Square-D-NQ-Panelboard-Catalog.pdf

NQ, NF, I-Line, and QMB Panelboard Products Reliable, Versatile, and Convenient Solutions

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Developed with extensive input from electrical contractors, Square D™ panelboards are built to last, easy to install, and are designed for optimum space and labor savings. Supported by the largest distribution, sales, and service organization in the industry, Square D panelboards are readily available to meet the needs of contractors, consultants, and end-users.

Application Commercial Industrial OEM Utility Residential

NQ • Schools/ Universities

• Public Buildings

• Restaurants

• Strip Malls

• Hotels/Motels

• Nursing Home

• Hospitals

• Factories

• Chemical Plants

• Water Treatment Plants

• Computer Power

• HVAC

• Panelboard Assemblers

• Equipment Rooms

• Municipal Water/

• Wastewater Facilities

• High-Rises

• Apartments

• Duplexes

NF • High Bay Lighting

• Shopping Malls

• Office Buildings

• Automotive

• Refineries

• Textile Mills

• Wastewater

• Treatment Plants

• Integrated Generator

• IEnclosures

• Panelboard Assemblers

• Equipment Rooms

• Power Generation Facilities

• Municipal Water/Wastewater Facilities

I-Line Combo Panelboard

• Office Builders

• Strip Malls

• Retail Stores

• Grocery Stores

• Nursing Homes

• Automotive

• Paper Mills

• Hospitals

• Factories

• Panelboard Assemblers

• HVAC

• Equipment Rooms

• Power Generation Facilities

I-Line • Office Buildings

• Strip Malls

• Retail Stores

• Grocery Stores

• Nursing Homes

• Automotive

• Paper Mills

• Hospitals

• Factories

• Panelboard Assemblers

• HVAC

• Equipment Rooms

• Power Generation Facilities

QMB • Strip Malls

• Retail Stores

• Grocery Stores

• Automotive

• Manufacturing Facilities

• Refineries

• Textiles

• Food Service Industry

• Panelboard Assemblers

• Equipment Rooms

• Power Generation Facilities

Product table

Features NQ NF Column Width I-Line Combo

Panelboard I-Line QMB

NQ NF

AC Voltage (max) 240 600Y/347 240 600Y/347 600Y/347 600 600

DC Voltage (max) 48 — — — 48 250 250

Main Device Amps (max) 600 600 225 225 1,200 1,200 800

Main Lugs Amps (max) 600 800 225 225 1,200 1,200 1,600

SCCR kAIC (max) 65 65 225 225 65 200 200

Plug-On/Bolt-On Branch Both Both Both Both Both Plug Plug

Top or Bottom Feed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

UL and cUL Service Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes US Only Yes Yes

Enclosure Types 1, 3R, 4/4X, 5, 12 1, 3R, 4/4X 5, 12 1 1 1, 3R, 4/4X, 5, 12 1, 3R, 4/4X, 5, 12 1, 3R, 4/4X, 5, 12

Square D Panelboard Family

The NQ Lighting panelboards are designed to meet the evolving needs of customers with electrical lighting and distribution applications.

The innovative designs increase the availablity and adaptability of these panelboards by offering complete ready-to-install kits.

NQ Lighting Panelboards 240 Vac Maximum

Available Interiors 3P4W and 1P3W available

Maximum 600 A Main Breaker or Main Lug available

18, 30, 42, 54, 72, and 84 circuits

Main breaker or main lugs

10,000, 22,000, and 65,000 fully rated branches at 208Y/120 Vac

Series ratings to 200,000 A at 208Y/120 Vac

Available Enclosures

Types

Type 1 (Indoor)

Type 2 (Driphood)

Type 3R (Outdoor, Rain, and Sleet protection)

Type 4/4X (Stainless, corrosion protection)

Type 5 (Settling dust and dripping liquids protection)

Type 12 (Circulating dust and dripping liquids protection)

Trims

Surface and flush non-vented Mono-Flat™ trims for 250 A and below

Surface and flush screwed-to-box vented for 400 A and above

Hinged trim available; meets door-in-door specs

Separate trim not required for Type 3R, 4, 4X, 5, and 12 enclosures

NQ panelboards meet 240 Vac applications and accept both the QO plug-on and QOB bolt-on circuit breakers.

