
Like for single-phase networks, the average distance between the circuit breaker
panel and the last outlet connected to the electrical wiring must not exceed 200m. If
the PLC signal flows over the cables, goes through the circuit breaker panel, and
propagates over other cables again, then distance is greater than 200m, and the use-
ful throughput may fall.
The PLC signal also goes through the meter and may reach the electrical net-
work of the adjacent building, which can turn out to be useful if building a PLC local
area network between buildings is desired. However, this requires good security for
the PLC signal to avoid listening to the PLC network.
Wiring in an Electrical Network
The signal propagation may be affected by the cable section. To simplify, we can say
that the higher the cable section, the higher its attenuation.
Table 8.6 summarizes the various cable sections between the utility meter and
the circuit breaker panel.
Table 8.7 lists the recommended electrical conductor sections according to the
function of the device connected to this cable (NFC 15-100 standard). Therefore,
the cable sections that are mainly used are 1.5 mm² or 2.5 mm².
The Circuit Breaker Panel
The circuit breaker panel is the heart of the electrical network, from which all the
electrical wirings start. This panel is also the component protecting people from
164 Installation
Table 8.7 Sections of Conducting Cables According to Electrical Devices
FUNCTION SECTION (mm
2
) OF COPPER CONDUCTORS (Ph, N, T)
Standard
NFC 15-100 standard
Lighting and controlled outlet 8 1.5
Outlet 8 2.5
Washer 1 2.5
Stove (oven + plate) or solid plate
16
Oven alone 1 2.5
Two hobs (studio) 1 2.5
Thermal storage water heater 1 2.5
Heating: convector, panel heater 5 1.5 mm
2
minimum
Table 8.6 EDF Connection Cable Section
According to Delivered Power
RATED CURRENT
OF SERVICE
SWITCH
MINIMUM SECTION
OF COPPER
CONDUCTORS
45A 10 mm
2
60A 16 mm
2
90A 25 mm
2
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