at the end of the busbar trunking losses Lamps evenly spaced along the busbar trunking (most common case)
0.2 1 0.4 2 0.7 3 330 375 1.3 6 165 188 384 2.2 10 99 113 231 3.5 16 62 70 144 4.4 20 49 56 115 5.5 25 45 92 7.0 32 72 8.7 40 58 10.9 50 Overloaded busbar trunking 13.8 63 Busbar trunking system Type of busbar trunking flexible rigid (KDB) (KBA or KBB) Rating (A) 20 25 40 Circuit breaker Rating recommended twice the rated current (A) of the lighting circuit
maxi
0.2 1 0.4 2 0.7 3 1.3 6 2.2 10 3.5 16 4.4 20 5.5 25 7.0 32 8.7 40 10.9 50 13.8 63 Busbar trunking system
Type of busbar trunking Rating (A)
661 330 198 124 49
751 375 225 141 113 90
Overloaded busbar trunking
769 461 288 231 184 144 115
flexible (KDB) 20
rigid (KBA or KBB) 25
40
Circuit breaker
20
25
40
maxi
twice the rated current of the lighting circuit 2 x 6A= 13 or 16 A 20 25 40
infrequently used recommended acceptable not recommended (high inrush currents) risk of overheating / overloading the cable example described on page 20
(1) If the voltage or power factor is different, some values in the table must be recalculated (the value of the rated current does not change): bb for a voltage of 110-115 V: divide the values by 2 bb for a different power factor, see the table below:
Cos
0.85 0.5

power
0.895 0.526
length of the busbar trunking

1.118 1.9
(2) If the voltage or power factor is different, the lighting power and the length of the busbar trunking must be recalculated (the value of the rated current does not change): bb for a different voltage, multiply the lighting power and the busbar trunking length by: vv 0.577 for a voltage of 230 V between phases vv 0.5 for a voltage of 110-115 V between phase and neutral bb for a different power factor, see the table below:
Cos
0.85 0.5

power
0.895 0.526 1.118 1.9
length of the busbar trunking
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Control devices and auxiliaries

Impulse relay and modular contactor selectionprinciples
Control devices
bb Their role is to control light fitting switching on and off by switching the phase conductor(s). bb They are located downstream of the protective devices, at the head of each lighting circuit. bb Their technology allows a very large number of switching operations (approximately 100,000) to be performed without adversely affecting their performance, in normal operating conditions. bb The installation of a control relay (impulse relay, contactor) allows: vv remote control of a high-power lighting circuit; vv sophisticated functions (central control, timer, programming, etc.).
Choice of control relay

Circuit without relay (switch ) Impulse relay Modular contactor
TL
ETL
CT
CT
Type of architecture
Directly controls the power circuit As ambience lighting (wall-mounted) 1 to 3 Direct None
Installation Control Number of points Type Consumption
The control and power circuits are separate. They can also relay the management devices ( page 31), which often have a limited switching capacity. In an enclosure Multiple Impulse-type by push-button None except when controlled 16 or 32 A Single (as standard) or multiple (with auxiliary) Latched-type by switch (as standard) or impulse-type by push-button (with auxiliary) When it is in operation (1 to 2 W) 16, 25, 40, 63 A
Rating 6, 10 or 16 A (most common values in bold) Installation options bb For 2 control points, use 2 two-way switches bb For 3 control points, use a four-way switch and 2two-way switches
Controlled power Type of circuit controlled
Less than 1 kW Single-phase
Many possible functions by using auxiliaries: bb time delay bb illuminated push-button control bb step-by-step control bb signalling bb latched-type control bb centralised multi-level control Several kW Single-phase (1 or 2 P) or Single-phase (1 or 2 P) or three-phase (3 or 4 P) three-phase (3 or 4 P monobloc or in conjunction with ETL extension)
pages 28 and 29
Number of lamps controlled
To be calculated
High-performance CT+ contactor and TL+ impulse relay

Designed for demanding applications: bb Silent and compact bb Very long service life bb No electromagnetic interference bb Especially appropriate for controlling ferro-magnetic ballast lamps consuming up to 20 A (CT+) or 16 A (TL+) in steady state.
CT+
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Simplification of cabling through the use of control relays Without control relay
bb Conventional cabling with two-way switches and four-way switch(es).
N L
With control relay (contactor or impulse relay)

bb Lower investment costs: vv fewer cables vv small control circuit cross-section vv faster installation (simplified cabling) bb Upgradeable circuits: vv easy to add a control point vv potential for adding auxiliaries (time delay, timer, centralised multi-level control, etc. page30) and management functions bb Energy savings: vv no power consumption in the control circuit (impulse relay) vv automated management of switching on/off (movement detector, programmable time switch, light sensitive switch, etc. page31)
N L
Choice of rating
bb The rating printed on the front of the products never corresponds to the rated current of the lighting circuit. bb The standards that determine the relay ratings do not take into account all the electrical constraints of the lamps due to their diversity and the complexity of the electrical phenomena that they create (inrush current, preheating current, end-of-life current, etc.). bb Schneider Electric regularly conducts numerous tests to determine, for each type of lamp and each lamp configuration, the maximum number of lamps that a relay with a given rating can control for a given power.
The relay rating should be chosen according to the tables on the following pages.
Thermal dissipation
bb Modular contactors, due to their operating principle, constantly dissipate heat (several watts) due to: vv coil consumption; vv power contact resistance. Where several modular contactors are installed side by side in a given enclosure, it is therefore recommended to insert a side ventilation spacer at regular intervals (every 1 or 2 contactors). Heat dissipation is thus facilitated. If the temperature inside the enclosure exceeds 40C, apply to the rating a derating factor of 1% per C above 40C. bb The Impulse relays can usefully replace the modular contactors because, for an equivalent rating: vv they can control more lamps than a contactor; vv they consume less energy and dissipate less heat (no permanent current in the coil). They require no spacer; vv they allow more compact installation. 27
Ventilation spacer ref. 27062

Choice of rating according to lamp type
General comment Modular contactors and impulse relays do not use the same technologies. Their rating is determined according to different standards and does not correspond to the rated current of the circuit (except for TL+ and CT+). For example, for a given rating, an impulse relay is more efficient than a modular contactor for the control of light fittings with a strong inrush current, or with a low power factor (noncompensated inductive circuit).
bb The table below shows the maximum number of light fittings for each relay, according to the type, power and configuration of a given lamp. As an indication, the total acceptable power is also mentioned. bb These values are given for a 230 V circuit with 2 active conductors (single-phase phase/neutral or two-phase phase/phase). For 110 V circuits, divide the values in the table by 2. bb To obtain the equivalent values for the entire 230 V three-phase circuit, multiply the number of lamps and the maximum power output: vv by 3 (1.73) for circuits with 230 V between phases without neutral; vv by 3 for circuits with 230 V between phase and neutral or 400 V between phases. Note: The power ratings of the lamps most commonly used are shown in bold. For powers not mentioned, use a proportional rule with the nearest values.
Relay rating
Type of lamp
and capacitance of power factor correction capacitor
Unit power
Maximum number of light fittings for a single-phase circuit

and maximum power output per circuit
TL impulse relay 16 A 32 A
Basic incandescent lamps - LV halogen lamps Replacement mercury vapour lamps (without ballast)
CT contactor 16 A 25 A
4000 W to 4200 W
40 A
2300 W to 2850 W
63 A
4600 W to 5250 W
40 W 60 W 75 W 100 W 150 W 200 W 300 W 500 W 1000 W 1500 W