Available Options

Copper bussing, copper lugs, copper neutrals

Copper and aluminum, mechanical and crimp lugs

Rail and dead front extension kits providing space only for future addition of ready-to-install kits (extensions of 6”, 12”, and 18” available)

Increased side gutters 3”, 6”, and 12”

Split bus

Contactors

Equipment space

Locks (most common brands)

In-line surge suppression

Sub-feed lugs*

Sub-feed breakers*

Feed-through lugs*

200% neutrals*

* Field-installable

The NF panelboard offers superior performance and application flexibility for commercial and industrial electrical systems up to 600Y/347 Vac. This versatile lighting and power distribution panelboard features a wide selection of circuit breakers, accessories, and ready-to-install kits, as well as 200% rated neutrals for non-linear loads.

NF Lighting Panelboards 600Y/347 Vac Maximum

Available Interiors 3P4W and 1P3W available

Maximum 800 A Main Breaker or Main Lug available

18, 30, 42, 54, 66, and 84 circuits

Main breaker (600 A) or main lug (800 A)

Fully rated branches:

— 480Y/277 Vac: 18,000 A, 35,000 A, and 65,000 A

— 600Y/347 Vac: 14,000 A, 18,000 A, and 35,000 A

Series Ratings 480Y/277 Vac: 200,000 A maximum

600Y/347 Vac: 200,000 A maximum

Available Enclosures Types

Type 1 (Indoor)

Type 2 (Driphood)

Type 3R (Outdoor, rain and sleet protection)

Type 4/4X (Stainless, corrosion protection)

Type 5 (Settling dust and dripping liquids protection)

Type 12 (Circulating dust and dripping liquids protection)

Trims

Surface and flush non-vented Mono-Flat trims for 250 A and below

Surface and flush screwed-to-box vented for 400 A and above

Hinged trim available; meets door-in-door specs

Separate trim not required for Type 3R, 4, 4X, 5, and 12 enclosures

NF panelboards offer application flexibility for commercial and industrial electrical systems up to 600Y/347 Vac.

Available Options

Copper bussing, copper lugs, copper neutrals

Copper and aluminum, mechanical and crimp lugs

Rail and dead front extension kits provide space only for future addition of ready-to-install kits (extensions of 6”, 12”, and 18” available)

Increased side gutters 3”, 6”, and 12”

Split bus

Contactors

Equipment space

Locks (most common brands)

In-line surge suppression

Sub-feed lugs*

Sub-feed breakers*

Feed-through lugs*

200% neutrals*

* Field-installable

I-Line Combo Panelboards 600Y/347 Vac Maximum

The new Square D I-Line™ Combo Panelboard will change the way you install panelboards. Its simple, flexible, and innovative design uses a smaller footprint and delivers significant savings on installation time, labor expenses, and materials costs.

A wide variety of customizable assemblies are available for field or factory installation.

Available Options The I-Line Combo Duplex Panelboard, with optional mounting space, provides the capability for future site growth.

Ready-to-Install Kits

Dual 18-circuit section assembly Single 18-circuit section with contactor mounting assembly

Additional 42-circuit section assembly

Contactor mounting kit for up to three contactors

Factory Assembled Options*

Powerlink™ lighting section in 42 or 54 circuit configurations

* Options listed above for ready-to-install configurations can be ordered as cable fed factory assembled configurations.

