User Manual XLPro2 Eng

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XL PRO2 will select and arrange the products you need for your panel or construct the circuitdiagram, and automatically choose the right types of enclosures, calculate the costs, draw up thepurchase order and draw the circuit and installation diagrams. And as any modifications you make

are immediately included, withXL PRO2

it is simplicity itself to design your distribution cabinets andenclosures.

WARNING/DISCLAIMERIt is required that the XL PRO2 software for electrical distribution is used within the prescribed Code of Practice of the applicable Standards Authorities. Legrand

will not be held responsible for any non-observance of these basic principles. This software is protected

by the laws of the International Convention of Copyrighters. Any reproduction or unauthorised distribution of the software, in part or whole,

is strictly prohibited. Persons in contravention of this law are liable for prosecution and penalisation

in accordance with the law. Copyright Legrand 2007

XL PRO2,a little geniusfor the creators

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1FAMILIARIZATION

Installation and start-upI. Installation 4

II. Start-up 4

XL Pro2 at a glance 6

The XL Pro2 interfaceI. Introduction 8

II. Menu barA. Study Menu 9B. Panel Menu 10C. View Menu 10

D. Specific Menus 10E. ? Menu 10

III. Toolbar 11

IV. Module bar 11

XL PRO2 IN PRACTICE

Parts List moduleI. Introduction 12

II. Selecting productsA. Characteristics selection windows 13B. Examples of selecting products 13

III. ModificationsA. Changing the quantity 18B. Changing characteristics and options 18C. Deletion 19

Arrangement moduleI. Introduction 20

A. Toolbars 21B. Representation of the products 21C. Arrangement Menu 22

II. UseA. Organising the panel 24B. Adding cabling products 26

C. Modification and deletion 30D. Marking the devices 31

Circuit Diagram moduleI. Introduction 32

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2A. Toolbar 33

B. Menus in the Diagram module 33C. Displaying properties 37D. Using the caption block 38

II. Modifications to the resulting diagram 39A. Changing characteristics 39B. Deleting a device 39C. Moving devices within a folio using Drag and Drop 39D. Moving a device to another folio using Cut and Paste 40E. Adding a device using Copy and Paste 40F. Adding a device using the component palettes 40G. Breaking down/Rebuilding a device 40H. Creating labels 41I. Enhancing the diagram 42

J. Adding output circuit 42III. Creating a control diagram 42

A. The control folio 43B. Moving elements from the graphics pad onto the diagram 43C. Adding products external to the panel 43D. Drawing links (drawing tools) 44E. Alternative option: drawing the control diagram on the main diagram 44

IV. Designing a new panel using the Circuit Diagram module 45A. Creating a new panel 45B. Selecting devices in the internal components palette 45C. Adding folios 47D. Calculating terminals 47E. Adding additional terminals 47

Enclosures module

I. Introduction 48

II. Selecting the enclosure 48A. Reserve 48B. Joining 49C. Enclosures Menu 49

Preview module

I. Introduction 50A. Tabs 50B. Toolbars 51C. Tools Menu 52

D. Printing 52II. Modifying the panel 52

A. Fully modular cabinets (Ekinoxe, Atlantic, Marina, Plexo, XL3 160) 52B. XL3 extendable enclosures (XL3 400, 800, 4000) 53

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3C. XL3 800 and XL3 4000 60

D. Busbars 60Summaries and Folder

I. Panel summary 62A. Introduction 62B. Access to the E-catalogue 66

II. Project summary 67A. Introduction to the module 67B. Modifications 70

III. Printing folder 71

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Automatic terminalsA. Choice of a Lexic auto terminals supplying device 72B. Choice of Lexic auto terminals supplied devices 72C. Automatic distribution in the Arrangement module 73D. Automatic distribution in the Preview module 73

XL-PartA. XL-Part with MCCBs 74B. XL-Part with MCBs 76C. XL-Part in an XL3 400 76

Supply invertersA. Open supply inverters 78B. Moulded case supply inverters 80

C. Representation in the Parts list module 82D. Representation in the Arrangement module 82E. Representation in the Circuit Diagram module 83F. Representation in the Enclosures module 83

Forms of separationA. Input data 84B. Arrangement 85C. Selecting enclosures 86D. Preview 87E. Vertical mounting DPX 125 and 160 87

Additional productsA. Creating an additional product 88

B. Adding an additional product 89C. Changing an additional product 89

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Installation and start-up

I. Installation II. Start-up

A. Hardware and softwarerequirements

Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalentrunning Windows 2000, XP or Windows Vista.

512 Mb of RAM recommended.

B. Installation

- Close all open applications.

- Insert the XL PRO2 CD-ROM.

- Follow the instructions in the installation programwhich starts automatically.

To start XLPRO2, double-click on the icon located onthe desktop or select XL PRO2 in the menu:Start > Programs > Legrand > Xlpro2

A window will then prompt you to start a new study.Simply click on the Confirm button.

If you have already used XL PRO2

, you can open oneof the last 4 previously saved studies by double-clicking on the name of the required study in the list.

Double-click on the line Other to open a study thatdoes not appear in the list, and specify its location inthe standard dialogue box for opening a file. Whenyou have made your choice, click on the Confirmbutton to continue starting up XL PRO2.

If you create a new study, the Study propertieswindow opens so that you can enter informationconcerning the study and and the panels it contains.

(a study contains at least one panel).The study name [1] will be allocated when you firstsave the study (see page 9).

For the study, you can:- Allocate a contract number [2]- Choose the creation date [3]- Specify the various participants involved [4]- Specify the customer [5]- Choose the customers picture [6] (BMP file).

In the content of study part, you can add new panels[7] and for each panel:- give it a name [8]- specify the author of the study [9]- Specify the expected Ics [10].

The selection of the Ics is important as itdetermines the choice of protection devices andhelps calculate the number of busbar supports,and whether or not to incorporate a door.

The expected Ics of the panel is adjusted bymoving the cursor with the mouse or using thearrow keys on the keyboard. The suggestedvalues range from 3 kA to 70 kA.

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Finally, button [11] is used to access entry of thename of the company and the selectionof a logotype.

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Preview

Preview and modification of the panel layout.

Selection of additional accessories andequipment.

Panel summary

Project summary

Printing folder

Costing, purchase order, summaries, etc.

Printing documents.

Arrangement

Organisation of the products accordingto the electric al log ic of the p anel.

Parts list

Choice of the devices and their accessories.

Automatic definition of the catalogue numbersby selecting the characteristics and options.

Modifications made to the arrangement or inthe ci rcuit diagra m are automat ically reflect edin the parts list.

Circuit diagram

Automatic drawing of the power diagram accordingto the arran gement, or fu ll com positio n of the p anelby manually drawing the diagram.

Manual drawing of the control diagram.

Enclosures

Automatic definition of the cabinets orenclosures that can take the products

you h ave pr eviousl y sele cted.

Choice of the enclosure model fromthe c ombina tions that are su ggeste d.

The modular design of XL Pro2 makes it flexible and intuitive to use.

Each module performs a specific task and interacts with the others.

You can choose various different ways of working, to suit your

preferences and habits: the operations follow on logically aft er one another.

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TITLE BAR:

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MODULE BAR:

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WORK AREA:

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MENU BAR:

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GENERAL TOOLBAR:

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I. Introduction II. Menu bar

A. Study Menu

New: starts a newstudy. If you have madechanges to the currentstudy,XL PRO2 promptsyou to save them andthen opens the Studyproperties window (seepage 5).

Open: opens anexisting study. Once youhave saved any changesmade to the current study, select your file in thestandard open window.

Save: saves the current study. When you firstsave the study, the standard Save window opens sothat you can name the file (this name becomes thename of the study). The default location to which thefile is saved is the My Studies folder in Xlpro2, butyou can choose another location.

Save As: saves the current study under anotherfile name and/or to another location.

Parameterize the automatic backup: enables youto choose how often the file will be automaticallysaved.

