Safety
Fire resistance Electromagnetic emission
In installations where there is a high risk of fire, the XCP The ferromagnetic structure of the casing, and the
busbar trunking system can provide technical advantages. compactness of the bars, significantly reduce the
Thanks to the low fire load of the busbar, XCP has been fire electromagnetic field emitted. The magnetic induction,
resistance tested in accordance with IEC 60331-1. measured at 1 m from the XCP busbar, is much lower
than 3µT which typically represents the quality objective of
several countries.
Sprinkler proof
It is possible to accessorise XCP with a sprinkler kit that
provides resistance to the sprinkler test. The sprinkler kit is
available on request.
Tests under sprinkler
conditions are available.
For more information
please contact us on
+44 (0) 370 608 9020 SPRINKLER KIT
Insulation technology
In order to achieve superior quality and safety, XCP Resistance to seismic events
conductor bars are wrapped by two PET sheets, each of
All busbar systems and their supports are laboratory tested
which is individually sufficient to ensure the full required
and guarantee (if the product is installed in accordance
dielectric level. PET is a non-hygroscopic thermoplastic
with the manufacturer's instructions) resistance to seismic
polymer resin and therefore preserves its performance
events in the local territory.
whatever the level of humidity. For more information on the
The XCP-S and XCP-HP ranges and related tap-off boxes,
material characteristics see page 45.
have passed seismic tests at a value of ZPA 1.5g * in
Maximum strength accordance with IEEE Std 693-2018. Considering that :
The XCP range has been designed and manufactured for ZPA 1.5g = 1.5 x 9.81 m/s² = 14.71 m/s² . The maximum
heavy industrial environments. acceleration value obtained corresponds to extremely
The busbar is self-contained within its intense earthquakes.
own casing, with the degree of impact
resistance being IK 10 which is the
Simplicity
maximum stated in IEC EN 60068-2-62.
Flexibility With XCP, the design and installation of the power
distribution line becomes quick and simple.
By using the outlet windows located on the straight lengths In order to facilitate and reduce the installation time,
of the busbar, XCP provides high flexibility, both when the elements are supplied with a monobloc which is
planning and installing the system. It is ideal for frequently pre-installed at the factory and the connections between
changing requirements of the electric system during the them are keyed, which ensures that the installation of
life of the building. the components is in the correct position.
The XCP range provides all the necessary components PRE-INSTALLED MONOBLOC
needed for the installation of rising mains.
This is an excellent
solution for all high-
rise buildings such
as residential or
commercial blocks,
hospitals and office
blocks which have
power distribution on
every floor.
CATALOGUE XCP 5
*g=9·81m/s2 (gravitational acceleration)
RANGE
features
Xtra-compact design
XCP is available with aluminium or copper conductors and has a smart and
extra-compact design.
The external dimensions do not change based on the number of conductors.
The length and height change with the rating, but are the same for all three
combinations of conductors available (3 / 4 / 5 conductors).
Often, for the transport and distribution of high power
(5000 A Al /6300 A Cu rated current), the energy distribution
consists of two independent busbars in parallel.
With XCP multi-bar, the product is always supplied in
a single structure so is simpler to install compared to
independent busbar designs.
This also ensures that the system has been fully tested to
achieve the desired rating rather than relying on the individual
INDEPENDENT XCP
rating of each independent busbar. BUSBAR MULTI-BAR
XCP is available in aluminium versions (630 - 5000 A)
or with copper conductors (800 - 6300 A) Copper conductors
Aluminium conductors
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XCP-S and XCP-HP
The XCP range of busbars consists of two different product lines :
• XCP-S
• XCP-HP
While maintaining the same basic characteristics (such as the range of rated current, the
construction materials and the accessories available), XCP-S and XCP-HP have different
properties that make them able to satisfy all market sector demands.
XCP-S is the optimised solution for the most common
performance requirements. LIGHTER SMALLER
The optimised sections of internal conductors allow this
busbar to be lighter and more compact than XCP-HP,
making it the best choice for standard applications. FOR STANDARD
APPLICATIONS
XCP-HP is the busbar system designed to offer a higher
performance in terms of energy saving and short
circuit withstand. It is designed to work at an ambient
HIGHER PERFORMANCE
temperature of 50°C.
Thanks to these features, XCP-HP is the ideal solution
for heavy duty applications, higher temperature FOR HEAVY DUTY
environments and installations where high energy APPLICATIONS
efficiency is required.
NUMBER OF INTERNAL BARS OF XCP-S AND XCP-HP
RATED CURRENT 630 A 800 A 1000 A 1250 A 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A 5000 A 6300 A
XCP-S ALUMINIUM SINGLE BAR configuration DOUBLE BAR configuration *
XCP-S COPPER SINGLE BAR configuration DOUBLE BAR configuration *
RATED CURRENT 630 A 800 A 1000 A 1250 A 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A 5000 A 6300 A
XCP-HP ALUMINIUM SINGLE BAR configuration DOUBLE BAR configuration *
XCP-HP COPPER SINGLE BAR configuration DOUBLE BAR configuration *
* Triple bar
CATALOGUE XCP 7
XCP-S and XCP-HP
Energy saving (Total cost of ownership)
The two busbar ranges, XCP-S and XCP-HP, also differ in loss values due to the Joule effect.
