Schneider busway

from 20 to 800 A
Canalis®

Canalis
Schneider busway
Catalogue 2011

Schneider Busway (Guangzhou) Limited

Postal address As standards, specifications and designs change from time to time, please ask for confirmation
85 Jun Ye Lu, Northern Part of Eastern Section of the information given in this document.
of Guangzhou Economic & Technological
Development District, Guangzhou Printed on recycled paper
510530, PR China

Tel: (86) 20 2820 2828

Fax: (86) 20 2820 2825

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 In decentralised distribution,
Schneider Busway hits the high
note!

Schneider Busway on its second world tour

PD210024

To better meet your needs, Schneider extends its system solutions.

■ New low and medium power busbar trunking products.
■ Pre-equipped luminaires.
■ Strip lighting.

Schneider Busway, closer to you

Manufacturing sites on every continent.

A total coordination with the

Schneider Electric system
Schneider Busway is now part of a comprehensive offering of Schneider Electric
products designed to operate together. This concept covers all low and medium
voltage electrical distribution components. The result is an optimised electrical
installation with even higher performance through full electrical, mechanical and
communication compatibility.
With the Canalis range, you get a complete, tested distribution solution that complies
with standards. It is perfectly suited to traditional applications (factories, warehouses,
etc.) and to the distribution of electrical power from the incoming transformer on
through to all types of loads in offices, commercial premises, laboratories, etc.

More than 70,000 km of Schneider busway has been sold Schneider is evolving to better integrate into
around the world.
your environment
They contribute to improving the working environment, whether in industrial buildings
or retail outlets.
Schneider Busway will now quite naturally fit into the Schneider Electric range of
electric power distribution products (Prisma Plus, Kaedra, etc.).
PD202311

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all the right notes!

Distribution systems Schneider Electric offers different distribution systems to fit your operating needs.
DD221021

Centralised distribution
■ For all continuous processes:
● cement plants
● oil and gas
● petrochemicals
● steel
● paper, etc.
■Centralised distribution offers:
● continuity of service
● combined distribution of power, control and monitoring circuits
● supervision, etc.

Our solutions:
■ Prisma Plus and Okken switchboards.

Decentralised distribution
PD202044

■ For manufacturing industries:

■ Mechanical
● textiles
● lumber
● injection moulding
● electronics
● pharmaceuticals
● livestock, etc.
■Decentralised distribution lets you:
● design installations without layout details
● upgrade without shutting down production
● get systems up and running sooner thanks to faster installation
● generate savings depending on the number of loads.

Our solutions:
■ Prisma Plus switchboards
■ Schneider busway.

Combined distribution
PD202155

Where the advantages of both centralised and decentralised distribution are

required.
■ Commercial and service buildings:
● offices
● stores
● hospitals
● exhibition halls, etc.
● Infrastructures:
● airports
● telecommunications
● internet data centres
● tunnels, etc.
● Industrial facilities:
● pharmaceuticals
● food processing, etc.

Our solutions:
■ Prisma Plus and Okken switchboards
■ Schneider busway.

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all the right notes!

Electrical power available at all points,

throughout the installation.
The Schneider Busway Exclusive features of the Schneider Electric system
decentralised Total coordination of the Schneider Electric system provides maximum safety of life
and property, continuity of service, upgradeability and ease of installation.
distribution concept Product characteristics are checked by calculations and tests carried out in our
laboratories.
PD202373

A competitive installation.
Simplicity, upgradeability, safety and continuity of service and operation.

Savings start with installation

With tap-off points every 3 metres, Canalis busbar trunking reduces installation
costs.
Given the low cost of adding new circuits, savings increase as the number of loads
increases, a natural consequence of the growth of your business.

Schneider busway
DD205658

Upgradeable during operation

In decentralised distribution, evolving operating requirements and costs are
integrated right from the start.
■ The addition, relocation or replacement of load equipment can be carried out
quickly, without de-energising the supply trunking or shutting down operation.
■ The cost of making such changes is greatly reduced:
● loads are located close to supply points
● tap-off points are always available
● tap-units can be reused or new ones added quickly for load relocation or
replacement needs.

Reusable in the event of major changes

When making major modifications to your installation, the existing trunking can be
easily dismantled and reused.

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in tune with your needs!

Decentralised distribution

DD221022
for small sites
Maximum power available throughout the
installation.
The main busway distributes the full power of the
source.

Continuity and flexibility

The large number of tap-off points makes it easy to
supply new loads.
Anyone can connect and disconnect loads quickly and
safely.
These additions or modifications are carried out without
shutting down the installation.

Thanks to rational design, the reliability of Schneider

busway installations is far less dependent on
installation skills.
Schneider busway is an industrial product. Stringent
inspection at all stages of production ensures a long
service life.

Small sites (buildings < 5000 m2)

1 Medium-power distribution.
2 Low-power distribution.
3 Lighting.

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in tune with your needs!

Decentralised distribution

PD202045
for large sites
The simplicity of decentralised distribution
systems
The distribution system can be designed without
detailed knowledge of load locations. Only the source
and load characteristics are needed.
Busway is selected in advance with optimum results.

Easy upgrading
Schneider busway can easily adapt to installation
modifications or extensions. Simply move an existing
tap-off unit or add a new one at the desired location.

Total safety
Tap-units can be connected and disconnected without
de-energising the trunking.
Changes can therefore be made safely on live
installations:
■ Protection against direct contact
■ Mismatch prevention for tap-off units and automatic
compatibility between the performance levels of
tap-units equipped with circuit breakers and the
prospective short-circuit current at the point of
installation.

Large sites (buildings > 5000 m2)

1 Transformer to low-voltage switchboard supply.
2 High-power distribution.
3 Medium-power distribution.
4 Low-power distribution.
5 Lighting.

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harmony with the environment!

Safety of life and property With Schneider busway, no toxic emission in case of fire
Schneider busway is halogen-free.
DD205675

Halogen-sensitive applications
■ Public buildings (infrastructures, hospitals, schools, etc.).
■ Buildings with evacuation difficulties (high-rises, ships, etc.) and service-activity
buildings.
■ Sensitive processes (production of electronic components, etc.).

Schneider busway contains no PVCs

When PVCs burn, they produce large amounts of smoke that can be a serious safety
hazard.
■ Reduced visibility:
● risk of panic
● complicates rescue work
Example: ■ Smoke toxicity:
Consequences of a fire in a 100 m2 office with electrical ● hydrogen chloride gas (highly toxic)
distribution by cables. ● carbon monoxide (danger of asphyxiation).
200 kg of cables (i.e. 20 kg of PVC) produces:
■ 4400 m3 of smoke
■ 7.5 m3 of hydrochloric acid
■ 3.7 kg of corroded steel.

Health
Schneider busway reduces the risk of exposure to
DD205674

electromagnetic fields
According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), exposure to electromagnetic
fields can be a health hazard starting at levels as low as 0.2 micro-Teslas and could
represent a long-term risk of cancer. Some countries have created standards that
stipulate limits (e.g. 0.2 µT at 1 metre in Sweden).

All electrical conductors generate magnetic fields proportional to the distance

between them. The design of Schneider busway with tightly spaced conductors in a
metal enclosure helps to considerably reduce radiated electromagnetic fields.

The electromagnetic field characteristics of Schneider busway are well-defined and

measurements show that they are far below potentially dangerous levels.

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harmony with the environment!

Schneider busway is fully recyclable

■ Schneider busway can be reused.
Schneider busway is designed for a long service life and can easily be dismantled,
DD205673

Environment cleaned and reused.

■ All packaging materials can be recycled (cardboard or recyclable polyethylene
film).

■ All Schneider products are designed for safe end-of-life recycling. PVC, on the
other hand, requires neutralisation of the hydrochloric acid produced using lime and
generates dioxins that are extremely toxic.

Schneider busway helps conserve natural resources

The depletion of raw materials (copper, plastics, etc.) is one of our ongoing concerns.
For this reason, we have optimised the used of all materials used to make our busbar
trunking.
■ Reduction of dangerous or polluting materials. We design our products to meet
future European directives.
■ Reduction in the weight of insulating materials.
■ Reduction in the use of plastics for improved fire performance: less energy
Example:
released during combustion, thereby limiting propagation and facilitating extinction
1 kg of PVC generates 1 kg of waste.
(lower calorific value).

Conservation of natural Schneider busway reduces your line losses by 20 %

Schneider busway divides your consumption of plastic by a
resources factor of four
The cost of an electrical installation includes the initial investment for the equipment
and its installation, the cost of maintenance and the cost of energy losses during
operation.
The concept of decentralised distribution is a way to merge all the circuits in one and
thus to reduce to the maximum the low cross-section lengths and the weight of
insulating materials.
Example:
34 m of 250 A busway equipped with 14-pole 25 A feeders.
DD205656

23 kg 1600 Joules

90 kg 2000 Joules

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range!

Panorama of Canalis lighting

solutions
Lighting distribution

Range Canalis KDP Canalis KBA

PD202216

PD202217
Run components
Degree of protection IP55 IP55
Number of circuits 1 1
Rating 20 A 25 and 40 A
Tap-off intervals 1200 - 1350 - 1500 - 2400 - 2700 - 3000 mm 500 - 1000 - 1500 mm
Standard lengths 24 and 192 meters 2 and 3 meters
Finish - Galvanised steel
Maximum distance between fixing points 0.7 meter 3 meters

Tap-off units
PD202225

PD202225

Rating 10 and 16 A 10 and 16 A

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range!

Canalis KBB
PD202219

IP55
1 or 2
25 and 40 A
500 and 1000 mm
2 and 3 meters
Galvanised steel
5 meters
PD202225

10 and 16 A

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range!

Panorama of Canalis
medium power solutions
Power distribution

Range Canalis KS

PD202222
Run components
Degree of protection IP52/IP54
Polarity 3L + N + PE
Rating 100, 160, 250, 400, 500, 630,
800A
Tap-off intervals 1000 mm on each face
Standard lengths 1.5/2/3 meters
Finish
Maximum distance between fixing points 3 meters

Tap-off units
PD202089

Rating Plug-in 25 to 400 A

Bolt-on -

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range!

Canalis KS rising mains

PD202223

IP52/IP54
3L + N + PE
100, 250, 400, 500, 630, 800A

500 mm
Defined by the floor pitch

Depending on the distance between floors

PD202214

25 to 400 A
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Where to use Canalis

Canalis in workshops and factories

In a garage

PD202017
Characteristics of the garage:
■ Area 300 m2 (20 x 15 m)
■ Loads:
● 3 car lifts
● 1 compressor
● 1 wheel balancing machine
● portable tools
● fluorescent lighting.
DD210512

Canalis products installed:

■ For power distribution: ur
(1) 1 KS run, 30 m long, wall-mounted, with 10 Like yo ,
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single-phase tap-off units, 3 three-phase tap-off units
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and 5 power socket units. al
electric n.
Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard ■ For lighting: ll a ti o
(2) 2 KBA lighting runs, 18 m long, each equipped with insta
(3) Industrial luminaires (2 x 58 W).

In a plastics factory
PD202018

Characteristics of the factory:

■ Area 1500 m2 (50 x 30 m)
■ Loads:
● 30 plastic injection presses
● fluorescent lighting.
DD210514

Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard

Canalis products installed:
■ For power distribution:
● (1) 2 KS 400 A runs, 48 m long, equipped with cable trays, 15 x 50 A tap-off
units and 4 x 100 A tap-off units
re
ity whe ● (2) 1 KS 100 A run, 24 m long, equipped with 5 x 16 A tap-off units and 1 x 25 A
Electric ed it. tap-off unit
you n e
■ For lighting:
(3) 3 KBA lighting runs, 3 x 48 m and 1 x 21 m long to supply
(4) 48 KBL industrial luminaires (2 x 58 W).

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Canalis in warehouses

Characteristics of the warehouse:

PD202019

■ Area 4800 m2 (60 x 80 m)

■ Loads:
● automatic doors
● battery chargers for forklifts
● T5 fluorescent lighting (2 x 80 W).

DD210515
Canalis products installed:
■ For power distribution:
● (1) 1 KS 160 A run, 15 m long, to supply the battery chargers
● (2) 1 KS 63 A run, 75 m long, to supply the automatic doors Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard
■ For lighting:
● (3) 1 KS run, 57 m long, to supply the lighting circuits
● (4) 9 KBA 25 A runs, 6 x 75 m long, 1 x 42 m long and 2 x 29 m long, to supply
ith few
● (5) 90 T5 2 x 80 W luminaires. Even w oints,
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Canalis in egg-laying facilities

Characteristics of the building:

PD202020

■ Area 3000 m2 (150 x 20 m).

■ Loads:
● 60 air extractors
● lighting by 40 W incandescent light bulbs.
DD210516

Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard

Canalis products installed:

■ For power distribution:
(1) 2 KDP 20 A runs, 148 m long, equipped with 60 x 10 A tap-off units to supply
y
s is full the air extractors
Canali d easy ■ For lighting:
a n
sealed tall. (2) 5 KDP lighting runs, 148 m long, with 300 x 10 A tap-off units to supply
to ins
300 x 40 W incandescent light bulbs.

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Canalis in a greenhouse

Characteristics of the building:

PD202021
■ Area 15000 m2 (150 x 100 m)
■ Loads:
● lighting by 600 W horticultural lamps
● rolling shutters.
DD210517

Canalis products installed:

is ■ For power distribution:
analis
Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard KBB C n ly 1 (1) 5 KS 250 A runs, 30 m long, installed as feeders
g : o
stron to supply the lighting circuits
point is
fixing y ■ For lighting:
d e d ever
nee e s ● (2) 30 two-circuit KBB runs, 21 m long, for
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180 luminaires equipped with 600 W bulbs
● 30 KDP runs, 15 m long, to supply the rolling
shutters.

Canalis in a supermarket

Characteristics of the building:

PD202022

■ Area 600 m2 (30 x 20 m)

■ Loads:
● refrigerated display cases and cash registers
● fluorescent lighting.
DD210518

Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard Canalis products installed:

■ For power distribution:
(1)(2) 2 KBA 25 A runs, 12 m long, to supply the cash registers and refrigerated
display cases
up
s lights ■ For lighting:
Canali siness.
u
your b ● (3) 25 m of 2 x 58 W strip lighting run for the store
● (4) 12 m of 2 x 58 W strip lighting run for the cash registers.

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Canalis in offices

In a partitioned office
PD202023

Characteristics of the office:

■ Area 1000 m2 (40 x 25 m)
■ Loads:
●■

DD210519
Canalis products installed: Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard
■ For power distribution:
(1) 2 KS 100 A runs, 21 m long, installed as feeders to supply the lighting circuits
■ For lighting:
asy
● (2) 4 KDP runs, 21 m long, to supply the 180 3 x 36 W luminaires s for e
● 7 KBC single-switch units for the offices Canali ut
layo s.
● 1 KBC two-way switch unit for the meeting room cation
● 3 timer switch units for the entrance, washrooms and hall. modifi

In an open-plan office
PD202024

Characteristics of the office:

■ Area 1000 m2 (40 x 25 m)
■ Loads:
● power: supply to power sockets and VDI network
● fluorescent lighting (3 x 36 W).
DD210520

Prisma Plus System G electrical distribution switchboard

Canalis products installed:
■ For power distribution:
(1) 2 KS 100 A runs, 21 m long, installed as feeders to re
ity whe
supply the lighting circuits Electric ed it.
■ For lighting: you ne
(2) 4 KDP runs, 21 m long, to supply the 180 3 x 36 W
luminaires.