Properties: opens the Study properties windowwhich is used for setting the parameters of the studyin the same way as for a new study (see page 5)

Group printing: opens the Select documents toprint by panel window, which will be described indetail in the section on the use of the printing foldermodule (page 71).

Print Setup: opens the standard window for

selecting the printer and paper.Import panels : adds one or more panels from

another study to the current study. The Open windowis used to select the study containing the panel(s) tobe imported.

The button transfers all the panels, the buttontransfers the selected panel only. If you make amistake, the panels can be transferred back to theleft-hand pane using the or buttons. You canalso transfer a panel from one side to the other bydouble-clicking on the relevant line.

Clicking on the OK button imports the selectedpanels which are then added to the content of thecurrent study.

The Import window is then used to select, in thatstudy, the panel(s) to be imported. The panels youwant to import must be transferred to the right-handpane [1] using the buttons [2].

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Export: exports the circuit diagram, the preview

and the summaries in various file formats (see themodules concerned).

The last 4 studies opened can be accesseddirectly.

Exit: exits XLPRO2 after prompting you to savethe current study.

B. Panel Menu

New: opens the Panel properties window tocreate a new panel in the current study.

Duplicate current panel: automatically creates anew panel identical to the current panel. The defaultname of this new panel is copy of followed by the

name of the current panel. To rename it, select theCurrent panel properties option in the same menu.

Delete: deletes the current panel.This option is only active if the study includes morethan one panel.

Current panel properties: opens the Panelproperties dialogue box (see page 5).

All panels in the current study can be accesseddirectly. The current panel is ticked.

C. View Menu

Toolbar: displays/hides the toolbar. The meaningsof the icons are given opposite.

Status bar: displays/hides the status bar.

Module bar: displays/hides the module bar. Themodule bar is described on the next page.

D. Specific Menus

One or more additional menus may be available,depending on the module in which you are working.The menu titles depend on the module currently inuse. Their functions will be described in the relevantmodule sections.

E. ? Menu

This is mainly used to access information on theinstalled version of the XL PRO2 software.

The toolbar contains a series of icons that providequicker access to certain functions:

For a detailed description of these functions,refer to Menu baron pages 9 and 10.

The module bar can be hidden in order toincrease the work area: menu View > Modulebar or icon in the toolbar. To display itagain, repeat the procedure.

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III. Toolbar IV. Module bar

Display/hide themodule bar

Start a New study

Open an existing study

Save the currentstudy

Direct export

Create a new panel

Delete the current panel

Properties ofthe currentpanel

Print the currentdocument

About: gives thehelp details, thesoftware versionand the key

The Print tool does not open the Selectdocuments to print window. It only works withthe Circuit Diagram, Preview, Summary andProject Summary modules and initiates printingof the document shown on the screen.

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The module bar has a series of icons for accessingthe various XL PRO2 modules.

The use of each module is described in detail later inthe manual.

PARTS LIST MODULE:

choice of products used inthe pan el ARRANGEMENT MODULE:

electrical organisation ofthe panel

ENCLOSURES MODULE:

choice of enclosureto house the prod uctsfor the panel

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM MODULE:

panel circuit diagram

PREVIEW MODULE:

preview and modification ofthe ins tallation PANEL SUMMARY MODULE:

summary, costingand purchase orderfor the current panel

PROJECT SUMMARY MODULE:

grouping together andmanagement of all thepanels in the study PRINTING FOLDER:

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II. Selecting products

A. Characteristics selectionwindows

Selecting a subfamily in the first pane will open awindow showing the characteristics and options forthis type of product and its accessories. This windowis different for each subfamily. However, the list ofcatalogue numbers corresponding to thecharacteristics and options selected is always shownin the bottom left-hand corner. The andbuttons are used to adjust the quantity of productswith identical characteristics and options that youwant to add to the design of the panel.Click on Add to confirm, then on Close to changethe product type.

B. Examples of selecting products

1. Selecting an MCCB

In the first pane of the Parts list window, open theProtection/Power breaking family. MCCBs arespread across several subfamilies: Air circuit

breakers, Moulded case MCBs and Supply inverterscorresponding respectively to the DMX and DPXranges mounted on their own or mounted withsupply inversion. The latter case is described inmore detail on page 78.The method described here for a moulded case MCBis also valid for air circuit breakers, although thecharacteristics selection window is not completelyidentical.

Select the subfamily Moulded case circuit breakers.

The characteristics selection window is divided intoseveral parts. The first columns (1] concern the MCBitself. The default context of the MCB is standarddistribution, symbolised by drawing [2]. But in theconnection column you can also choose optimiseddistribution (see XL-Part page 74).

The next columns [3] concern the choice of the typeof Control, the Module, the Auxiliaries, theConnection method, the Accessories and factoryassembly.

The summary [4] displays the catalogue number ofthe main product and all the catalogue numbers ofthe associated products you have chosen.

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To help you select products, the followingcolumns: Control, Module, Auxiliaries,Connections and Accessories, can be displayedin full or reduced, by simply clicking on thebutton located on the caption block.

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The parts list module is used to add the productsthat make up the panel, by selecting theircharacteristics.

Parts List module

I. Introduction

The Parts list module window has 3 panes.

Pane [1] shows all the products that may be usedwhen designing a distribution panel. They areclassified by family and subfamily. To display thecontent of a family, click on the sign to its left.Click on the sign to hide it again.

Pane [2], or the standard list, displays all the panelproducts in catalogue number order as they areselected.

Pane [3] displays the same products arranged in

the order in which they were entered, grouping thesecondary products under the mainp roduct. Todisplay the secondary products, click on thesign to the left of the main product. This list isdescribed as active as it can be used to makemodifications.The standard list can be hidden by unchecking thecorresponding option in the Parts List Menu in themenu bar.You can then work more easily in the ac tive list(descriptions are not shortened).

[1] [2] [3]

You can display or hide the second column byclicking on Display the standard list in theParts List. Uncheck to hide.

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The use of colour helps to identify the products.

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Basic product

Associatedproduct

Product derivedfrom the subassembly

of the basic product

Product linked tothe basi c product

Subassembly of thebasic product, which

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Selecting an RCBO for a cluster of lighting

circuits- In the Connection column leave the standardoption [1]

- In the Polarity column select 4P [2]

- In the Rating column select 32 A [3]

- In the Type column select C [4]

- In the Earth leakage module column select 300 mAsingle-piece[5]

- Leave the quantity at 1, then Click on Add

Selecting phase + neutral MCBs for lighting

circuits- In the Rating column select 10 A [1]

- Leave all the other options at their default values

- Change the quantity to 3, then click on Add

Selecting an RCBO for power socket circuits

- Select 1 4P, 40 A, AC, 30 mA RCBO, as shownbelow

- Leave the quantity at 1, then Click on Add

The most frequently used ratings appear at the

top of the list, in ascending order.

The least used ratings are at the bottom of the

list.

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The various options must be selected in the order in

which they appear (from left to right and top tobottom). You must therefore start by choosing theconnection, the number of poles in the MCB, itsrating and then the type of case, the breakingcapacity and the type of release required, and so on,until you reach the accessories.The options available in each column vary accordingto the choices made in the preceding columns: andare an exact reflection of the Legrand offer.

Selecting a main device for a 250 A panel

The first option at the top of each column is selectedby default. The device shown in the list of cataloguenumbers is a DPX 1 25 4 P1 6 A .

- In the Connection column leave the standardoption [1]

- In the Polarity column leave the option 4P [2]

- In the Rating column select 250A [3]

- Change the Unit by selecting 250 in thecorresponding column [4]. The catalogue number isupdated and becomes 025349 [6]

- In the next 6 columns leave the basic defaultoptions unchanged.

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2. Selecting modular MCBs(standard connection)

Open the Modularprotection/circuitbreaking family and selectthe Thermal magneticMCBs subfamily.

The type of connection,number of poles andrating are always selectedfirst when definingthe characteristics.