ELV 12 or 24 V halogen lamps
40 25 20 16 10 8 5 3 1 1 70 28 19 14 60 25 18 14 83 70 62 35 31 21 20 16 11 60 50 45 25 22 16 13 11 7 56 28 28 17 15 12 8
106 66 53 42 28 21 1500 W 13 8 4 2
1500 W to 1600 W
4000 W
38 30 25 19 12 10 7 4 2 1 15 10 8 6 62 25 20 16 22 22 22 20 20 13 13 10 7 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 5 30 16 16 10 10 9 6
1550 W to 2000 W
2100 W
57 45 38 28 18 14 10 6 3 2 23 15 12 8 90 39 28 22
3000 W
115 85 70 50 35 26 18 10 6 4 42 27 23 18 182 76 53 42 70 70 70 60 60 35 35 30 20 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 14 80 44 44 27 27 22 16
5500 W to 6000 W
172 125 100 73 50 37 25 15 8 5 63 42 35 27 275 114 78 60
6900 W to 7500 W
7500 W to 8000 W
With ferromagnetic transformer +! +, TL
20 W 50 W 75 W CT 100 W With electronic transformer 20 W 50 W 75 W 100 W

Fluorescent tubes with starter and ferromagnetic ballast
180 74 50 37 1200 W 160 to 65 1400 W 44 33

1350 W to 1450 W
3600 W to 3750 W 3200 W to 3350 W
300 W to 600 W 1250 W to 1600 W
450 W to 900 W 1850 W to 2250 W
850 W to 1950 W 3650 W to 4200 W
1250 W to 2850 W 5500 W to 6000 W
15 W 18 W 20 W 36 W ! + L T 40 W CT+, 58 W 65 W 80 W 115 W 1 tube 15 W with parallel compensation 18 W 20 W (2) 36 W ! + L T 40 W CT+, 58 W 65 W 80 W 115 W 2 or 4 tubes 2 x 18 W with series compensation 4 x 18 W 2 x 36 W 2 x 58 W 2 x 65 W 2 x 80 W 2 x 115 W
Fluorescent tubes with electronic ballast
1 tube without compensation (1)
5 F 5 F 5 F 5 F 5 F 7 F 7 F 7 F 16 F
213 186 160 93 81 55 50 41 29 900 W 160 133 120 66 60 42 37 30 20 2000 W 148 74 74 45 40 33 23

1250 W to 1300 W
3200 W to 3350 W
2400 W
5300 W
30 30 30 28 28 17 17 15 10 200 W 20 to 20 800 W 20 20 20 15 15 15 7 1100 W 46 to 24 1500 W 24 16 16 13 10

330 W to 850 W
450 W to 1200 W
300 W to 1200 W
1650 W to 2400 W
100 100 100 90 90 56 56 48 32 600 W 60 to 60 2400 W 60 60 60 43 43 43 20 2900 W 123 to 68 3800 W 68 42 42 34 25

1050 W to 2400 W
1500 W to 3850 W
900 W to 3500 W
4450 W to 5900 W
1 or 2 tubes
18 W 36 W 58 W 2 x 18 W 2 x 36 W 2 x 58 W
80 1450 W 212 3800 W 40 to 106 to 26 1550 W 69 4000 W 40 106 20 53 13 34
74 1300 W 111 2000 W 222 4000 W 38 to 58 to 117 to 25 1400 W 37 2200 W 74 4400 W 36 55 111 20 30 60 12 19 38
333 6000 W 176 to 111 6600 W 166 90 57
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Type of lamp
Compact fluorescent lamps
and capacitance of power factor correction capacitor
Unit power
Maximum number of light fittings for a single-phase circuit

and maximum power output per circuit
TL impulse relay 16 A 32 A 5W 7W 9W 11 W 18 W 26 W With integral electronic 5W 7W ballast (replacement for incandescent 9 W lamps) 11 W 18 W 26 W 50 W 80 W ! 125 / 110 W (3) TL+ , + T C 250 / 220 W (3) 400 / 350 W (3) 700 W With parallel compensation 50 W 80 W (2) 125 / 110 W (3) ! 250 / 220 W (3) TL+ , + T C 400 / 350 W (3) 700 W 1000 W Without compensation (1) 35 W 55 W ! 90 W TL+ , + T C 135 W 180 W With parallel compensation 35 W 55 W (2) ! 90 W TL+ CT+, 135 W 180 W Without compensation (1) With external electronic ballast 240 171 138 118 77 55 170 121 100 86 55 40 630 457 366 318 202 146 850 W 390 to 285 1050 W 233 200 127 92
1200 W to 1450 W
CT contactor 16 A 25 A
3150 W 210 1050 W 330 1650 W to 150 to 222 to 3800 W 122 1300 W 194 2000 W
40 A 670 478 383 327 216 153 1150 W 470 to 335 1300 W 266 222 138 100
1000 W to 1600 W
63 A
3350 W not tested to 4000 W
104 66 50 1950 W 160 800 W to 114 to 2400 W 94 900 W 78 48 34 15 10 8 4 2 1 10 9 9 4 3 2 0

5 5 3 2 2 3 3 2 1 1
750 W to 1000 W
163 105 76 230 164 133 109 69 50
2350 W to 2600 W
710 3550 W 514 to 411 3950 W 340 213 151 53 40 28 15 10 6 43 38 30 17 12 7 5