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Characteristics Canalis KDP, 20 A
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run component characteristics

Rating of trunking (A) KDP 20
General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN 60439-2
Degree of protection: IP 55
Mechanical impacts IK 07
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 20
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690
Rated operational voltage Ue V 230...400
Rated impulse voltage Uimp kV 4
Rated frequency f Hz 50/60
Conductor characteristics
Phase conductors
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C R20 mΩ/m 6.80
Mean resistance at Inc and 35°C R1 mΩ/m 8.30
Mean reactance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz X1 mΩ/m 0.02
Mean impedance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz Z1 mΩ/m 8.30
Protective conductor (PE)
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C mΩ/m 7.25
Fault loop characteristics
Symmetrical Ph/N Mean resistance R0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.21
components at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/N mΩ/m 0.85
method
Mean impedance Z0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.22
Ph/PE Mean resistance R0 ph/PE mΩ/m 27.21
at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/PE mΩ/m 0.85
Mean impedance Z0 ph/PE mΩ/m 27.22
Impedance At 20°C Mean Ph/Ph Rb0 ph/ph mΩ/m 13.61
method resistance Ph/N Rb0 ph/N mΩ/m 13.61
Ph/PE Rb0 ph/PE mΩ/m 13.61
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Rb1 ph/ph mΩ/m 16.60
at 35°C resistance Ph/N Rb1 ph/N mΩ/m 16.60
Ph/PE Rb1 ph/PE mΩ/m 16.60
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Xb ph/ph mΩ/m 0.04
at 35°C and reactance Ph/N Xb ph/N mΩ/m 0.04
50 Hz
Ph/PE Xb ph/PE mΩ/m 0.04
Other characteristics
Short-circuit withstand capacity
Rated peak withstand current Ipk kA 3.6
Maximum thermal limit I2t A2s 120x103
Rated short-time withstand current (t = 1 s) Icw kA 0.34
Voltage drop
Composite voltage drop (hot state) expressed in V/100 m/A (50 Hz) with the load uniformly
distributed over the run. If the load is concentrated at one end of the run, the voltage drop is
twice the value indicated in the table.
For a power factor of 1 V/100 m/A 0.72
0.9 V/100 m/A 0.65
0.8 V/100 m/A 0.58
0.7 V/100 m/A 0.50
This table is given for three-phases network. The single phase voltage drop is obtained by
dividing the three-phase voltage drop indicated below by 0.866

Radiated magnetic field

Radiated magnetic field strength 1 metre from the trunking B μT < 2x10-3
Product selection when harmonics are present (for details, see the “Special Applications” section)
Operational current as a function of 3rd-order harmonic content THD≤15% 20
15% < THD≤33% 16
THD > 33% 14
Permissible current as a function of ambient temperature
Ambient temperature °C < 35 35 40 45 50 55
Cœfficient K1 % n/a 1 0.93 0.85 0.76 0.66

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Characteristics Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run component characteristics

Rating of trunking (A) KBA 25 40
General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN 60439-2 IEC/EN 60439-2
Degree of protection: IP 55 55
Mechanical impacts IK 06 06
Number of live conductors 2 or 4 2 or 4
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 25 40
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690 690
Rated operational voltage Ue V 230...400 230...400
Rated impulse voltage Uimp kV 4 4
Rated frequency f Hz 50/60 50/60
Conductor characteristics
Phase conductors
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C R20 mΩ/m 6.80 2.83
Mean resistance at Inc and 35°C R1 mΩ/m 8.30 3.46
Mean reactance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz X1 mΩ/m 0.02 0.02
Mean impedance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz Z1 mΩ/m 8.33 3.46
Protective conductor (PE)
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C mΩ/m 1.57 1.57
Fault loop characteristics
Symmetrical Ph/N Mean resistance R0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.21 19.40
components at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/N mΩ/m 0.85 0.38
method
Mean impedance Z0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.22 19.41
Ph/PE Mean resistance R0 ph/PE mΩ/m 19.40 13.83
at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/PE mΩ/m 0.38 0.73
Mean impedance Z0 ph/PE mΩ/m 19.41 13.85
Impedance At 20°C Mean Ph/Ph Rb0 ph/ph mΩ/m 13.61 5.68
method resistance Ph/N Rb0 ph/N mΩ/m 13.61 5.68
Ph/PE Rb0 ph/PE mΩ/m 11.01 7.66
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Rb1 ph/ph mΩ/m 16.60 6.91
at 35°C resistance Ph/N Rb1 ph/N mΩ/m 16.60 6.91
Ph/PE Rb1 ph/PE mΩ/m 12.50 8.70
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Xb ph/ph mΩ/m 0.04 0.90
at 35°C and reactance Ph/N Xb ph/N mΩ/m 0.04 0.90
50 Hz
Ph/PE Xb ph/PE mΩ/m 0.035 0.035
Other characteristics
Short-circuit withstand capacity
Rated peak withstand current Ipk kA 4.40 9.60
Maximum thermal limit I2t A2s 195x103 900x103
Rated short-time withstand current (t = 1 s) Icw kA 0.44 0.94
Voltage drop
Composite voltage drop (hot state) expressed in V/100 m/A (50 Hz) with the load uniformly
distributed over the run. If the load is concentrated at one end of the run, the voltage drop is
twice the value indicated in the table.
For a power factor of 1 V/100 m/A 0.72 0.30
0.9 V/100 m/A 0.67 0.28
0.8 V/100 m/A 0.61 0.25
0.7 V/100 m/A 0.54 0.22
This table is given for three-phases network. The single phase voltage drop is obtained by
dividing the three-phase voltage drop indicated below by 0.866

Radiated magnetic field

Radiated magnetic field strength 1 metre from the trunking B μT < 2x10-3 < 2x10-3
Product selection when harmonics are present (for details, see the “Special Applications” section)
Operational current as a function of 3rd harmonic content THD≤15% 25 40
15% < THD≤33% 20 32
THD > 33% 16 28
Permissible current as a function of ambient temperature
Ambient temperature °C < 35 35 40 45 50 55
Cœfficient K1 % n/a 1 0.96 0.93 0.89 0.85

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Characteristics Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run component characteristics

Rating of trunking (A) KBB 25 40
General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN IEC/EN
60439-2 60439-2
Degree of protection: IP 55 55
Mechanical impacts IK 06 06
Number of live conductors 2 or 4 4+2 4+4 2 or 4 4+2 4+4
Number of circuits 1 2 2 1 2 2
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 25 25 20 40 40 32
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690 690
Rated operational voltage Ue V 230...400 230...400
Rated impulse voltage Uimp kV 4 4
Rated frequency f Hz 50/60 50/60
Conductor characteristics
Phase conductors
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C R20 mΩ/m 6.80 2.83
Mean resistance at Inc and 35°C R1 mΩ/m 8.30 3.46
Mean reactance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz X1 mΩ/m 0.02 0.02
Mean impedance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz Z1 mΩ/m 8.33 3.46
Protective conductor (PE)
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C mΩ/m 0.80 0.80
Fault loop characteristics
Symmetrical Ph/N Mean resistance R0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.21 17.28
components at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/N mΩ/m 0.85 5.25
method
Mean impedance Z0 ph/N mΩ/m 27.22 18.06
Ph/PE Mean resistance R0 ph/PE mΩ/m 17.28 13.83
at 20°C Mean reactance X0 ph/PE mΩ/m 5.25 0.73
Mean impedance Z0 ph/PE mΩ/m 18.06 13.85
Impedance At 20°C Mean Ph/Ph Rb0 ph/ph mΩ/m 13.61 5.68
method resistance Ph/N Rb0 ph/N mΩ/m 13.61 5.68
Ph/PE Rb0 ph/PE mΩ/m 10.26 6.92
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Rb1 ph/ph mΩ/m 16.59 6.92
at 35°C resistance Ph/N Rb1 ph/N mΩ/m 16.59 6.92
Ph/PE Rb1 ph/PE mΩ/m 11.77 7.14
For Inc Mean Ph/Ph Xb ph/ph mΩ/m 0.35 0.90
at 35°C and reactance Ph/N Xb ph/N mΩ/m 0.35 0.90
50 Hz
Ph/PE Xb ph/PE mΩ/m 0.07 1.85
Other characteristics
Short-circuit withstand capacity
Rated peak withstand current Ipk kA 4.40 9.60
Maximum thermal limit I2t A2s 195x103 900x103
Rated short-time withstand current (t = 1 s) Icw kA 0.44 0.94
Voltage drop
Composite voltage drop (hot state) expressed in V/100 m/A (50 Hz) with the load uniformly
distributed over the run. If the load is concentrated at one end of the run, the voltage drop is
twice the value indicated in the table.
For a power factor of 1 V/100 m/A 0.72 0.30
0.9 V/100 m/A 0.67 0.28
0.8 V/100 m/A 0.61 0.25
0.7 V/100 m/A 0.55 0.22
This table is given for three-phases network. The single phase voltage drop is obtained by
dividing the three-phase voltage drop indicated below by 0.866

Radiated magnetic field

Radiated magnetic field strength 1 metre from the trunking B μT < 2x10-3 < 2x10-3
Product selection when harmonics are present (for details, see the “Special Applications” section)
Operational current as a function of 3rd harmonic content THD≤15% 25 40
15% < THD≤33% 20 32
THD > 33% 16 28
Permissible current as a function of ambient temperature
Ambient temperature °C < 35 35 40 45 50 55
Cœfficient K1 % n/a 1 0.96 0.93 0.89 0.85

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Characteristics KBC tap-off units,
KDP connections
IP55
Ue = 230...400 V

Tap-off unit characteristics

Type of tap-off unit KBC 10 KBC 16DCB KBC 16DCF

General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN 60439-2
Degree of protection: IP 55 55 55
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 10 16 16
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690 690 400
Rated operational voltage Ue V 230...400 230...400 230...400
Rated frequency f Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60

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Characteristics Canalis KSA, 100 to 800 A
Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP52/IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Run component characteristics

Rating of trunking (A) KSA 100 160 250 400 500 630 800
General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN 60439-1/2

Mechanical impacts IK 08 08 08 08 08 08 08
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 100 160 250 400 500 630 800
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690 690 690 690 690 690 690
Rated operational voltage Ue V 690 690 690 690 690 690 690

Rated frequency f Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60

Conductor characteristics
Phase conductors
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C R20 mΩ/m 1.059 0.490 0.206 0.142 0.091 0.074 0.045
Mean resistance at Inc and 35°C R1 mΩ/m 1.395 0.661 0.294 0.190 0.123 0.101 0.061
Mean reactance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz X1 mΩ/m 0.457 0.233 0.192 0.112 0.110 0.070 0.071

Protective conductor (PE)

Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C mΩ/m 0.279 0.216 0.216 0.105 0.105 0.061 0.061
Fault loop characteristics
Between live conductor Rb1 ph ph mΩ/m 2.790 1.322 0.588 0.380 0.247 0.202 0.122
Average resistance of loop ph ph mΩ/m 2.790 1.322 0.588 0.380 0.247 0.202 0.122
(thermal stabilisation temp .θ1)
ph PEN mΩ/m 1.632 0.842 0.431 2.261 0.182 0.141 0.093
Average resistance of loop Rb2 ph ph mΩ/m 3.303 1.565 0.696 0.450 0.291 0.239 0.144
(short - circuit convertional temp.) ph ph mΩ/m 3.303 1.565 0.696 0.450 0.291 0.239 0.144
ph PEN mΩ/m 1.951 1.005 0.512 0.311 0.217 0.169 0.110
Average reactance of loop Xb ph ph mΩ/m 0.937 0.505 0.393 0.252 0.252 0.154 0.148
ph N mΩ/m 0.739 0.505 0.457 0.292 0.295 0.197 0.190
ph PEN mΩ/m 0.559 0.287 0.282 0.212 0.211 0.143 0.140
Between live conductor and PE
Average resistance of loop Rb1 ph PE mΩ/m 1.681 0.911 0.549 0.304 0.238 0.167 0.128
(thermal stabilisation temp .θ1)

Average resistance of loop

(short circuit convertional temp.) Rb2 ph PE mΩ/m 2.017 1.094 0.659 0.365 0.285 0.201 0.153

Average reactance of loop Xb ph PE mΩ/m 0.605 0.292 0.323 0.303 0.295 0.225 0.226
Other characteristics
Short - circuit withstand capacity Icw kA 2.6 4.5 10.0 18.8 27.1 32.1 37.4

Short- circuit rated peak current Ipk kA 3.9 6.8 17.0 39.5 56.9 67.4 78.5
Degree of protection IP52 In normal mounting position, horizontal, edgewiseinstallation. Option IP54
IP50 Other positions: horizontal installation, flat, vertical installation. Option IP50
Voltage drop 3phase50Hz with load distrbuted along the run. If the load is concentrated at the end of the run,
the voltage drop are twice the values the table.
Cos. φ = 1,0 V/100 m/A 0.12081 0.05724 0.02546 0.01645 0.01065 0.00875 0.00528
Cos. φ = 0,9 V/100 m/A 0.12598 0.06031 0.03016 0.01904 0.01397 0.01051 0.00743
Cos. φ = 0,8 V/100 m/A 0.12039 0.05790 0.03034 0.01898 0.01455 0.01063 0.00792
Cos. φ = 0,7 V/100 m/A 0.11283 0.05448 0.02970 0.01844 0.01463 0.01045 0.00805
Derating / uprating factor 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C 45°C 50°C 55°C
Determination of permissible
Lz according to ambient temperature
1.11 1.08 1.06 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.87

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Characteristics Canalis KSC, 100 to 800 A
Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP52/IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Run component characteristics

Rating of trunking (A) KSC 100 160 250 400 500 630 800
General characteristics
Compliance with standards IEC/EN 60439-1/2

Mechanical impacts IK 08 08 08 08 08 08 08
Rated current at an ambient temperature of 35°C Inc A 100 160 250 400 500 630 800
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690 690 690 690 690 690 690
Rated operational voltage Ue V 690 690 690 690 690 690 690

Rated frequency f Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60

Conductor characteristics
Phase conductors
Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C R20 mΩ/m 0.972 0.625 0.206 0.118 0.054 0.067 0.029
Mean resistance at Inc and 35°C R1 mΩ/m 1.224 0.854 0.275 0.154 0.071 0.090 0.039
Mean reactance at Inc, 35°C and 50 Hz X1 mΩ/m 0.457 0.233 0.192 0.112 0.116 0.070 0.071

