The Indian arm of the EURO 4.5 billion global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure Legrand—Legrand India has launched a new product,DX3- a comprehensive range of MCB, Isolators, RCBO, RCCB, Accessories, Measure, Time-Switch, Contactor that meets requirements across the board. This offering positioned at the premium end of the market is aimed at large industrial, commercial and residential complexes and comes with 12 patented features. All these are safety & protection devices that ensure that the home and commercial establishments are more secure places. Many of the new patented features ensure that the level of compliance is in excess of what is demanded by Indian regulators.
Legrand India enjoys the distinction of being the pioneer in Miniature Circuit Boards (MCBs) –devices that cause tripping if there is excessive current flow and thus ensures safety and enjoys a leadership position in the market.
Sameer Saxena, VP-Marketing, Legrand India comments on the launch saying, “The introduction of DX3 is the next step for us and will create a paradigm shift in the industry. Legrand India has always enjoyed substantial brand equity since the launch of the MCB more than a decade back. The launch of DX3 and its host of new features will help us in offering the customer an even better product experience in terms of safety, reliability and sheer efficiency. It is also a reiteration of our commitment to and belief in the Indian market as we have chosen to launch this product when there has been a slowdown in economic growth.”
The DX3 features a complete range of MCBs, from 10 KA to 50 KA and observes homogeneity with the power range and effective energy distribution. The innovative bottom clamp enables easy fixation and removal from the bank with fork busbar connection. The uniquely positioned Integrated label holder enhances protection from dust, improved opening and closing system while label remains in place for a long time, thus proving to be a useful feature for the end user. The color-coded on/off indication on dolly allows easy identification of the status of the product and faulty circuit. The DX3range comes with ISI marking, superior top clamp with longer shelf life, improved air channels, electromagnetic arc puller, clip on accessories, sliding plastic shutters etc.
The improved terminal design maintains high contact at pressure resulting in less heating at terminals and increased contact pressure on cable while cable termination facilitates better connections and less terminal problems.
What sets DX3 apart from its peers is the introduction of 12 new patented features. The exclusive innovation of Residual Current Device (RCD) module with metering sets new standards of energy efficiency, easy installation, inbuilt protection and compactness. For the first time in a modular device there is a seamless amalgamation of thermal magnetic protection, residual current protection, energy measuring and local and remote data analysis. The unique Plug In solution is reliable, saves time, leaves space on the rail and has energized intervention with busbar. Each DX3 comes with a unique Copytracer number to avoid duplication and fraud. The products are ROHS compliant -a European standard that ensures hazardous substances are not used in manufacturing process as a safety measure. Further these are environment friendly, with 87% of recyclable components. The simple yet innovative on-site Padlocking ensures easy and safe maintenance.
Additionally, the soft features of Time Switches like AlphaRex3 promotes better energy saving, Electro Magnetic Interference immunity, higher precision and additional savings.
Other innovations like Retractable insulation shields enabling complete isolation of phases and enhanced safety, automatic auxiliary terminals, double-break mechanism for better isolation of circuits, add-on block, trouble-free fitment of accessories makes DX3 a highly effective solutions-oriented product.
About Legrand India:
Legrand is the global specialist in the electrical & digital building infrastructure. Be it residential, commercial or industrial, Legrand proposes a complete solution for every project.
The company’s geographical reach, across market segments, caters to new requirements of customers with smart solutions that make Legrand a multipolar group. And this multipolar nature, and the global philosophy of Listen, Design, Make and Support has enabled it to provide innovative and smart solutions.
Legrand is a Euro 4.5 bn group based in Limoges, France, The group has manufacturing facilities in 60 countries and its products are sold in over 180 countries. Globally, Legrand is a leader in wiring devices and cable management with a market share of 20% and 14% respectively. Legrand also enjoys leadership positions in at least one of its major business areas in a number of countries including France, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, China, and of course India.
Legrand India offers a wide range of products in the categories of Energy distribution, Wiring devices, Home Automation, Structured Cabling, Lighting Management Solutions, Cable Management and Industrial application products. It is an undisputed leader in MCBs, RCDs and DBs and a strong No. 2 in wiring devices Apart from this, the company also holds a remarkable position in Home Automation, MCCBs and Cable management systems.