24 24 19 10 10 15 15 11 7 6
2650 W to 4200 W
High-pressure mercury vapour lamps with ferromagnetic ballast without ignitor Replacement high-pressure sodium vapour lamps with ferromagnetic ballast with integral ignitor (3)
not tested, infrequent use
7 F 8 F 10 F 18 F 25 F 40 F 60 F Low-pressure sodium vapour lamps with ferromagnetic ballast with external ignitor
20 15 10 6 4 2 500 W 15 to 13 1400 W 10 6 4 2 1
270 W to 360 W
750 W to 1600 W
34 27 20 10 6 4 28 25 20 11 8 5 3
14 14 9 6 6 10 10 8 5 4
1700 W to 2800 W
1400 W to 3500 W
2150 W to 5000 W
not tested, infrequent use
20 F 20 F 26 F 40 F 45 F High-pressure sodium vapour lamps - Metal-iodide lamps
38 1350 W 102 3600 W 24 63 15 40 10 26 7 18 not tested, infrequent use
100 W to 180 W
9 9 6 4 4 5 5 4 2 2
320 W to 720 W
500 W to 1100 W
850 W to 1800 W
175 W to 360 W
350 W to 720 W
550 W to 1100 W
With ferromagnetic ballast 35 W with external ignitor, without 70 W 150 W compensation (1) 250 W ! + L T 400 W CT+, 1000 W With ferromagnetic ballast 35 W 70 W with external ignitor and parallel compensation (2) 150 W 250 W 400 W +! L T , CT+ 1000 W 2000 W With electronic ballast 35 W 70 W 150 W
6 F 12 F 20 F 32 F 45 F 60 F 85 F
34 17 8 5 3 1 0 38 29 14
1200 W to 1350 W
1350 W to 2200 W
88 45 22 13 8 3 1 87 77 33
3100 W to 3400 W
3100 W to 5000 W
16 8 4 2 1 0 12 6 4 3 2 1 0 24 18 9
600 W
450 W to 1000 W
850 W to 1350 W
24 12 7 4 3 1 18 9 6 4 3 2 1 38 29 14
850 W to 1200 W
650 W to 2000 W
1350 W to 2200 W
42 20 13 8 5 2 31 16 10 7 5 3 2 68 51 26
1450 W to 2000 W
1100 W to 4000 W
2400 W to 4000 W
64 32 18 11 8 3 50 25 15 10 7 5 3 102 76 40
2250 W to 3200 W
1750 W to 6000 W
3600 W to 6000 W
(1) Circuits with non-compensated ferromagnetic ballasts consume twice as much current for a given lamp power output. This explains the small number of lamps in this configuration. (2) The total capacitance of the power factor correction capacitors in parallel in a circuit limits the number of lamps that can be controlled by a contactor. The total downstream capacitance of a modular contactor of rating 16, 25, 40 or 63 A should not exceed 75, 100, 200 or 300 F respectively. Allow for these limits to calculate the maximum acceptable number of lamps if the capacitance values are different from those in the table. (3) High-pressure mercury vapour lamps without ignitor, of power 125, 250 and 400 W, are gradually being replaced by high-pressure sodium vapour lamps with integral ignitor, and respective power of 110, 220 and 350 W.
CT+,
TL+
Cos
0.95 0.85 0.5
3500 3100 1800
Pc (W) TL+ CT+
4300 3900 2300
In the case where the standard contactors or impulse relays can only control a very limited number of lamps, the CT+ and TL+ are an alternative to be considered. They are in fact especially appropriate for lamps with a high inrush current consuming up to 16 A (TL+) or 20A(CT+) in steady state (for example: lamps with ferro-magnetic ballast or transformer). The following table shows the controllable power Pc according to the power factor. For high intensity discharge lamps divide the power by 2 (long preheating current). Example: How many compensated 58 W fluorescent tubes (power factor of 0.85) with ferro-magnetic ballast (10% loss) can be controlled with a 20 A CT+? Number of lamps N = controllable power Pc / (power output of each lamp + loss of ballast), i.e. in this case N = 3900 / (58 + 10%) = 61. In comparison, a 16 A CT is limited to 10 x 58 W tubes, a 25 A CT to 15 lamps, and a 63 A CT to 43 lamps.
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Overview
Control auxiliaries
bb These auxiliaries can perform a great variety of functions: vv from the simplest (signalling, timer, illumination delay, etc.); vv to the most sophisticated (centralised multi-level control, step-by-step control, etc.). bb Moreover, some auxiliaries make it possible to overcome electrical disturbance which may detract from satisfactory switching operation. bb Schneider Electric has the most comprehensive and coherent product offering in the market. All the auxiliaries in a family (modular contactor or impulse relay) are compatible with all the devices in that family. bb They are very easy to install thanks to their integral mounting clips which simultaneously provide electrical and mechanical connections.
ATEt
ACTo+f
ATLc+s
Mounting clips
Choice of auxiliaries
or control devices with built-in auxiliary
Function Pre-auxiliary impulse Modular contactor relay or impulse relay +auxiliary + auxiliary
Centralised control (1 level) for a group of impulse relays while keeping local control Example: control of a whole storey or room by room. Centralised control (1 level) + signalling Centralised control (2 levels) Example: control of a whole storey, a zone or room by room Impulse-type local control + latched-type centralised control Remote signalling of lamp status (lit or extinguished). Return to rest position after an adjustable time delay
TLc or TL + ATLc TL + ATLc+s TL + ATLc+c TLs or TL + ATLs ATEt + TL -
Centralised control
CT + ACTc CT + ACTo+f ATEt + CT
Signalling Timer
Step-by-step control
Illuminated push-buttons compensation Change in type of control
Allows control of 2 circuits with a single impulse relay 1st impulse: TL1 closed, TL2 open 2nd impulse: TL1 open, TL2 closed 3rd impulse: TL1, TL2 closed 4th impulse: TL1, TL2 open Allows fault-free control by illuminated push-buttons. Add one ATLz per 3 mA tranche consumed by the illuminated push-buttons (e.g. for 7 mA, insert 2 ATLzs)
ATL4 + TL
1 or more ATLz + TL
Operates on latched orders coming from a changeover contact TLm or TL + ATLm (selector switch, time switch, etc.) Standard operation without Impulse-type local control + latched-type centralised control
auxiliary ATEt + TL+ATLm Illumination delay (see example page 28). Limits the inrush current at the head of the network by powering the circuits one after the other Prevents malfunctions due to possible disturbances on the mains supply
Standard operation without auxiliary CT + ACTc ATEt + CT
Time delay Disturbance suppressor
CT + ACTp
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Management devices
Overview
Management devices
bb These devices chiefly make it possible to optimise power consumption by managing lighting control according to various parameters: vv time, day or date. vv a given limited duration. vv movement or the presence of personnel. vv level of luminosity. vv the amount of natural light. bb They can also improve everyday comfort through: vv automation of the tasks of switching on/off; vv manual or automatic adjustment of the illumination level.
IHP
IC2000
MIN
Argus 360
Choice of management devices

for energy savings and improved comfort
Functions Compatibility
Products
potential energy saving

Incandescent lamps
IH Electromechanical time switches IHP Digital programmable time switches ITM Multifunction time switch IC Ligh sensitive switch 50% bb Hourly, daily or weekly bb 1 or 2 circuits bb With or without power reserve (operation in the event of mains failure) bb Daily, weekly or annual bb 1 or 2 circuits bb With or without conditional input bb Switching interval: at least 1 min. bb Functions: time programming, time delay, timer, flasher, meter, counter, etc. bb Up to 4 circuits bb 6 conditional inputs bb controlled by: vv astronomical clock (automatic sunrise and sunset calculation) vv luminosity detection (adjustable from 2 to 2000 lux) bb with or without programmable clock function bb 30 s to 1 h bb 50% reduction of luminosity before extinction of incandescent lamps with PRE auxiliary bb 360 bb IP 20 bb Detection distance: presence 4 or 12 m, movement 4 or 14 m bb Luminosity threshold: 10 to 1000 lux bb Time delay of 10 s to 120 minutes bb With or without remote control bb 110, 180, 220, 300 or 360 bb IP 44 or IP 55 bb Detection distance: up to 12 or 16 m bb Luminosity threshold: 2 to 1000 lux bb Time delay of 1 s to 8 min or 5 s to 12 min bb Control of circuits from 50 to 1500 W bb Light regulation with RGo auxiliary 2300 to 3600 W 100 to 3300 W not recommended for time delays of less than a few minutes 1000 W not recommended for time delays of less than a few minutes not recommended for time delays of less than an hour not appropriate
Fluorescent lamps
High-intensity discharge lamps
To control lighting loads, it is recommended to combine, for each circuit: bb a contactor; bb or an impulse relay with its latched-type control auxiliary.
50%
50%
30%
MIN Timer
30%
Argus Presence detectors
50%
1000 or 2300 W
Argus Movement detectors
50%
1000, 2000 or 3000 W
400 or 1200 W not recommended for time delays of less than a few minutes 1000 to 1500 W (TVBo)
not appropriate
TV Remote control dimmers
30%
550 to 1000 W
not compatible
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Example
Dimensioning an installation
Supermarket: main lighting circuits

bb Supply voltage: 230 V bb Single-phase distribution
Requirement
Circuit Number of lines Number of lamps per line
General lighting
Single-phase 230 V 18(1 per department) 20 light fittings with two 58 W fluorescent tubes with electronic ballast
Product enhancement
Single-phase 230 V 3 (1 per display) Four 150 W metal-iodide lamps with ferromagnetic ballast and parallel compensation Three 20-m lines with Canalis KDP 20 A
Car park lighting

