Load Centers

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FA124258 - Video: What are some of the differences between the QO and HOM load centers?

FA300506 - Video: Differences between QO Plug-On Neutral and Non Plug-On Neutral Panels and Breakers

FA175348 - What is the difference between QO load centers and NQ panelboards?

FA293376 - Video: How to select a Load Center using the EZ Selector

FA272365 - Are HOMELINE Load Centers Suitable for Use as Service Equipment?

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Section 1 - Load Centers

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Homeline Load Center Family Brochure

QO Load Center Family Brochure

Plug-On Neutral and Qwik-Grip

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Helpful information to get you started:

1. If you need an Integrated Utility Meter and Load Center see our FAQ on how to select the appropriate Combination Service Entrance Device (CSED). For an All-in-One, Meter Main or Solar-ready CSED, you may use the CSED Easy Selector link. For additional options for Load Centers beyond what's provided below - please see online Digest Section 1.
2. Do you need a Load Center (residential style 14.5" wide enclosure) or a panelboard (commercial style 20" wide enclosure)?
3. Type of service, single or three phase? (Homeline only applies to single phase.)
4. Do you want QO (shielded, tin-plated Copper Bus) or Homeline (tin-plated Aluminum Bus)?
5. Do you need an indoor or outdoor Load Center? (If Indoor and QO, do you want a Surface or Flush cover. On Homeline, all covers are included in the catalog number but ordered separately on QO.)
6. Type of Load Center, Main Breaker or Main Lug? (Main Lug means there is no main disconnect in the load center.)
7. What is the max. amperage size of the service (e.g. 100, 200A, ...)?
8. How many total spaces does the Load Center require? Also, will you be using any Tandem breakers? (A Tandem breaker is 2 circuits in 1 pole space.)
9. If QO is selected, will a Plug-On Neutral arc fault breaker Load Center be required? (All convertible mains Homeline Load Centers are Plug-On Neutral design)
10. Verify the Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) of the voltage system to ensure correct Load Center for the application
11. Schneider offers many accessories for QO & Homeline Load Centers (see Section 1 of the Digest)

Terms & Definitions:

Selectiion Terms	Definitions
Load Center	Residential Distribution Panel for all the branch circuits. Usually consists of the enclosure, interior, cover and branch breakers.
Product Range	Schneider Electric load Center types, Homeline(1 inch breaker format) and QO(3/4 inch breaker format).
Enclosure	The metal housing that contains the load center interior where branch breakers mount. NEMA 1(indoor) and NEMA 3R(Outdoor).
Single Phase	Voltage system, typically 120/240Vac Max., 3 wire(2phase and 1neutral).
Three Phase	Voltage system, typically 240/120Vac Max., 4wire(3 phase, 1neutral) or 3wire(3phase, no neutral). A few others may apply
Type of Main	1) Main Lug means No overall Main disconnect for load center 2) Main Breaker means Overall Main disconnect for the load center
Mains Rating	Maximum amperage rating of the entire load center. Example 100amp, 125amp, 200amp etc.
Pole Spaces	Maximum number of single pole spaces a load center contains.
Circuits	Maximum number of circuits, by using tandem breakers, a load center contains.
Tandem Breaker	2 single circuits only requiring one pole space.
Value Pack	Contains load center, cover and some branch breakers in one pack from factory.
Ground Bar	Grounding bar used for branch circuit equipment ground terminations in the load center. Required for ALL Sub-Panel Applications.
Branch Breakers	Breakers mounted to load center interior to protect and feed branch circuit wiring.

Catalog Number Construction:

 

QOTM - "The World's Finest" QO circuit breakers         QO breakers features o   Visi-tripTM positive tripped breaker identification o   Trip to the center, both help identify a tripped breaker o   Qwik-Open technology for superior circuit protection         One, two and three poles, at 3/4 inch per pole         120/240, Vac; 10A to 200A, plug-on or bolt-on style         Max Amps Interrupting Rating (AIR), 65kA         Advanced functions such as GFCI and CAFI available QO load centers         UL listed only for QO plug-on breakers and accessories         1ph and 3ph offers         Type 1 (Indoor) or Type 3R (Outdoor) available         120/240Vac & 48Vdc.         Main ratings from 30A to 400A, from 2 to 60 1-pole circuits         Up to 65k AIC main lugs QO Load Centers (products page) QO Circuit Breakers		HomeLineTM - Engineered for Value HomeLine circuit breakers         One and two poles, at 1 inch per pole         120/240, Vac; 10A to 200A, plug-on style         Max Amps Interrupting Rating (AIR), 10kA         Features technologies for superior performance         Advanced functions such as GFCI and CAFI available         Accessories cover a wide range of applications HomeLine load centers         UL listed for only HOM plug-on breakers and accessories         1ph application only         Type 1 (Indoor) or Type 3R (Outdoor) available         120/240Vac & 48Vdc         Main rating from 70A to 225A, 2 - 60 1-pole circuits         Up to 65k AIR Main Lugs Only Homeline Load Centers (products page) Homeline Circuit Breakers

 

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