Protective conductor (PE)

Mean resistance at an ambient temperature of 20°C mΩ/m 0.273 0.243 0.243 0.105 0.105 0.061 0.061
Fault loop characteristics
Between live conductor Rb1 ph ph mΩ/m 2.448 1.708 0.550 0.307 0.142 0.180 0.077
Average resistance of loop ph ph mΩ/m 2.448 1.708 0.550 0.307 0.142 0.180 0.077
(thermal stabilisation temp .θ1)
ph PEN mΩ/m 1.458 1.052 0.408 0.218 0.115 0.128 0.063
Average resistance of loop Rb2 ph ph mΩ/m 2.938 2.050 0.661 0.369 0.171 0.216 0.092
(short - circuit convertional temp.) ph ph mΩ/m 2.938 2.050 0.661 0.369 0.171 0.216 0.092
ph PEN mΩ/m 1.750 1.262 0.490 0.262 0.138 0.153 0.075
Average reactance of loop Xb ph ph mΩ/m 0.937 0.505 0.393 0.252 0.252 0.154 0.148
ph N mΩ/m 0.739 0.505 0.457 0.292 0.295 0.197 0.190
ph PEN mΩ/m 0.559 0.287 0.282 0.212 0.211 0.143 0.140
Between live conductor and PE
Average resistance of loop Rb1 ph PE mΩ/m 1.513 1.112 0.533 0.265 0.183 0.155 0.103
(thermal stabilisation temp .θ1)

Average resistance of loop

(short circuit convertional temp.) Rb2 ph PE mΩ/m 1.816 1.334 0.639 0.318 0.219 0.186 0.124

Average reactance of loop Xb ph PE mΩ/m 0.605 0.292 0.323 0.303 0.295 0.225 0.226
Other characteristics
Short - circuit withstand capacity Icw kA 2.6 4.1 10 21.5 25 31 34

Short - circuit peak current Ipk kA 3.9 6.2 17.0 45.2 52.5 65.1 71.4
Degree of protection IP52 In normal mounting position, horizontal, edgewiseinstallation. Option IP54
IP50 Other positions: horizontal installation, flat, vertical installation. Option IP50
Voltage drop 3phase50Hz with load distrbuted along the run. If the load is concentrated at the end of the run, the
voltage drop are twice the values the table.
Cos. φ = 1,0 V/100 m/A 0.10600 0.07395 0.02383 0.01331 0.00617 0.00779 0.00334
Cos. φ = 0,9 V/100 m/A 0.11265 0.07535 0.02870 0.01621 0.00993 0.00965 0.00568
Cos. φ = 0,8 V/100 m/A 0.10584 0.07127 0.01904 0.01647 0.01096 0.00987 0.00636
Cos. φ = 0,7 V/100 m/A 0.10246 0.06618 0.02856 0.01624 0.01149 0.00978 0.00673
Derating / uprating factor 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C 45°C 50°C 55°C
Determination of permissible
Lz according to ambient temperature
1.11 1.08 1.06 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.87

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 1. Run components 2. Feed units
and end covers
■ Rating: 20 A. ■ The feed units deliv*ered with end covers receive
■ 2 or 4 live conductors. the cables supplying one end of Canalis KDP
■ Available in 24 or 192-metre reels. trunking.
PD202156

PD202157
PD202161

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 Canalis
KDP
3. Fixing system 4. Tap-off units

■ The fixing system is used to attach Canalis KDP to ■ The 10 and 16 A tap-off units, pre-wired or not, single-phase with fixed polarity
the sides of cable trays, metal structures or concrete or multi-phase with phase selection, can be used on the entire lighting range.
slabs.
PD202158

PD202159

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Canalis
KDP
 Description Canalis KDP, 20 A
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Canalis KDP is halogen free

In the event of a fire, cable and conductor insulation containing halogens (chlorine,
DD210080

bromine, etc.) releases dark, toxic and corrosive smoke. The latter can cause panic,
difficulties for rescue teams, intoxication and severe damage to electronic and
computer equipment.
KDP trunking, halogen free, avoids the above risks.

Run components
Carry the current and supply lighting fixtures.
The run components consist of:
1 A flat ribbon cable conforming to standard IEC 60502-1 with 3 or 5 x 2.5 mm2
DD210155

conductors, including one protective conductor. The copper conductors are

tin-plated to protect against corrosion. Canalis KDP is available in 24-metre,
183-metre (special for 1350 mm tap-off unit spacing) or 192-metre reels. The
192-metre reel contains eight spools, clipped together, each containing 24 metres
of cable. For easy installation and use of the uncoiler kit (see above), it is
recommended that KDP be ordered in multiples of 24 metres.
2 Tap-off outlets, factory fitted. These can receive all tap-off units in the KBA and
KBB ranges and ensure electrical connection of the tap-off units.
The degree of protection of the assembly is IP55.
Available distances between tap-off outlets: 1.5 m and 3 m.

All the insulating and plastic materials have increased fire-retardant capacity:
■incandescent-wire test in compliance with IEC 60695-2:
■960°C for components in contact with live parts,
■650°C for other components.
KDP is certified to be non-flame-propagating in compliance with standard
IEC 60332-3.
The system as a whole complies with standard IEC 60439-2.

Feed units and end covers

After stripping the KDP cable, the connection is made by means of a screw terminal
DD210125

for copper cable with a maximum c.s.a. of 4 mm2.

These components are fitted with a PG 16 cable gland. They are locked in the closed
position by a screw.
They can be used to supply the run from either side and for connecting two KDP runs.
Each feed unit is supplied with an end cover for the opposite end of the run.
The system as a whole complies with standard IEC 60439-2.

Uncoiler kit
DD210154

Makes for easy installation of KDP trunking by allowing the cable to be rolled out from
the reel.
It can be used with all standard roller-type uncoilers.
It clips onto the packing spools and can be removed for re-use.
1 Uncoiler kit (8 parts)
2 Packing spools.
3 Cable uncoiler (not supplied).

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 Description Canalis KDP, 20 A
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Canalis
KDP
Fixing systems
These systems are used to fix KDP in accordance with recommended installation
methods.

Fixing to the edge of pre-slotted sheet-metal cable trays

DD210073

1 Fixing to edge of sheet metal: KDP ZF10.

For the ribbon cable and the feed unit.

Fixing to the edge of mesh trays

DD210156

1 Fixing for mesh trays: KDP ZF14.

For fixing the ribbon cable and feed unit to wire diameters between 5 and 8 mm.

Fixing to metal structures

DD210157

1 Fixings for I-beams of the following thicknesses:

■KDP ZF10: 1 to 8 mm,
■KDP ZF11: 8 to 13 mm,
■KDP ZF12: 13 to 17 mm,
■KDP ZF13: 17 to 22 mm.
For h ≥ 120 mm, the KDP may be fixed on top of the I-beam wing.

Fixing to concrete slabs or wooden structures

DD210158

1 Fixing with cable tie for concrete or wood.

KDP ZF20: for the ribbon cable.
2 Concrete fixing plug.
KDP ZF21: for 8 mm diameter hole.

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KDP, 20 A
Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run components
DD210087

KDP 20E●●●●● Polarity Distance between Cat. no. Weight

tap-offs (mm) 24 m spool 192 m reel (kg/m)
L + N + PE 1500 KDP 20ED224150 KDP 20ED2192150 0.200
DD210126

3000 KDP 20ED224300 KDP 20ED2192300 0.200

3L + N + PE 1500 KDP 20ED424150 KDP 20ED4192150 0.320

DD210122

3000 KDP 20ED424300 KDP 20ED4192300 0.320

KDP 20E●●●●●
1000-1300
DD210023

KDP20E●●024● KDP20E●●192●
DD210065

Feed units (supplied with end cover)

Designation Mounting Cable connection Cat. no. Weight

DD210071

Terminals Cable gland (kg)

mm2 Ø max. (mm)
Feed unit Left or right 4 PG 16, Ø 15 KDP 20ABG4 0.120

KDP 20ABG4 End cover

KDP 20ABG4
DD210020

DD210027

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Catalogue numbers Canalis KDP, 20 A
Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Canalis
KDP
Fixing systems

DD210074
KDP on a mesh tray
DD210090

KDP on a metal structure

DD210084

KDP under a concrete slab

Fixing on Thickness Order in Cat. no. Weight

(mm) muliples of (kg)
Pre-slotted sheet-metal - 100 KDP ZF10 0.006
cable trays
Mesh trays Ø 4...Ø 6 100 KDP ZF14 0.006
Metal structure 1...8 100 KDP ZF10 0.006
8...13 100 KDP ZF11 0.006
13...17 50 KDP ZF12 0.006
17...22 50 KDP ZF13 0.006
Wood or concrete Fixing with cable tie 100 KDP ZF20 0.006
Concrete fixing plug for Ø 8 mm 100 KDP ZF21 0.006
hole

KDP ZF10 KDP ZF11 KDP ZF12 KDP ZF13 KDP ZF14
DD210028

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 Presentation Canalis KBA 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

1 - Run components 2 - Feed units and

end covers
■ Rating: 25 or 40 A The feed units delivred with the end covery receive the
■ 2 or 4 live conductors cables supplying one end of Canalis KBA trunking.
■ Basic lengths: 2 and 3 metres.
PD202163

PD202164
PD202168

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 Presentation Canalis KBA 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

3 - Fixing system and cable 4 - Tap-off units

trays
■ The fixing system ensures that Canalis KBA is well ■ The 10 and 16 A tap-off units, pre-wired or not, single-phase with fixed polarity or
secured, whatever the type of building structure. multi-phase with phase selection, can be used on the entire lighting range.

Canalis
There are also fixings to secure the luminaires to

KBA
Canalis KBA.
PD202165

PD202159

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 Presentation Canalis KBA 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

No toxic emission in case of fire

All components in the KBA range are
halogen free.

DD202141
In case of fire, Canalis KBA does not release smoke or
toxic gases.
PD202169

Fast and easy

mounting
Canalis KBA components
DD202160

can be assembled in just

a few clicks.

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 Presentation Canalis KBA 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

Very rigid Three levels of

Canalis KBA trunking forms a rigid beam, even at the illumination
junction between two lengths. By using three-phase

DD202158
trunking, it is possible to
create up to three levels
of illumination.

Canalis
KBA
DD202161

A high degree of protection

■ IP55 guarantees trunking protection against
DD202142

splashes and dust.

■ Canalis KBA complies with sprinkler tests,
guaranteering operation under vertically and
horizontally sprayed water for 50 minutes.

The high degree of protection for Canalis KBA means it

can be installed in all types of buildings.

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 Description Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A 0

Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run components
Carry current, support and supply the luminaires.

Straight lengths
DD210476

Straight lengths constitute the basic structure of the line and are made up of:
1 an all-in-one carrier casing, crimp closed, forming a rigid beam made of sheet
steel, hot galvanised on both sides. This casing also acts as the protective earth
conductor (PE).
2 a ribbon cable with two or four copper conductors, protected against corrosion by
tinning,
3 two, three or five tap-off outlets,
4 an electrical jointing unit ensuring automatic and simultaneous connection of all
live conductors,
5 a mechanical joining device made of galvanised sheet steel that makes the
connection of two lengths rigid and resistant to bending.

The degree of protection is IP55 (without accessories).

The busbar trunking is non-flame-propagating as per the recommendations of

standard IEC 60332-3. All the insulating and plastic materials are halogen-free and
have enhanced fire-withstand capabilities (incandescent wire test as per standard
IEC 60695-2).
■ 960°C for components in contact with live parts.
■ 650°C for other components.

Feed units and end covers

Supply a Canalis KBA line. Supply from left
They clip on (jointing unit) to the end of the line.
DD210477

The end cover for the opposite end of the line is

supplied with each feed unit.

1 Feed unit, 1 circuit (25 and 40 A ratings).

2 Line outlet box (for rating 40 A only).

Supply from right

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Description Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A 0

Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Flexible lengths
Flexible length
For changes in direction or levels and detours around

DD210478
obstacles.
It is mounted in the same way as a straight length.

Canalis
KBA
DD210479

Fixing systems
Busbar trunking
For attachment of the busbar trunking to the structure
DD210480

of the building, either directly or via a threaded rod,

chain or steel cable.
■ Designed to relieve the installer of the weight of the
busbar trunking once placed in a bracket.
■ Automatic locking of moving part on closing
(unlocking requires a tool).
■ The maximum recommended fixing distance
is: 3 metres.

1 Universal fixing bracket bracket

For suspension on a threaded rod, diameter 6 mm.
For horizontal mounting on a beam, pendant, wall,
etc.

Luminaires
Attached to the luminaires before mounting, these
fixings ensure fast and direct fixing to Canalis KBA.
■ Same catalogue numbers as the busbar fixings.
DD210481

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Straight lengths
DD210086

KBA ●●ED●●● Type of Trunking Length Number 25 A rating Weight 40 A rating Weight
component polarity (m) of Cat. no. (kg) Cat. no. (kg)
tap-offs

Straight length
Standard 3 2 KBA 25ED2302 2.400 - -
DD210095

Ph + N + PE
3 KBA 25ED2303 2.400 KBA 40ED2303 2.700
5 KBA 25ED2305 2.400 KBA 40ED2305 2.700
2 2 KBA 25ED2202 1.900 - -
3 KBA 40ED2203 1.700 KBA 40ED2203 1.700
Straight length
Standard 3 2 KBA 25ED4302 2.400 - -
DD210096

3Ph + N + PE
3 KBA 25ED4303 2.600 KBA 40ED4303 3.100
5 KBA 25ED4305 2.600 KBA 40ED4305 3.100
2 2 KBA 25ED4202 1.900 - -
3 KBA 40ED4203 1.900 KBA 40ED4203 1.900
DD210026
DD210025

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Feed units (supplied with end cover)

Designation Rating Mounting Cable connection Cat. no. Weight

DD210094

(A) Terminals Cable gland (kg)

(mm2) max. Ø (mm)
Feed unit 25 Left 4 PG 16, Ø 15 KBA 25ABG4 0.200

Canalis
40 Left 10 PG 21, Ø 19 KBA 40ABG4 0.400

KBA
25 or 40 Right 10 PG 21, Ø 19 KBA 40ABD4 0.500
KBA 25ABG4

KBA 25ABG4 with end cover

DD210092

DD210034

KBA 40ABG4 with end cover

KBA 40ABG4
DD210031
DD210091

KBA 40ABD4 with end cover

DD210030

KBA 40ABD4

Flexible lengths
DD210093

KBA 40DF4●●

Designation Mounting Length Cat. no. Weight

(m) (kg)
Flexible length For elbows, changing levels, 0.5 KBA 40DF405 0.050
detours around obstacles, etc. 2 KBA 40DF420 0.105

KBA 40DF405
DD210032

KBA 40DF420
DD210033

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KBA, 25 and 40 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Fixing systems
Busbar trunking fixings
Designation Mounting Max. load Cat. no. Weight
(kg) (kg)
Universal fixing bracket(1) Suspended on threaded 60 KBA 40ZFU 0.050
rod or lateral (except wall)

Luminaire fixings
Designation Mounting Max. load Cat. no. Weight
(kg) (kg)
DD210105

Universal fixing bracket For direct suspension 60 KBA 40ZFU 0.050

under trunking
KBA 40ZFU

KBA 40ZFU
DD210037

(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters.

