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CX³ EMS ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THE GLOBAL SPECIALIST IN ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE...
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Legrand offers complete solutions to meet energy efficiency needs. This technical guide provides all the essential information you need to know about in order to understand how to choose them, their characteristics, installation and configuration rules, etc … This document can be downloaded from the online catalog...
Voltage / Current / Temperature values other than those specified in the Documentation. Legrand declines all responsibility for any modification or repair of the equipment making up the enclosure that is not authorized by ■...
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However, it is always the customer’s responsibility to verify and validate that Legrand products are suitable for its installation and use. The customer must ensure proper installation, maintenance and operation of the equipment to avoid any risk of injury to personnel or damage to property in the event of product failure, especially for applications that require a very high level of safety (e.g., those...
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complete, compact and multifunctional MEASUREMENT SIGNALLING...
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All the modules in the CX EMS supervision system have compact dimensions, in order to minimise the space taken up in the electrical switchboard . CONTROL SIGNALLING & COMMUNICATION PROGRAMMING CONTROL AND DISPLAY CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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CX³ EMS MEASUREMENT MODULES Product specifications Measurement modules are integrated in the EMS CX³ system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. Offering the same performance as conventional measurement control units, these record the electricity consumed by a single-phase or three-phase circuit and measure the electrical values (current, voltage, power, frequency, harmonics, etc). There are 2 measurement module families: ■...
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■ Supply voltage: ■ Connection with CT: No display on the module itself, however 12 VDC via CX3 EMS power supply Supplied for Cat.Nos 4 149 18 / 19 / 20 / data can be displayed locally (on mini- module Cat.No: 4 149 45.
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PRODUCT SELECTION The measurement module should be chosen according to the supply (single-phase or three phase), its maximum current and,from the current transformer type. 4 149 18 4 149 19 4 149 20 4 149 21 Supply type Single-phase Three-phase Number of modules Direct (max.current) Up to 63 A...
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Up to 3200 A Up to 6300 A 5 A at the secondary Up to 15th order Up to 15th order Up to 15th order Up to 15th order Up to 15th order CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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VIEWING DATA To minimise the dimensions, measurement modules do not have a data display. Nonetheless various display modes are possible: Locally, int the enclosure, on mini-configurator, Remotely, on a PC, tablet or smartphone screen. The CX³ EMS / Cat.No 4 149 36 : RS485 / IP interfaces Cat.No 4 149 40 and 0 046 89 must be used to access devices such as the touch screen, the Energy Management software Cat.No 4 149 38/39 and the Energy Web Server...
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F: 0,5 A gG m² ø 9,3 F: 0,5 A gG WWW.LEGRAND.COM .La longueur du câble entre le/les tore(s) Rogowski (cf § Côtes .La longueur du câble entre le/les tore(s) Rogowski (cf § Côtes d’encombrement) laisse la possibilité de mettre le module de...
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WIRING (CONTINUED) ■ 63 A 3 x Single: ■ 63 A Three: Cat.No 4 149 18 Cat.No 4 149 20 ■ 63 A 3 x Single: ■ 125 A Three: Cat.No 4 149 19 Cat.No 4 149 21...
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être Mise à jour le : 07/11/2016 Créée le : 21/10/2016 enlevé. 2 / 16 2 / 16 Mise à jour le : 07/11/2016 Créée le : 21/10/2016 2 / 16 CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING (CONTINUED) ■ 630 A, 1600 A, 3200 A et 6300 A: Cat.No 4 149 25 Cat.No 4 149 22 Cat.No 4 149 24 Cat.No 4 149 27 Measure with open flexible Rogowski coils. High performance: measurement modules: up to 6300 A. The range of CX measurement modules, now allows to measure high currents 630 A, 1600 A, 3200 A and 6300 A.
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WIRING (CONTINUED) Lateral rotating clip for easy integration of the support in any position. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING (CONTINUED) ■ Voltage measurement: ■ CX³ EMS bus: The voltage is measured in the same way There are 2 possible solutions for connection to the bus: as on all measurement module catalogue numbers. At the back of the At the bottom of modules via the modules via communication...
