New modular sockets
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Introduction
Modular sockets allow the connection of devices, tools or electrical and electronic non
modular equipment in civil and industrial electrical switchboards.
ABB has a very wide range of modular sockets, which includes
38 models conforming to 7 national standards – Italian, French,
German, English, Swiss, Australian and Argentine – suitable for
use in around 180 countries.
The modular sockets have local quality approvals, attesting their
conformity with applicable regulations.
In addition to the grey-coloured (RAL 7035) version there are three
other colours (red, green and black) which are useful to indicate
specific socket uses.
Versions with integrated voltage indicator lights and fuse complete
the range.
The ABB modular sockets range is available with the following
options:
- Colour, to identify a specific socket use:
- Green (RAL 6029), for example to indicate a dedicated
upstream protection device
- Red (RAL 3000), for example to indicate an UPS group that
allows the socket to be used if the main power supply fails
- Black (RAL 7012), to match with industrial and automation
devices
- Voltage indicator light
- Integrated fuse to selectively protect loads and maintain
continuity of service
- IP30 protective cover (when closed)
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A world of solutions
M2071
Argentine Standard
IRAM 2071 standard
M1363
BS (UK) standard
BS1363 standard
M1011
Swiss Standard
SEV 1011 standard
M1170
Italian-German dual
standard
M1173
Italian-German P30 standard
CEI 23-50 standard
M1174
French standard
NF C 61 314 standard
M1175
German standard
DIN VDE 0620-1 standard
M1176
Australia/New Zealand
standard
AS NZS 3112 standard
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Socket selection table
Your solution in the blink of an eye
Series selection
M1175 M1173 M1170 M1174 M1363 M1176 M2071 M1011
Europlug 10A 
Italian 10 A 
Italian 16 A
Schuko 10 A / 16 A 
French 10 A / 16 A
Pluggable but
not
earthed
Pluggable but
not
earthed
Pluggable but
not
earthed
British 13 A
Australian 10 A / 15 A
Argentine 10 A
M1011-T13 M1011-T23 M1011-T15 M1011-T25
Swiss single-phase 10A 
Swiss single-phase 16A 
Swiss three-phase 10A 
Swiss three-phase 16A
For further information on the types of socket used in each country, see pages 10 and 11 of this brochure.
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Model selection
RAL 7035 RAL 6029 RAL 3000 RAL 7012
Italian dual standard
M1170 2CSM210000R0701 2CSM220000R0701 2CSM230000R0701 2CSM240000R0701
Italian P30 standard
M1173 2CSM110000R0701 2CSM120000R0701 2CSM130000R0701 2CSM140000R0701
M1173-L 2CSM112000R0701 2CSM122000R0701 2CSM132000R0701 2CSM142000R0701
Schuko German Standard
M1175 2CSM210000R0721 2CSM220000R0721 2CSM230000R0721 2CSM240000R0721
M1175-L 2CSM212000R0721 2CSM222000R0721 2CSM232000R0721 2CSM242000R0721
M1175-FL 2CSM214000R0721 2CSM224000R0721 2CSM234000R0721 2CSM244000R0721
M1175-C 2CSM211000R0721 2CSM221000R0721 2CSM231000R0721 2CSM241000R0721
French standard
M1174 2CSM110000R0711
BS (UK) standard
M1363 2CSM259343R0721
M1363-L 2CSM258163R0721
Australian standard
M1176-L10 10 A 2CSM256983R0721
M1176-L15 15 A 2CSM259473R0721
Argentine Standard
M2071-L10 10 A 2CSM257783R0721
Swiss Standard
M1011-T13 Single-phase 10 A
Type 13 2CSM257783R0721