Adding an earth leakage module

- In the Module column, select:Module mounted underneath 0.03-3A/0-3S [5],which is the only available module for this model

- It immediately appears in the list with cataloguenumber 0260 55 [6]

- Leave the default options in the subsequentcolumns and the quantity at 1.

- Click on Add and finally on Close

The catalogue numbers have been added to thestandard list [7].Only the MCCB appears in the active list.Clicking on the sign shows the earth leakage moduleattached to the device [8].

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Lexic with automatic terminals*: see page 72.

XL-Part optimised distribution*: see page 74.

*depends on the product offer locally displayed

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Selecting a light sensitive switch

- In the Control/Programming family select Lightsensitive switches

- Leave all the default options unchanged

- Click on Add, then on Close

Selecting a digital time switch

- In the Control/Programming family select Timeswitches

- In the Period column select Multiple [1]

- In the No. of outputs column select2 NO/NCoutputs [2]

- Leave the other default options unchanged


4. Selecting a cabling product

The Cabling products family is mainly used to selectdistribution blocks, busbars and output terminals.

Distribution blocks and busbars can be selected intwo ways:- Either a busbar or a distribution block is usedon its own- Or a busbar or a distribution block is used witha product that has already been selected.

The latter solution has several advantages:- The characteristics of the busbar will becalculated very precisely according to thoseof the associated device- The busbar will be geographically positionedin the enclosure in relation to the device- The bars and supports will be calculatedautomatically according to the mounting typeselected and the prospective Isc indicated atthe outset.

Selecting a distribution block or a busbar:

see page 26.

Automatic calculation of the output terminals:

see page 29.

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The prospective Isc and the characteristics of thedevice with which the busbar is associated give apeak Isc (Ipk) that is calculated automatically.

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Selecting phase+neutral MCBs for power socket

circuits- In the Rating column select 16 A [1]

- Leave all the other options at their default values

- Change the quantity to 5, click on Add, and thenon Close

All the products added are shown in the parts list

together with their selected quantities.

3. Selecting control and and programming

productsThe products in the Control/ Programming familyare used to control and automate the functions of

the installation.

Selecting a timer

- In the Control/Programming family select Timers



Selecting power contactors

We want to automate 2 circuits for external lighting- In the Control/Programming family selectContactors



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Adding an auxiliary to a DPX MCB

To install an emergency circuit breaking device forthe entire panel, the main device must be fitted witha release.- Right-click on the line DPX 4P 4D 250 A MCB in theactive list

- Select Modify in the popup menu

- In the Shunt & undervoltage auxiliaries columnselect a Shunt 230V ac/dc coil

- Click on the Confirm button.

If you return to the list of products in the Parts listmodule and click on the to the left of the MCByou can see that the release has been added.

The Quantity field can be used to adjust thenumber of products to be modified. Thus, if theparts list of your panel contains several identicalproducts, it is possible to change only some ofthem by adjusting the quantity required beforeconfirming the operation. By default, the quantityis set to the total number of products.

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C. Deletion

To delete one or moreproducts, select Delete in thepopup menu. In the windowthat appears, adjust thenumber of products you wantto remove then click on the

Delete button.

2. Changing a busbar

In the same way, right-clicking on a cabling productenables you, as with any other product, to Modify itscharacteristics and also to Delete the association.Details of how to select a distribution block/busbarare given on pages 17 and 26.

It is not possible to delete an associated product

or an accessory directly, as this operation woulddelete the main product. The latter forms a wholetogether with its associated products. The Modifyoption must be used to perform this type ofoperation.

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You can make as many changes as you want,but, as is the case when adding a product, thesubsequent columns can be reset if the optionsthat were previously chosen are no longercompatible with the modifications.

Check your data carefully before confirming it.

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III. Modifications

The active list is used to make corrections to theparts list. If the names of the products are truncated,you can hide the standard list to free up more spaceon the screen (see page 12). Right-click on theproduct you want to change, then select the requiredoperation in the popup menu.

A. Changing the quantity

To change the quantity ofidentical products, selectQuantity, then use theand buttons to set thenew quantity required.The cursor or the keyboard(direction arrows) can alsobe used.

Adding 2 additional MCBs for lighting circuits

- Right-click on the line DNX C 1P+N 10A MCB in theactive list

- Select Quantity in the popup menu

- Change the quantity to 5

- Click on the Confirm button

The new quantity immediately appears in the lastcolumn in the list.

B. Changing characteristics and

options

1. Changing a device

To change the characteristics and options of adevice, select Modify in the popup menu. Thechanges are made in a window which is identical tothe Add a product window. The list of cataloguenumbers [1] reflects the changes made. The Addbutton is replaced by the Confirm button [2].

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The Arrangement window shows the electrical organisation of the panelin the form of a tree structure. The products are representedby tiles arranged in the boxes of a table.

Arrangement module

I. Introduction

Special cases of automatic connections andoptimised distribution: Lexic with automatic terminals: see page 72 XL-Part optimised distribution: see page 74.

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(switch or MCB)or a distribution device (distribution

block or busbar).The last columns are reserved for managementproducts [5], which are not usually included in thepower circuits (programming, signalling, etc). Forexample, XL PRO2 will automatically place a lightsensitive switch in these columns (this type of deviceusually controls a contactor). If the device has todirectly power a lighting circuit, move it to level 5. Itthen becomes a control product and is automaticallyinserted in the tree structure.

The number of columns for management productscan be adjusted according to requirements (from oneto five) see page 23.

The B.C. column [6] shows the breaking capacitiesresulting from joining devices to higher level devices ifthey exist. If there are no higher level devices, thebreaking capacity of the lone device is shown.

Each column in the arrangement represents onedistribution level.

XL PRO2 arranges the devices in the following way:- Main devices [1] at level 1- Power devices and residual current

protection devices [2] at level 3- Secondary protection [3] at level 4- Control devices [4] at level 5

No devices are placed at level 2, apart from supplyinverters (see page 78).This column can be used, for example, to add anadditional product. Moving devices from level 3 tolevel 2 only affects the appearance of the circuitdiagram.

The narrow columns between the levels are forbusbars and distribution blocks.

Each device is connected to the first device on thenext level, which is on the same line or above it. Theroot of the tree structure can be a breaking device

When a value appears in red in the B.C. columnit means that it is lower than the Isc valuedefined for the panel (see page 5), indicatingthat the wrong characteristics have beenselected.

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The detailed characteristics of each product canbe displayed by right-clicking and selecting theProperties option in the popup menu, or clicking onthe button at the bottom right of the products.

The colours and shapes of the tileshelp to identify the products

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Breaking and protectiondevices

Control devices

Products for managingsignalling and measurement

Power supplyproducts

Power sockets

Distribution blocks

Busbars

Terminals

Automatic marker(see page23)

Button for displayingproperties

Mounting direction

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Markingoption

Select connectionvia front or via b ack

CalculateBC

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1. Cut, Copy, Paste

To access these three functions you must haveselected at least one product.

C. Arrangement Menu

To cut or copy one or more products, make yourselection then choose the operation in the menu orthe toolbar: or .By default, when you paste products, they areinserted on the last line of the arrangement.

2. Marking

Lock marking

Locking the marking allows you to maintain thevalidity of the labels by fixing the markers of all thedevices in the panel. It is also possible to lock themarkers individually for each device (see page 31).

Initialise and unlock marking

There are two possible options:

- Default marking immediately resets all themarkers according to the arrangement of thedevices.- Unlock only keeps the markers as they are,provided that no changes are made to thearrangement.

To select several products at once, draw a boxround your selection by dragging the mousewhile holding down the left-hand button.

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Marking options

This option is used to choose the letters whichautomatically identify each type of product.

To change the marking for a given type of device,double-click on its current marker and enter thenew marking.

3. Breaking capacity calculation

Displays the breaking capacities in the arrangement(see page 20)

4. Zoom

Select the reduction or enlargement ratio required inthe submenu.