Available Interiors:

3P4W, 3P3W, 1P3W, and 1P2W available

1,200 A main circuit breakers or 800 A main lugs

Single or Duplex configurations available

— 18” or 22.5” of I-Line mounting space; up to 54 available lighting circuits

— 22.5” or 31.5” of I-Line mounting space; up to 84 lighting circuits

— 22.5” or 31.5” of I-Line mounting space; up to 54 lighting circuits and optional mounting space for customizable assemblies

Fully rated and series rated systems available

Available Enclosures Types

Type 1 (Indoor)

Type 2 (Driphood)

Type 3R (Outdoor, Rain, and Sleet protection)

Type 4/4X (Stainless, Corrosion protection)

Type 5 (Settling dust and dripping liquids protection)

Type 12 (Circulating dust and dripping liquids protection)

Trims

Standard trims available (door not included)

Four-piece Surface or Flush construction

Optional four-piece trim with door

Accessories Plated copper or aluminum bus

6”, 9”, or 12” box extensions

14” side car enclosures

Optional 200% rated neutrals through 1,200 A

Communication capabilities available with use of PowerPact™ with Micrologic™ Trip Unit circuit breakers

I-Line Power Panelboards 600 Vac Maximum

Available Interiors:

3P4W, 3P3W, 1P3W, and 1P2W available

1,200 A main circuit breaker or main lugs

Up to 108 inches of I-Line circuit breaker mounting space

Fully rated and series rated systems available

Available Enclosures Types

Type 1 (Indoor)

Type 2 (Driphood)

Type 3R (Outdoor, Rain, and Sleet protection)

Type 4/4X (Stainless, Corrosion protection)

Type 5 (Settling dust and dripping liquids protection)

Type 12 (Circulating dust and dripping liquids protection)

Trims

Standard trims available (door not included)

Four-piece Surface or Flush construction

Optional four-piece trim with door

Available Options A wide variety of accessories are available for field or factory installation of I-Line power panelboards.

Plated copper or aluminum bus

Sub-feed or through-feed lugs through 1,200 A

6”, 9” or 12” box extensions

Split bus bar

Optional 200% rated neutrals through 1,200 A

Optional customer metering with PowerLogic™ power meters or circuit monitors

100,000 A to 240,000 A plug-on SPD modules

Six circuit QO 240 V plug-in distribution module

Ground fault protection available on main or branch circuit breakers

The I-Line power distribution panelboard is the most versatile on the market and features the Schneider Electric™ unique breaker engagement system. It is used to feed NQ and NF lighting and appliance panelboards and is capable of feeding large motor loads. Wherever electricity is distributed or controlled, you’ll find I-Line Power Panelboards.

The industry exclusive I-Line stacked bus structure was designed with the installer in mind ensuring simple and quick breaker installation.

When specifications or electrical codes call for a fusible panelboard, the QMB family offers unbeatable performance and time-saving installation features. The QMB power distribution panelboard feeds motors, transformers, and lighting systems.

QMB Power Panelboards 600 Vac Maximum

Fuse Selection Guide for Main and Branch Switches

UL

Class

Voltage Ampere Ratings

AIC Fuse Type Loads

H 600 V 1 – 600 A 10,000 A One-time Miscellaneous loads

J 600 V 1 – 600 A 200,000 A Time-delay Motors, welders, etc.

J 600 V 1 – 600 A 200,000 A Fast-acting Non-motor loads

L 600 V 601 – 800 A 200,000 A Time-delay All type loads

L 600 V 601 – 800 A 200,000 A Time-delay Non-motor loads

RK1 600 V 1 – 400 A 200,000 A Dual element time-delay All type loads

RK1 600 V 401 – 600 A 100,000 A Dual element time-delay All type loads

RK5 600 V 1 – 400 A 200,000 A Dual element time-delay

Motors, welders, transformers

RK5 600 V 401 – 600 A 100,000 A Dual element time-delay

Motors, welders, transformers

T 600 V 1 – 800 A 200,000 A Fast-acting Non-motor loads

The reliability of the QMB power panelboard makes it the product of choice for large commercial and industrial applications.

Available Interiors:

600 Vac, 250 Vdc maximum

Maximum main lugs 1,200 A

Maximum main switch 800 A

Fusible switches are rated for 200 K RMS symmetrical amperes with appropriate Class J, L, R, or T fuses installed

Branch devices include 30 A – 800 A fusible switches, 15 A – 400 A circuit breakers

Available Enclosures Types

Type 1 (Indoor)

Type 3R (Outdoor, Rain, and Sleet protection)

Trims

Four-piece, surface