M1011-T23 Single-phase 16 A
Type 23 2CSM257783R0721
M1011-T15 Three-phase 10 A
Type 15 2CSM257783R0721
M1011-T25 Three-phase 16 A
Type 25 2CSM257783R0721
Indicator light
Indicator light
Indicator light 6.3 A aM fuse
IP30 cover
Indicator light
Indicator light
Indicator light
Indicator light
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Technical specifications
and overall dimensions
Technical specifications
Rated voltage Un [V] 250 V AC for all apart from M1011-T15 and M1011-T25 (400V AC)
Rated current In [A] 10 for M1011-T13, M1011-T15, M1176-L10, M2071-L10
13 for M1163
15 for M1176-L15
16 for M1011-T23, M1011-T25, M1170, M1173, M1174, M1175
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power loss [W] 0.6 for the single-phase versions
Modules [no.] 2.5 for M1170, M1173, M1174, M1175, M1176, M2071
3 for M1011, M1163
Safety shutters for all except M1011
Terminal type positive safety
Cable section (ø min./max.) [mm2] 2.5/16; except for M1011: above 25 mm2 max, below 16 mm2 max
Tightening torque [Nm] 1.2; except for M1011: 2.8 Nm
Temperature: storage [°C] -40 - +70
operating [°C] -25 - +35
Protection degree IP20 IP30 for versions with cover (when closed)
M1011 M1175 M1173 M1170 M1174 M1363 M1176 M2071
Reference standards SEV 1011 DIN VDE 0620-1 IEC 23-50 NF C 61 314 BS1363 AS NZS 3112 IRAM 2071
Approvals SEV VDE*, GOST IMQ, GOST GOST LCIE, CEBEC,
GOST
BSI RCM IRAM
* Available only on standard grey version M1175 and grey cover version M1175-C.
Indicator light technical specifications
Type fluorescent torpedo-shaped lamp
Function voltage presence indicator (M1363, M1173, M1175)
plug inserted + voltage presence indicator (M1176, M2071)
Light colour green
Power consumption [W] 0.25
Fuse technical specifications
Type 5 x 20 mm up to 6.3 A aM
Function phase protection
Breaking capacity [A] 1500 (H)
Reference standard IEC EN 60127
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Overall dimensions
44
85
2,5 modules
44
85
2,5 modules
44
85
2,5 modules
44
85
2,5 modules
44
85
2,5 modules
60
45
44
53
85
3 modules
53
85
3 modules
53
85
3 modules
53
85
3 modules
53
85
3 modules
M1170 M1176 - M2071M1173
M1363
M1174
M1011-T13
All versions
Side view
M1011-T23 M1011-T15 M1011-T25
M1175
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Benefits
M1170, M1173, M1174, M1175 - 250V, 16 A, 2.5 modules
Local quality approvals: IMQ, NF, CEBEC, VDE depending on the version.
Large cage terminals to ease security wiring
Indicator light: voltage presence indication
Indicator light: voltage presence indication
Coloured versions for specific uses
Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Screws: Pozidriv® screws, tightening torque 1.2 N
Integrated fuse: 5x20mm 6.3A aM fuse protecting phase
Safety shutters: socket holes protected
M1363 - 250 V, 13 A, 3 modules
Local quality approval: BSI.
Large cage terminals to ease security wiring
Screws: Pozidriv® screws, tightening torque 1.2 N
Safety shutters: socket holes protected
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M1176, M2071 - 10 and 16A, 2.5 modules
Local quality approval: OFT for M1176.
Large cage terminals to ease security wiring
Indicator light: voltage presence and plug inserted indication
Screws: Pozidriv® screws, tightening torque 1.2 N
Safety shutters: socket holes protected
M1011 - 250 V and 400 V, 10 A and 15 A, 3 modules
Local quality approval: SEV.