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Therefore, the modules can integrate HX³ optimised distribution system; making it possible to have a combination of functions in the same DIN rail. The energy management modules are then as close as possible to the protection modules. OPTIMISED DISTRIBUTION POSSIBLE CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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SETTING PARAMETERS The parameters of the measurement module - Three-phase measurement - High current measurement module can be set as follows: module Cat.No 4 149 20: Cat.No 4 149 23: -Remotely: via the CX³ EMS Like single-phase measurement Like the previous measurement modules, it configuration software.
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CX³ EMS devices and are described in the product technical data sheets. Local setting using the selector takes priority over software Setting parameters. In the event of malfuntion, check that the selector is definitely on zero. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
CX³ EMS PULSE CONCENTRATOR Product specifications Pulse concentrator module Cat.No 4 149 26 is integrated in the CX³ EMS system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. It collects pulses emitted by electricity, gas, water, oil meters, etc and transmits this information over the CX³...
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RS485 / IP interfaces should be used to access devices such as the touch screen Cat.No. 0 261 56, the Energy Management Software Cat.No. 4 149 38/39 and the Energy Web Servers Cat.No. 4 149 47/48/49. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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EMS CX – Module Concentrateur Référence(s) : 4 149 26 d’impulsions (suite) (suite) 4. MISE EN SITUATION - RACCORDEMENT 4. MISE EN SITUATION - RACCORDEMENT Bornes: Transmission des données EMS CX (connexion des modules) : . profondeur : 8 mm. .Par cordons communicants (réfs.4 149 07/08/09) .
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Local setting using the selector takes priority over software Setting parameters. In the event of malfunction, check that the selector is definitely on zero. Setting parameters is identical and easily done using either method. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
CX³ EMS UNIVERSAL SIGNALLING MODULE Product specifications Universal signalling module Cat.No 4 149 30 is integrated in the CX³ EMS system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. Information such as “on/off/fault”, “plugged-in/drawn-out”, etc are signalled by 3 LEDs directly on the module and sent remotely over the CX³...
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Ready to load function 1 2 3 4 Spring not loaded Details and examples can be found in «CX³ EMS Configuration Software/Product Data Sheet» on page 76. Microswitch on OFF Microswitch on ON CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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VIEWING DATA The universal signalling module is used to transfer information fed back over the CX³ EMS bus to the IP computer network, passing via the RS485 Modbus network. Various display modes are therefore possible: Locally, enclosure, mini-configurator Remotely, on a PC, a tablet, a smarphone. The CX³ EMS /RS485/ Cat.No 4 149 36: IP interfaces should be used in order to access devices such as the touch screen Cat.
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The specifications for connection to the CX³ EMS bus are common to all CX³ examples module EMS devices and are described in the product technical data sheets. technical data sheet 4 149 30. RAIL CONNECTION CABLE CONNECTION CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING (CONTINUED) ■ Integration in optimised distribution system: The upper side terminals of the universal signalling module Cat.No 4 149 30 have been designed to allow single-phase and three- phase supply busbars to pass freely. Therefore, the module can inteegrate HX³ optimised distribution systems. This allows to have a combination of functions in the same DIN rail.
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Details and examples can be found in the section «CX³ EMS configuration software/Product data sheet» on page 76. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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SETTING PARAMETERS (CONTINUED) ADDRESSING Addressing can be done: ■ «SLAVE» function: ■ Locally on the product Some configurations are available in SLAVE mode (slave = - addressing from 1 to 9 using a selector. duplicate function). ■ Via software This SLAVE mode is a solution for transferring information over –...
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“FS” on the associated modular product. This information is sent remotely over the CX³ EMS bus. It is installed on the left-hand side of Legrand modular circuit breakers, RCBOs, RCDs, isolating switches with remote trip option. CHARACTERISTICS ■...