Single-phase 230 V 10 Nine 70 W high-pressure sodium vapour lamps with ferromagnetic ballast and parallel compensation 10 buried lines of 100 m with 2.5 mm cables 5 m of cables of 1.5mm2
Electrical distribution
Main lines Twenty 60-m lines with Canalis KBA 25 A (2 conductors + PE) 1m of cables of 1.5mm2
Branch to each light fitting
Protection
Residual current circuit breaker Circuit breaker 2P - 63 A - 30 mA - Si type 1 per group of 3 lines 1P+N - 25 A - curve C 1 per line TL impulse relay 1P - 32 A 1 per line 1 ATLs per impulse relay 1 ATEt on 5 groups of 3 lines with a time delay of 2 s between each group CT contactor 1P - 40 A 1 per line 1 ACTo+f per contactor 2P - 63 A - 30 mA 1 for all the 3 lines 1P+N - 16 A - curve C 1 per line TL impulse relay 1P - 16 A 1 per line 1 ATLc+s per impulse relay CT contactor 1P - 16 A 1 per line 1 ACTo+f per contactor 1 ACTc per contactor 2P - 40 A - 30 mA 1 per group of 2 lines 1P+N - 16 A - curve C 1 per line TL impulse relay 1P - 16 A 1 per line 1 ATLc+s per impulse relay CT contactor 1P - 25 A 1 per line 1 ACTo+f per contactor 1 ACTc per contactor
Control devices
Impulse relay or contactor
Control auxiliaries
Signalling in the control panel Centralised control Inrush current limited by successive illumination of groups of lines
Management devices
Automated control by outside luminosity, timetable and calendar 1 light sensitive switch IC2000P+
Successive illumination of 6 zones

Use of one ATEt per group of lines to limit the inrush current
Zone 0 I O Zone 1
Canalis KBX
The continuous lighting system dedicated to supermarkets bb Integrated system (light fitting and power supply) bb Aesthetic solution bb For high illumination levels vv power output: several kW vv three-phase distribution
I O
t1
Zone 5
I O
Master control t5
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Appendix
Practical recommendations for the protection and control oflighting systems

Basic rules
bb The cross-section and length of the cables must be suitable for limiting the voltage drop to less than 3% at the end of the line in steady state (see table pages22 to 25) bb The In rating of the standard protection and control switchgear must be far higher than the rated current of the lighting circuit: vv for the circuit breaker, take approximately twice the rated current of the circuit, vv for the relay, always use the compatibility tables for each type of lamp and check that its rating is always higher than that of the upstream circuit breaker (short circuit coordination). bb The In rating of the earth leakage protection device must be greater than or equal to that of the upstream circuit breaker.
Take the lamp ignition phase into account

Problems bbAll the lamps have a very strong startup current which is broken down as follows: vvan inrush current: a surge of 10 to 100 times the rated current (In) at power up, vvfollowed by the preheating current (for the fluorescent or discharge lamps): possible overloading to 2 In for several seconds or minutes, depending on the type of lamp. bbThis therefore gives rise to the following risks: vvconductor overheating, vvnuisance circuit-breaker tripping, vvcontrol device overloading. Recommendation no. 1 bbLimit the load on each circuit of 300 to 800 W per 2-wire circuit for standard 10/16 A 230 V AC switchgear. bbMultiply the number of circuits to limit the number of lamps per circuit. Recommendation no. 2 bbUse the Canalis prefabricated busbar trunking systems for large tertiary or industrial buildings. Recommendation no. 3 bbSwitch on the circuits successively using time delay auxiliaries such as ATEt. (see page 16) Recommendation no. 4 bbTo control lamps with ferromagnetic ballast or transformer, high-performance control devices (CT+ contactor or TL+ impulse relay) should be used in preference to conventional relays to optimise the control of circuits of several kW up to 16 A. Recommendation no. 5 bbCurve C or D circuit breakers should be preferred to curve B circuit breakers.
Manage electronic ballast lamps carefully

Problems The electronic ballast lamps require particular attention (high-frequency leaks to earth, harmonics) to guard against certain risks: bbnuisance tripping of the earth leakage protection device bboverheating / overloading of the neutral conductor in three-phase circuits bbnuisance tripping of the 4-pole circuit breaker (neutral overload by thirdorder and multiple currents). Recommendation no. 1 bbCreate the shortest possible links between the lamps and the ballast in order to reduce high-frequency interference and capacitive leaks to earth. Recommendation no. 2 bbProvide adequate discrimination, install the correct earth leakage protection at each level: vvupstream: -- avoid instantaneous tripping 30 mA sensitivity -- use a time-delay protection: 100 or 300 mA, type s (selective). vvuse type Si ("Super immune") 30 mA instantaneous earth leakage protection for the feeders. Recommendation no. 3 bbIn the case of three-phase circuits + neutral with third-order and multiple harmonic rates > 33%: vvoversize the cross-section of the neutral cable with respect to that of the phases vvcheck that the neutral current resulting from the sum of the harmonics is less than the In rating of the 4-pole circuit breaker.
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Appendix
Practical recommendations for the protection and control oflighting systems

Save energy without increasing maintenance costs
Problems bbDischarge lamps significantly reduce energy consumption but create additional problems both for the user and with respect to their management: vvignition is not instantaneous due to their preheating time (a few seconds for fluorescent lamps to several minutes for high-intensity discharge lamps) vvrepeated switching accelerates ageing by a factor of 3 to 5. vvtheir higher investment cost requires careful management.
Recommendation no. 1 bbAn additional circuit with temporary ignition of halogen or fluorescent lamps may be useful for areas lit by high-intensity discharge lamps requiring instantaneous light. Recommendation no. 2 bbTo limit the ageing of fluorescent lamps: vvset the timers or presence detectors to a minimum value of 5 to 10 minutes. vvor dim the light level rather than switch the lamps on and off completely (lamps with external dimmable ballast). Recommendation no. 3 bbUse incandescent or LED lamps for switching every minute. Recommendation no. 4 bbSet the lighting to remain on continuously in corridors and offices at peak times rather than use presence detectors that will switch it on and off repeatedly. Recommendation no. 5 bbPeriodically, at the end of the average life time of the lamps, replace all the lamps and their ignitor in one area to reduce maintenance costs. Recommendation no. 6 bbUse impulse relays rather than contactors to avoid loss of energy in the coils (a few Watts / relay).
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Appendix
Definition of light-related units
Candela (cd) bb Old definition: luminous intensity (luminosity) of 1 candle bb Modern definition (standard international unit): luminous intensity of light at a wavelength of 555 nm over 1.46 10-3 W/steradian 1 lm 1 sr 1 cd Lumen (lm) Luminous flux of 1 cd in a 1 steradian cone (1 sphere /4) Lux (lx) Illumination (quantity of light/m) of 1 lumen/m Lighting efficiency (lm/W) Ratio of the luminous flux emitted to the electrical power consumed. The energy that is not converted into light is dissipated in the form of heat. The lighting efficiency decreases by 30 to 70% towards the end of the life of the lamp. 1 Lux 1m 1 m2 1/4 Lux 2m 1 m2 1/9 Lux 3m 1 m2
Progress in the performance of each technology over time

