AC Panels

AC switch panels – shore power and 230 V panels in Series 200 format

philippi AC switch panels are panel-mount units for the 230 V side of the on-board system. They take in shore power, protect it in line with standards with an RCBo circuit breaker and distribute it to protected load circuits. All units are dimensionally matched to the philippi Series 200 circuit distributors.

In brief: If your DC switch panel is already built in the Series 200, the 230 V equipment goes right next to it in the same format. Shore power unit, load circuits and mains indicator thus fit into a continuous row of panels instead of sitting in a separate housing elsewhere.

Standard-compliant shore power: the RCBo

For the 230 V shore connection on boats, DIN EN ISO 13297 requires double-pole circuit protection and a residual current device with a 30 mA tripping current. An RCBo combines both in one device: it protects people against residual currents and the installation against overload and short circuit. The shore power units in this category work with a 16 A / 30 mA RCBo. How shore power, changeover and galvanic isolation work together is explained on the topic page Shore power on boats.

The units at a glance

LAE 232 – shore power unit with 16 A / 30 mA RCBo, mains indicator and two double-pole 10 A thermal circuit breakers for AC 230 V / 50 Hz. Connection via rear terminals; the rear construction is finger-safe. Dimensions W 105 × H 210 × D 100 mm.

LAE 235 – shore power unit with 16 A / 30 mA RCBo, mains indicator and Schuko socket. For integration as a single unit into an existing Series 200 panel row.

LAE 236 – expansion panel with six circuits, each with a double-pole 10 A thermal rocker circuit breaker for AC 230 V / 50 Hz. Dimensions W 105 × H 210 × D 70 mm. The LAE 236 has no RCBo of its own and requires upstream RCBo protection, for example from an LAE 232 or LAE 235.

LAE 233 and the LAE 234 variants (LG, LGW, LGK) add further configurations in the same panel-mount format; the LAE 234 LGK is intended for operation with a combi inverter. The exact equipment is stated on each product page.

LAR – mains control panel indicating the mains status.

A rear cover must be provided on site for all panel-mount units.

Comparison

Frequently asked questions about AC switch panels

Do the AC panels fit my existing Series 200 switch panel?

Yes. The units are dimensionally matched to the Series 200 circuit distributors and fit into existing panel rows, so the DC and 230 V sides form a visual unit. They are connected via rear terminals. A rear cover must be provided on site so that the 230 V connections are covered and touch-safe.

Do I need an additional RCBo unit with the LAE 236?

Yes, absolutely. The LAE 236 is a pure expansion panel with six double-pole 10 A circuit breakers and has no residual current protection of its own. It may only be operated downstream of RCBo protection, for example an LAE 232 or LAE 235. This keeps all six circuits protected by the 30 mA personal protection.

What is the difference between AC switch panels and AC shore power units?

AC switch panels are panel-mount units in Series 200 format that are integrated into a switch panel. The AC shore power units category also contains stand-alone units in housings, for example for splash-protected locations, as well as automatic changeover units for shore power, generator and inverter.

Which standard applies to shore power?

For the 230 V side on boats, DIN EN ISO 13297 applies. At the shore connection it requires double-pole circuit protection and a residual current device with a tripping current of no more than 30 mA. The 16 A / 30 mA RCBo used in the units meets both requirements in a single device.