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EMS CX³ bus to the IP computer network, passing via the RS485 Modbus network. Various display modes are therefore possible: - Locally, enclosure, mini-configurator Cat.No 4 149 36: CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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MOUNTING The AC + FS signalling auxiliary module is installed on the left-hand side of Legrand modular circuit breakers, RCBOs, RCDs, isolating switches with remote trip option. Be careful to follow certain installation rules described in the product manuals and technical data sheets, available online.
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Cat. Nos 4 149 07/08/09 The specifications for connection to the CX³ EMS bus are common to all CX³ EMS devices and are described in the product technical data sheets. RAIL CONNECTION CABLE CONNECTION CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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SETTING PARAMETERS ADDRESSING Does not need any additional settings. Addressing can be done: ■ Locally on the product DATA TRANSFER - addressing from 1 to 9 using a selector. The AC + FS module transfers information directly over the EMS ■...
CX³ EMS UNIVERSAL CONTROL MODULE Product specifications Universal control module Cat. No 4 149 32 is integrated in the EMS CX³ system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. It can be used to control various loads such as relays, contactors, as well as motorised controls for MCBs and MCCBs, regardless of brand.
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VIEWING DATA The universal control module is used to control various loads remotely via the EMS CX³ bus to the IP computer network, passing via the Modbus RS485 network. Various control modes are therefore possible: Locally, in the enclosure, on mini-configurator Cat.No 4 149 36: Remotely, on a PC, a tablet, a smarphone.
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RAIL CONNECTION CABLE CONNECTION examples module technical data sheet 4 149 32, available online. Fiche technique : F02333FR/01 Mise à jour le : - Créée le : 21/10/2016 2 / 16 CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING (CONTNUED) ■ Integration in optimised distribution system: The upper side terminals of the universal control module Cat.No 4 419 32 have been designed to allow single-phase and three- phase supply busbars to pass freely. Therefore, the module can integrate HX³ optimised distribution systems. This allows to have a combination of functions in the same enclosure.
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76. . Câblage : guide to find out all the options, Contact Normalement Fermé (NC) Bistable (à accrochage) available online. Contacts liés Commande motorisée CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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DATA TRANSFER ADDRESSING The universal control module transfers information directly over Addressing can be done: the EMS CX³ bus and can be used to transfer data to an operating ■ Locally on the product system. - addressing from 1 to 9 using a selector. As seen on page 42 («Viewing data»), information is available on the mini-configurator Cat.No 4 149 36, the touch screen ■...
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It can be used to remotely control and view the status of 1 and 2 modules contactors up to 25 A, and also of Legrand pulse operated latching relays. Control can be done locally or remotely over the EMS CX³ bus.
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1 2 3 4 1 module Peak hours/Off-peak hours contactor 4 125 02 2 modules Only for the state reporting 1 2 3 4 2 modules Microswitch on OFF Microswitch on ON CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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MOUNTING: No tool is needed for mounting. CX³ EMS control and state reporting module is mounted on the left-hand side of the CX³ products listed previously. This must be done when the CX³ product is in the rest position. Be careful to follow the installation rules described in the product manuals and technical data sheet.
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Cat.No 4 149 38/39 and the Energy Web Servers Cat.No 4 149 47/48/49. For example: The pulse operated latching relay status appears on mini-configurator screen and remote control is possible. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING ■ Control: ■ CX³ EMS bus: The pulse operated latching relay or the There are 2 possible solutions for connection to the bus: contactors are controlled via the CX³ EMS bus; simply connect the phase to the At the back of the terminal as shown below.
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Therefore the module can integrate HX³ optimised distribution systems. This allows to have a combination of functions in the same enclosure. The control and state reporting module is then as close as possible to the protection modules. OPTIMISED DISTRIBUTION POSSIBLE CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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Assemblage: Schéma de câblage : . Sur le côté gauche des télérupteurs et contacteurs modulaires Legrand 1 et 2 modules de large jusqu’à 25 A . Pas d’outils necessaries. Clipser via l’embout en plastique sur le produit associé. . Assemblage avec le produit associé en position off .