Large cage terminals to ease security wiring
Cable or busbar connection
Available in 4 versions (10 and 15 A, single-phase and three-phase)
Compact: only 3 modules
IP 20 case
Installation on DIN rail or Smissline Classic rail
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Country selection table
Country Volt. Freq. Modular sockets
110-130 V
220-250 V
50 Hz
60 Hz
M1011
M1163
M1170
M1173
M1174
M1175
M1176
M2071
Afghanistan  
Albania  
Algeria  
Andorra  
Angola  
Dutch Antilles  
Saudi Arabia  
Argentina  
Armenia  
Aruba  
Australia 
Austria  
Azerbaijan  
Bahrain 
Bangladesh  
Belgium 
Belize 
Benin 
Bhutan  
Belarus  
Bolivia  
Bosnia & Herzegovina  
Botswana 
Brazil  
Brunei 
Bulgaria  
Burkina Faso  
Burundi  
Cambodia  
Cameroon  
Cape Verde  
Chad  
Chile  
Cyprus  
Comoros  
Congo, Dem. Rep. (Zaire)  
Congo, People's Rep. of  
Ivory Coast  
North Korea 
South Korea  
Croatia  
Cuba  
Denmark  
Djibouti  
Country Volt. Freq. Modular sockets
110-130 V
220-250 V
50 Hz
60 Hz
M1011
M1163
M1170
M1173
M1174
M1175
M1176
M2071
Dominica 
Egypt  
UAE 
Eritrea  
Estonia  
Ethiopia  
Fiji 
Philippines 
Finland  
France 
Gabon  
Gambia 
Georgia  
Germany  
Ghana 
Gibraltar  
Jordan  
Greece  
Grenada 
Greenland  
Guadalupe  
Guatemala 
Guinea  
Guinea-Bissau  
Equatorial Guinea  
Guyana 
French Guyana  
Hong Kong 
India  
Indonesia  
Iran  
Iraq  
Ireland 
Iceland  
Isle of Man  
Balearic Islands  
Canary Islands  
Cook Islands 
Channel Islands 
Falkland Islands 
Faroe Islands  
Israel  
Italy  
Kazakhstan  
This table gives an indication of the voltage and frequency used in each country and the ABB modular sockets which can be installed.
Installation rules and standards may change in each country: it is therefore important to check local regulations before installing the product.
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Country Volt. Freq. Modular sockets
110-130 V
220-250 V
50 Hz
60 Hz
M1011
M1163
M1170
M1173
M1174
M1175
M1176
M2071
Kenya 
Kyrgyzstan  
Kiribati 
Kuwait  
Laos  
Azores  
Latvia  
Lebanon  
Lithuania  
Luxembourg  
Macau 
Macedonia  
Madagascar  
Madeira  
Malawi 
Maldives  
Malaysia 
Mali  
Malta 
Morocco  
Martinique  
Mauritania  
Mauritius  
Moldova  
Monaco  
Mongolia  
Montenegro  
Mozambique  
Myanmar (ex Burma)  
Nauru 
Nepal  
Niger  
Nigeria 
Norway  
New Caledonia  
New Zealand 
Netherlands  
Oman 
Pakistan  
Papua New Guinea 
Paraguay  
Peru 
Poland  
Portugal  
Qatar 
United Kingdom 
Czech Republic 
Central African Republic  
Country Volt. Freq. Modular sockets
110-130 V
220-250 V
50 Hz
60 Hz
M1011
M1163
M1170
M1173
M1174
M1175
M1176
M2071
Réunion Island 
Romania  
Rwanda  
Russia  
Samoa 
American Samoa  
San Marino  
Senegal  
Serbia  
Seychelles 
Sierra Leone 
Singapore 
Syria  
Slovakia 
Slovenia  
Somalia  
Spain  
Sri Lanka 
St. Kitts and Nevis 
St. Lucia 
St. Vincent  
Sudan  
Suriname  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Tahiti  
Tajikistan  
Tanzania 
Thailand  
East Timor  
Togo  
Tonga 
Tunisia  
Turkey  
Turkmenistan  
Ukraine  
Uganda 
Hungary  
Uruguay  
Uzbekistan  
Vietnam  
Yemen, Rep. of 
Zambia  
Zimbabwe 
Main countries are highlighted.
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Application examples
Coloured sockets allow a special use to be indicated without
having to apply identifying labels. This indication is clear and
visible at large distances, even in low lighting.
