Canalis

Busbar trunking
product range

Canalis

KDP
KBA
KBB

From transformer to loads

busbar trunking meets all low voltage electrical distribution needs

20 and 40A

MV/LV transformers

Lighting distribution
2

KHF

KNA

Low power distribution

KSA

Okken
switchboards

40 to 100A

KVC

KNA

KSR

Multi-Form
switchboards

KDP
KBA
KBB
KSA

100 and 800A

Medium power transport

and distribution
KTA
KTC
KSR

KTA
KTC

400 to 800A

Medium power rising main

KHF
KTA
KTC

Masterpact
air circuit breakers

Compact NS
moulded case
circuit breakers

7
6

KVC

Multi 9 miniature
circuit breakers

1000 and 5000A

High power
transformer-switchboard
& switchboard-switchboard
interconnection transport
& distribution

Control & command

products

KVC
KDP
KBA
KBB

6
Prisma P&G,
Powerpact 4
panelboards

I-Line
panelboards

KSA

7
Isobar 4 Evo
final distribution
boards

LoadCentre KQ+
final distribution
boards

Canalis Busbar trunking provides the interconnection for Schneider Electric total solutions

Lighting & electrical distribution offer

Lighting distribution: Canalis KDP

Straight lengths

20A
IP54

Lighting distribution: Canalis KBA & KBB

Tap-off units

Other items

Rated
current

Length
Number of Distance
Peak
Rated
Rated
of
conductors between
short-circuit voltage current
trunking
tap-off outlets current

Accessories
or options

20A

24m
192m

KBA:25A

3m & 2m 2 or 4

2 or 4

1.5m
3m

3.6 kA

660V

10 &16A

Fixing
devices
Modular
prefabricated
leads

1m or 0.5m

4.4 kA

500V

10 &16A

9.6 kA

500V

10 &16A

Flexible
length
Metal
cable duct
Painted
white

4.4kA

500V

10 &16A

9.6 kA

500V

10 &16A

1m or 0.5m

6 kA
11 kA
14 kA

500V

16A
25A
32A
40A

Tap-off units
for modular
circuit
breakers
or fuses

1m or 0.5m

13.6 kA
22 kA
28 kA

660V

25 to 250A

Tap-off units
for modular
circuit
breakers
or fuses

1m or 0.5m

49.2 kA
55 kA
67.5 kA
78.7 kA

40A

KBB:25A

3m & 2m 2 or 4

25 & 40A
IP54

40A

40 to 100A
IP41, IP54

40A
63A
100A

2m & 3m 4 + PE

100A
160A
250A

5m & 3m 3 or 4 + PE

1m

(double
circuit)
2+2
2+4
4+4

Flexible
length
Metal
cable duct
Painted
white

Electrical distribution: Canalis KNA

Electrical distribution: Canalis KSA

100 to 800A
IP52, IP54

400A
500A
630A
800A

Additional
remote
control bus
on option

25 to 400A

Power transport & distribution offer

Transport, distribution & Rising main:
Canalis KVA/KVC
Straight lengths

200 to 800A
IP31/IP54

Tap-off units

Other items

Rated
current

Length
Number of Distance
Peak
Rated
Rated
of
conductors between
short-circuit voltage current
trunking
tap-off outlets current

Accessories
or options

200
to 800A

1m 2m
3 or 4 + PE
3m 4m &
made to
measure

At the
trunking joints

24 to 84 kA

1000V

Mono-circuit Tap-off units

and
for compact
multi-circuits
NS circuit
32 to 400 A
breakers
or fuses

400A
630A
800A

2.5m
2m

0.5m
4m
3m

49.2 kA
67.5 kA
78.7 kA

660V

25 to 400A

1000
to 5000A

4m &
3 or 4 + PE
made to
measure

1m or 2m

84 to 209 kA 1000V

25 to 1250 A Tap-off units

for Compact
NS or circuit
breakers
or fuses

1000
to 4500A

5m & 3m 3 or 4 + PE

At the
trunking joints
and/or
every metre

58 to 310kA 750V

63 to 1000A

Rising main: Canalis KSR

400 to 800A
IP54

Transport, distribution & Rising main:

Canalis KTA/KTC

Distribution: Canalis KHF

1000 to 5000A
IP52/IP54

1000 to 4500A
IP31

4 + PE

Tap-off units
for modular
circuit breakers
or fuses
Made to
measure fire
barriers

Tap-off units
for Compact
NS or C
circuit
breakers
or fuses

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Prefabricated and reliable systems that guarantee

the total quality of the installation.

Canalis

Canalis

Fast track

High levels of safety and is easy to

upgrade for future requirements

Save time & reduce costs

The installation of Canalis Busbar trunking is

easy and because of this it is quick. This major
reduction in labour time means you can make a
total cost saving of up to 34% compared with
using cable for the same installation.

CLICK!

Safe and reliable connection of tap-off units

For example - on a 20m lighting run, with lighting every 2m, based
on an average installation time per metre, Canalis versus metal
conduit and cable produces the following results (component rates
based upon typical 2000 levels. Labour is given at estimated 10
per hour).

The lengths are easy to join. The mechanical and electrical

assembly is completed by simply pushing together the lengths
and tightening with a locking screw

Easy to mount with a single bracket every 3 metres

Silver copper contacts and a foolproof locking device

guarantee the quality and reliability of your connections

Canalis can save you time and money

Safety built in
Silver copper contacts and a foolproof locking device ensure all
connections with Fast track are safe and secure. All live parts are
inaccessible for complete safety and the installed busbar trunking
automatically complies with current regulations.

Simple fixing of trunking

CLICK!

For many applications, Canalis not only provides a cost saving for
the initial project, but when compared with conduit or cable
trunking, the time saving obtained effectively offers many hours of
free labour.

Using Fast track is easy and quick

Easy and quick joining of lengths

CLICK!

Canalis versus cable: cost comparison

Perfect for a wide range of applications

Applications that benefit from Canalis
Fast track include:

Small and medium sized factories

Retail buildings

Storage buildings

Workshops

Leisure facilities

University and college buildings

Estimated time to install (hrs)

Estimated material cost ()
Estimated labour cost ()
Estimated total installed cost ()
Total cost saving ()
Time saving (hrs)
Time balance value ()

Cable
distribution
35.44
148.56
354.40
502.96

Canalis Busbar
trunking
7.25
288.86
72.50
361.36
141.60
28.19
281.90

The saving will vary depending on your own labour and material rates.

Total cost saving

of up to 34%
compared with
using cable

Future upgrades are easy

When there is a need to upgrade an installation, the click system
of joints, mounting and tap-offs means that Canalis Busbar
trunking is easier to work with than traditional cable.

Available now
The Canalis Fast track product range is readily available from any
branch of the national network of Canalis authorised distributors.

Tel: 0870 608 8 608

KSA 100A to 250A for medium power distribution

Rated insulation voltage
Rated frequency
Degree of protection

500V
50/60Hz
IP41

KSA-25LC40
KSA-25EZ1
KSB-25FA3

KSA-25AB42

KSA-02CF5

KSA-02DA50010

KSA-05SF41
KSA-10SF41
KSA-16SF41
KSA-16DB411

KSA-10AB451

Straight lengths

KSA-10DB40030

KSA-05DA40010

KSA-10EA430
KSA-16EA430
KSA-25EA430
KSA-25ED420

Feed units

Fixing devices

Tap-off connectors

PE
N
PE
N
L3
L2
L1

The straight lengths carry the current and supply power loads.
Electrical and mechanical connections are made quickly.
Protective earth conduction is guaranteed.
The tap-off outlets on both sides of the trunking are fitted with shutters
that can be operated automatically when a tap-off unit or connector
is plugged in.