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Canalis
KBA
 Presentation Canalis KBB 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

1 - Run components 2 - Feed units

and end covers
■ Rating: 25 or 40 A. ■ The feed units delivered with end covers, receive
■ 2 or 4 live conductors. the cables supplying one end of Canalis KBB trunking.
■ Length: ■ The end covers supplied with the feed units
■ Basic lengths: 2 and 3 metres. terminate the signal lenght and insure the IP level.
PD202170

PD202171
PD202173

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 Presentation Canalis KBB 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

3 - Fixing system and 4 - Tap-off units

cable trays
■ The fixing system ensures that Canalis KBB is well ■ The 10 and 16 A tap-off units, pre-wired or not, single-phase with fixed polarity or
secured, whatever the type of building structure. multi-phase with phase selection, can be used on the entire lighting range.

Canalis
There are also fixings to secure the luminaires to

KBB
Canalis KBB.
PD202172

PD202439

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 Presentation Canalis KBB 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

No toxic emission in case of fire

All components in the KBB range are
halogen free.

DD202141
In case of fire, Canalis KBB does not release smoke or
toxic gases.
PD202174

A large number of conductors

Canalis KBB offers up to 8 conductors
DD202169

for all applications:

■ emergency lighting,
■ dimmers,
■ detection of presence,
lighting and power-socket circuits, etc.

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 Presentation Canalis KBB 0

For lighting and power socket distribution

A high degree of Very rigid

protection Canalis KBB offers fixing

DD202142

DD202163
■ IP55 guarantees distances of up to 5
trunking protection metres, including the
against splashes and jointing units.
dust.

Canalis
■ Canalis KBB complies

KBB
with sprinkler tests, guaranteering operation under
vertically and horizontally sprayed water for 50
minutes.
The high degree of protection for Canalis KBB
means it can be installed in all types of buildings.

Unmatched upgrading possibilities

It is particularly simple to add or modify a Canalis KBB
DD202164

installation since components can be easily mounted or

dismantled.
All parts can be reused.

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 Description Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A 0

Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Run components
Carry current, support and supply the luminaires.
Particularly strong, Canalis KBB is specially intended for installations with large fixing
distances and/or heavy or numerous luminaires.

Straight lengths
DD210379

Straight lengths constitute the basic structure of the line and are made up of:
1 an all-in-one carrier casing, crimp closed, forming a rigid beam made of sheet
steel, hot galvanised on both sides. This casing also acts as the protective earth
conductor (PE).
2 one or two ribbon cable with two or four copper conductors, protected against
corrosion by tinning, making up one or two independent circuits,
3 three tap-off outlets maxi spaced every metre on the main circuit (front), two
tap-off outlets maxi on the adjacent circuit (rear),
4 an electrical joint unit ensuring automatic and simultaneous connection of all live
conductors,
5 a mechanical joint device in two parts, made of stamped sheet steel, that makes
the connection of two lengths rigid and resistant to bending.

The degree of protection is IP55 (without accessories).

The busbar trunking is non-flame-propagating as per the recommendations of

standard IEC 60332-3. All the insulating and plastic materials are halogen-free and
have enhanced fire-withstand capabilities (incandescent wire test as per standard
IEC 60695-2).
■ 960°C for components in contact with live parts.
■ 650°C for other components.

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Description Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A 0

Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Feed units and end covers

Supply a Canalis KBB line.
They clip on (jointing unit) to the end of the line. Supply from left

DD210381
The end cover for the opposite end of the line is
supplied with each feed unit.

Canalis
KBC
KBB
1 Feed unit, two circuits
2 End cover.

Supply from right

Flexible lengths
Flexible length
For changes in direction or levels and detours around
DD210382

obstacles.
It is mounted in the same way as a straight length.
DD210383

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Description Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A 0

Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Fixing systems
Busbar trunking
For attachment of the busbar trunking to the structure

DD210384
of the building, either directly or via a threaded rod,
chain or steel cable.
■ Designed to relieve the installer of the weight of the
busbar trunking once placed in a bracket.
■ The maximum recommended fixing distance is five
metres.

1 Universal fixing bracket

For suspension on a threaded rod, diameter 6 mm.
For horizontal mounting on a beam, pendant, wall,
etc.

Luminaires
Attached to the luminaires before mounting, these
fixings ensure fast and direct fixing to Canalis KBB.
■ Fixing systems with automatic locking of moving part
on closing.
DD210385

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A, 2 circuits 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Straight lengths, two circuits

DD210089

Canalis
KBC
KBB
Type of Length Number 25 A rating Weight 40 A rating Weight
busbar trunking (m) of Cat. no. (kg) Cat. no. (kg)
tap-offs
KBB ●●ED●●●●●
Standard
straight 3 3+2 KBB 25ED22305 4,600 KBB 40ED22305 5,200
DD210108

length
2 2+1 KBB 40ED22203 3,600 KBB 40ED22203 3,600

3 3+2 KBB 25ED42305 4,700 KBB 40ED42305 5,700

DD210107

2 2+1 KBB 40ED44203 3,800 KBB 40ED44203 3,800

3 3+2 KBB 25ED44305 4,800 KBB 40ED44305 6,100

DD210109

2 2+1 KBB 40ED44203 3,800 KBB 40ED44203 3,800

DD210044

Feed units (supplied with end cover)

Designation Mounting Cable connection Options Cat. no. Weight

Terminals Cable gland (kg)
DD210099

(mm2) Ø maxi (mm)

Feed unit Left 6 to 10 PG 21, Ø 19 AII KBB 40ABG44 0.400
Right 6 to 10 PG 21, Ø 19 None KBB 40ABG44 0.400
E KBB 40ABG44E 0.500
T KBB 40ABG44T 0.500
Additional jointing unit KBB 40ZJ44 0.640
KBB 40ABG44 KBB 40●●● 44 End cover
DD210022

DD210048

KBB 40ABD44●

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KBB, 25 and 40 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for lighting and

IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V

Flexible lengths
DD210102

KBB 40DF4●●● Designation Mounting For trunking Length Cat. no. Weight
(m) (kg)
Flexible lengths For elbows, 0.5 KBB 40DF4405 0.800
changing levels,

DD210109
detours around
2 KBB 40DF4420 1.900
obstacles, etc.

KBB 40DF4●●●
DD210043

Length (mm) KBB 40DF4●●5 KBB 40DF4●●0

a 153 1653
b 500 2000

Fixing systems
Busbar trunking fixings
Designation Mounting Max. load Cat. no. Weight
(kg) (kg)
Universal fixing bracket(1) Suspended on threaded 60 KBB 40ZFU 0.050
rod or lateral (except wall)

Luminaire fixings
Designation Mounting Max. load Cat. no. Weight
(kg) (kg)
DD210105

Universal fixing bracket For direct suspension 60 KBB 40ZFU 0.050

under trunking
KBB 40ZFU

KBB 40ZFU
DD210037

(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 5 meters.

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 Description Canalis KDP, KBA and KBB
Busbar trunking for lighting and
IP55 power socket distribution
Ue = 230...400 V
Tap-off units

Tap-off units (general)

For instantaneous connection of luminaires to busbar trunking:
DD210068

■they can be handled while energised and under live conditions,

■the contacts for live conductors are of the clamp type,
■PE connection occurs before that of the phases and neutral,
■phase-selection system (clip-in contact studs) for balancing of 3-phase distribution

Canalis
systems,

KBC
■selection is visible via a transparent window,
■a coloured lock holds them in the tap-off outlet,
■all the insulating and plastic materials have a high fire-retardant capacity:
□incandescent-wire test in compliance with IEC 60695-2:
- 960°C for components in contact with live parts,
- 650°C for other components.

All the insulators and plastic components are halogen free.

Two-pole 10 A tap-off unit with phase selection

■ The two contact studs are movable and can be used to set up both L + N + PE
and 2L + PE distribution.
■ Supplied complete with a cable gland.

10 A KBC-10DCB20 tap-off unit, 2-pole + PE, to be wired

DD210083

■To be wired for connection of luminaires using a cable of specific type, size or
length.
■Fast connection for 3 x 0.75 to 1.5 mm2 cable. If prefabricated leads are used, the
line must have 16 A protection (see possibilities of dispensing with protection in the
simplified design guide for lighting distribution, in the section on protection against
overloads).

16 A KBC 16DCB/DCF21 tap-off unit with phase selection

For connection of luminaires using a cable of specific type, size and length.
DD210188

■Two-pole: L + N + PE (1 mobile stud, fixed neutral) or 2L + PE (2 mobile studs).

■Installation is facilitated by the side guides.
■Supplied with a cable bushing. Terminal connections for 0.75 to 1.5 mm2 cable.

KBC 16DCB tap-off unit with terminals, direct connection

(no protection)
For direct connection (no protection) of luminaires using a specific cable.
Can be equipped with the accessory to tap-off the remote-control circuit to the
luminaires.

KBC 16DCF tap-off unit, with fuses

For protection of each luminaire.
Fuse carrier on the phase (1 or 2 carriers depending on the model).
For cylindrical fuse NF 8.5 x 31.5 (not supplied), 16 A gG maximum, breaking
capacity 20 kA.

Accessories
Specific to KBC 16DCF tap-off units
DD210191

1 Rear support bracket

Additional fixing of KBC 16 tap-off units using the rear support bracket may be
necessary, notably if there is a risk of accidental pulling on the cable or if the cable
is very heavy (great length).

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KDP, KBA and KBB tap-off
Dimensions units 0

IP55 For lighting and power socket distribution

Ue = 230...400 V

10 A tap-off unit, direct connection

10 A tap-off unit, L + L + PE or L + N + PE, with phase selection

Type of busbar trunking Polarity Order in Cat. no. Weight

multiples of (kg)
L1 + N or L2 + N or L3 + N 10 KBC 10DCB20 0.065
L1 + L2 or L1 + L3 or L2 + L3
L2 + N2 or L3 + N3
KBC 10DCB20
Type of busbar trunking 10 A tap-off unit, 3L + N + PE

Polarity Order in Cat. no. Weight

multiples of (kg)
To be defined for each application 10 KBC 10DCB40 0.065
KBC 10DCB40 (dimmer, emergency lighting, etc.)

KBC 10DCB20, KBC 10DCC21● KBC 10DCB40

16 A single-phase tap-off unit, with or without fuses

16 A tap-off unit, L + N + PE, with phase selection
Type of busbar trunking Polarity Protection Scheme Colour Order in Cat. no. Weight
of lock multiples of (kg)
L1 + N None Blue 10 KBC 16DCB21 0.090
or
DD210151

L2 + N
DD210118

DD210126

DD210121

or
L3 + N

Cylindrical Blue 10 KBC 16DCF21 0.090

Single- Balancing on 3 fuse
DD210153

circuit phases or NF 8.5 x 31.5

KBC 16DC●21 16 A gG
switching 3-circuit
switching maximum
(not supplied)

16 A three-phase tap-off unit, with or without fuses

16 A tap-off unit, 3L + N + PE
Type of busbar trunking Polarity Protection Scheme Cat. no. Weight
(kg)
3L + N None KBC 16DCB40 0.090
DD210144

All types possible

KBC 16DC●40 Cylindrical fuse KBC 16DCF40 0.090
NF 8.5 x 31.5
DD210143

15 A gG
maximum
(not supplied)

KBC 16DC●40

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Canalis
KBC
 Presentation Canalis KS 0

For medium-power distribution

from 100 to 800 A

1. Run components 2. Feed units

and end covers
■ Rating: 100,160,250,400,500,630,800A. The feed units delivered with end covers, receive the
■ 4 live conductors. cables supplying one end or any other point of Canalis
KSC:Copper conductor. KS trunking.
KSA:Aluminum conductor with silver-plated copper contact.
■ Length:
□ basic components: 1.5/2/3 metres.
□ special lengths: 0.375 to 2.30 metres.
PD202204

PD202205
PD202208

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 Presentation Canalis KS 0

For medium-power distribution

from 100 to 800 A

3. Fixing system 4. Tap-off units

■The fixing system ensures that Canalis KS is well ■ The tap-off units (with and without isolators) have ratings of 25 to 400 A
secured, whatever the type of building structure. ■ Protection is ensured with modular or Compact NS circuit breakers or fuses.
PD202206

PD202207

Canalis
KS

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 Presentation Canalis KS 0

For medium-power distribution

from 100 to 800 A

No toxic emission Excellent contact

in case of fire Contacts in Joint-Pack are silver-plated KSC range with copper conductor
DD202141
All components in the KS and expension can be absorted KSA range with Aluminum conductor
range are automaticlly thanks to clip design. with silver-plated copper contact.
halogen free. The level of performance remains the All the tap-off contact also silver-plated.
In case of fire, Canalis KS same throughout the life of the product.
does not release smoke
or toxic gases. KSC copper KSA aluminum

Joint-Pack
PD202209
DD202171

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 Presentation Canalis KS 0

For medium-power distribution

from 100 to 800 A

A high degree of protection

The high degree of protection for Canalis KS means it
DD202142

can be installed in all types of buildings.

■ IP54 guarantees trunking protection against
splashes, and dust.
■ Canalis KS complies with sprinkler tests,
guaranteering operation under vertically and
horizontally sprayed water for 50 minutes.

Canalis
KS

A complete range of tap-off units

■ The range covers all needs from 25 to 400 A.
DD202176

■ Protection is possible using circuit breakers or fuses.

■ Also available are 32 A tap-off units equipped with household and industrial power
sockets.
Intelligent tap-off units
■ They monitor the installation to avoid overloads and ensure continuity of service.
■ They can meter the energy consumed for precise management (cost allocation for
each consumer).

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 Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Canalis KS is designed for medium-power distribution with high tap-off densities in industrial and commercial buildings (factories, exhibition
halls, supermarkets, etc.).
The range is available in eight ratings: 100, 160, 250, 400, 500, 630, 800 A.
Canalis KS provides an IP54 degree of protection, whatever the installation method. Consequently it can be installed in virtually any type
of building.
Tap-offs are implemented by tap-off units from 25 to 400 A that may be removed in complete safety under energised conditions,
from 25 to 400 A.
Busbar trunking rated 100 to 250 A may be equipped with tap-off units up to 160 A.
Busbar trunking with higher ratings may be equipped with the entire range of tap-off units.
All the insulating and plastic materials are halogen-free and have enhanced fire-withstand capabilities
■ incandescent wire test as per standard IEC 60695-2 :
□ 960°C for components in contact with live parts,
□ 650°C for other components.