The graph below illustrates: bb the low efficiency of the incandescent lamps despite the halogen technology, bb the obsolescence of the mercury technology usefully replaced by sodium or metal iodide, bb the high performance of the fluorescent lamps, bb the promising progress of the LEDs.
Low pressure sodium
High pressure sodium Metal iodide Fluorescent
High pressure mercury LED Halogen incandescent Basic incandescent
years
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How to realize smart lighting control and energy saving?
Energy savings with Lighting Control
Lighting can represent over
consumption in buildings depending on the business.
35% of energy
Lighting control is one of the easiest ways to save energy costs and one of the most common applications!
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Content
Lighting Control simple solutions
Single circuit
Manual
Control from ON/OFF push-buttons...........................38-39 Control from ON/OFF push-buttons with integrated status indicator..................................40-41 Control from bi-directional switch..............................42-43 Control from dedicated ON + dedicated OFF push-buttons................................................................44-45
Automatic
Automatic OFF after 1' to 10h adjustable delay........46-47 ON/OFF according daylight - sensor-free..................48-49 ON/OFF according daylight and presence with override.................................................................50-51
Multiple circuits
Manual
Centralized ON +OFF push-buttons with local ON/OFF........................................................52-53 Centralized ON +OFF push-buttons with status indicator, local ON/OFF............................54-55 Centralized ON overriding with local ON/OFF...........56-57 Centralized ON + OFF overriding with local ON/OFF..........................................................................58-59
Keycard enabling
Local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard. .................................................................60-61 Centralized ON + OFF overriding and local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard............62-63 Centralized ON + OFF overriding and local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard, delayed disabling.........................................................64-65 Lighting and wall socket circuits enabled by a keycard with delayed disabling..........................66-67
Automatic
Time scheduled OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons................................................................68-69 Time scheduled ON + OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons................................................................70-71 Building vacancy program with zone OFF push-buttons and local ON/OFF push-buttons.........72-73 Centralized ON + OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons, 1 circuit enabled by daylight condition.......................................................................74-75
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Lighting Control
Control from ON/OFF push-buttons
User/customer benefits
Ease of use: the zones lighting circuit can be operated from several locations. It is well appreciated in corridors, staircases and large rooms. Comfort: the impulse relay offers silent continuous operation compared to same application using contactors. The distribution board can be installed in quiet rooms (bedrooms, offices) without disturbing users. Energy savings: when remote control is needed, the impulse relay is the equipment with the lowest self-consumption. This is due to the fact that energy is only needed to change its state from ON to OFF, OFF to ON. No energy is needed to maintain the ON state.
Functions - Installer advantages
The TL impulse relay closes or opens its contact every time a mains voltage pulse is applied to its coil terminals. The pulse is generated by depressing one of the push-buttons. All the push-buttons are connected in parallel. Maintenance operations are facilitated by the ON/OFF toggle with locking system on the front face of the impulse relay.
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TL
Impulse relay!
Favorite applications hotel office etc
TL For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Coil consumption of an impulse relay can be 50% lower than a contactor solution.
Solution diagram
TL
Local ON/OFF Lighting
Text for specifications

Products used
Product
C60N TL PB
The zone lighting shall be activated by several wall push-buttons. The OFF and ON states can be mechanically locked from the distribution board for easy maintenance.
Description
MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay 16 A Push-button
Unit
1 1 3
Reference
15510
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Control from ON/OFF push-buttons with integrated status indicator
Energy savings, safety: room lighting can be activated and deactivated locally by users. At a central point (for example reception desk) the attendant can check the state of the lighting on the indicator and turn it ON or OFF in order to avoid wasting energy in case some users forget to switch off.

Local push-buttons activate the TLs impulse relay. The remote ON/OFF push-button is simply connected in parallel with local push-buttons. The lighting status indicator is controlled by a dedicated auxiliary contact of the TLs; a different voltage from the power can be used if necessary. Space-saving: the TLs impulse relay saves space since the auxiliary contact is integrated. The overall width is still 18 mm.
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TLs
Impulse relay!
TLs For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Central ON/OFF push-buttons allow an energy saving of up to 15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
Local ON/OFF
Remote ON/OFF
Status indicator
The rooms lighting circuit shall be activated locally by push-buttons, and also from the reception desk, where a lighting status indicator shall be provided.
Products used
Product
C60N TLs Light indicator PB
Description
MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Red Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 4
Reference
15517 18320
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Control from two-way switch
Ease of use: the status of the lighting circuit is indicated by the position of the two-way switch. The switch can be remote from the illuminated room. Comfort: the impulse relay offers silent continuous operation. The distribution board can be installed in quiet rooms (bedrooms, offices) without disturbing users. Energy savings: when remote control is needed, the impulse relay is the equipment with the lowest self-consumption. This is due to the fact that energy is only needed to change its state ON to OFF, OFF to ON. No energy is needed to maintain the final state.
The TLm impulse relay is quite similar to a standard impulse relay, except that it is actioned not by an impulse push-button but by a two-way switch. The TLm closes or opens its contact every time a mains voltage is applied to its ON or OFF terminal. The voltage can be applied via an two-way switch or any contacts from a time switch or other device. Facilitates maintenance operations: the coil can be manually disconnected by a switch on the front face of the impulse relay.
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TLm
Impulse relays!
Favorite applications hotel industry infrastructure
TLm For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Coil consumption of an impulse relay can be 50% lower than a contactor solution.
Solution diagram
ON
OFF
Local ON/OFF
Lighting
The lighting in the zone shall be activated by an impulse relay controlled by a two-position switch. The OFF and ON states shall be indicated above the switch. The control of the impulse relay can be mechanically disabled for easy maintenance.
Products used
Product
C60N TLm I
Description
MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Two-way switch
Unit
1 1 1
Reference
15516
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Control from dedicated ON + dedicated OFF push-buttons
Safety: safe action, as the load is activated by a dedicated ON push-button, OFF with another push-button. Priority to OFF action when both push-buttons are depressed simultaneously.
CT relay: closes its contacts as long as its coil is powered. The ACTo+f closes its contact simultaneously, so the ON push-button is then shorted and the CT coil will remain powered when the push-button is released. Depressing the OFF push-button will stop the current and unlatch the coil. Isolation: the ACTo+f auxiliary contact is specific to the CT control circuit (low current). Power contacts of the CT relay remain available for load control (high current).
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ACTo+f
ACTo+f For more details see catalogue.
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> Simplicity for hight power control
Solution diagram
OFF (Normally Closed)
ON (Normally Open)
ACTo+f
Lighting

Products used
Product
C60N (Q2) C60N (Q1) CT ACTo+f PB
The lighting shall be controlled by separate ON and OFF push-buttons, with priority to OFF if both push-buttons are depressed simultaneously.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C16 A Contactor 1P+N 25 A CT auxiliary contact Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 1 2
Reference
15380 15914
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Automatic OFF after 1' to 10 h adjustable delay
Energy savings: some equipment (lighting, ventilation, heating, etc.) sometimes needs to be operated for a specific period only. This solution provides automatic OFF after an adjustable delay, up to 10 hours. Ease of use: the equipment is simply activated from a push-button.
The ATEt auxillary module activates a CT relay for an adjustable period of time, from 1 second to 10 hours. With this diagram the delay starts when depressing the push-button. Another press of the push-button starts a new timing cycle but no OFF. Other delay scenarios are possible with different ATEt wiring methods. Direct connection on CT: by means of sliding switches integrated into the ATEt.
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ATEt
Multi-function auxiliary timer!
ATEt For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
Allows an energy saving of up to 10% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
ATEt
CT
Y1 B1
Local ON
Lighting