5. Pages

The arrangement table is subdivided into 16-linepages and the number of pages is adjustedautomatically in accordance with the number ofproducts. You can add or remove blank pages toimprove the appearance of the presentation.

6. Management products

Management products are positioned in the lastcolumns of the arrangement. The Remove/Add acolumn for the management products options, ortheir equivalents in the toolbar, can be used toadjust the number of columns.It is therefore possible to have up to 5 managementdevices on the same line, and thus in the samecircuit. This avoids having to add additional lines,which could affect the presentation of the circuitdiagram (see page 32).

It is also possible to customise the markersindividually for each device (see page 31).

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By default, the numbering applied to markersfollows the order in which the devices arearranged. When a device is moved, the markersare automatically updated. This may beinconvenient if you want to make changes to apanel for which you have already created labelswith markers.

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If you want to paste them to another location, right-

click to select the required position then select Pastein the popup menu.

To move a product see also pages 24 and 25.

Cut or copied products are indicated by thecorresponding icon.

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A. Organising the panel

1. Insert/Delete lines, page break

To access the appearance options of thearrangement table:- Right-click on an empty box in the requiredlocation

- Select the option you require in the popup menu.

The new lines are inserted above the selected line.

Only empty lines can be deleted.

The Go to the next page option (popup menu)automatically creates a new page if required.

To add or delete a page, select the option in theArrangement menu or the corresponding icon inthe toolbars.

To select several products at once, drag themouse while holding down the left button. If theproducts are not next to one another hold downthe Ctrl key and click on each product insuccession.

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Automatic insertion without having previouslycreated blank lines:- Select the products to be moved- Drag them to the required position with themouse: an insertion mark shows where theproducts will be inserted.

- Release the mouse button- The products located below this positionautomatically move down.

Items can only be automatically insertedbetween two boxes which are already occupied.

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Products can be arranged manually in two ways.

Directly moving them with the mouse

- Left-click to select the product(s)

- Drag them holding the mouse button down

- Release them at the required position

Moving them using Cut and Paste

- Left-click to select the product(s)

- Click on the cut icon in the toolbar

- Right-click on the required position (the box mustbe empty)

- Select paste in the popup menu

II. Use

To complete the arrangement of the panel:- Move the timer and the 2 contactors up sothat they are opposite the lighting circuits.

- Place the time switch and the light sensitiveswitch on the same line as the last contactor.

The products are initially arranged in the orderin which they were entered in the Parts list.If they were entered following the electricallogic, from the main device to the terminalcircuits, very few changes will be necessary.

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If you do not select where the products are to bepasted, they will be positioned on the last line ofthe arrangement.

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Arranging the panel

If you have followed the previous examples step bystep (pages 13 to 17), the tree structure of yourpanel should look like the one shown below.

Only the timer, contactors and the last MCBs addedare not in their places in the tree structure. The two10 A MCBs are placed on the last two lines.

In this example, if you want to insert the MCBs atthe end of the lighting cluster, you must first insert2 blank lines above the D X C 4 P 4 0 A 3 0 m A:

- Right-click in an empty box, on the RCBO line

- In the popup menu, select the Insert an empty lineoption

- Repeat the operation to insert a second line

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Break lines are only fully displayed in the Previewmodule (see page 50).They do however influence the choice of enclosure.

3. Break lines

By default the products will be installed in theenclosure one after the other in the order of thearrangement. Using the Break lines option, a deviceand all those after it can be made to move to thenext row down or to the next enclosure (or box).

A break line is symbolised in the arrangement by ahorizontal line. To cancel it, select the Withoutoption.

Example

- Right-click on the DX 40 A 30 mA

- Select the Break line option, then Row.

Selecting an associated busbar in the parts listmodule

- In the Cabling products family select Associatedbusbars and distr. units

Only panel devices that can be connected to theoutput of a distribution product are shown [1]

- Select the DPX 250. The Details of product whichcan be joined pane [2] shows the full compositionof the selected product

B. Adding cabling products

1. Selecting an associated busbar ordistribution block

The Legrand distribution offer can be found in theCabling products family, which includes busbars,modular distribution blocks, power distributionblocks and terminals. The Associated busbars anddistr. units subfamily is used to join the distributionproduct to the device which is to power it. Thechoices that appear in the Enter a product windowtake the characteristics of the device into account.The distribution product will appear connected tothe main product in the active list.

Apart from the associated distribution blocksand busbars, products can only be directlyadded in the Arrangement module using copyand paste.

To select a new product, you must go back to theParts list module.

It is also possible to use the Circuit diagrammodule (see page 40).

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These options cannot be used to add a transferbusbar, as this is only available with ahorizontal or side-mounted vertical busbar withbars mounted edgewise.

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The parts list only shows Busbar, with no

other details. The catalogue numbers thatmake up the busbar will only be added to theoverall parts list once the enclosure hasbeen chosen.

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[1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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[2]

- In the second column, select Associated busbars

[3]- Select flat [4] busbar type

- As the device has 4 poles, only the 3-pole + Neutral[5] type is suggested

- For the cross-section of the bars, select the option25 x 5 [6], which corresponds to 270 A with IP > 30and 340A with IP = 30

- In the subsequent columns, select: Mounting:Vertical, Back of cabinet [7] and Position ofbusbars: Tilted [8]

- Click on Join then on Close.

When the characteristics of a device arechanged, the associated busbar or distributionblock is deleted if it is no longer compatible withthe device (a warning appears on the sc reen).After confirming the changes, you musttherefore remember to restart the procedurefor selecting the associated distribution productif necessary.

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Returning to the Arrangement module now showsthat the distribution products have been added incolumns 1 bis and 3 bis. They are directly connectedto the output of the device they are joined to and theypower the downstream devices.

XLPRO2 will not suggest terminals for cross-

sections greater than the cross-section chosen,given that these outputs will be directly connected tothe device.

As is the case for busbars, no catalogue numberappears on the Terminal block line in the Parts list.The products will only be added to the overall partslist when the full composition of the panel is knownand the enclosure has been defined.

In the Arrangement module, the terminals arerepresented by a green rectangle to the right of eachoutgoing product, provided that the rating of thedevice is compatible with the selected maximumcross-section.

To add additional terminals (see page 47).

2. Selecting a lone busbar or distribution

block

The Busbar and Distribution block subfamilies canbe used to add a busbar or distribution block without

joining it to a specific device.There is no restriction in the choice of products, butyou must check compatibility with the panel yourself.Selecting the characteristics is identical to theprocedure for associated busbars and distributionblocks.

3. Terminal block calculation

XLPRO2 can automatically calculate the outputterminals required in accordance with the panelconfiguration:

- In the Parts list module, select Terminal unitscalculation in the Cabling products family

- Select the type of terminal required for phases [1]and then for neutral [2]

- For earth, you can choose between copper bars orgreen-yellow terminals [3]

- Select the location in the enclosure [4]

and the maximum cross-section [5].

Selecting associated distribution blocks in the

arrangement module- In the arrangement, right-click on theDX32A 300mA

- Select To associate to this product > Associatedunits

- As the MCB is a modular device, the only typesuggested is Modular [1]

- Leave the other characteristics at their defaultvalues then click on Add

- Follow the same procedure for the DX 40 A30 mAMCB, but in the Distribution column, select: BarType 3P+2N [2]- A neutral terminal block with 12 outputs isattached to the distribution block, as can be seen inthe catalogue numbers pane [3].

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C. Modification and deletion

1. Modifying characteristics

To modify the characteristics of a product, select theModify option in the popup menu which opens whenyou right-click on the product.

Changes are made in exactly the same way as in theParts list module. However, they can only be madeto the selected device as adjustment of the quantityis locked.

5. Deleting associated products

The Delete associated product option in the popupmenu is only available for products with anassociated distribution block or busbar.This operation can also be carried out by selectingthe Delete option directly on the busbar ordistribution block (see Adding cabling productspage 26).