Straight lengths
Distribution components
DD210264

Straight lengths are designed to carry current and feed loads with low or medium power. the straight lengths form the
structure of the run. They comprise:
1 A casing of galvanized sheet steel, which is crimped closed.
This casing, shaped and ribbed by rolling, provides excellent resistance to bending and twisting.
Three casing widths cover the whole range. Casings are available in two finishes:
-52.4 mm wide sheet steel with white finished for 100, 160 and 250A ratings
-73 mm wide sheet steel with white finished for 400 and 500 A ratings.
-109 mm wide sheet steel with white finished for 630 and 800 A ratings.
2 4 live conductors of the same cross-section:
-High purity electrical copper bar for KSC 100 to 800 ratings.
-High purtiy electrical aluminum bar for KSA 100 to 800 ratings with silver-plated copper contact.
3 Fibreglass reinforced polyester isolators, at 250 mm intervals.These hold the conductors securely within the casing.
4 A special protected earth (PE) conductor with a cross-section 1/2 of three phase cross-section. It is connected to the casing at each
junction.
5 Tap-off outlets on both sides of the trucking, at 0.5 or 1 m intervals.
They have a shuttered outlet which is opened and closed automatically when connectors or tap-off units are plugged in or removed.
6 A mechanical and electrical jointing device.
Electrical connection is via a block with spring and silver graphite contacts. This block absorbs the differential conductor/casing expansion
of each length equally.
For 100,160 and 250 A ratings, it automatically and simultaneously connects all the live conductors, ensures continuity of the protective
earth conductor and its connection with the casing. For higher ratings(400 to 800A), the electrical connection is made by a 1/4 screw turn for
each conductor.
Special components
1 Custom-length run components
Used to adjust the length of a line (e.g. between
DD210265

two changes in direction).

These components are made to order and do not
have tap-off outlets.

2 Fire barrier
This type of length is used to transit a fire-proof wall
(e.g. between two rooms in a building).
It has been tested in a certified laboratory and
complies with standard EN 1363-1.
The laboratory report lists the following results:
□ thermal insulation:≥120 minutes,
□ resistance to flames:≥120 minutes,
□ stability: ≥120 minutes.

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Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Feed units and end covers

Used to feed a KS line by cables or directly from the

DD210267
busbars in a switchboard. They can be mounted at the
end of a line (end feed, left or right) or in the middle
(central feed).

1 End feed unit for KS 100 A trunking

For KS 100 A trunking only. It can be mounted on
either side of a straight length. It is equipped with a
PG 29 cable gland and supplied with an end cover.

2 End feed unit for trunking up to 800 A

For 100 to 250 A ratings. It can be mounted on either
end of a straight length by inverting the initial section
of the trunking.and supplied with an end cover.
For 400 to 800 A ratings, there are right and
left-hand versions.

3 Centre feed unit

Using a single cable, it is possible to feed both the
right and left-hand sections. It is mounted between
two straight lengths in the line and is supplied with
two end covers.

4 Flange feed unit

Equipped with splayed bars and a mounting plate for
direct connection to the busbars of a switchboard.
It can be mounted on either end of a component and

Canalis
is supplied with an end cover.

KS
5 End cover
DD210268

The end cover protects and isolates the ends of the

conductors. It is mounted on the last component.
Supplied with end feet unit and feed unit.

Components for changing direction

All components for changing direction are supplied with
a junction block.
DD210269

1 Edgewise elbow
One model for turning right or left.

2 Flat elbows
Two models, one for turning up and the other for
turning down.

3 Edgewise tee
To create branches perpendicular to the main line.

Sprinkler kit
To comply with the sprinkler tests (guaranteeing
operation under vertically and horizontally sprayed
water for 50 minutes), each electrical jointing system
should be fitted with a reinforced protection kit (the
jointing sleeve).

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Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Fixing systems
The maximum recommended fixing distance is three
metres.

DD210273
1 Universal fixing bracket
For attachment of the busbar trunking to the
structure of the building, either directly or via a
threaded rod M8, brackets, etc.
Suspension using chains or steel cables is not
advised.

2 Spring fixing bracket

These brackets are used to suspend the KS line on
threaded rods M8 and do not require tools.The
bracket is attached to the treaded rod by the spring
mechanism,without nuts or bolts.Adjustment of the
length of the threaded rod is simplified and the KS
trunking can be installed three times faster.
They are suitable for ratings up to 800A.

Tap-off units

For rapid connection of loads or secondary lines, in

DD210275

compliance with installation standards CEI 60364 and

regulations, whatever the system earthing arrangement
(TT, TNS, TNC or IT).

They can be handled and removed under off-load

conditions with the trunking energised.

The tap-off outlets are automatically opened or closed

when tap-off units are connected or removed.

The degree of protection is IP54 as standard

(no accessories are required).
DD210276

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Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units (A) and tap-off units with isolators (B)

DD210277
up to 100 A are made of plastic:

■ Colour: RAL 9001 white for the casing and the grip
zones and transparent green for the cover (design
based on Kaedra enclosures),The fixing mechanisms
are in RAL 7016
■ Material: self-extinguishing, halogen free insulating
plastic (fire resistant and very high temperature
withstand).

DD210279
■ Other characteristics: cable gland drilling zone,
stainless steel screws and the door can be lead sealed.

Tap-off units from 160 to 400 A are made of sheet

steel (C):
DD210280

■ Colour: RAL 9001 white for the casing

■ Other characteristics:
□ Removable cover with hinges enabling opening up to
120°, vertically bevelled cover with double bends for
enhanced rigidity (design based on Sarel Spatial 3D
enclosures), polyurethane gaskets.
□ Equipped with cable-gland plates marked every

Canalis
25 mm and designed for maximum access.

KS
Disconnection principle:

Disconnection by unplugging the tap-off unit.

The access to the electrical devices and the terminals
DD210280

is possible only when the tap-off unit is unplugged

(i.e. not energised).
A safety device prevents connection to the trunking
when the cover has been removed.

Disconnection of tap-off units with fuses and modular

devices (category AC22 to AC20) is obtained by
opening the tap-unit cover.

Tap-off unit disconnection by opening or closing

the cover should be carried out only if the
downstreamload is de-energised.

For tap-units with circuit breakers, a number of

safety devices prevents from:

■ Plugging and unplugging in the tap-off unit when the

cover is closed
■ Closing the cover before the tap-off unit is locked
onto the trunking
■ having access to the electrical equipment and the
terminals when energised.
■ opening the cover in the position “ON” (tap-off units
equipped with a Compact NS or NG circuit breaker).

These tap-off units can be equipped with certain

accessories such as circuit-opening contacts on the
cover, lead seals, etc.

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Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units for circuit-breakers (not equipped)

Tap-off unit covers can be lead sealed to prevent
circuit-breaker switching by unauthorised persons.

Tap-off unit for modular devices

This tap-off unit can be equipped with most modular

DD210282
devices (18 mm wide) of the Multi 9 type:
■ rated current: 32 A,
■ capacity: 5 modules,
■ with a window in front for visual and physical access
to the devices. A transparent cover seals the window.

Tap-off units, with isolators, for modular devices

These tap-off units accept most modular devices of the
DD210283

Multi 9 type available in multiples of 18 mm wide

modules. They have a window in front for visual and
physical access to the devices. A transparent cover
seals the window.
Two ratings are available:
■ rated current 63 A for eight modules,
■ rated current 100 A for twelve modules (can accept
C120 circuit breakers).

Tap-off units for NG type modular devices

These tap-off units are equipped with a DIN rail and
DD210284

upstream connections to accept modular devices

available in multiples of 18 mm wide modules.
The devices are operated by rotary handles that
prevent door opening with the circuit breaker in “On”
position.
■ rated current: 160 A,
■ capacity: 13 modules (accepts NG125 or NG160
devices equipped with Vigi modules).

Tap-off units, with isolators, for Compact NS circuit

breaker
These tap-off units are equipped with mounting plates
and upstream connections for Compact NS circuit
breakers:
■ rated current: 100 to 400 A, N, H or L versions,
■ fixed, front connection, rotary handle,
■ For Compact NS + Vigi module, use Tap-off units for
measurements and metering (see below)
400 A tap-off units can be only installed on straight
lengths > 400 A.
Note: For options such as withdrawable circuit breakers,
earth-leakage protection, etc, call your Schneider Electric
contact.

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Description Canalis KS, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units for power sockets (not equipped)

Tap-off unit covers can be lead sealed to prevent
circuit-breaker switching by unauthorised persons.
Canalis 32 A tap-off unit for power sockets
For the supply of portable loads equipped with

DD210302
household or industrial plugs in a garage, maintenance
workshop, laboratory, battery charging room, etc
For installation on trunking mounted on a wall for better
access.
For easy access, install on trunking mounted at an
appropriate height on the wall.
Flexibility, upgradeability: positioned as close as
possible to the loads, extension leads are not required
, earth-leakage protection.

Rated current: 32 A
Capacity: 8 modules in multiples of 18 mm wide
DD210459

Two versions are available:

■ pre-equipped with 2 PK or PratiKa power sockets
■ customisable:
□ two 90 x 100 mm openings for PK-type (screw
connections) or PratiKa (fast and reliable connection
without stripping) industrial or household sockets.
□ direct mounting for industrial IEC 16 A 5P or IEC 32
A 3, 4 or 5P sockets.
□ mounting on a 65 x 85 mm clip-on adapter plate for
industrial IEC 16 A 3P or 5P and household 10/16 A 2P
+ PE sockets.

Canalis
KS
Tap-off units for fuses (not equipped)
For protection of the tap-off by fuses (not supplied).
DD210287

1 Tap-off unit with fuse holders

This tap-off unit exists in three versions:
■ for NF 10 x 38 fuses,
■ for BS type 88 A1 fuses,
■ for DIN type Neozed E14 fuses

2a and 2b Tap-off units, with isolator, for fuses

DD210288

There are two types of tap-off units:

Plastic tap-off units (2a) equipped with fuse holders for:
■ NF 50 to 100 A cylindrical fuses
■ BS 32 to 80 A screw fuses
■ DIN 25 to 63 A screw fuses
■ 100 A blade-type fuses.
Sheet-metal tap-off units (2b) equipped with fuse
holders for 160 to 400 A blade-type fuses.

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KSA, 100 to 250 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

DD210289

Standard lengths
Rating Length Number of Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) tap-off outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3 L + PEN 100 3000 6 KSA10EA430 KSA10PG 11.90
2000 8 KSA25ED420 KSA25PG 10.65
1500 6 KSA25ED415 KSA25PG 8.35
160 3000 6 KSA16EA430 KSA16PG 13.20
2000 8 KSA25ED420 KSA25PG 10.65
1500 6 KSA25ED415 KSA25PG 8.35
250 3000 6 KSA25EA430 KSA25PG 15.50
2000 8 KSA25ED420 KSA25PG 10.65
1500 6 KSA25ED415 KSA25PG 8.35

KSA**EA430 KSA25ED420

KSA25ED415

Straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Rating Length Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3 L + PEN 100 3000 KSA10ET430 KSA10FG 11.90
2000 KSA25ET420 KSA25FG 10.65
1500 KSA25ET415 KSA25FG 8.35
160 3000 KSA16ET430 KSA16FG 13.20
2000 KSA25ET420 KSA25FG 10.65
1500 KSA25ET415 KSA25FG 8.35
250 3000 KSA25ET430 KSA25FG 15.50
2000 KSA25ET420 KSA25FG 10.65
1500 KSA25ET415 KSA25FG 8.35

KSA**ET430 KSA25ET420

KSA25ET415

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KSA, 100 to 250 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Rating Length Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 100 to 250 375 to 1995 - KSA25ES4AG KSA25PG ８．００
900 to 1995 With Smoke barrier KSA25EF41AG KSA25PG ８．４０

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic

Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD210295

End feed unit 100 to 250 Right or left 6.35 X 38.1 KSA25AB42 KSA25PG+KSA25ETB 7.20

Canalis
KS
KSA25AB42

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 100 to 250 Right or left 6.35 X 38.1 KSA25ER4 KSA25PG+KSA25FE 1.70

KSA25ER4

KSB25FA3 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight

(A) (mm) (kg)
100 to 250 15 KSB25FA3 0.15

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) load multiples (kg)
(kg) of

Fixing bracket(1) 100 to 250 70 Wall or suspended 1 KSA25EZ1 0.3

on threaded rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters

KSA25EZ1

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KSA, 100 to 250 A 0

Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD210308

Elbow 100 to 250 Right or left KSA25LC40 KSA25PG + KSA25EL 3.15

Upward KSA25LP41 KSA25PG + KSA25EL 5.00
Downward KSA25LP42 KSA25PG + KSA25EL 5.00
Tee 100 to 250 Perpendicular KSA25TC40 KSA25PG + KSA25T 4.30

KSA25LC40 KSA25LP41 KSA25LP42

KSA25LP4*
DD210309

KSA25LC40

KSA25TC40
DD210310

KSA25TC40

Accessaries

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Cat. no. Weight
(A) (kg)
Joint Pack 100 to 250 KSB25YA4 1.41
DD202019

KSB25YA4

Ip54 accessory
DD202021

Designation Rating For Cat. no. Weight

(A) (kg)
KSE80YB2 PIO Cover 100 to 800 KSE80YB2 0.8

Joint Cover 100 to 250 strainght length KSE25YA3 1.28

KSE80YA2

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KSA, 400 to 500 A
Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Rating Length Number of tap-off Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 400 3000 6 KSA40ED430 KSA40PG 25.00
2000 6 KSA40ED420 KSA40PG 13.90
DD210638

1500 4 KSA40ED415 KSA40PG 10.85

500 3000 6 KSA50ED430 KSA50PG 28.00
2000 6 KSA50ED420 KSA50PG 20.00
1500 4 KSA50ED415 KSA50PG 15.90

KSA**ED430 KSA**ED420

KSA**ED415

Canalis
KS
Straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Rating Length Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 400 3000 KSA40ET430 KSA40FG 25.00
2000 KSA40ET420 KSA40FG 13.90
1500 KSA40ET415 KSA40FG 10.85
500 3000 KSA50ET430 KSA50FG 28.00
2000 KSA50ET420 KSA50FG 20.00
1500 KSA50ET415 KSA50FG 15.90

KSA**ET430 KSA**ET420

KSA**ET415

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KSA, 400 to 500 A
Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Special lengths
Rating Length15 Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 400 to 500 515 to 2300 - KSA50ES4AG KSA50PG １５．００
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSA50EF4AG KSA50PG １５．６７

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD202027

400 to 500 Right 8.0 x 41 KSA50AB452 KSA50PG + KSA50ETB 22.00

End feed unit Left 8.0 x 41 KSA50AB462 KSA50PG + KSA50ETB 22.00

KSA50AB452 KSA50AB462

KSA50AB4*2

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 400 to 500 Right or Left 8.0X41 KSA50ER4 KSA50PG KSA50FE 4.10

KSA50ER4

KSB50FA2 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight

(A) (mm) (kg)
400 to 500 20 KSB50FA2 0.44

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) (kg) multiples (kg)
of
Fixing bracket(1) 400 to 135 Wall or suspended on threaded 10 KSA50EZ3 0.4
500 rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters.