Products used
Product
C60N ATEt CT PB
The lighting shall be operated manually ON from several push-buttons. A long-delay timer will turn it off after a programmable delay of up to 10 hours. Each press of a push-button will reset the timer.
Description
MCB 1P+N C25 A Multi-function auxiliary timer Contactor 1P 25 A Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 3
Reference
15419
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
ON/OFF according daylight - sensor - free
Energy savings, safety: outside lighting is automatically activated and deactivated according to the position of the sun. The sun position is detected by means of an astronomical time switch that takes the seasons into account. As a result, outside lighting is only used to ensure safety around the building, without wasting energy. Extra savings can be achieved by providing lighting only on working days.
Maintenance free: the IC Astro offers similar functionality to a twilight switch but does not require a light sensor. Therefore, no cleaning and no replacement due to vandalism are required. Easier installation: than for a twilight switch since wiring for a light sensor is no longer required. Geographical optimization: sunrise and sunset times can be adjusted to take into account the local longitude, shading from higher buildings, nearby cliffs, etc. Extension: an override 230 V AC input is provided in the IC Astro. An external switch will provide ON override for testing during maintenance operations.
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IC Astro
Astronomic programmable switch!
IC Astro For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Up to 25% energy saving can be expected, depending on settings.
Solution diagram
Lighting
Outside lighting shall be controlled by a time switch taking into account local sunrise and sunset hours.
Products used
Product
C60N C60N IC Astro CT
Description
MCB 1P+N C16 A MCB 3P+N C25 A Astronomical programmable switch Modular contactor 3P+N 25 A
Unit
1 1 1 1
Reference
15223 15384
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
ON/OFF according daylight and presence with override
Energy savings, safety: people movements are detected and if light is required it will come on automatically and turn off after a while when they have left. This saves unnecessary lighting and improves safety, since there is no wall switch to look for in the darkness. Flexibility: a two-way switch at the reception desk (for example) provides a continuous ON override option for special occasions. Sensitivity: a presence detector is much more sensitive than a movement detector (PIR). It will detect the slightest movement.
The PIR activates a relay for higher power handling. Sensitivity is adjustable for taking into account the natural light, as is the timer for the ON state delay after the last movement is detected. The two-way switch provides the option of continuous supply of the relay.
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Argus Presence
Presence detector!
Argus Presence For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> PIR enables 20 to 80% savings on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on adjustment and flow of persons.
Solution diagram
Two-way switch 2
Argus Presence
Lighting
The zone lighting shall be activated by movement detection, taking into account the natural light. The lighting can be set continuously ON from a remote switch.
Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2) Argus Presence CT Two-way switch
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C32 A Presence detector Contactor 1P+N 25 A
Unit
1 1 1 1 1
Reference
MTN 550590 15380
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF push-buttons with local ON/OFF
Energy savings, safety: the lighting for each zone can be activated and deactivated locally by users. At a central point (for example reception desk) the attendant can turn off all the lighting zones in one action to avoid wasting energy in case some users forget to switch off. For safety reasons all the lighting zones can also be turned on in one action.
Local push-buttons activate impulse relays, individually, for each lighting circuit. One central ON and one central OFF push-button are connected to every TLc impulse relay. So all the impulse relays can react simultaneously to common commands. The TLc impulse relay saves wiring and space as the central command interface is integrated. The overall width is still 18 mm.
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TLc
Impulse relays!
TLc For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Central ON/OFF push-buttons allow an energy saving of up to 15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
Lighting
Lighting

Products used
Product
C60N TL TLc PB
Each lighting circuit shall be activated by local push-buttons and from general ON and OFF push-buttons from the reception desk.
Description
MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay 16 A Impulse relay 16 A Push-button
Unit
1 1 2 4
Reference
15510 15518
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF push-buttons with status indicator, local ON/OFF
Energy savings, safety: the lighting for each zone can be activated and deactivated locally by users. At a central point (for example reception desk) the attendant can turn ON or OFF all the lighting zones in one action to avoid wasting energy in case some users forget to switch off. A lighting status indicator gives visual feedback of the action.
TL impulse relays: each one drives a single lighting circuit in a conventional way with local push-buttons. ATLc+s auxiliary module: provides TL status changeover contacts and collects common ON and OFF command. It is compatible with standard TL impulse relay for new or upgrading existing installations. Common remote ON and OFF push-buttons are connected to every ATLc+s on the related ON inputs and OFF inputs. All impulse relays will react simultaneously to common commands.
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ATLc+s
Central command!
Favorite applications office + education hotel industry retail etc

TL+ATLc+s For more details see catalogue.
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> Savings enabler
> Central ON/OFF push-buttons allow energy saving of up to 10-15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
Central OFF
Central OFF
Central ON
Central ON N L Lighting ON indicator
Lighting status indicator (summary)
Lighting
Local circuit ON/OFF
Lighting
Local circuit ON/OFF

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) TL ATLc+s Indicator PB Push-button
Each lighting circuit shall be activated by local push-buttons and by common ON and OFF push-buttons at the reception desk where a summary status indicator will be provided.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Impulse relay Central command
Unit
1 2 2 2 1 4
Reference
15510 15409
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON overriding with local ON/OFF
Energy savings, safety: the lighting for each zone can be activated and deactivated locally by users. At a central point (for example reception desk) the attendant can turn off all the lighting zones in one action to avoid wasting energy in case some users forget to switch off.
Local push-buttons activate impulse relays, individually, for each lighting circuit. One central OFF push-button is connected to every ATLc auxiliary module for TL or directly to every TLc impulse relay. As a result, all the impulse relays can react simultaneously to common commands.
The TLc impulse relay saves wiring and space as the central command interface is integrated; overall width is still 18 mm. The ATLc central command interface is compatible with the standard TL impulse relay for upgrading existing installations, ATLc+TL is equivalent to TLc.
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TLc
Favorite applications office + education hotel industry retail infrastructure

Impulse relays!
etc
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> Savings enabler
> Central OFF push-button allows an energy saving of up to 10-15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
Central OFF
OFF N L Push-buttons
Lighting
Local ON/OFF
Lighting
Local ON/OFF

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) TLc or TL+ATLc PB Two-way switch
Each lighting circuit shall be activated by local push-buttons and from a general OFF push-button at the reception desk.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Push-button Changeover switch
Unit
1 2 2 6 1
Reference
15518
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF overriding with local ON/OFF
Energy savings, safety: the lighting for each zone can be activated and deactivated locally by users. At a central point (for example reception desk) the attendant can turn off by overriding all the lighting zones in one action to avoid wasting energy in case some users forget to switch off. For safety reasons all the lighting zones can be turned ON in one action. Local actions are permitted only when central overriding is deactivated.
Local push-buttons activate impulse relays, individually, for each lighting circuit. One central ON switch and one central OFF switch are connected to every TLc impulse relay. Savings: the TLc impulse relay saves wiring and space as the central command interface is integrated; overall width is still 18 mm. Extension: by adding one MCB and TLc per extra lighting zone. The connection method is similar.
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TLc