4. Deletion

When the Delete option is selected in the popupmenu, the product is immediately removed from thetree structure and the parts list for the panel, as areall the products associated with it.

3. Selecting the mounting of the devices

The devices in the DPX range can be mounted bothvertically and horizontally.The default mounting direction is vertical. However,the Mounting option in the popup menu can be usedto select horizontal mounting, and for certain devices,

sleeved mounting.The mounting of devices influences the choice ofenclosure.

2. Upstream Protection

This option is only active for a switch at the topof the tree structure. A popup list can be used toselect the type of upstream protection device locatedin another panel. This is necessary so that XL PRO2

can calculate the resulting breaking capacities.

There is no cancel function.If you accidentally delete a product, you willhave to restart the add product procedure.

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D. Marking the devices

1. Modification of marking

XL PRO2 automatically marks the devices (seepage 22), however the markers for each device canbe customised.

- Select Modification of the marking in the popupmenu

- Uncheck the Use the default marking box

- Enter your new marker in the Marking modify box,then click on OK.

These customised markers are not affected bychanges to the arrangement.

2. Locking/unlocking markingThe popup menu also has an option for locking orunlocking the default marking of the device. Lockedmarkers will not be affected by changes to thearrangement.

When a marker has been locked, it appears ingreen in the product caption block.

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If you have already selected your products in the Parts listmodule and organised the panel in the Arrangement module,XLPRO2 automatically draws the electrical distributiondiagram for the panel in the Diagram window.

Diagram module

I. Introduction

This diagram is directly connected to the tree structureof the Arrangement module. Each product occupiesa box on a grid made up of 25 mm squares [1](Power grid). Its input is connected to theout put ofthe first device on the next level up located to its left.XLPRO2 spreads the diagram over as many folios asnecessary. The folios are numbered in sequence andcan be accessed via the tabs below the diagram [2].

Each device is identified by its electrical symbol anda summary of its properties which can becustomised (see page 37).

Each folio has a configurable information area [3].The caption block [4], which can also be configured,is used for noting information about each circuitbelow the diagram.

Products in the panel which are not directly part ofthe distribution tree structure (managementproducts) are placed on the graphics pad [5], whichis described on page 43.

The symbols palette [6] is used to add products to thepanel (see page 45).

B. Menus in the Diagram module

In the Diagram module, the menu bar contains fourspecific menus.

1. Format menu

Complete folio: displays one folio at a time in theCircuit Diagram window.

Half-Folio: displays two folios at once:the end of the current folio and the beginning of thenext one.This option is useful, for example, when movingproducts from one folio to another.

SELECTION ARROW:

the defau lt tool, used to selectand move symbols on thecircuit diagram

CABLE PATH:

activates or deactivatesthe autom atic drawi ngof links

SINGLE FOLIO:

displays a singlefolio

DOUBLE FOLIO:

displays two half-folios

ZOOM:

left-click to zoom inright-click to zoom out

SET CAPTION BLOCK

PARAMETERS :

see page 38

LABEL PREVIEW:

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LOCK TERMINAL

NUMBERING

SET COVER PAGE

PARAMETERS

GRAPHIC PATH:

displays the Drawingtoolbar

MARKING PREVIEW:

is only active if the caption blockhas been filled in (see page 38).It gives the name of the deviceand the circuit

SET FOLIO PARAMETERS:

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Power Folio: used to add a new blank folio afterthe last folio.

Control Folio: used to add a blank folio containingonly the grid with 2.5 mm squares.This type of folio is used for drawing a controldiagram. It is inserted after the last folio.

Deleting Folio: used to delete a folio, providedthat it contains no products.

Modifying folio label: used to change the name ofthe current folio which appears in the tabs below thediagram.

Display cover page: used to add a cover page atthe start of the diagram.

Insert mini-caption block: used to add detailsabout the installation to the 1st folio (neutralearthing system, nominal voltage, installed power,

Isc3, etc).

Giving folios an explicit label makes it easier tonavigate between them in a complex diagram.

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The Export tool in the general toolbar can beused to save the diagram in various differentvector formats: EMF and DXF.This function is useful for incorporating datafrom XL PRO2 in standard programs (Autocad,Word, Excel, etc).

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3. Tools menu

Terminals: used to calculate and add powerterminals automatically (see selecting terminals onpage 29).

Create labels: creates a label showing themarker for the component, for all products with alabel-holder. The labels can then be printed (seepage 41).

Cable Path: this option is ticked by default.Removing the tick deletes the links automaticallydrawn by XL PRO2.

Folio parameter setting: access to the optionsfor customising the information in each folio (seeopposite)

Parameter setting title block: access to theoptions for customising the caption block (seepage 38)

Group andungroupinformationfields

Grid foreditingfolio

Tools for mod ifying the text style:font, size, colour, alignment, etc (see next page)

DeleteResize

Open a folio that hasalready been saved

Save thenew folio

Define the new folio as thedefault folio for future studies

Cancelmodifications

Confirm the folio forthe curren t diagram

Add text Selection of theinformationto be displayedImport an image

Newblank folio

The folio is modified directly in the editing grid.

An information field can be selected, moved, resized, its contents changed or the text stylecustomised, or the field can be deleted. A new field can be directly added in the empty areas of thegrid by drawing a rectangle with the mouse.


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C. Displaying properties

The properties displayed next to each symbol can becustomised. Right-click on the product symbol, thenselect Properties in the popup menu.

In the dialogue box, tick the characteristics to bedisplayed, then confirm. The properties are updatedfor all similar products.

Changing the product marking only affect s the

selected device. It has no effect on automatic

marking. To change the markers for a whole

family of devices, see page 23.

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4. Displaying Diagram menu

Text toolbar

This contains tools for modifying the text style.

(see below)

It is automatically displayed as soon as text isselected. These tools can be used both on textblocks created using the Text Area tool in theDrawing palette, and on the caption block or thefolio.

Once you have finished using the Text or

Drawing tools, click on the tool to return to

circuit diagram work mode.

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Displaying palette: displays or hides the symbols

palette. Hiding the symbols palette makes moreroom available for the graphics pad.

Displaying shelf: displays or hides thegraphics pad.

Display the labels window: shows the devicelabels in the form of a printable sheet. The labelsmust have already been created (see page 41) orgenerated automatically (see page 34). It is thenpossible to modify them directly in the sheet.

Display the markings window:lists the markers of the devices and the names of thecorresponding circuits as entered in the caption block.

Drawing toolbar

These tools are similar to those found in graphicsapplications and their use is intuitive (see below).The graphic elements added to the diagram areautomatically placed on a grid with 2.5 mm squares(Management grid) to facilitate their alignment.

This toolbar can also be accessed via the icon inthe toolbar (see page 33).

To adjust an incorrectly positioned path, select it

with the graphic selection tool then use the

arrow keys on the keyboard.

It is moved in 2.5 mm intervals.

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The graphic selection tool cannot be used to

select or move devices: use the selection arrow

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Font Font size Textcolour

Backgroundcolour

Text style: bold,italic, underline

Textalignment

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Rectangleswith rounded

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Textarea

Paththickness

Ends of the path:arrow styles

Fill type

Lines Rectangles Ovals Pathcolour

Path style:solid, dashes, dots, etc

Fillcolour

Zoom: offers 4 enlargement sizes for the

diagram. The zoom level is proportional to thesize of the XL PRO2 window, 100% being the displayof the whole folio, irrespective of its size.


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II. Modifications to theresulting diagram

Using the same procedure as that described for theArrangement module, it is possible to changecharacteristics, reorganise the panel and deleteproducts in the Diagram module.The Circuit Diagram module also allows you to addproducts without having to go back to the Parts listmodule.

A. Changing characteristics

Products are changed in the same way as in theArrangement module.

EXAMPLE: adding an emergency lighting circuit toan MCB already in the panel.

Right-click on the first lighting MCB. Select Modifyin the popup menu.

