legrand 406432 Isolating Switch DX3 IS 1/2 Module Per Pole Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
 - Legrand
 
Table of Contents

Isolating switch DX³-IS
1/2 module per pole, up to 40A

DESCRIPTION – USE
The isolating switch ensures the breaking and the isolation of electrical circuits.
Fully visible breaking indication.
RANGE
Polarity and symbols :

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

PREPARATION – CONNECTION
Mounting :
- On symmetrical EN 60.715 rail or DIN 35 rail.
 
Operating positions:

Power supply:
- For devices without indicator light: Either from the top or the bottom.
 - For devices with indicator light: From the top.
 
Module maintenance:
- Isolating switches may be replaced in the middle of a row supplied with busbars without disconnecting the other products.
This method is available for the 1-pole, 2-poles, 3-poles, 4-poles. 

Connection:
- Terminals protected against direct contact IP20, wired device.
 - Cage terminals, with release and captive screws.
 - Terminals fitted with shutters preventing a cable from being placed under the terminal, with the terminal partly open or closed.
 - Alignment and spacing of the terminals permitting connection with the other products in the range via prong supply busbars.
 - Terminal depth: 14 mm.
 - Screw head: mixed, slotted, and Pozidriv no. 2.
 - Tightening torques:
– Min : 1.2 Nm
– Recommended : 1.6 to 2 Nm
– Max : 2.8 Nm 
Conductor type:
- Copper cable or supply busbar.
 - Cable cross-section:
| Without ferrule| With ferrule
---|---|---
Rigid cable| 1 conductor 1.5 to 16 mm²
2 conductors 1.5 to 6 mm²|
Flexible cable| 1 conductor 1.5 to 10 mm²
2 conductors 1.5 to 4 mm²| 1 conductor 1.5 to 10 mm² 
Recommended tools:
- 
For the terminals:
– Screwdriver with 5.5 mm blade.
– Pozidriv no. 2 screwdriver. - 
For attaching or removing the DIN rail:
– Screwdriver with 5.5 mm blade.
– Pozidriv no. 2 screwdriver. 
Manual actuation of the Isolating switch:
- Ergonomic 2-position handle:
 - “O-OFF”: Device open.
 - “I-ON”: Device closed.
 
Contact status display:
- By marking the handle:
– “O-OFF” in white on a green background = contacts open.
– “I-ON” in white on a red background = contacts closed. 
Locking:
- Padlocks possible in the open and closed positions with padlock support (Cat. No. 4 063 03) and Ø5 mm padlock (Cat. N°. 4 063 13) or Ø6 mm padlock (Cat. N°. 0 227 97).
 
Sealing:
- Possible in the open or closed positions.
 
Labeling:
- Circuit identification by way of a label inserted in the label holder situated on the front of the product.

 
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Marking on the front side:
- By permanent ink pad printing.
Without indicator light : 

*Rated current with X: Devices tested on the fluorescent lamp.
Marking on the upper panel:
- By permanent ink pad printing.
Without indicator light : 

Rated operational voltage:
 1-pole with or without indicator light and 2 poles with indicator light: We
= 250 V ~
2-poles without indicator light, 3-poles, and 4-poles: We = 400 V ~
Rated frequency:
- 50/60 Hz with standard tolerances.
 
Short circuit withstands:
- Rated conditional short-circuit current in combination: see coordination table on page 4.
 
Following IEC/EN 60947-3 :
- Icw = 750 A
 - Icm = 1500 A
 
Following IEC/EN 60669-2-4 :
- Inc =4500 A with a fuse of the same rated current.
 
Insulation voltage:
- Ui = 500 V
 
Rated impulse withstand voltage:
- Uimp = 6 kV
 
Direct current utilization :
- 48V (110V with 2 poles serial cabling).
 
Utilization category:
- AC22: Mixed load.
 - A: Frequent operations.
 - AC23: Inductive load. Complies with IEC/EN 60947-3. Characteristic not marked on the product
 
Degree of pollution:
- 3 in accordance with standard IEC 60664-1.
 
The power dissipated per pole :
| Without indicator light | With indicator light | 
|---|---|
| 16 A | 20A | 
| 0,23W | 0,36W | 
Indicator light (if equipped):
Technology: the fluorescent lamp.
Shelf life: 50 000 Hours.
Color: Orange.
 Degree or class of
protection:
- Terminals protected against direct contact, Class of protection against solid objects and liquids (wired device): IP20 in accordance with standards IEC 529 – EN 60529 and NF 20-010.
 - Class II in relation to metallic conductive parts
 - Class of protection against mechanical impacts IK04 in accordance with standard EN 62262.
 
Plastic materials:
- Polyamide, PBT and PC
 
Enclosure heat and fire resistance:
- Resistance to glow wire tests at 960°C, in accordance with standard IEC 60695-2-10 & 60695-2-11.
 - Classification V2, in accordance with standard UL94.
 