Type of
trunking
3 phase
3L + N + PE

Description

Elbow

L3
L2

L1

The feed units can be mounted on the left or the right of the trunking.
The run always ends with an end cover to be ordered separately.

The universal fixing brackets are suitable for all mounting methods:
- suspended by a threaded rod,
- wall-mounted
The recommended fixing centre distance is 3 m.

A wide range ensures instant connection of loads.

The connectors and tap-off units with isolator switches can be
operated whilst live and off-load.
For the tap-off units, isolation is achieved by opening the cover of
the unit.
The degree of protection for the connectors and tap-off units is IP40.
An IP54 offer is available in the general catalogue.

Reference

Mounting
Rating
Supply
Connection
terminals PE/ max. A number mm2

Reference

Fixing brackets
for

Description

Reference

Description Rating
A

Distribution Protection

Reference

KSA-10EA430

On left
or right

KSA-10AB451

Trunking

Universal fixing bracket

KSA-25EZ1

Connectors

3 phase
3L+N+PE

For BS fuse*

KSE-02CG5

KSA-16EA430

4 modules
of 18 mm

KSA-02DA50010

250

KSA-25EA430

For BS fuse*

KSE-03SG41

100/250

KSA-25ED420

7.5 modules
of 18 mm
For BS fuse*
11 modules
of 18 mm
compact NS*
For BS fuse*

KSA-05DA40010

Rating
A

Length
m

Number of
tap-off units

100

160

Rating
A

Mounting

100
160
250

Edgewise

Reference

KSA-25LC40

100

5 x 16

PG29/25 mm
Suitable for

PVC/PVC
cables only
160
250

End
cover

100
160
250

Lug
240
(M10 screw)

25
25

(drilling
plate)

KSA-25AB42

Tap-off
units

32
50

KSB-25FA3

80
100
100/160
160
* Not supplied

3 phase
3L+N+PE

KSE-08SG41
KSA-10DB40030
KSA-16DB411
KSE-16SG41

KBA 25A for lighting distribution

Rated insulation voltage
Rated frequency
Degree of protection

660V
50/60Hz
IP54

KBA-25EB203
KBA-25EB403
KBA-25EA402

KBC-10CC211
KBC-10CB20
KBA-40ZU

KBA-40ZU

KBA-40SL4
!

A
lis KB

Cana

KBC-16CF21
KBC-10CS101
KBC-10CS201
KBC-10CS301
KBA-25AA4

Straight lengths

KBA-40ZSU

Feed units

Fixing devices

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Cli

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Cli

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The straight lengths are self-carrying and support lighting devices.

The electrical and mechanical connections are made quickly.
Tightening the screw completes assembly.

Type of
trunking

Rating
A

Length
m

Number of
tap-off units

Single-phase
L + N + PE

25

3 phase
3L + N + PE

25

KBA-25EB403

3 phase*
3L + N + PE

25

KBA-25EA402

* Use for 2m Single-phase applications

Reference

KBA-25EB203

Two types of feed units are available for mounting on the left or right.
The connection system is identical to straight elements.
The run always ends with an end cover supplied with each feed unit.
The feed units can be adapted to single-phase and 3 phase distribution.
Mounting
terminals

Rating
Supply
Connection
PE/ max. A number mm2

C -shaped brackets are attached to the building structure using a

threaded rod, a chain or a cable.
The recommended fixing centre distance is 3m.
The max. weight allowed per C-shaped bracket is 60kg.
The luminaire suspension brackets are mounted quickly and straight
onto trunking. Preparation of the luminaires is carried out before
mounting.
The maximum weight per suspension bracket is 20kg.

Pre-wired tap-off connectors enable instant connection of lighting

equipment to the Canalis KBA run.
They can be handled whilst live and on load.
The fixed polarity versions are equipped with a cable of a diameter of
1.5mm 2 and a length of 0.8m.
The universal versions come with phase selection and enable you to
connect the desired length of cable.