The characteristics selection window appears (seepage 13). The Circuit type column shows the cases inwhich a secondary MCB is most frequently used.Select1 Circuit + 1 emergency lighting output thenconfirm. The modification immediately appears onthe diagram.

In this example, no change is visible in eitherthe Parts list or the Arrangement. Theadditional circuit will however be taken intoaccount when calculating the terminals and theoverall parts list will therefore be modified (seeSummary on page 62).

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B. Deleting a device

To delete a device from the panel, select the Deleteoption in the popup menu. The positions of theother products in the diagram remain unchanged.To fix the layout you can delete the column that is leftblankusing the Delete Column option in the popupmenu. All the subsequent columns, in all the powerfolios, are then shifted to the left.

C. Moving devices withina folio using Drag and Drop

Make sure that the location where you want to placethe device is empty. If it is not, you can add a newcolumn to the diagram using the Insert Columnoption in the popup menu. The column you haveclicked on and all the subsequent columns areshifted to the right. If necessary, an additional foliowill be added automatically.

D. Using the caption block

The caption block below the diagram is intended forinformation on circuits. The number of lines and theinformation displayed are totally user-configurable.The window for customising the caption block can beaccessed via the icon in the toolbar or right-clickingon the caption block header (see below).

Some information will be filled in automatically, andsome must be entered manually. Automatic filling inof the Cable type and Cable cross-section itemsrequires prior configuration which is accessed usingthe parameters button.

To enter information in empty boxes, double-click inthe required box and then enter the text directly. Theinformation can then be formatted with the Text tools.

The Description line can be filled in automaticallywith the text from the labels: right-click on the titleof the line then select Label format in the popup

When typing text directly into the caption block,you can move to the next box by confirming withCtrl + Enter and using the arrows on thekeyboard.

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To fill in several caption block boxes identically:select a box, press Ctrl+ C and then pressCtrl + V in the location where you wish to copy it.

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Add/delete aparameter

Number of lines for thecurrent parameter

Access to the textadjustment tools

Set the parameters forautomatically filling inthe cabl e cross-sec tionand type

Change the orderof the parameters

Open a Caption blocktemplate that ha s

already been saved

New blank captionblock

Define the new caption block asthe defau lt capti on block forfuture studies

Cancelmodifications Confirm the caption

block for thecurrent study

Save thenew caption block

menu. This does not delete the previous

information, and you can return to free text formatusing the same procedure.

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G. Breaking down/Rebuildinga deviceA device can be broken down in order to separate itsdifferent components in the diagram, for example, fora contactor, the coil can be separated from thecontacts so that it can be inserted into the controldiagram (see page 43).

It is also possible to separate each contact or eachpair of contacts from a power device so that they canbe used on different circuits. This operation iscarried out in two stages using the relevant optionsin the popup menu:

- Change the single wire, 2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wirerepresentation, according to the device and itsintended use- Break the device down (a 4-pole device with2-wire representation will be broken down into twopairs of contacts). The new symbols appear on thePower grid.Each contact or pair of contacts can then be movedseparately. Only one of the symbols remains on thePower grid. The new symbols are positioned on theManagement grid. To insert them into the diagramat their new location, they must be transferred to thePower grid using the relevant option in the popupmenu.The reverse is also possible.

Rebuilding is only active when a product that hasbeen broken down is selected. The procedure is thenthe same, and the components of the device returnto their position beside the original symbol.

H. Creating labels

XL PRO2 can be used to create labels for all devicesthat have a label-holder:

- Right-click on the device to be labelled

- Select the Label option in the popup menu

- In the data entry window, select Component markerfor automatic labelling or Circuit description forcustomised labelling.

- In the circuit description, type the text of the labelin the data entry area (its width corresponds to thatof the label-holder)

- The buttons above the data entry area can be usedto change the appearance of the text.

Labelled devices are identified by a small bluesquare. You can click on this square to display thelabel. You can also preview a sheet of labels byclicking on the tool, or selecting the Displaylabelwindow in the Display diagram menu.In this mode, double-clicking on a l abel opens thedata entry window allowing you to make changesdirectly.

To print the labels, switch to the mode displaying thesheet of labels ( tool) then click on the buttonin the XL PRO2 toolbar.

EXAMPLE: using a single 4 NO contactor on two

separate phase/neutral circuits.Select the power contactor C1, right-click on it andthen select the Modify option. In the Polarity columnselect 4NO, then Add. In the diagram, right-click onthe contactor again.

Select the Wire representation option, then click on2-wire in the submenu.

A second symbol appears next to the first one. Eachsymbol represents a pair of contacts in the 4NOcontactor.

Open the popup menu again and select the Split upoption.

Move the second contact symbol to the lightingcircuit on the left of the diagram.To insert it into the circuit, click onManagement > Power in the popup menu.

E. Adding a deviceusing Copy and PasteWhen you want to add an identical product to one ofthose already present on the diagram, the simplestmethod is to use Copy and Paste.

EXAMPLE: adding another 10 A DX.

Right-click on one of the 10 A DXs, then select theCopy option. Right-click on the empty box to theright of the last 10 A DX and then select Paste.An MCB identical to the one you copied has beenadded to the panel.

F. Adding a device using the

component palettesIt is also possible to add devices to the diagram bydragging the relevant symbol from the componentpalettes (see page 45).

D. Moving a device to another foliousing Cut and PasteSelect the device to be moved then press the Ctrland X keys simultaneously. Display the destination

folio using the tabs, click on the required location,then press the Ctrl and V keys simultaneously.

Click on the device and, holding

down the mouse button, positionit in the required location. Whenyou release the button, the deviceis automatically positioned on thePowerGrid.If the automatic path option isselected, the links are redrawn in accordance withthe rule described above.

The operation can also be performed using theCut and Paste options in the popup menu:

Right-click on the product to be moved andselect Cut

Right-click in the destination location andselect Paste

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To draw the control diagram on a folio that isseparate from the general diagram, a specific folio isused which only contains the grid with 2.5 mmsquares. To add this type of folio, select the ControlFolio option in the Insertion menu.The new folio is placed after the power folios. Todisplay it, click on the last tab. You can rename itusing the Modifying folio label option in the Insertionmenu.

B. Moving elements from graphicspad onto the diagram

Move the elements from the graphics pad to thediagram, arranging them as required. Automaticadjustment to the grid facilitates the alignment ofconnections.

Complete products on the graphics pad are movedcomponent by component once they have beenbroken down.

When symbols are placed on the diagram, automaticmarking is used to show to which device they belong.The components from a power device areaccompanied by the marker for that device.

Elements added from the external componentspalette are not taken into account in the Partslist or in your Summary or your Purchase order.They are considered as being external to thepanel. To add control and signalling productswhich are incorporated in the panel (modular ordoor-mounted), use the internal componentspalette (Control and signalling unit symbol) orthe Parts list module (Control and signallingunit family).

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external to the panelThe External components palette, which can beaccessed via the dropdown palette menu containsadditional components, external to the panel(indicator lamps, switches, etc).

To add them to the diagram, drag them to the foliowith the mouse and then click to drop them in therequired location.

EXAMPLE:

Select the External components palette in thedropdown menu. Use the vertical scroll bar on thepalette to find the 3-position switch symbol, andselect it.Drag it to the control folio, then click to drop it in therequired position.

III. Creating a controldiagram

To build the control diagram, you must first breakthe devices down into their different subassemblies(coils, motors, contacts, etc ). The graphics pad isused to store these components temporarily. Devicesused for management purposes only, which areadded in the Parts list module, are automaticallyplaced on the graphics pad when the Diagrammodule is opened. The components of power devicesintegral to the control diagram must be placed on itmanually.

EXAMPLE: power contactor coils

Right-click on the C2 power contactor, then selectthe Split up option in the popup menu. You then simply

move the coil to the graphics pad using Drag and Dropso that it is available to be inserted in the controldiagram.