KSA50EZ3

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD202055

Elbow 400 to 500 Right or left KSA50LC40 KSA50PG + KSA50EL 9.86

Upward KSA50LP41 KSA50PG + KSA50EL 10.00
Downward KSA50LP42 KSA50PG + KSA50EL 10.00
Tee 400 to 500 Perpendicular KSA50TC40 KSA50PG + KSA50T 15.00

KSA50LC40 KSA50LP41 KSA50LP42

KSA50LP4*
DD202056

KSA50LC40
DD202057

KSA50TC40

Canalis
KS
KSA50TC40

Accessaries

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) muitples of (kg)
Electrical and mechanical 400 to 500 1 KSB50YA4 3.26
DD202019

jointing unit

KSB50YA4

IP54 accessory
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
DD202021

(A) muitples of (kg)

IP54 blanking piate 100 to 800 1 KSE80YB2 0.8
KSE80YB2
IP54 joint sleeve 400 to 500 1 KSE50YA2 2.25

KSE50YA2

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Polarity Rating Length Number of tap-off Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm) outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 630 3000 6 KSA63ED430 KSA63PG 36.20
2000 6 KSA63ED420 KSA63PG 26.00
DD210638

1500 4 KSA63ED415 KSA63PG 20.50

800 3000 6 KSA80ED430 KSA80PG 43.50
2000 6 KSA80ED420 KSA80PG 30.60
1500 4 KSA80ED415 KSA80PG 24.00

KSA**ED430 KSA**ED420

KSA**ED415

Straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Polarity Rating Length Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 630 3000 KSA63ET430 KSA63FG 36.20
2000 KSA63ET420 KSA63FG 26.00
1500 KSA63ET415 KSA63FG 20.50
800 3000 KSA80ET430 KSA80FG 43.50
2000 KSA80ET420 KSA80FG 30.60
1500 KSA80ET415 KSA80FG 24.00

KSA**ET430 KSA**ET420

KSA**ET415

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Special lengths
Rating Length Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 630 to 800 515 to 2300 - KSA80ES4AG KSA80PG 19.6
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSA80EF4AG KSA80PG 20.2

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD202071

630 to 800 Right 8.0 x 71 KSA80AB452 KSA80PG KSA80ETB 36.20

End feed unit Left 8.0 x 71 KSA80AB462 KSA80PG KSA80ETB 36.20

KSA80AB452 KSA80AB462

Canalis
KS
KSA80AB4*2

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 630 to 800 Right or Left 8.0X71 KSA80ER4 KSA80PG KSA80FE 6.15

KSA80ER4

KSB80FA2 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight

(A) (mm) (kg)
630 to 800 20 KSB80FA2 0.51

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) (kg) multiples (kg)
of
Fixing bracket(1) 630 to 135 Wall or suspended on threaded 10 KSA80EZ3 0.4
800 rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters.

KSA80EZ3

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD202055

Elbow 630 to 800 Right or left KSA80LC40 KSA80PG + KSA80EL 15.00

Upward KSA80LP41 KSA80PG + KSA80EL 13.70
Downward KSA80LP42 KSA80PG + KSA80EL 13.70
Tee 630 to 800 Perpendicular KSA80TC40 KSA80PG + KSA80T 18.24

KSA80LC40 KSA80LP41 KSA80LP42

KSA80LP4*
DD202056

KSA80LC40 KSA80TC40
DD202057

KSA80TC40

Accessaries

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) muitples of (kg)
Joint Pack 630 to 800 1 KSB80YA4 4.523
DD202019

KSB80YA4

Ip54 accessory
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
DD202021

(A) muitples of (kg)

PIO Cover 100 to 800 1 KSE80YB2 0.8
KSE80YB2
Joint Cover 630 to 800 KSE80YA2 2.60

KSE80YA2

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

DD210289

Standard lengths
Rating Length Number of Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) tap-off outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3 L + PEN 100 3000 6 KSC10EA430 KSC10PG 12.96
2000 8 KSC25ED420 KSC25PG 13.50
1500 6 KSC25ED415 KSC25PG 10.45
160 3000 6 KSC16EA430 KSC16PG 13.99
2000 8 KSC25ED420 KSC25PG 13.50
1500 6 KSC25ED415 KSC25PG 10.45
250 3000 6 KSC25EA430 KSC25PG 20.11
2000 8 KSC25ED420 KSC25PG 13.50
1500 6 KSC25ED415 KSC25PG 10.45
KSC**EA430 KSC25ED420

KSC25ED415

Canalis
KS

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Rating Length Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 100 to 250 375 to 1995 - KSC25ES4AG KSC25PG 8.18
900 to 2190 With Smoke barrier KSC25EF41AG KSC25PG 8.58

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD210295

End feed unit 100 to 250 Right or left 6.35 X 38.1 KSC25AB42 KSC25PG KSC25ETB 8.83

KSC25AB42

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 100 to 250 Right or left 6.35 X 38.1 KSC25ER4 KSC25PG KSC25FE 3.33

KSC25ER4

KSB25FA3 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight (kg)

(A) (mm)
100 to 250 15 KSB25FA3 0.15

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) load multiples (kg)
(kg) of

Fixing bracket(1) 100 to 250 70 Wall or suspended 1 KSA25EZ1 0.3

on threaded rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters

KSA25EZ1

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution

IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD210308

Elbow 100 to 250 Right or left KSC25LC40 KSC25PG + KSC25EL 4.96

Upward KSC25LP41 KSC25PG + KSC25EL 7.60
Downward KSC25LP42 KSC25PG + KSC25EL 7.60
Tee 100 to 250 Perpendicular KSC25TC40 KSC25PG + KSC25T 6.92

KSC25LC40 KSC25LP41 KSC25LP42

KSC25LP4*
DD210309

KSC25LC40

KSC25TC40

Canalis
DD210310

KS
KSC25TC40

Accessaries

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) muitples of (kg)
Joint Pack 100 to 250 1 KSB25YA4 1.41
DD202019

KSB25YA4
DD202021

IP54 accessory
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
KSE80YB2
(A) muitples of (kg)
PIO Cover 100 to 800 1 KSE80YB2 0.8

Joint Cover 100 to 250 standard length 1 KSE25YA2 1.28

non-standard KSE25YA3 1.28
length

KSE25YA3

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Rating Length Number of tap-off Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 400 3000 6 KSC40ED430 KSC40PG 33.86
2000 6 KSC40ED420 KSC40PG 19.76
DD210638

1500 4 KSC40ED415 KSC40PG 15.21

500 3000 6 KSC50ED430 KSC50PG 52.36
2000 6 KSC50ED420 KSC50PG 36.11
1500 4 KSC50ED415 KSC50PG 27.88

KSC**ED430 KSC**ED420

KSC**ED415

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Special lengths
Rating Length Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 400 515 to 2300 - KSC40ES4AG KSC40PG 15.16
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSC40EF41AG KSC40PG 15.76
500 515 to 2300 - KSC50ES4AG KSC50PG 17.52
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSC50EF41AG KSC50PG 18.12

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD202027

400 to 500 Right 8.0 x 41 KSC50AB452 KSC50PG + KSC50ETB 29.91

End feed unit Left 8.0 x 41 KSC50AB462 KSC50PG + KSC50ETB 29.91

Canalis
KSC50AB452 KSC50AB462

KS
KSC50AB4*2

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 400 to 500 Right or Left 8.0X41 KSC50ER4 KSC50PG + KSC50FE 6.77

KSC50ER4

KSB50FA2 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight (kg)

(A) (mm)
400 to 500 20 KSB50FA2 0.44

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) (kg) multiples (kg)
of
Fixing bracket(1) 400 to 135 Wall or suspended on threaded 10 KSA50EZ3 0.4
500 rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters.

KSA50EZ3

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Dimensions Busbar trunking for medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD202055

Elbow 400 to 500 Right or left KSC50LC40 KSC50PG + KSC50EL 14.31

Upward KSC50LP41 KSC50PG + KSC50EL 14.48
Downward KSC50LP42 KSC50PG + KSC50EL 14.25
Tee 400 to 500 Perpendicular KSC50TC40 KSC50PG + KSC50T 21.39

KSC50LC40 KSC50LP41 KSC50LP42

KSC50CP4*
DD202056

KSC50LC40
DD202057

KSC50TC40

KSC50TC40

Accessories

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) muitples of (kg)
Electrical and mechanical 400 to 500 1 KSB50YA4 3.26
DD202019

jointing unit

KSB50YA4

IP54 accessory
DD202021

Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) muitples of (kg)
KSE80YB2 IP54 blanking plate 100 to 800 1 KSE80YB2 0.8

IP54 joint sleeve 400 to 500 1 KSE50YA2 2.25

KSE50YA2

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Dimensions Busbar trunking medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Straight lengths with tap-off outlets

Standard lengths
Polarity Rating Length Number of tap-off Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm) outlets (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 630 3000 6 KSC63ED430 KSC63PG 50.95
2000 6 KSC63ED420 KSC63PG 35.76
DD210638

1500 4 KSC63ED415 KSC63PG 27.76

800 3000 6 KSC80ED430 KSC80PG 88.28
2000 6 KSC80ED420 KSC80PG 60.22
1500 4 KSC80ED415 KSC80PG 46.02

KSC**ED430 KSC**ED420

KSC**ED415

Canalis
KS

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Dimensions Busbar trunking medium-power distribution
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Special straight lengths without tap-off outlets

Special lengths
Rating Length Option Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
Polarity (A) (mm) (kg)
3L + N + PE or 3L + PEN 630 515 to 2300 - KSC63ES4AG KSC63PG 19.64
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSC63EF41AG KSC63PG 20.24
800 515 to 2300 - KSC80ES4AG KSC80PG 24.27
900 to 2300 With Smoke barrier KSC80EF41AG KSC80PG 24.87

Feed units

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Order Generic Weight
(A) (mm2) (kg)
DD202071

End feed unit 630 to 800 Right 8.0 x 71 KSC80AB452 KSC80PG + KSC80ETB 47.91
Left 8.0 x 71 KSC80AB462 KSC80PG + KSC80ETB 47.91

KSC80AB452 KSC80AB462

KSC80AB4*2

Designation Rating Mounting Max. size Cat. no. Weight

(A) (mm2) (kg)
Flange feed unit 630 to 800 Right or Left 8.0X71 KSC80ER4 11.40

KSC80ER4

KSA80EZ3 Rating Length Cat. no. Weight

(A) (mm) (kg)
630 to 800 20 KSB80FA2 0.51

Fixing system

Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) (kg) multiples (kg)
of
Fixing bracket(1) 630 to 135 Wall or suspended on threaded 10 KSA80EZ3 0.4
800 rod
(1) Maximun recommended distance between fixings: 3 meters.

KSA80EZ3

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Dimensions Busbar trunking medium-power distribution
IP54 Complementary products
Ue = 230...690 V

Elbow

Designation Rating Direction (edgewise) Cat. no. Order Generic Weight

(A) (kg)
DD202055

Elbow 630 to 800 Right or left KSC80LC40 KSC80PG + KSC80EL 23.80

Upward KSC80LP41 KSC80PG + KSC80EL 21.95
Downward KSC80LP42 KSC80PG + KSC80EL 21.44
Tee 630 to 800 Perpendicular KSC80TC40 KSC80PG + KSC80T 29.72

KSC80LC40 KSC80LP41 KSC80LP42

KSC80LP4*
DD202056

KSC80LC40 KSC80TC40

Canalis
KS
DD202057

KSC80TC40

Accessories

Spare parts
Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) muitples of (kg)
Joint Pack 630 to 800 1 KSB80YA4 4.523
DD202019

KSB80YA4

Ip54 accessory
DD202021

Designation Rating For Order in Cat. no. Weight

(A) muitples of (kg)
KSE80YB2 PIO Cover 100 to 800 1 KSE80YB2 0.8

Joint Cover 630 to 800 1 KSE80YA2 2.60

KSE80YA2

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Medium-power busbar trunking

for multi-storey building
Rising mains
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 Presentation Canalis KSA, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power busbar trunking

for multi-storey building
Rising mains

1. Run components 2. Feed units

and end covers
■Rating: 100, 250, 400, 500, 630, 800A. ■The feed units delivered with end covers, receive the cables supplying one end
■4 live conductors. or any other point of Canalis KS trunking
□KSC:Copper conductor.
□KSA:Aluminum conductor with silver-plated copper
contact.
■2 types of riser components for:
□power-distribution between floors,
□horizontal sections.
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PD202212

Canalis
KS
3. Fixing system 4. Tap-off units

■The fixing system is made up of ■The tap-off units (with and without isolators) are used to supply loads from 25 to
□floor supports for the riser. 400 A.
■Protection using modular or Compact NS circuit breakers or fuses.
PD202213

PD202214

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Medium-power busbar trunking

for multi-storey building
Rising mains
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 Presentation Canalis KSA, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power busbar trunking

for multi-storey building
Rising mains

Dependable and No risk in case of fire

reliable All components in the KS range are halogen free and
Canalis KS benefits from contain no PVCs. In case of fire, Canalis KS releases
a number of marine very small quantities of smoke and no toxic gases.
certifications, including Due to the two-hour fire barrier,
Bureau Veritas (BV), flames cannot spread. The trunking thus contributes
Lloyd’s (GL) and Norske to containing the fire for two hours.
Veritas (DNV).
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A high degree of protection

Canalis KS offers an IP54 degree of protection.
Thus, it can be installed in all types of buildings and in
all positions.

Unmatched upgrading possibilities

Canalis KS makes it fast and easy to upgrade the installation. The tap-off units can
PD202233

be removed and handled under energised conditions.

What is more, a line does not require expansion joints since the expansion of
straight lengths is absorbed automatically by the electrical junctions. This technique
ensures that the tap-off outlets on all floors remain available.

Easy handling and installation

Canalis
Floor-distribution components are designed to facilitate:

KS
■access to the straight lengths on floors given the narrowness of lift shafts and
stairways,
■installation of the straight lengths given the height of doors and the size of shafts
and technical ducts.
Because the available space in technical ducts is limited, Canalis KS gives the
advantage to use significantly less room compared to a centralised distribution
system using cables.

Installation is made easy due to the design of the jointing units that facilitate
alignment of the straight lengths.

Very flexible Maintenance free

The floor-distribution Canalis KS enhances the continuity of service because
DD202146

components in the no maintenance is required on the line. All sliding jointing contacts are lubricated
Canalis KS range offer 3 for the life of the product.
or 4 tap-off outlets per
floor, enough to have
reserve outlets for future
upgrades.