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CX³ EMS products and are detailed in the product data sheets. Local setting using the selector takes priority over software setting. In the event of malfunction, check that the selector is definitely on zero. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
CX³ EMS POWER SUPPLY MODULE Product specifications Power supply module Cat. No 4 149 45 is part of the CX³ EMS modular system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. Only this power supply dedicated to the CX³ EMS system can be used. This module supplies power by means of the communication rail and/or cables.
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(supplied with every power supply module). If there are a more than one of power supply modules in the same system, only one module should be earthed. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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PRODUCT SELECTION (CONTINUED) The white cable provided with the power supply module is 250 mm One power supply module can provide up to 500 mA, so long. If a longer cable is needed, an extension can be created using “conventional” (black) CX³ EMS cables and extension connectors. consumption must be calculated Maximum length of assembly: 3 m.
The CX³ EMS bus connection specifications are common to all CX³ EMS products and are detailed in the product data sheets. To protect the power supply module, refer to the information in the product technical data sheet. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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CX³ EMS ACCESSORIES & CONNECTIONS Product specifications Data can be connected via the CX³ EMS bus with the help of communication rails and/or cables. Communication rail Accessories such as extension connectors and protective covers for rails are available, making the CX³ EMS communication system easy to use.
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1 plastic protective cover for rail - 630 mm long 3 rail lengths are included in the catalogue, however it is possible to obtain different lengths by selecting the bespoke version. Please discuss this with your Legrand contact (check the back cover).
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MOUNTING ■ CX³ EMS communication rail: The communication rail clips onto 2 DIN Clipping the communication rail onto a 7.5 The communication rail is available in 3 lengths (18, 24, 36 modules) so it can be rail models: 7.5 or 15 mm thick. mm thick DIN rail.
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A visible rail which is not protected against direct contact can be responsible for a short-circuit on the CX³ EMS bus. The maximum length of a cable or “cables + connectors” must be less than 3 m. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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WIRING There are 2 ways to connect CX³ EMS - Via cables which connect to the bottom modules: of each module. - Via the communication rail. To do this, Each CX³ EMS module has 2 bus you need to remove the plastic protection connectors.
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CX³ EMS / RS485 INTERFACE Product specifications The CX³ EMS/RS485 communication in- terface Cat.No 4 149 40 is used to convert data from the CX³ EMS network to the RS485 Modbus network, so the data can be displayed and used outside the enclo- sure.
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PC in order to configure the CX³ EMS modules. Use of the configuration software is described in the “CX³ EMS configuration software” section (see page 76). CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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SETTING PARAMETERS ADDRESSING On the CX³ EMS/RS485 interface, the Modbus communication Addressing can be done: parameters are not necessarily set manually. ■ Locally on the product The CX³ EMS/RS485 interface automatically takes the same - addressing from 1 to 9 using the selector. Modbus settings as the RS485/IP interface connected on the same ■...
CX³ EMS MINI-CONFIGURATOR Product specifications The mini-configurator is integrated in the CX³ EMS system for monitoring energy in electrical panels. It is used locally, inside the enclosure to view all the energy monitoring data such as measurement, status and alarms, and also to control a circuit.
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Example of a circuit breaker trip: The mini-configurator is used by pressing or rotating the button on Example of a configuration error: the front of the device. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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MENUS OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) ■ « Function » menu ■ Examples of display Provides a list of the various modules in the Energies: Powers: installation classified by function. Voltages: State and circuit breaker control: ■ « Group » menu Provides a list of the various modules in the installation classified by group.
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The CX³ EMS bus connection specifications are common to all CX³ EMS products and are detailed in the product data sheets. The use of the configuration software is described in the “CX³ EMS configuration software” section (see page 76). CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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SETTING PARAMETERS ADDRESSING Various parameters can be set on the EMS CX³ mini-configurator, Addressing can be done: such as: ■ Locally on the product - Settings: date, time, password, contrast, backlighting, selector - addressing from 1 to 9 using a “virtual selector” from the address, language, definition of home page.