XCP-HP has lower Joule losses compared to XCP-S and this feature means that, in a relatively
short time, it will be possible to recover the additional cost invested in the purchase of a low loss
busbar system compared to the cost of a standard loss busbar system.
In the graph below you can see an indicative example of the possible economic savings in relation
to the loss values of the busbar system.
Price (£)
XCP-HP (Cu)
Difference
Tot. cost (£)
XCP-S (Cu)
in initial
investment
Saving (£)
XCP-S XCP-HP
BEP (break
even point)
PJ losses
Difference
in losses
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
years
XCP-S XCP-HP 2 years
6 months
Standard Joule Lower Joule
effect losses effect losses
PJ (W/m) PJ (W/m)
Note : The time required to reach the break even point changes depending on energy costs in the country in which the analysis is
conducted.
TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP = PURCHASE COST + OPERATING COST OF THE BUSBAR
XCP can be connected to RCP resin busbar ADAPTER ELEMENT (IP 55/65 TO IP 68)
thanks to an adapter element.
This solution allows XCP to be used in hybrid systems where
different degrees of protection are required. P
It is possible to transition from the inside to the outside of a
RC
building by connecting the IP 55 XCP busbar trunking with
IP 68 RCP resin busbar trunking using the adapter element.
P
XC
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RANGE
composition
The XCP range includes all the necessary
components to enable any path for the
busbar run that the project requires.
The range is composed of :
STRAIGHT LENGTHS :
for transport and distribution (with tap-off
outlets) of high-power energy
STRAIGHT LENGTHS WITH TAP OFF OUTLETS FOR DISTRIBUTION
ELBOWS :
able to meet any change of direction and
orientation with standard or bespoke dimensions
TAP-OFF BOXES :
for connecting and energising electric loads.
Available in plug-in and bolt-on versions
CONNECTION INTERFACES :
for connecting the busbar to the electric board or HORIZONTAL ELBOW WITH DOUBLE BAR VERTICAL ELBOW WITH DOUBLE BAR
transformer
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS :
able to meet any installation requirement (fire
barrier, phase inversion...)
FIXING SUPPORTS :
for fixing the busbar to the structure of the
building, for horizontal and vertical installations
and special applications (seismic areas) CONNECTION INTERFACES PLASTIC TAP-OFF BOXES PLUG-IN TYPE
DIFFERENT VARIATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. SEE EXAMPLES BELOW.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US ON +44 (0) 370 608 9020.
Reference Version description Conductor versions
64280102P standard 4 conductors (3Ph + N + PE casing) 4 conductors + PE casing : with full neutral
64280102P-R5 4 conductors RAL painted on request 4 conductors + PE casing : with double neutral with respect to the phase section for applications
64240102P 5 conductors (3Ph + N + FE + PE casing) with high values of third order harmonics (THD%)
5 conductors + PE casing : 3 phases + full neutral + FE functional earth + PE
64250102P double neutral
64280102P-3W 3 conductors (3Ph + PE casing) Versions of PE:
64280102PF Class F insulation (155 °C) PE1 : with casing used as earth conductor (standard)
64280102P-RL PEN conductor PE2 : with additional earth in copper plate
64280102P-R3 with aluminum extra-ground (reinforced PE) (PE3) PE3 : with additional earth in aluminium plate
64280102P-R4 with copper extra-ground (reinforced PE) (PE2)
CATALOGUE XCP 9
PRODUCT
additional features
End feed unit for rising mains
Feed units are used at the start of riser mains lines, when
the busbar must be placed against the wall and powered
using cables.
These feed units allow the product to be installed at
a minimum distance of 40 mm from the wall.
New monobloc
XCP is equipped with a new monobloc covered by a Legrand
patent. This new monobloc ensures a better connection of
the junction with less contact resistance.
The insulation part of the monobloc is made by thermo-set
Class F (155°C) insulation material and for each conductor
there are two plates that assure the continuity between
each conductor. A system of Belleville® washers ensure
the correct pressure during thermal expansion of the
conductors. A double head nut breaks when it reaches the
nominal torque (85 Nm). In the double/triple configurations,
the monobloc ensures the current balancing on the same
conductors.
DOUBLE HEAD NUT THAT BREAKS
AT NOMINAL TORQUE (85 Nm)
DURING 1st INSTALLATION
SmartBolts®
SmartBolts® are available on request. These bolts are
equipped with a visual indication system that turns from red
to black when you reach the right tightening torque (85 Nm).
They are also useful after installation and during checks
and maintenance operations as they allow you to see at
a glance if a bolt has lost the right torque by turning back
to red. SmartBolt
®
DTI (Direct Tension Indicating) SmartBolts ® are
LOOSE TIGHT fasteners with a built-in indicator that shows the tension
has been achieved when the bolt is installed.
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