Reference

Fixing brackets
for

Description

Reference

Description Rating
A

Distribution

Protection

Reference

Trunking

C- shaped bracket
c/w 3m Gripple wire system

KBA-40ZSU

single-phase
L + N + PE

KBC-10CB20

Luminaire
& Trunking

Suspension bracket

KBA-40ZU

Connectors
with
phase
selection

Pigtail hook

KBB-40ZC

On the left

25

10

PG21/19 mm

KBA-25AA4

On the right

25

10

PG21/19 mm

KBA-40SL4

16

single-phase
L + N + PE (Pre-wired)

KBC-10CC211

single-phase
L + N + PE

cylindrical
fuse NF
8.5 x 31.5*

KBC-16CF21

single-phase
L1 + N + PE

KBC-10CS101

single-phase
L2 + N + PE

KBC-10CS201

single-phase
L3 + N + PE

KBC-10CS301

*Not supplied
Polarity
connectors
with
phase
selection
pre-wired

10

KNA 40A to 100A for low power distribution

Rated insulation voltage
Rated frequency
Degree of protection

660V
50/60Hz
IP52
KNA-06LF4
KNA-10LF4

KNA-04EA430
KNA-06EA430
KNA-06ED420
KNA-10EA430
KNA-10ED420

KNA-01CG2

KNA-01CD2H

KNA-02CG5
KNA-10ZA1
KNA-03SG4

KNA-02CM54

KNA-03SM47

KNA-06AB4
KNA-10AB4

Straight lengths

Feed units

The straight lengths carry the current and supply power loads.
Electrical and mechanical connections are made quickly.
The protective earth conduction is guaranteed.
The tap-off outlets are equipped with shutters that can be operated
automatically when a tap-off connector is plugged in.

Mounting

KNA-04EA430
KNA-06EA430
KNA-06ED420
KNA-10EA430
KNA-10ED420

On left
or right

Rating
A

Length
m

3 phase
3L + N + PE

40
63
40/63
100

3
3
2
3
2

Description

Rating
A

Mounting

Reference

Flexible
elbows

40/63

Edgewise
(for internal
or external angle
from 80 to 180)

KNA-06LF4

100

Number of
tap-off units
3
3
4
3
4

The feed units can be mounted on the left or the right of the trunking.
The run always ends with an end cover that is supplied with the
feed unit.

Reference

Type of
trunking

Fixing devices

Rating
A

Supply
terminals mm2

40
63
100

Tap-off connectors

The universal fixing brackets are suitable for all fixing methods:
- suspended by a threaded rod,
- wall
The recommended fixing centre distance is 3m.

A wide range allows instant connection of loads.

The connectors and tap-off units with isolator can be operated
whilst live.
For the tap-off units, isolation is achieved by opening the cover of
the unit.

Connection
PE/ max.

Reference

Fixing brackets
for

Description

Reference

Description

16

PG29/25 mm

KNA-06AB4

Trunking

Universal fixing bracket

KNA-10ZA1

Connectors

35

PG48/40 mm

KNA-10AB4

Rating Distribution
A
16

16

25
25

KNA-10LF4

Tap-off
units

32
40

Protection

Reference

Single-phase
with
L+N+PE with
circuit-breaker
phase selection (C60 N)
Single-phase
For BS fuse*
L+N+PE with
phase selection
3 phase
For BS fuse*
3L+N+PE
4 modules
of 18 mm

KNA-01CD2H

3 phase
3L+N+PE

For BS fuse*

KNA-03SG4

7 modules
of 18 mm

KNA-03SM47

KNA-01CG2

KNA-02CG5
KNA-02CM54

* Not supplied

Canalis Fast track

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distribution, protection, control and management of
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services are focused on the needs of both the commercial
and industrial sectors.

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electrical distribution equipment, systems and services are
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it's range of components, Modicon range of high technology
programmable controllers (PLCs), multiple fieldbus and
ethernet communication networks, HMI, motion control
systems, variable speed drives and communications
software. In addition, it offers power distribution through
prefabricated busbar trunking.

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