Using CX³ EMS modules in an installation as well as the configuration of the Energy Management Web Servers (Cat.No 4 149 47/48/49) allow sending emails, alert notifications, reports or events on a multiple of media: PC, smartphone, tablet ... You can find the tutorials concerning the configuration on www.legrand.com/ecatalogue.
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A complete project configuration which has already been created can be exported so it can be reused later exactly as it is, or modified for use in different project. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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MENUS OVEREVIEW ■ « Home » menu: The display takes the form of 4 menus providing access to various sub-menus. Access to software settings such as: version, language, communication port. Access to the system settings. Access to the project preview as it will appear for the end user.
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Automatically displays the Access to the rest of the configuration, number of modules and groups “Edit online configuration”. composing the CX³ EMS system. Display any faults on the CX³ EMS system. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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■ «Read configuration via USB » menu (continued): The configuration switches of the universal control and signaling modules, Cat.No 4 149 30 and 4 149 32, can be left in the factory configuration on 0 position. In this case, the configuration of these 2 modules is carried out via the EMS configuration software.
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Select the configuration chosen for the module, to validate, click on «ok». CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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■ « Edit online configuration » menu, page « Module groups » The name of the group can be chhanged. Error detection. Direct access to the project preview as it appears to the end user. Quick identification of CX³ EMS module(s): By pressing this icon, the Access to the modules belonging relevant EMS module(s) will blink.
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■ Normal contact type: normally open or normally closed. ■ Type of contact activation: impulse, maintained. ■ Activation time: adjustable time delay. ■ Duration of the activation delay: adjustable delay time. ■ …. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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■ « Edit online configuration » menu, page « Modules » (continued) All the measurement modules are configurable via the configuration software. Example of an advanced configuration page for a three-phase measurement module. Possible settings for this type of CX³ EMS module: ■...
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Adjust the parameters associated with the load-shedding function. Complete setting load-shedding function using the advanced parameters of the universal control module. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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■ « Link function » menu The «link» function allows you to create automatic actions by linking 2 CX³ EMS modules from 2 different groups. You just need to associate a module generating the event with a module generating the action. Below is a list of possible combinations: Modules generating the action Modules generating the event Control...
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CX³ EMS configuration software from CX³ EMS Configuration Software, which can www.legrand.com/ecatalogue be downloaded from www.legrand.com/ecatalogue The link function is only possible since the 2nd half of 2018, an update of the modules is possible for older products. Details in the section «menu»...
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All Linked functions are listed on this page. Add a function. Modify an existing function. Delete an existing function. The setting of the link function is detailed in the Installation Manual of the CX³ EMS configuration software downloadable from www.legrand.com/ecatalogue...
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■ « Link function » menu (continued) Once the linked functions are created, the relevant modules are identified by this symbol. CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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■ « View project » « view measurement » menu Used to have a project preview identical to the one of the end user. Display the status of each group and Example of displaying “measurement” the icons of the associated functions: data, in this case harmonics.
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■ ON / OFF / FLT status Access to the data to be displayed. ■ Functions: measurement view, control … ■ Connection fault ■ Connection OK ■ … CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy anagEMEnt yStEM WWW.LEGRAND.COM...
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The procedure for updating the modules is detailed in the CX³ EMS Configuration Software Installation Manual, which can be downloaded from www.legrand.com/ecatalogue Module updates are downloaded and saved to your PC automatically when downloading the new version of EMS configurator.
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2nd half of 2018, an update of the modules is of CX³ EMS configuration software from possible for older products. Details in the www.legrand.com/ecatalogue section «menu/module firmware update». CX³ EMS E TECHNICAL GUIDE nErgy...
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■ « Errors and alarms » menu The CX³ EMS system memorise the last 20 errors and alarms which have appeared during configuration. The table indicates the date, time, group name, address and type of error or alarm.
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