Impulse relays!
etc
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> Savings enabler
> Central ON/OFF push-buttons allow an energy saving of up to 10-15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
N OFF ON L Push-buttons
Central ON
Central OFF
Lighting
Local ON/OFF
Lighting
Local ON/OFF

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) TLc PB
Each lighting circuit shall be activated by local push-buttons and from general ON and OFF push-buttons at the reception desk.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Push-button
Unit
1 2 2 6 2
Reference
15518
Two-way switches Changeover switch
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard
Energy savings: the user enables the room lighting by inserting the keycard into its support. Local push-buttons will be active. The lighting is turned off when the card is removed.
Keycard switch: the changeover contact energizes the push-buttons when the card is inserted and the OFF inputs of the impulse relays when it is removed.
TLc impulse relay: drives a single lighting circuit in a conventional way with local push-buttons. Independent ON and OFF inputs are provided for centralized control.
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TLc

TLc Keycard switch For more details see catalogue.
Impulse relays!
etc
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> Savings enabler
> Keycard control allows an energy saving of up to 10-15% on lighting circuit electricity consumption, depending on users discipline.
Solution diagram
Keycard switch
OFF N L Push-buttons
Lighting
Local ON/OFF

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2) Keycard switch TLc PB
Use of the lighting is enabled by keycard detection. When the card is in its base, pressing a push-button turns it ON and pressing again or removing the card will turn it OFF.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Changeover contact type Impulse relay Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 1 3
Reference
15518
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF overriding and local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard
Energy savings: use of the rooms lighting circuits is enabled while the keycard is inserted into its base. Convenience: since a push-button is provided for each lighting circuit, Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons are provided for faster use.
Keycard switch: when the card is inserted the NO changeover contact is closed, energizing the push-button line and making the Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons operational. When the card is removed, the NC contact feeds the OFF input of the TLc relay.
TLc impulse relay: drives a single lighting circuit in a conventional way with local push-buttons. A 230 V signal on the OFF input from the Room OFF push-button or from the keycards NC contact will reset the relay. The room ON signal sent to the ON inputs activates the relays.
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TLc

TLc Keycard switch For more details see catalogue.
Impulse relays!
etc
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Solution diagram
Keycard switch
Central OFF OFF N ON L Push-buttons
Central ON
Lighting
Local ON/OFF

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2) Keycard switch TLc PB
Use of the lighting is enabled by keycard detection. Each circuit can be controlled separately by a separate push-button and collectively by Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Changeover contact type Impulse relay Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 1 5
Reference
15518
63
Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF overriding and local ON/OFF push-buttons enabled by a keycard, delayed disabling
Energy savings: use of the rooms lighting circuits is enabled when the keycard is inserted into its base. Convenience: push-buttons are provided for each lighting circuit. Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons are provided for faster use (action on several circuits). Safety: the lighting stays ON for the preset time once the card has been removed.
Keycard switch: when the card is inserted the NO changeover contact is closed, so the push-button line is energized, Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons are operational. When the card is removed, the NC contact feeds the OFF input of the TLc impulse relay. RTC time delay relay: its changeover contact energizes the push-button line as soon as the Y1 input is high. The adjustable time delay starts when the keycard switch contact opens, then the changeover contact energizes the OFF inputs of the TLc impulse relays.
TLc impulse relay: drives a single lighting circuit in a conventional way with local push-buttons. A 230 V signal on the OFF input from the Room OFF push-button or NC contact of the RTC will reset the relay. The Room ON signal sent to the ON input activates the relay.
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RTC

RTC Keycard switch For more details see catalogue.
Time delay relay!
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Solution diagram
1 minute time delay after the card is removed
Keycard switch
Room OFF OFF Room ON N ON L Push-buttons

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2) Keycard switch RTC TLc PB
Lighting
Local ON/OFF
Use of the lighting is enabled by keycard detection. Each circuit can be controlled separately by a separate push-button, and collectively by Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons. Automatic Room OFF comes after the preset time delay once the card has been removed.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Changeover or Normal Open contact type Time delay relay Impulse relay Push-button
Unit
1 1 1 1 1 5
Reference
16067 15518
65
Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Lighting and wall soket circuits enabled by a keycard with delayed disabling
Energy savings: use of electrical appliances in the room is enabled when the keycard is inserted into its base. Safety, comfort: electrical appliances are turned off after a time delay starting when the card is removed, making it easier to have a last look before leaving.
Keycard switch: the NO contact is closed when the card is inserted; it energizes the Y1 time delay input. RTC time delay relay: its changeover contact energizes the push-button line as soon as the Y1 input is high. The adjustable time delay starts when the keycard switch contact opens, then the changeover contact energizes the OFF inputs of the TLc impulse relays.
TLc impulse relay: drives a single lighting circuit in a conventional way with local push-buttons. A 230 V signal on the OFF input will reset the relay. CT relay: the power relay is directly fed by the RTC time delay relay when the card is inserted. The CT relays control the switched lighting circuit and the wall socket circuit.
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RTC
Favorite applications office + educations hotel industry retail infrastructure

RTC Keycard switch For more details see catalogue.
Time delay relay!
etc
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Solution diagram
1 minute time delay after the card is removed
Keycard switch
Central OFF OFF Central ON ON L Push-buttons N
Lighting Local ON/OFF Lighting
Local ON/OFF
Wall sockets
Fridge

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) C60N (Q4) Keycard switch RTC TLc CT PB Wall socket
Use of the rooms lighting and wall sockets is enabled by keycard detection. The end of enablement comes after a presetable time delay starting when the card is removed.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A MCB 1P+N C16 A NO contact type Time delay relay Impulse relay Contactor 1P+N 16 A Push-button
Unit
1 2 1 1 1 2 1 8 3
Reference
16067 15518 15373
67
Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Time scheduled OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons
Ease of use: zone lighting is ON/OFF-activated with local push-buttons. Energy savings: the lighting is automatically deactivated at the programmed closing time and then periodically. Flexibility of use: light can still be switched ON after switch-off time. It will be deactivated after the next programmed interval if no manual OFF comes earlier. Global building energy performance: this application can be selected as C-class energy performance.
ON/OFF control of lighting circuits (unlimited number of circuits): with TLc impulse relays.
Time scheduling: an IHP+ time switch sends periodic OFF pulses starting at closing time. The interval is programmable. Pulses are collected by the TLc. Savings: minimum wiring and maximum space saving as the TLc does not need any auxiliary override module. Extension: by adding one MCB and TLc per extra lighting zone. The connection method is similar.
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TLc
Impulse relays!
Favorite applications office + education industry retail infrastructure etc

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Solution diagram
OFF Line
Local ON/OFF
Local ON/OFF
OFF Line N L Push-buttons
Lighting
Lighting
The zones lighting circuits shall be manually operated by local push-buttons. At the preset closing time the lighting shall be automatically switched off, periodic off shall occur at programmable intervals during closing time, while reactivation with push-buttons will remain available.
Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) TLc 16 A IHP+ 1C PB
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Programmable time switch Push-button
Unit
1 2 2 1 6
Reference
15518 CCT15851
69
Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Time scheduled ON+OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons
Energy savings: the lighting for all zones is automatically activated at the beginning of the programmed occupancy hours and deactivated at the end. Lights can be switched off for the midday break. Flexibility: from every zone users can activate and deactivate the local lighting from a single push-button. The automatic ON and OFF will still be active.
Manual ON/OFF control of each lighting circuit (unlimited number): with TLc impulse relays.
Time scheduling: an IHP+ 2-channel time switch sends ON and OFF pulses at opening and closing times. Pulses are collected by the TLcs on their ON/OFF override inputs. It is suggested that several OFF pulses are programmed overnight to prevent misuse of manual activation. Extension: more TLcs can be added and connected in parallel on the ON/OFF pulse lines.
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TLc