If you have followed the example from the previouspage, the C1 contactor has already been brokendown, and its coil can be placed directly on thegraphics pad.

The respective areas of the 3 b locks (products,graphics pad and circuit diagram) can beenlarged by moving their separation lines.

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I. Enhancing the diagram

In addition to the drawing tools used to draw framesand lines, add connection points, and insert free text,etc, the Information symbols palette, accessed viathe dropdown palettes menu, contains conventionalsymbols that can be dragged directly onto thediagram.

J. Adding output circuit

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To construct a panel in the Circuit Diagram module,create a new panel in the current study(menu Panel > New ).The Circuit Diagram module then displays a blankpower folio. You can customise the folio and thecaption block (see pages 35 and 38).

IV. Designing a new panelusing the Circuit Diagrammodule

B. Selecting devices in theinternal components palette

In the Internal components palette, the products aregrouped together by electrical symbol. Severaldifferent families of products can be represented bythe same symbol (for example, MCCBs and modularMCBs). In this case, left-clicking on the symboldisplays a popup menu in which you can select therequired family.

E. Alternative option:

drawing the control diagram on themain diagram

All the operations described above can be performeddirectly on the power folios.

EXAMPLE: adding an emergency stop button.

The general MCB has beenfitted with a shunt trip forexternal emergency circuitbreaking. In the externalcomponents palette, selectthe Emergency breakingNO symbol, then drag it tothe diagram, below the thetrip. Use the drawing toolsto draw the link.

To move electrical symbols, you must use theselection arrow tool . The tool onlyworks with connection paths created using thedrawing tools.

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The selected symbol follows the mouse pointer.Simply click on the required location in the diagramto place it. The characteristics selection window forthe selected product family then opens. Selectionsare made in exactly the same way as in the Parts listmodule (see page 14). However, only one device canbe selected at a time, and the Quantity field istherefore inaccessible.

The symbols are automatically centred in the boxes ofthe Power grid. Some devices fitted with a largenumber of auxiliaries occupy two or three boxes.

The properties displayed next to the symbols can bechosen by selecting the Properties option in thepopup menu (right-click on the symbol).

Clicking on the Add button immediatelycloses the window and returns you tothe diagram.

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D. Drawing links (drawing tools)

The links between the components on the controldiagram must be drawn manually.

Click on the Graphic path tool (see page 38) inthe toolbar, and if required change the colour, byclicking on the Brush , and the thicknessof thepaths in the dropdown menus (see page 37), thenselect the Line tool.

It is also possible to add text to the diagram with theText area tool (see page 36).

On the diagram, click where you want the line tostart, then holding down the mouse button, drag thepointer to where you want the line to end.

Again, automatic adjustment to the grid facilita tes thealignment and joining of connection paths.

To move and change a path,use the Select graphictool. To delete a path, select itthen press Del key on thekeyboard.


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EXAMPLE: Selecting modular MCBs

In the Internal components palette, select theCircuit breakers symbol and choose MCBs in thepopup menu. Place the symbol on the second line ofthe diagram. Select the characteristics and optionsas shown below, then click on Add.

The MCB symbol is inserted in the diagram and isautomatically connected to the main device.

C. Adding folios

To expand the diagram, additional folios must beadded manually (menu Insertion > Power folio).

E. Adding additionalterminals

To add an additional terminal, click on theTerminals symbol in the internal componentspalette. Position the terminal in the desired locationon the diagram, select the type and cross-section ofthe required terminal, then click on Add.

To add several identical devices, use the Copyand Paste function (see page 40 Adding adevice using Copy and Paste)

To create a clearer diagram and to ensure asmuch information as possible can be fitted inthe caption block, place only one device ineach column.

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To include output terminals in the panel, select theTerminals option in the Tools menu.Once the chara cteristics have been selected andconfirmed, they will appear on the diagram.

Half-Folio display in the Format menu makesit easier to check the continuity of the diagram.

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To add several terminals of the same type in asingle operation, return to the Parts list moduleand select Additional terminals in the Cablingproducts family. The terminals that have beenadded will be placed on the graphics pad in the

Circuit Diagram module.

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The MCCB symbol is inserted in the diagram. Motor-driven control, the release and auxiliary contacts arealso represented.

You can check that the device has been correctlyadded to the Parts list

EXAMPLE: selecting an MCCB.

- In the Internal components palette, select theCircuit breakers symbol- In the popup menu select MCCBs

- Place the symbol in the first box on the diagram- Select the characteristics and options as shownbelow, then click on Add.

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These positions are automatically fitted with blankingplates on the faceplates, and the empty rails are fittedwith solid faceplates. The unequipped reserve isindicated as a percentage of the usable faceplateheight. It is not taken into account when calculatingthe terminal block reserve.

B. Joining

When the panel is made up of cabinets, they can bejoined either horizontally or vert ically. This choicewill obviously modify the dimensions shown in thebanner.

As when choosing device characteristics, ensure

that you follow the required order when making

selections. Any change in a column results in

the subsequent columns being reset to their

default values.

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C. Enclosures menu

1. Share out the terminal blocks

The software automatically calculates the spaceavailable for your terminals.

There are two possible distribution methods:

- either grouping all the terminals together in thesame place, which is a quick operation

- or distributing the terminals in the enclosuresaccording to the products with which they areassociated.

2. Minimum terminal reserve

If the panel has a block of output terminals, a reservecan also be provided for the terminals. It iscalculated as a percentage of the modular reserveon the basis of one output per available module.The minimum reserve percentage required can beadjusted using the menu Enclosures > Settings >Minimum terminal reserve. The default settingis 80%.

3. Height of modular rows

For extendable cabinets and enclosures, the heightof the modular rows used tocalculate theenclosure can be selected in the menu Enclosures >Settings > Height of modular rows. The defaultheight is always 150 mm. Any adjustment will affectall the rows. The height of each row can be adjustedindividually in the Preview module (see page 57).

Ready-to-use cabinets have a fixed row heightof 150 mm.

4. Direction of installation

By default, the devices will be installed in the

enclosures starting from the top and working down.However, to comply with the practices used in somecountries, it is possible to install the productsstartingfrom the bottom and working up, using the menu:Enclosures > Settings > Definition direction.

When the Enclosures module is opened, XL PRO2 automatically calculates the enclosures with

the capacity to house all the products used in the panel. This calculation takes into account

the dimensions of the devices, their fixing mechanisms and the space required to connect

them.

Enclosures module

The module window shows the choices available andcan be used to select the characteristics and adjustthe reserve.

Depending on the type of enclosure chosen, XL PRO2

immediately calculates the overall dimensions andthe total faceplate height used, taking into accountthe number of enclosures required.This information is visible in the upper banner of thewindow.

I. Introduction II. Selecting the enclosure

Enclosures are classified into 4 families :cabinets, enclosures, flush mounting cabinets andservice trunking. After choosing the family, select thetype of enclosure required. The dimensions andfaceplate height information on the banner isupdated automatically.

By default, the enclosure is automatically fitted witha door. For an enclosure without a door, select IP 30index.

Then select the usable height, the width of theenclosure, the door, the lock and the type of plateyou want fitted on your enclosure.

In the usable height column, XL PRO2 calculatesthe optimum height, but you can choose therequired height (XL PRO2 will then reinstall theproducts in the selected enclosures).

The photo can be used to check the type of

enclosure selected but is not an accurate

reflection of the dimensions calculated.

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A. ReserveEnclosures are calculated with a reserve percentage thatcan be adjusted using the and buttons.

1. Modular reserve

The modular reserve represents the unused spaceon3 rails for modular devices. It is shown as apercentage and as a number of modules. By defaultXLPRO2 calculates the enclosure with a modularreserve of at least 20% which is accounted for byempty spaces, or even the addition of empty rails. The

and buttons are used to increase or decreasethis modular reserve. When the enclosure has noempty rails, the button is deactivated.


