LIGHTING PANELBOARDS
ABB lighting panelboards safely and efficiently distribute power to lighting and branch-circuit loads. The family offers increased breaker density, design flexibility and optional energy monitoring for commercial, healthcare, industrial and critical-power applications.
XTREME PERFORMANCE AND XTRA VALUE
<p>Advanced breaker technology, flexible designs and smart monitoring built for projects of any size.</p>
Advanced breaker technology
<p>SACE FORMULA A2 and Tmax XT circuit breakers as mains and sub-feeds deliver higher interrupt ratings and precise protection.</p>Design flexibility
<p>Thousands of configurations with optional surge protection, main metering or branch circuit metering to fit the application.</p>Fast installation
<p>Modular designs, extruded split neutrals and field-installable kits simplify wiring and reduce labor costs.</p>Portfolio at a glance
| Feature | ReliaGear Lighting Panelboards |
ReliaGear RD Lighting Panelboards |
ReliaGear OEM Lighting Panelboards |
ReliaGear Lighting Panels w/ Branch Circuit Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose & Design Focus |
Full-featured, factory-assembled lighting panels for projects of any size; safe, smart & sustainable solution. | Energy distribution for commercial, light industrial & heavy-duty applications up to 600A, with cloud-ready smart breakers. | Component-based interior kits (Type L unassembled or Type M assembled) for OEMs to build custom-branded panelboards. | Standard ReliaGear lighting panel enhanced with an integrated branch circuit monitoring (BCM) module for granular energy tracking. |
| Circuit Breaker Technology |
SACE FORMULA A2 & Tmax XT as mains/sub-feeds (RQ, RL, RE, RS); thermal-magnetic & Ekip Hi-Touch trip units. | Tmax XT4/XT5 as mains; Tmax XT2 with Ekip Dip or Ekip Hi-Touch as branch breakers for smart protection. | Standard ABB breakers mount directly to integral bus straps — no separate hardware required (Types AQ, AL, AS, AE, AD). | FORMULA A2 & Tmax XT mains/sub-feeds (RQ, RE, RS); encapsulated solid-core CT strips factory-installed on branch circuits. |
| Ampacity & Short-Circuit Rating |
15A–800A; up to 100kAIC at 240V & 480/277V; series rating up to 200kAIC at 240V. | 15A–600A main; busbar 125–600A; max 42kAIC at 240V, 480V & 600V. | Type L: 125–600A; Type M: 125–800A; up to 65kAIC at 240V, 18–65kAIC at 480V. | Up to 800A; revenue-grade accuracy ANSI C12.20 Class 0.5%; supports 42 or 84 monitored circuits per section. |
| Smart Connectivity & Monitoring |
Optional embedded main metering or branch circuit metering; Ekip Hi-Touch enables cloud-based energy insights. | ABB Ability™ Energy Manager via smartphone/tablet; optional cloud monitoring for remote condition management. | Not included — OEM platform provides the base hardware; end-user adds connectivity as needed. | Built-in RGLPM BCM; Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU & BACnet; backlit LCD display; data logging during power failures. |
| Enclosure & Physical Options |
NEMA 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12; 30"-wide options with ample gutter space; blank or knockout end walls. | Compact 20"-wide design (reduced from 30"); NEMA 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12; top or bottom feed. | Keyhole hangers for easy mounting; optimised rail lengths (Type L) minimise footprint; flexible circuit counts 12–96. | Ships fully factory-assembled; solid-core or optional split-core sensors; NEMA 1, 3R, 4/4X, 12 enclosures available. |
| Key Applications & Certifications |
Education, healthcare, retail, data centers, industrial; UL 67, NEMA PB1, NEC Article 384; seismic certified. | Commercial buildings, light industrial, heavy-duty facilities; UL 67, UL 489, cUL; seismic certified. | OEM assemblers & panel builders requiring UL-recognised component interiors; UL 489, UL 50, UL 67. | LEED M&V points; ASHRAE 90.1, IECC & Title 24 compliant; UL 67; IEC 61557-12 & ANSI C12.20 Class 0.5 certified. |
| Customisation & Configuration |
Thousands of configurations; optional surge protection, metering modules; Build America / Buy America available. | Bare, silver-plated or tin-plated copper/aluminum bus; MLO, MCB or feed-through lug incoming options. | Type L (unassembled) or Type M (pre-assembled with breakers & dead front); main stud, lug or breaker options. | Rapid Set software for fast startup & multi-panel duplication; user-enabled password protection; configurable alarms. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABB offers ReliaGear Lighting Panelboards, ReliaGear RD Lighting Panelboards, ReliaGear Lighting Panelboards with Branch Circuit Monitoring, ReliaGear OEM Lighting Panelboards, and ProLine UL 67 Panelboards for various lighting distribution applications.
ReliaGear lighting panelboards feature extruded split neutrals for simplified wiring, increased breaker density, ample gutter space, reduced panel width from 30 to 20 inches, and compact circuit breaker designs for maximum power distribution in minimal space.
Yes, ReliaGear RD Lighting Panelboards feature smart Tmax XT2 circuit breakers with smartphone remote monitoring and optional cloud connectivity with ABB Ability Energy Manager for real-time energy tracking and efficiency improvement.
Lighting panelboards support voltages from 208V to 600V with circuit breaker ratings from 15A to 800A, short circuit ratings up to 200 kAIC at 240V, and main bus ratings from 125A to 600A depending on the model.
ReliaGear lighting panelboards are UL 67 certified, seismic qualified per International and California Building Code standards, UL 489 compliant for circuit breakers, and available with Build America Buy America options for enhanced compliance.