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 Description Canalis KSA, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power busbar trunking

IP54 for multi-storey building
Ue = 230...690 V Rising mains

General
Canalis KS risers distribute power to each floor in multi-level buildings (office
buildings, hotels, hospitals, car parks and ships).
DD210675

In this application, Canalis KS offers its many advantages:

■equipped with bimetal aluminium/silver-plated copper contacts at junctions and
tap-off points,
■a mechanical and electrical jointing system that ensures automatic and
simultaneous jointing of all live conductors and the continuity of the protective earth
conductor, as well as its connection with the casing. This jointing block also absorbs
the difference in conductor and casing thermal expansion for each length,
■tap-off outlets with automatic shutters.

For more detailed description, see “Canalis 100 to 800 A for power distribution”

When installed vertically, the Canalis KS degree of protection is IP54 with accessory.

How to build rising mains

A Use an end feed unit, type KS***AB452 in order the have to neutral on the
right-hand side in the riser.

B Use floor supports . They are used Rating (A) Max. Max.
to support the riser on each floor of recommended recommended
height weight by
the building, for enhanced flexibility
support
in carrying out the various
100 and 250 40 m 680 kg
installation phases. With this
400 30 m 680 kg
support, riser sections can be
500 70 m 1760 kg
installed even when the lower floors
630 50 m 1760 kg
have not been completed.
800 50 m 1760 kg

Rating (A) Max. recommended height Recommended weight by

support
All 150 m 440 kg
Above 100 m, avoid the use of fixed components (e.g. elbows) and supply power
using cables wherever possible.

C Use custom-length fire barriers to block fire propagation between floors. They
also provide the means to adjust to the distance between floors.
D Use standard straight lengths, 1.5 or 2.0 metres long. Lengths and fire barriers
can be combined to provide:
Solution 1: for a distance of 2900 mm to 4300 mm between floors, with
KS***EV415 straight lengths,
Solution 2 : for a distance of 3400 mm to 4800 mm between floors, with
KS***EV420 straight lengths,

Solution 1: Solution 2:
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DD210677

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 Description Canalis KSA, 100 to 800 A 0

Medium-power busbar trunking

IP54 for multi-storey building
Ue = 230...690 V Rising mains

Riser components
1 Straight lengths for distribution
Specially designed for rising mains, they are available in two lengths (1.5 and
DD210678

2.0 metres).
They have three or four tap-off outlets, all on the same side. The outlets are
positioned to enable connection of up to three 160 A tap-off units for Compact
NS circuit breakers on the 1.5 metre lengths and up to four on the 2.0 metre
lengths.

2 Custom-length fire-barrier lengths

Installed at each floor level, these lengths eliminate any risk of fire propagation
from one floor to another via the trunking. These fire barriers have been tested
in a certified laboratory and comply with standard EN 1363-1. The laboratory
report lists the following results:
■thermal insulation: ≥120 minutes,
■resistance to flames: ≥120 minutes,
■stability: ≥120 minutes.
Provided in custom lengths, these barriers are used with the straight lengths to
adjust to the exact height of each floor.
Feed units
Direct supply
The trunking connects directly to a switchboard via a spreader. In this
configuration, the riser is supplied through a horizontal section made of lengths
without tap-off outlets.

3 Supply via cables

Equipped with terminals made of tinned aluminium, this feed unit is designed
for connection to copper or aluminium cables equipped with the necessary lugs.
The feed unit is also equipped with an aluminium gland plate.

Canalis
The plate can be removed and is not pre-drilled.

KS
Fixing systems
4 Floor supports
Secured to the floor or wall (via Canalis 200 mm cantilever arms), they attach
to the sides of a special component (with or without fire barrier).

Tap-off units
Standard KS tap-off units are used

Accessories
Sprinkler kit
To comply with the sprinkler tests (guaranteeing operation under vertically and
horizontally sprayed water for 50 minutes), each electrical jointing system should be
fitted with a reinforced protection kit (the jointing sleeve).

Lead sealing kit

A number of devices can be used to seal the tap-off units or outlets on the KS riser.

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Dimensions Medium-power busbar trunking

IP54 for multi-storey building
Ue = 230...690 V Rising mains

Riser components - Distribution to floors

KSA25EF41AG KSA50EF41AG KSA80EF41AG
Smoke barriers
Without tap-off outlets
Rating Length Barrier position Cat. no. Weight
(A) Dim. l (mm) Dim. x (mm) (kg/m)
250 900 to 2190 450 to 1750 KSA25EF4AG 8.40

500 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSA50EF4AG 18.00

800 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSA80EF4AG 24.20

Fixing system
KS01000ZV3
Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) (kg) multiples (kg)
of
Spring hanger 100 to 400 Vertical application 1 KS01000ZV3 3.50
800

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Dimensions Medium-power busbar trunking

IP54 for multi-storey building
Ue = 230...690 V Rising mains

Riser components - Distribution to floors

KSC25EF41AG KSC40/50EF41AG KSC63/80EF41AG Smoke barriers

Without tap-off outlets
Rating Length Barrier position Cat. no. Weight
(A) Dim. l (mm) Dim. x (mm) (kg/m)
250 900 to 2190 450 to 1750 KSC25EF41AG 9.3
400 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSC40EF41AG 8.59
500 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSC50EF41AG 15
630 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSC63EF41AG 24.2
800 900 to 2300 450 to 1750 KSC80EF41AG 26.7

Fixing system
KS01000ZV3
Designation Rating Max. load Mounting Order in Cat. no. Weight
(A) (kg) multiples (kg)

Canalis
of

KS
Spring hanger 100 to 400 Vertical application 1 KS01000ZV3 3.50
800

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Dimensions Tap-off units for modular devices
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units
Disconnection by unplugging the tap-off unit

Earthing system Busbar trunking TT-TNS-TNC-IT(1)

arrangement Tap-off unit TT-TNS-TNS-IT(1)
DD210450

Tap-off polarity 3L + N + PE(2)

Tap-off diagram
(e.g. circuit-breaker

DD210451
protection)

Rating Number of Connection Max. size Cable gland(4) Cat. no. Weight
KSB 32CM55 (A) 18 mm (mm2) (not supplied) (kg)
modules(3) Flexible Rigid
32 5 Pre wired 6 10 ISO 32 max. KSB 32CM55 0.60

(1) The neutral must be protected or not distributed (3L+PE) for the IT system.
(2) Also suitable for tap-off unit 3L + PE (N not distributed, IT system also possible).
(3) Supplied with blanking plate (1x5 divisible).
(4) Maximum diameter for a multipolar cable.
KSB 32CM55
DD210453

Cable exit
Centre line of tap-off outlets
(5) Protruding

Tap-off unit with isolator

Disconnection by opening the tap-off unit cover

Earthing Busbar trunking TT-TNS-TNC-IT(1) TNC

DD210454

system Tap-off unit TT-TNS-TNS-IT(1) TNC

arrangement
Tap-off polarity 3L + N + PE(2) 3L + PEN
Tap-off diagram
(e.g. circuit-breaker
DD205033

DD205034

protection)

Rating Number of Connection Max. size Cable gland(4) Cat. no. Cat. no. Weight
KSB 63SM＊8, (A) 18 mm (mm2) (not supplied) (kg)
KSB 100SM＊12 modules(3) Flexible Rigid
63 8 Copper cable 16 16 ISO 50 max. KSB 63SM48 KSB 63SM58 2.40
lugs
100 12 Copper cable 35 35 ISO 63 max. KSB 100SM412 KSB 100SM512 5.00
lugs
(1) The neutral must be protected or not distributed (3L+PE) for the IT system.
(2) Also suitable for tap-off unit 3L + PE (N not distributed).
(3) Supplied with blanking plates:(1x5 divisible (8 modules) or 2x5 divisible (12 modules)).
(4) Maximum diameter for a multipolar cable.
KSB 63SM＊8, KSB 100SM＊12

Dim. 63A 100A

DD202008

DD210455

A 357 444
B 158 183
C 167 202
D 309 397
E 108 133
F 202 220
X = 432.5 (KSB 63SM＊8)
X = 545.5 (KSB 100SM＊12)
Cable exit (5) Protruding
Centre line of tap-off outlets

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 Catalogue numbers Canalis KS,32 A
Dimensions Tap-off unit with power sockets protected by modular devices
IP54
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units for power sockets

Disconnection by unplugging the tap-off unit

Earthing system arrangement Busbar trunking TT-TNS-TNC(1)

Tap-off unit TT-TNS-TNS(1)
Tap-off polarity 3L + N + PE
Tap-off diagram Tap-off unit wiring
(e.g. circuit-breaker protection) depends on the

DD205035
sockets used

Designation Rating Number of Equipment Cat. no. Weight

(A) 18 mm Q.(3) Type Current Voltage Polarity (kg)
modules(2) (A) (V)
Tap-off unit with 32 8 2 Household socket 10/16 230 2P + T KSB 32CP11D 2.90
flush-mounted power Schuko
sockets
2 Household socket 10/16 230 2P + T KSB 32CP11F 2.90
NF
1 Household socket 10/16 230 2P + T KSB 32CP15F 3.00
DD210456

NF
1 Industrial socket 16 415 3P+N+T

1 Household socket 10/16 230 2P + T KSB 32CP15D 3.00

Schuko
1 Industrial socket 16 415 3P+N+T

1 Industrial socket 16 230 2P + T KSB 32CP35 3.10

Canalis
KS
1 Industrial socket 16 415 3P+N+T
KSB 32CP

Empty tap-off unit 32 8 To be equipped KSB 32CP 2.70

(1) The neutral must be protected or not distributed (3L+PE) for the IT system.
(2) Supplied with blanking plate (1x5 divisible).
DD210459

(3) Quantity

KSB 32CP＊＊＊
DD210460

KSB 32CP

Centre line of tap-off outlets (4) Protruding

Power sockets

Designation Rated current Rated voltage Number of poles Dimensions Cat. no. Weight
(A) (V AC) (W x H in mm) (kg)
Industrial sockets 16 200-250 2P + T 65 x 85 PKY16F723 -
Pratika 3P + N + T 90 x 100 PKY16F725 -
380-415 2P + T 65 x 85 PKY16F733 -
3P + N + T 90 x 100 PKY16F735 -
32 200-250 2P + T 90 x 100 PKY32F723 -
3P + N + T 90 x 100 PKY32F725 -
380-415 2P + T 90 x 100 PKY32F733 -
3P + N + T 90 x 100 PKY32F735 -
Household NF sockets 10 to 16 250 2P + T 65 x 85 81140 -
Household Schuko sockets 10 to 16 250 2P + T 65 x 85 81141 -
Screw-on plate For blanking of unused openings 13137 0.10
For adapting 65 x 85 mm power-socket bases 13136 0.09

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Catalogue numbers Canalis KS, 160 to 400 A
Dimensions Tap-off units for Compact NS circuit breakers
Ue = 230...690 V

Tap-off units for Compact NS, fixed, front-connected circuit breakers

The cover of the tap-off unit may be opened only when the circuit breaker is in the Off position.
Earthing system Busbar trunking TT-TNS-TNC-IT(1) TNC
arrangement Tap-off unit TT-TNS-TNS-IT(1) TNC
Tap-off polarity 3L + N + PE(2) 3L + PEN
Tap-off diagram
(e.g. circuit-breaker

DD210451

DD210452
protection)

NSXF breaker 3 NSXF breaker 3 NSXF breaker 4 NSXN breaker 3 NSXN breaker 4P
Rating Scheme Weight Isc Weight Isc Weight Isc Weight Isc Weight Isc
(A) kg KA kg KA kg KA kg KA kg KA
25 KSA02NSD311 KSA02NSXF311 KSA02NSXF411
6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25

40 KSA04NSD311 KSA04NSXF311 KSA04NSXF411

6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25

50 KSA05NSD311 KSA05NSXF311 KSA05NSXF411

6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25

63* KSA06NSD311 KSA06NSXF311 KSA06NSXF411

6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25

80 KSA08NSD311 KSA08NSXF311 KSA08NSXF411

6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25

100 KSA10NSD31 KSA10NSXF311 KSA10NSXF41 KSA10NSXN31 KSA10NSXN411

6.48 25 10.6 25 11.1 25 10.6 45 11.1 45

160 KSA16NSEN311 KSA16NSXF311 KSA16NSXF411 KSA16NSXN311 KSA16NSXN411

10.6 35 10.6 36 11.1 36 10.6 45 11.1 45

250 KSA25NSEN311 KSA25NSXF311 KSA25NSXF411 KSA25NSXN311 KSA25NSXN411

15.1 35 15.4 36 15.8 36 15.4 45 15.8 45

400 KSA40NSEN311 KSA40NSXF311 KSA40NSXF411 KSA40NSXN311 KSA40NSXN411

19.5 35 19.5 36 21.3 36 19.5 50 21.3 50

*For KSA06NSD311 the rated current is 60A, for KSA06NSN311 and KSA06NSH311 the rated current are 63A.
*For IP54 tap-off units with compact NS, follow above catalog numbers and change “KSA” to “KSE”.

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Canalis
KS
135 500 500 500 500 500 365
865 500 500 500 500 135
3000
135 500 500 500 500 500 365
865 500 500 500 500 135
3000
 500

230
KSB80EZDC1 HFDC1 KSB80EZDC1

742

165
KSB80EZDC2 HFDC2 KSB80EZDC2

427

Canalis
KS
1000

KSB80EZDC3

279
95

KSB1000ZV2
25

25

KFB25CD253
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Design
for lighting distribution

guide
Installation

Fixing distance
KBA and KBB busbar trunking

DD210206

The fixing distance for KBA and KBB busbar trunking depends on the number and weight of the luminaires, as well as the building structure.
The table below indicates the maximum permissible load (kg) between two fixing points for a deflection of
1/500. If the load is concentrated between two fixing points (mercury-vapour lamps), apply a coefficient of 0.6 to the values.

Maximum load
(kg)
Type of tap-offs Fixing
busbar distance (m) distance a (m)
trunking
2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
KBA 1 34 22 15 no load
0.5 29 19 13 no load
KBB 1 circuit 60 60 48 35 27 21 17 no load
2 circuits 60 51 41 30 23 18 15 no load
The tables below indicate the possible fixing distances in metres for a deflection
of 1/350, depending on the type of luminaire used and the installation method
(trunking installed edgewise). .

Industrial reflector type fluorescent luminaires without protection grill

Industrial reflector type fluorescent luminaires with protection grill
Dust and damp-proof industrial reflector type fluorescent luminaires
Close together Far apart Across fixing point
DD205012

Power Unit weight Possible spacing

(W) (kg) (metre)
Without With Dust and
protection gril protection gril damp-proof
KBA KBB KBA KBB KBA KBB
1 x 36 4.20 5.20 3.30 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
1 x 58 5.30 6.50 4.20 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
2 x 36 4.90 5.90 5.20 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
2 x 58 6.30 7.50 5.39 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00

Mercury-vapour luminaires
Between two fixing points Next to a fixing point
DD205013

Power Unit weight Possible spacing

(W) (kg) (metre)
KBA KBB KBA KBB
250 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
8.50 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
10.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
400 6.50 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
9.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00
11.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 6.00

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for lighting distribution
Check on voltage drop

Recommended design procedure

■ Assign each circuit with a voltage-drop value expressed as a % of the rated voltage
(Un), given that the voltage drop between the head of the circuit and any point must
not exceed the values in the table below.