Impulse relays!
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> Depending on users discipline, savings of 10 to 20% can be expected.
Solution diagram
OFF pulse ON pulse
Local ON/OFF
Local ON/OFF
OFF ON N L Push-buttons
Lighting
Lighting
The zones lighting circuits shall be manually operated by local push-buttons. At the preset opening time the lighting for all zones shall be automatically switched on and then switched off at the closing time and periodically during the closing time. The local push-buttons will still be active.
Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) TLc 16 A IHP+ 2C PB
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C16 A Impulse relay Programmable time switch Push-button
Unit
1 2 2 1 6
Reference
15518 CCT15853
71
Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Building vacancy program with zone OFF push-buttons and local ON/OFF pushbuttons
Energy savings: the lighting of rooms on different floors is automatically turned OFF at a defined preset time (closing time of the building). Each floor can be turned off manually with a dedicated push-button. Each room can be turned ON and OFF locally. Convenience: Outside the closing period the lighting can be switched ON locally; it will stay ON until the next periodic stop sent by the time switch.
Hard-wired solution: for lighting applications, group control and time scheduling. Provided with conventional electrotechnical equipment. Testing is simple, extension is by addition of TLc impulse relay.
TLc impulse relay: controls one lighting circuit with a dedicated push-button. Its ON and OFF inputs get the common Floor OFF order from a push-button and building OFF from the building time switch. ATLc+c: there is one auxiliary module per floor. This module isolates the common OFF order of its floor, preventing it from turning OFF the other floors. IHP+1C: this impulse 1 channel time switch defines the closing time of the building. A 1 second impulse must be programmed at the closing time and later, every x hours during the closing period, depending on the desired frequency of the periodic stops.
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Option: common ON order can be provided by cabling the ON inputs of TLcs the same way as the OFF inputs. For an automatic ON impulse at the beginning of a working day, replace the IHP + 1C with an IHP+ 2C connected to every ATLc+s (second diode) and every ON input.
ATLc+c
Central control for impulse relays!
ATLc+c For more details see catalogue.
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> Up to 30% depending on programming and users discipline
Solution diagram
To other floors
Local ON/OFF
Local ON/OFF
1st floor OFF
1st floor
Lighting
Lighting
Local ON/OFF
Local ON/OFF
Building OFF
Ground floor OFF
Building vacant Ground floor

Lighting Lighting

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1, Q4) C60N (Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6) ATLc+c TLc 16 A IHP+ 1C PB
Each lighting circuit shall be activated individually by local push-buttons. A lighting de-activation push-button shall be provided on each floor, with action on the defined lighting zone. A zone is a group of circuits. All floors shall be de-activated at the closing time defined in a time switch and then periodically until the building is opened again. Manual action is possible between periodical stops.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Central command Impulse relay Programmable time switch Push-button (NO)
Unit
2 4 2 4 1 14
Reference
15410 15518 CCT15851
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Lighting Control
Lighting Control
Centralized ON+OFF and local ON/OFF push-buttons, 1 circuit enabled by daylight condition
Energy savings: once the lighting circuit closest to the windows is defined, this circuit is automatically turned off when there is sufficient natural light, and action on its push-button is cancelled. The other lighting circuits in the room remain independent from this automatic control. Efficient use: users can activate and de-activate each lighting circuit from a single push-button. Room ON and OFF push-buttons are provided for efficient use on all of the rooms circuits.
Circuit manual ON/OFF : control of each lighting circuit (unlimited number) with push-buttons coupled to TLc impulse relays. Room manual ON/OFF push-buttons activate and de-activate all TLc impulse relays simultaneously, from their ON/OFF inputs.
Twilight switch + outdoor sensor: an IC2000 delivers the supply to the push-buttons on the window circuit only when the natural light level is low. When the light is sufficient or by actioning the general OFF push-button a general OFF signal is sent to all TLc. Extension: more TLc can be added and connected in parallel on the ON/OFF lines.
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IC2000

IC2000 + Cell For more details see catalogue.
Light sensitive switch!
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> Depending on the users discipline, a saving of 20% can be expected.
Solution diagram
Cell
Window row OFF line Room OFF line Room ON line N L Push-buttons Room OFF
Room ON

Products used
Product
C60N (Q1) C60N (Q2, Q3) IC2000 ATLc+c TLc 16 A PB
Lighting
Window circuit ON/OFF (Auto +Lighting manual control)
Circuit ON/OFF (Manual control)
The rooms lighting circuits shall be individually operated by dedicated push-buttons and simultaneously by Room ON and Room OFF push-buttons. Manually actioning the lighting circuit closest to the windows will only be possible when the natural light level is insufficient; it will be automatically turned OFF when sufficient light is detected.
Description
MCB 1P+N C2 A MCB 1P+N C10 A Twilight switch + outdoor sensor (cell) Central command Impulse relay Push-button
Unit
1 2 1 1 2 8
Reference
CCT15368 15409 15518
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Lighting Control
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Electrical distribution selection...............................................18

Electrical distribution and protection fast dimensioning................................................................................ 22

Control devices and auxiliaries...............................................26

Step by step procedure

Project specifications and financial constraints page 13

Energy savings and user comfort Switching capacity

Electrical distribution page 18

Choice of devices for energy savings and improved comfort

bbImpulse relay or modular contactor bbChoice of rating bbThermal dissipation

bbCable crosssection dimensioning factors bbType of electrical distribution

Choice of auxiliaries or control devices with built-in auxiliary

Fast dimensioning pages 28 and 29

Fast dimensioning pages 22 to 25

Project specifications and financial constraints

Illumination level and quality

Lamp power output

Distance (d) between the lamps and the area to be lit

The initial investment

Cost of the lamps

Cost of the light fittings

Operation and maintenance

The various types of lamp

required for operation

Electromagnetic or electronic transformer

(most common rated powers)

The application Lamp power output

400 to 1000 lm (40 to 100 W)

2000 to 10,000 lm (100 to 500 W)

400 to 1000 lm (20 to 50 W)

Lighting efficiency (Lm / W) Lighting spectrum Lighting It determines the quality

Relative power (%)

Relative power (%)

Colour rendering Ambience

Number of switching operations (on / off) Ignition time Use

The initial investment Price range The lamp

(most common rated powers)

0.5 to 10 $ (40 to 100 W) 25 $

5 to 30 $ (100 to 500 W) 120 $

2 to 50 $ (20 to 50 W) 55 $ bb Transformer: vv electronic: 10 to 50 $ vv ferromagnetic: 7to 20 $

Average consumption Analysis Strengths Weaknesses

High-intensity discharge lamps

Electronic driver (integrated or non-integrated)

Ferromagnetic ballast withoutignitor

3200 to 10,000 lm (80 to 250 W)

3900 to 20,000 lm (26 to 135 W)

7000 to 25,000 lm (70 to 250 W)

7000 to 40,000 lm (70 to 400 W)

Relative power (%)

Relative power (%)

Relative power (%)

Relative power (%)

high-frequency leakage ( currents generated by the electronic circuits)

Series compensation Parallel compensation

Series compensation: Impulse relay odular M contactor

Parallel compensation: Impulse relay odular M contactor