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The preview module displays various views of the panel and can beused to make certain adjustments to the panel: dimensions of the enclosuresand busbars, product layout, addition of accessories, etc.

Preview module

I. Introduction 1. Bottom tab

2. Frame tab

3. Device tab

By default, the Device tab is displayed when the

window opens. See opposite

By default the Preview module window is dividedinto 2 parts:

- The workbench [1], for putting products downtemporarily

- The front view of the panel [2].

A third pane [3] is available for displaying the sideview of the panel. When the panel has several

enclosures, you can choose which one will be shown

in side view.

A. Tabs

There are five tabs [4], which are used for changingthe display mode

B. Toolbars

4. Faceplate tab 5. Door tab

HAND TOOL:

used to move items in thepreview window.

MAGNIFYING GLASS TOOL:

left-click to zoom in, right-clickto zoom out.

MEASUREMENT TOOL:

calculates the distancebetween two points.

TEXT MODE AND DRAWING MODE:

for writing or drawinganywhere in the module.

WORK TOOL:

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adjusts the size of the display toshow the whole enclosure.

MAXIMUM WIDTH:

adjusts the size of the display tothe wid th of t he enclosu re

MAXIMUM HEIGHT:

adjusts the size of the display to theheight of the enclosure

LIBRARY:

Choice of additionalaccessories.See page 55

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C. Tools Menu

The Tools menu includes some of the functions ofthe tools described on the previous page.

D. Printing

By default, when you print the preview ( toolin the general toolbar), XL PRO2

automatically adapts the height of the panelto the paper format. The number of pages printedtherefore depends on the panel width. If you wantthe complete panel to appear on a single page, tickPrint complete view in the Preferences item in theTools menu.

II. Modifying the panel

Modifications can be made either directly with themouse using the Work tool, or via the popup menus:right-click on the item to be modified.The options offered will differ depending on the typeof enclosure and where you click.

The Print marking option can be used to printthe marking above each device. They mayhowever be illegible on a complete view.

WARNING

The preview can be exported to EMF or DXFformat by selecting the icon in the generaltoolbar.

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Inserting or deleting solid faceplates

The panel can be reorganised by inserting or deletingsolid faceplates.

- Go to Faceplate preview mode- Right-click on a faceplate- Select Insert solid faceplate in the popup menu- Select the required height

The new faceplate is inserted above the faceplateyou clicked, shifting the other rows downwards (ifthis is a top to bottom installation). The rows ofdevices which no longer fit in the enclosure areplaced on the workbench.

To delete a faceplate, select it, then press the Del onthe keyboard.

B. XL3 extendable enclosures(XL3 400, 800, 4000)

1. General popup menuDevice view/Faceplate view

A. Fully modular cabinets(Ekinoxe, Atlantic, Marina, Plexo,XL3 160)

Modifications are limited to the choice of the heightof the cabinet, the options specific to the model ofcabinet and the movement of devices from one rowto another.

XL PRO2 automatically fills any unequippedspace at the bottom of enclosures (or at the top,depending on the installation direction selected)with solid faceplates. There is therefore no pointin trying to remove these faceplates.

It is also not possible to move solid faceplatesmasking unequipped positions. Always use theinsert/delete option to make any modifications.

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Creating or deleting a row

You can create a row for modular devices or forterminal blocks:

- Right-click below the row to be inserted

- Select Create a new row in the popup menu- Tick the type of row required

The new row will be inserted above the faceplateyou clicked.

To delete a row, the row must be empty and placedon the workbench. Select the row, then press the Delkey on the keyboard. You will always be asked toconfirm the delete operation.

A row can also be created using a product placedon the workbench.

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To handle rows, go to Faceplate view and cli ckon the faceplate. You can then move the devices,supports and faceplates. Check carefully thatthe faceplate is selected before moving.

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Enclosure displayed in side view

You can choose which enclosure you want to displayin side view (# tool):- Right-click on the chosen enclosure- Tick Enclosure displayed in side view in the popupmenu.

Adding new devices

To add devices, you must return to the Parts listmodule or the Circuit Diagram module, and followthe procedure described earlier. Then return directlyto the Preview module. You will see that the newproducts have been placed on the workbench. Theycan then be installed in the panel.

Adding additional equipment

Additional equipment is available in the library: Linatrunking, perforated plates, cable anchoringsupports.

- Open the library by clicking on the icon in the

toolbar- Select the type of equipment in pane [1]- Select the model in pane [2]- Click OK to confirm

This procedure should be used for modulardevices only. If you add power devices, they may b eincompatible with the type of enclosure alreadydefined, resulting in an invalid configuration. Anyrecalculation of the panel in the Enclosuresmodule will result in all the changes already madein Preview being lost.

WARNING

The options you choose affect all the enclosuresin the panel.

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Options

Specific equipment will appear, depending on yourenclosure model and its configuration.Simply click to select or deselect options.

Adding, moving and deleting an enclosure

- Right-click on an enclosure- Select Add an enclosure

An enclosure of the same type and with the samedimensions will be added. Enclosures are added tothe right of the panel. Cabinets are added to theright or below, depending on the linking directionselected in the Enclosures module.

To move an enclosure:

- Left-click on the enclosure- Drag it to the required location- Release the mouse button

A coloured bar shows where it will be inserted [1] .

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The product is temporarily placed on the workbench.

To place it in the enclosure drag it to the requiredlocation on the preview.

For Lina trunking, you must adjust the length in thesame way as for busbars (see page 60).The catalogue numbers and quantities required areautomatically added to the list of equipment.

A piece of equipment that has already beenpositioned can be duplicated using a simpleoperation:Right-click + duplicate object menu

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Row height

The default height of modular rows is set in theEnclosures module (see page 48). You can changethis height for each row individually. Go to Faceplatepreview mode, then right-click on the row to bemodified and select the required height in the Rowheight option.

Positioning

Only vertical positioning (ticked by default) or in asleeve is available.

Supports

The default support in an XL3 400 is a metal rail. Youcan replace it with an adjustable aluminium rail byticking this option.

In XL3 800 and 4000 enclosures, the support must bean adjustable aluminium rail.

4. Sleeves popup menuDevice view/Faceplate view

Insert a solid faceplateSelect the required faceplate height.

Create a new row

Select the type of row: Modular, Lighting kit,Terminal block.

Cable sleeve with faceplate

This is active by default and can be used to removethe faceplate from the cable sleeve to fit flush-mounted products on the sleeve doors.

When moving a modular row in a sleeve, anysurplus devices (max. sleeve capacity: 9modules) will be placed on the workbench.

WARNING

To deselect this option the products must firstbe deleted from the sleeve.

WARNING

If you select Positioning > Sleeve when youhave not created any sleeves or you have onlycreated a right sleeve, your product will beplaced on the workbench.

TIPEnclosure height

The heights of all the cabinets and enclosures canbe changed in two ways:

- Using the corresponding option in the popup menuwhich displays all the available heights according tothe type of enclosure

- Directly using the mouse by dragging the top orbottom of the enclosure

If the panel has several enclosures joinedhorizontally, they will all be changed simultaneously.The heights of cabinets that are joined vertically canbe adjusted individually.

When the height is reduced, the rows of deviceswhich no longer have sufficient space areautomatically placed on the workbench. They mustthen be reinstalled in the panel manually(see page 59).

Left/right sleeve

You can create or delete a sleeve to the left orright by selecting or deselecting this.

If you have selected horizontal positioning, itwill not be possible to place your DPX row in asleeve. You must go back to vertical positioningin order to perform this operation.

WARNING

The sleeve must be empty for it to be deleted.

You must delete the equipment first beforeperforming this operation.

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2. DPX row popup menu

Device view/Faceplate viewWhen you right-click on a DPX, 2 additionalsubmenus appear which are specific toDPX rows.

Mounting

You can choose mounting on a plate (selected bydefault) or mounting on a rail for DPX 125, 160,250 ER and DPX-IS 250.

Positioning

Connected with the type of mounting ch

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