DD205021
% Un

Canalis KN or KS % Un

% Un

Type of installation Voltage drop (for lighting)

Installations supplied directly from a public low-voltage 3%
distribution network
Installations supplied by a subscriber substation or aCanalis 6%
transformer substation from a high-voltage installation (1)
KDP, KBA or KBB

(1) Wherever possible, voltage drops in final lighting circuits must not exceed 3 %. When the main
busbar trunking in the installation is longer than 100 metres, the permissible values may be
increased 0.005 % per metre of trunking over 100 metres, on the condition that the total addition
not exceed 0.5 %.

■ Convert into volts the % of the rated voltage (Un) assigned to each circuit.

■ Using the tables, check that the trunking and/or cables selected in the previous
pages are compatible with the calculated voltage drops.
Otherwise, it is necessary to increase the size of the cables.

Remarks
■ In a mixed circuit, the most economical option is to increase the size of cables and
avoid the use of prefabricated trunking with a higher rated current (Inc).
■ For certain loads, it may be necessary to take into account transient voltage drops.

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Design
for lighting distribution

guide
Check on voltage drop

Voltage drop in the Canalis busbar trunking

The table below indicates the single-phase voltage drop, in volts, in the Canalis busbar trunking (electrical power uniformly distributed).
The three-phase voltage drop is obtained by multiplying the single-phase voltage drop indicated below by 0.866.
If the exact operational current (Ib) and length are not available, select the next highest.
Type of Canalis Operational Length of line (m)
current (A) 6 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 100
20 A KDP 10 0,3 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,5 1,7 2 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,5 4,1 4,6 5,8
cos 0.8 16 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,4 1,9 2,3 2,8 3,2 3,7 4,2 4,6 5,6 6,5 7,4 9,3
20 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,7 2,3 2,9 3,5 4,1 4,6 5,2 5,8 7 8,1 9,3 11,6
20 A KDP 10 0,4 0,5 0,7 0,8 1 1,3 1,6 2 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,3 3,9 4,6 5,2 6,5
cos 0.9 16 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,6 2,1 2,6 3,1 3,6 4,2 4,7 5,2 6,2 7,3 8,3 10,4
20 0,8 1 1,3 1,6 2 2,6 3,3 3,9 4,6 5,2 5,9 6,5 7,8 9,1 10,4 13
20 A KDP 10 0,4 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,2 2,5 2,9 3,2 3,6 4,3 5 5,8 7,2
cos 1 16 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,7 2,3 2,9 3,5 4 4,6 5,2 5,8 6,9 8,1 9,2 11,5
20 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,7 2,2 2,9 3,6 4,3 5 5,8 6,5 7,2 8,6 10,1 11,5 14,4
25 A KBA 10 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,5 1,8 2,1 2,4 2,8 3,1 3,7 4,3 4,9 6,1
25 A KBB 16 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,5 2 2,4 2,9 3,4 3,9 4,4 4,9 5,9 6,8 7,8 9,8
cos 0.8 20 0,7 1 1,3 1,5 1,8 2,4 3,1 3,7 4,3 4,9 5,5 6,1 7,3 8,6 9,8 12,2
25 0,9 1,2 1,5 1,8 2,3 3,1 3,8 4,6 5,3 6,1 6,9 7,6 9,2 10,7 12,2 15,3
25 A KBA 10 0,4 0,5 0,7 0,8 1 1,3 1,7 2 2,3 2,7 3 3,4 4 4,7 5,4 6,7
25 A KBB 16 0,6 0,9 1,1 1,3 1,6 2,1 2,7 3,2 3,8 4,3 4,8 5,4 6,4 7,5 8,6 10,7
cos 0.9 20 0,8 1,1 1,3 1,6 2 2,7 3,4 4 4,7 5,4 6 6,7 8 9,4 10,7 13,4
25 1 1,3 1,7 2 2,5 3,4 4,2 5 5,9 6,7 7,5 8,4 10,1 11,7 13,4 16,8
25 A KBA 10 0,4 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,2 2,5 2,9 3,2 3,6 4,3 5 5,8 7,2
25 A KBB 16 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,7 2,3 2,9 3,5 4 4,6 5,2 5,8 6,9 8,1 9,2 11,5
cos 1 20 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,7 2,2 2,9 3,6 4,3 5 5,8 6,5 7,2 8,6 10,1 11,5 14,4
25 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,2 2,7 3,6 5,4 5,4 6,3 7,2 8,1 9 41,8 12,6 14,4 18
40 A KBA 16 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 2,4 2,8 3,2 4
40 A KBB 20 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 1 1,2 1,5 1,7 2 2,2 2,5 3 3,5 4 5
cos 0.8 25 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,6 1,9 2,2 2,5 2,8 3,1 3,7 4,4 5 6,2
32 0,5 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,6 2 2,4 2,8 3,2 3,6 4 4,8 5,6 6,4 8
40 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 6 7 8 10
40 A KBA 16 0,3 0,4 0,4 0,5 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,3 1,6 1,8 2 2,2 2,7 3,1 3,6 4,5
40 A KBB 20 0,3 0,4 0,6 0,7 0,8 1,1 1,4 1,7 2 2,2 2,5 2,8 3,4 3,9 4,5 5,6
cos 0.9 25 0,4 0,6 0,7 0,8 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,1 2,5 2,8 3,2 3,5 4,2 4,9 5,6 7
32 0,5 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,3 1,8 2,2 2,7 3,1 3,6 4 4,5 5,4 6,3 7,2 9
40 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,3 1,7 2,2 2,8 3,4 3,9 4,5 5 5,6 6,7 7,8 9 11,2
40 A KBA 16 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 1 1,2 1,4 1,7 1,9 2,2 2,4 2,9 3,4 3,8 4,8
40 A KBB 20 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,9 1,2 1,5 1,8 2,1 2,4 2,7 3 3,6 4,2 4,8 6
cos 1 25 0,5 0,6 0,8 0,9 1,1 1,5 1,9 2,3 2,6 3 3,4 3,8 4,5 5,3 6 7,5
32 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,4 1,9 2,4 2,9 3,4 3,8 4,3 3,8 5,8 6,7 7,7 9,6
40 0,7 1 1,2 1,4 1,8 2,4 3 3,6 4,2 4,8 5,4 6 7,2 8,4 9,6 12
25 A KBX 10 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,8 0,9 1,3 1,6 1,9 2,2 2,5 2,8 3,2 3,8 4,4 5 6,3
cos 0.8 16 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 6 7,1 8,1 10,1
20 0,8 1 1,3 1,5 1,9 2,5 3,2 3,8 4,4 5 5,7 6,3 7,6 8,8 10,1 12,6
25 0,9 1,3 1,6 1,9 2,4 3,2 3,9 4,7 5,5 6,3 7,1 7,9 9,5 11 12,6 15,8
25 A KBX 10 0,4 0,6 0,7 0,8 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,1 2,5 2,8 3,2 3,5 4,2 4,9 5,6 7
cos 0.9 16 0,7 0,9 1,1 1,3 1,7 2,2 2,8 3,4 3,9 4,5 5 5,6 6,7 7,8 9 11,2
20 0,8 1,1 1,4 1,7 2,1 2,8 3,5 4,2 4,9 5,6 6,3 7 8,4 9,8 11,2 14
25 1,1 1,4 1,8 2,1 2,6 3,5 4,4 5,3 6,1 7 7,9 8,8 10,5 12,3 14 17,5
25 A KBX 10 0,5 0,6 0,8 0,9 1,1 1,5 1,9 2,3 2,6 3 3,4 3,8 4,5 5,3 6 7,5
cos 1 16 0,7 1 1,2 1,4 1,8 2,4 3 3,6 4,2 4,8 5,4 6 7,2 8,4 9,6 12
20 0,9 1,2 1,5 1,8 2,3 3 3,8 4,5 5,3 6 6,8 7,5 9 10,5 12 15
25 1,1 1,5 1,9 2,3 2,8 3,8 4,7 5,6 6,6 7,5 8,4 9,4 11,3 13,1 15 18,8

Voltage-drop conversion
Operational Voltage drop in volts for a given %
voltage (V) 0.3 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 7 8 9 10
230 0.7 1.2 2.3 3.5 4.6 5.8 6.9 8.1 9.2 10 12 14 16 18 21 23
400 1.2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 28 32 36 40

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Determining the degree of protection

Degree of protection IP
Standard IEC 60529 (February 2001) indicates the degree of protection provided by electrical equipment enclosures against accidental direct
contact with live parts and against the ingress of solid foreign objects or water.

This standard does not apply to protection against the risk of explosion or conditions such as humidity, corrosive gases, fungi or vermin.

The IP code comprises 2 characteristic numerals and may include an additional letter when the actual protection of persons against direct contact
with live parts is better than that indicated by the first numeral.

The first numeral characterises the protection of the equipment against penetration of solid objects and the protection of people.
The second numeral characterises the protection of the equipment against penetration of water with harmful effects.

Meaning of the numerals and letters representing the degree of protection IP.
1st characteristic numeral: corresponds to protection of equipment against 2nd characteristic numeral: corresponds to
penetration of solid objects and protection of persons against direct contact with live protection of equipment against penetration of
parts. water with harmful effects.
Protection of equipment Protection of persons Protection of equipment
Non-protected Non-protected Non-protected
0 0
Protected against the Protected against direct Protected against vertical
penetration of solid objects contact with the back of the dripping water
1 1
DD210014

DD210006
having a diameter greater than hand (accidental contact). (condensation).
or equal to 50 mm.
Protected against the Protected against direct Protected against dripping
penetration of solid objects finger contact. water at an angle of up to
2 2
DD210531

DD210007
having a diameter greater than 15°.
or equal to 12.5 mm.
Protected against the Protected against direct Protected against rain at an
penetration of solid objects contact angle of up to 60°.
3 3
DD210532

DD210008
having a diameter greater than with a 2.5 mm diameter tool.
or equal to 2.5 mm.
Protected against the Protected against direct Protected against splashing
penetration of solid objects contact with a 1 mm diameter water in all directions.
4 4
DD210017

DD210009
having a diameter greater than wire.
1 mm.
Dust protected Protected against direct Protected against water jets
(no harmful deposits). contact with a 1 mm diameter in all directions.
DD210018

DD210010

wire. 5 5
Dust tight. Protected against direct Protected against powerful
contact with a 1 mm diameter jets of water and waves.
DD210019

DD210011

wire. 6 6
Protected against the effects
of temporary immersion.
7
DD210012

Protected against the effects

of prolonged immersion
8
DD210013

under specified conditions.

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 Recommendations for How Canalis compensate
special applications For thermal expansion

Foreword
Prefabricated electrical trunking components expand and contract due to:
■ changes in ambient temperature (e.g. summer and winter)
■ current flowing in the conductors (e.g. 0 to In).
For example, consider a 30 metre long 800 A Canalis KS line equipped with ten
160 A tap-off units and installed under the roof of a building where the ambient
temperature varies by more than 30 °C between summer and winter:
■ just the change in the ambient temperature results in an expansion of 20 mm for
the conductors and the 10 mm for the casing
■ at a constant ambient temperature, the temperature rise in the conductors every
morning when the installation is started (increase in current from 0 to In = 800 A)
results in an expansion of 55 mm for the conductors and 7 mm for the casing.

The lengths of the sheet steel (1) and the aluminium conductors (2) therefore vary as
a function of the changes in temperature and their specific thermal expansion
coefficients.
PD202309

For this reason, Canalis components are designed so that these phenomena do not
affect their installation or operation.

How Canalis trunking components effectively compensate for the effects of conductor thermal expansion.
Inside a trunking section, the conductors are fixed (1) at a single point in the casing
and, due to the change in temperature, expand (V) on either side of that point. The
zones affected by expansion and considered critical from the electrical standpoint
are the jointing system (2) and tap-off outlets (3).
DD202281

applications
Special

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Recommendations for How Canalis compensate
Special application For thermal expansion

How Canalis trunking components effectively compensate for the effects of conductor thermal expansion.
■ the Canalis jointing system mechanically and electrically connects components
(e.g. two straight lengths), but allows for the expansion and contraction of the
conductors (4).
The system is made up of springs (1) and an area of sliding contacts (2) that allow
conductor movement ( ) while maintaining outstanding electrical contact.
Contact quality is ensured by two parts made of silver-plated copper (3). Sufficient
pressure between the two parts for good contact is maintained by the springs.
This system is used at each end of the straight lengths, every three metres.

DD202282

■ at the tap-offs, conductor expansion is compensated for by a contact zone (4)

made of silver-plated copper on which the clamps of the tap-off unit can slide.

1 Spring of clamps.
2 Copper area.
DD202283

3 Silver plated copper.

Conclusion: at both the jointing system and the tap-off outlets, sliding contacts can
handle the expansion of the conductors.
These maintenance-free silver-plated contacts are guaranteed for life.
Only the expansion of the sheet steel must be taken into account for Canalis
installation, however the problem is minor because both trials and
calculations show that expansion is only approximately 1 mm for every
three-metre length under extreme operating conditions.

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 Recommendations for Measurements and metering
special applications Transparent Ready units

The Transparent Ready concept

Transparent Ready is a simple solution to access information (status,
measurements, etc.) available from your electrical distribution equipment
DD205669

(transformers, switchboards, busway).

This information can be accessed from any PC connected to your Ethernet network
via a simple Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). No other software is required.
Transparent Ready can make your company more competitive by:
■ reducing operating costs
■ optimising equipment performance
■ improving the reliability of the electrical power supply.

DD205666
DD205668

DD205671

Customer needs for measurements and metering

In all non-residential buildings, the need for sub-metering exists and is growing
applications

under the combined effects of:

Special

■ national and supra-national energy regulations

■ the need to reduce overheads and production costs
■ the allocation of energy expenditures to cost centres
■ the outsourcing of operations tasks to specialists.

Operators must therefore have access to reliable pre-processed information in order

to:
■ identify areas for potential savings
■ model building energy flows and anticipate evolving needs
optimise energy supply and consumption.

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 Recommendations for Measurements and metering
special applications Transparent Ready units

Canalis and Transparent Ready

Canalis offers measurement and metering units that can be mounted on both KS
busway ranges, available in two ratings (250 A and 400 A).
DD205664

PowerLogic PM810 Power Meter, a Compact NS circuit breaker and the associated
current transformers, must be installed in the tap-off unit equipped with a mounting
plate and a DIN rail .

These units are connected to Transparent Ready solutions using a Modbus

communication network. An automatic PowerLogic gateway (EGX400) provides the
link between Modbus and Ethernet TCP/IP networks.
DD205663

Data acquisition in distributed architectures

When busway is located upstream of a secondary trunking line, the measurement
devices should be installed in the tap-off units.
DD205665

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