Higher heating potential:
- The heat potential is assessed at:
1-pole and 2-poles| 3-poles and 4-poles
---|---
1.29 MJ| 2.56 MJ 
Closing and opening effort via the handle:
| Handle force | 1-pole | 2-poles | 3-poles | 4-poles | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To switch Off | 4N | 7N | 10N | 14N | 
| To switch On | 10N | 18N | 29N | 35N | 
Mechanical endurance:
- Compliant with standard IEC/EN 60947-3 & IEC/EN 60669-2-4
 - 300 000 operations with no load.
 
Electrical endurance:
- Compliant with standard IEC/EN 60947-3 & IEC/EN 60669-2-4
 - 30 000 operations with load AC22A.
 - 1 500 operations with load AC23A.
 
Vibrations and tremors resistance :
- Compliant with appendix Q category F of standard IEC/EN 60947-1.
 
Ambient temperatures:
- Operation: from – 25 °C to + 70 °C.
 - Storage: from – 40 °C to + 70 °C.
 
Short-circuit behavior in coordination with upstream protection:
- Tests performed according to the protocol of IEC/EN 60669-2-4: The device remains fully functional and meets the switch tests after suffering two short circuits established in coordination with the DPCC of the following table.
– The first short circuit is set at an angle of 45 °.
– The second is provided by the switching on of the isolator switch on the short-circuit. 
| Rated voltage 400V- | Inc (kA) | 
|---|---|
| Upstream protection | 16A | 
| MCB | DX3 4500A/6kA | 
| DX3 6000A/10kA | 4,5 | 
| DX3 10000A/16 kA | 4,5 | 
| DX3 25kA | 4,5 | 
| DX3 36kA | 4,5 | 
| DX3 50kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 160A 16kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 160A 25kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 160A 36kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 160A 50kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 250A 25kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 250A 36kA | 4,5 | 
| DPX3 250A 70kA | 4,5 | 
| Fuse gG / aM | 20A | 
| 25A | 8 | 
| 32A | 8 | 
| 40A | 8 | 
| 63A | 8 | 
| 80A | 8 | 
| 100A | 8 | 
| 125A | 6 | 
| Rated voltage 250V- | Inc (kA) | 
| --- | --- | 
| Upstream protection | 16A | 
| MCB | DNX3 4500A/4,5kA | 
| DX3 4500A/6kA | 6 | 
| DX3 6000A/10kA | 7 | 
| DX3 10000A/16kA | 7 | 
| DX3 25kA | 7 | 
| DX3 36kA | 7 | 
| DX3 50I<A | 7 | 
| DPX3 160A 16kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 160A 25kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 160A 36kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 160A 50kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 250A 25kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 250A 36kA | 7 | 
| DPX3 250A 70kA | 7 | 
| Fuse gG / aM | 20A | 
| 25A | 10 | 
| 32A | 10 | 
| 40A | 10 | 
| 63A | 10 | 
| 80A | 10 | 
| 100A | 10 | 
| 125A | 10 | 
Packaged volume:
|  Packaging|  Volume (dm 3 )
---|---|---
1-pole|  Per 10| 1.6
2-poles|  Per 10| 1.6
3-poles|  Per 5| 1.6
4-poles|  Per 5| 1.6  
Average unit weight:
| 1-pole | 65 g | 
|---|---|
| 2-poles | 81 g | 
| 3-poles | 145 g | 
| 4-poles | 160 g | 
COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS
In accordance with standards:
- IEC/EN 60947-3.
 - IEC/EN 60669-2-4.
 
Usage in special conditions:
- Compliant with appendix Q category F of standard IEC/EN 60947-1.
 
Respect for the environment – Compliance with European Union Directives:
- 
Compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of 27/01/03 known as “RoHS” provides for a restriction on the use of dangerous substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) brominated flame
retardants from 1st July 2006. - 
Compliance with the Directive 91/338/EEC of 18/06/91 and decree 94-647 of 27/07/04.
 
Plastic materials:
- Halogen-free plastic materials.
 - Labeling of parts compliant with ISO 11469 and ISO 1043.
 
Packaging:
- Design and manufacture of packaging compliant with decree 98-638 of 20/07/98 and Directive 94/62/EC.
 
approvals obtained:
- See a list of approvals available.
 
AUXILIARIES AND ACCESSORIES
Wiring accessories:
- 
Supply busbar used on 1 pole and 2 poles:
– HX³ 1-pole universal supply busbar (Cat N°: 4 049 26, 4 049 37).
– HX³ 4-poles supply busbar «screw» (Cat N°: 4 052 10).
– HX³ 4-poles supply busbar « head of the group » (Cat N°: 4 052 00, 4 052 01, 4 052 02). - 
HX³ connection module plug-in system set (Cat N°: 4 052 23).
 - 
Connection terminals (Cat N°: 4 049 05, 4 052 08).
 - 
Sealable screwcover (Cat N°: 4 063 04).
 
Signaling auxiliaries :
- Auxiliary contact (0.5 module, Cat N°: 4 062 58).
 - Double Auxiliary contact (1 module, Cat N°: 4 062 66).
 
Installation software:
- XL PRO³
 
Technical data sheet: F01479EN/02
Updated on: 19/06/2020
Created on: 15/11/2012
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