Distribution Boards
Sub-distribution, final-circuit, metering and row-level distribution: Prisma E boards, XL power cabinets, XM boxes, DPF01 data-centre PDUs, DC panels and outdoor boxes.
Product family
6 product families
Representative Schneider Electric illustrationSchneider Prisma E distribution board
Row power distribution cabinet (PDU)
DC power panel
XL power distribution cabinet
XM wall-mounted distribution box
Outdoor LV cabinets, PV grid boxes and cable branch boxes
Selection guide
Which board is used where?
Selection depends on where the supply comes from, the current to be carried, the site conditions and whether the installation can be interrupted for maintenance. Final values follow the single-line diagram, selectivity study and short-circuit calculation.
| Family | Location and role | Typical rating | Key equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma E | Building distribution boards, 9–36 modules | 100–3200 A | Schneider Prisma E system, CE |
| XL power cabinet | Floor-standing sub-distribution in plants | ≤ 500 V; NSX 100–250 | Knife switch incomer, MCCB outgoers, contactors |
| XM distribution box | Wall-mounted final circuits, lighting, metering | 630 A; 80 kA; IP67 | DIN-rail devices, meter window, surface / flush / outdoor |
| DPF01 row PDU | Data-hall rows and telecom rooms | 20–200 kVA | Per-branch metering, SNMP / Modbus, CE + CCC |
| GZDW DC panel | Substation and switching control power | 220 / 110 V DC | N+1 rectifier modules, battery management |
| Outdoor boxes | Pole-mounted and roadside distribution, PV grid tie | JP · GFBMX · DFX | CCC type-tested outdoor cabinets |
Design principles
Standards and design principles
Selectivity
Incomer and outgoer protection is coordinated so a final-circuit fault clears without tripping the board above it.
Metering and monitoring
From a meter window on an XM box to per-branch measurement and SNMP on a DPF01 row PDU.
Mounting and ingress
Surface, flush, floor-standing or outdoor; IP30 to IP67 by location.
Standards
IEC 61439-3 / GB 7251 for distribution boards; CE on Prisma E, XL, XM and DPF01.
Production process
From enquiry to commissioning
Design, production and testing sit under one roof, so responsibility stays at one point from the first drawing to site support.
- Enquiry and analysisSend a single-line diagram, load list or panel schedule. An engineer confirms voltage, short-circuit level, forms of separation and applicable standards within 24 hours.
- Proposal and drawingsBudgetary quotation in five working days, then general-arrangement drawings, busbar sizing and a bill of materials for approval.
- Order and engineeringApproved drawings release procurement of Schneider, ABB or specified components and sheet-metal programming.
- Fabrication and assemblyLaser cutting, CNC bending, powder coating, busbar processing, primary assembly and secondary wiring in Shaoshan.
- Factory acceptance testDielectric, loop-resistance, insulation, earth-continuity, IP and current-injection tests; customers and consultants welcome to witness.
- Delivery and after-salesExport packing, sea or air freight, commissioning support and a 7×24 service line with Schneider-trained engineers.
Let's confirm the right board for your project
Send a single-line diagram, load list or a plain list of requirements. Our engineers set the board type, form of separation and ratings with you.