Electricity & Lighting

How to choose your electrical and lighting equipment?

This collection includes equipment for protecting, measuring, connecting or powering an installation: DIN rail devices, wattmeters, meters, crimping pliers, connectors, electric vehicle charging and some lighting solutions. These products are not interchangeable. The choice must be based on the circuit, voltage and the exact operation to be performed.

The four technical criteria

• Function: distinguish between protection, measurement, connection, charging or lighting before comparing references.
• Electrical characteristics: voltage, current, power, cable cross-section and type of current must match the installation.
• Connectivity: check plug, terminal, crimping matrix, number of poles and cable compatibility.
• Environment: indoor, outdoor, humidity and mobile use determine the appropriate casing, protection rating and length.

What equipment for which intervention?

To diagnose, choose a device whose range and category are suitable for the circuit. To connect conductors, adapt pliers and matrix to the cross-section and type of lug. Charging a vehicle requires checking Type 1 or Type 2, accepted power, upstream installation and cable length. Lighting is then chosen according to area, power supply, brightness and angle, rather than power alone.

Safety and installation tips

Cut and lock out the power supply before any authorized intervention, check for the absence of voltage with a suitable device and comply with applicable regulations. A terminal, panel or circuit modification must be installed by a qualified person when necessary. Do not use a connector or cable beyond its capacity. Consult the diagrams, instructions and exact specifications of each product.

To remember: function, voltage, current and connectivity must form a coherent and properly protected whole.