Red sockets
Red sockets indicate an upstream UPS which ensures continuity
of service even in the case of temporary black-outs.
Green sockets
Identify the presence of a dedicated protection device on the
socket. Even in the case of a fault on the line, continuity of service
is maintained on the other lines.
Black socket
The anthracite grey colour allows the socket to be installed in
industrial switchboards, maintaining the colour scheme of other
ABB components.
These socket colour usage schemes are only suggested; the
colours may also be associated with other uses.
Operating principle
Coloured modular sockets are used when a clear indication of a
specific use of the socket is required, clearly distinguishing it from
other sockets in the switchboard. The indicator light also indicates
whether supply voltage is present, making it clear if a socket is
powered or not.
Installation example
As shown in the diagrams, non modular devices can be plugged
directly into the electrical switchboard using a modular socket.
It is possible to use a red socket to indicate that the outlet
is powered by a UPS and should therefore only be used in
emergencies. Using a socket with an indicator light also provides
a clear indication that the upstream power supply is present.
Use of coloured sockets
Use of sockets with indicator light
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Operating principle
Fused modular sockets are used when continuity of service is
requested. With an integrated fuse protecting the phase, they
avoid the related breaker to trip if a fault occurs in the connected
load.
Installation example
As shown in the diagrams, non modular devices can be plugged
directly into the electrical switchboard using a modular socket.
If the connected device is not working properly, there is the risk
that the whole electrical system will be taken offline by the breaker
tripping out.
The fuse integrated in the socket can protect against short circuits
and overloads before this happens, ensuring quality of service.
Use of fused sockets
ABB modular sockets
Do your customers a favour
By installing an ABB modular socket in every
electrical switchboard, you will facilitate
maintenance operations, supplying a complete and
customised switchboard even for your customers
on the other side of the world.
You just need one of these to make sure you are
never cut off at the switchboard again!
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Frequently asked questions
Why do modular sockets follow local rules?
Sockets are “local” products, which must adhere to the standards
of the place where they are used. Over time, a large number of
standards was created, and this diversity has remained almost
unchanged to this day. An attempt to unify European sockets was
made in 1986 (IEC 60906-1), which ended without changes in
use being made in Europe but was partially adopted in Brazil and
South Africa.
How many socket standards are there? Is it possible that a
country uses more than one standard? In this case, how can I
choose the correct solution?
There are 13 socket standards, and in many countries more
than one standard is in use. Importation of equipment, such as
household electrical appliances, has often made it necessary to
install foreign standard sockets able to accommodate the plugs
this equipment is fitted with.
You can refer to the table in this brochure which gives all ABB
solutions for each country in order to ensure the correct use. To
guarantee maximum safety, ask to your ABB contact.
Why do modular sockets not have the CE mark?
ABB modular sockets are not “CE” marked as this is not required
by European Directive 2005/95/EC, which indicates (Annex II) that
products identified as “Domestic plugs and sockets” are out of the
scope of the european directive.
Modular sockets are included into this category and cannot,
therefore, receive the “CE” mark.
Why does the M1170 modular socket not carry any quality
mark?
This “dual” socket accommodates different types of plugs:
Europlug, Italian 10A/16A and the German Schuko. The shutters
for the pins of these plugs on the M1170 modular socket are
larger than the other socket models (M1173 and M1175, both
with quality markings) in order to accommodate each type of
plug. The product's geometry therefore makes conformity with
the different standards impossible, and as a consequence it is not
certified by the standards.
Why do the names of the connections change from socket to
socket?
Product marking indications are defined by the applicable product
standards. In table 1 you will find a summary of the markings for
each model.
Why do the rated current values change for each socket
model?
The rated currents of the sockets are defined by local standards.
In general, the current values fall between 10 A and 20 A. It
is always advisable to connect equipment with a high power
consumption using sockets rated at a minimum of 10 A.
Table 2 lists the voltage, current and maximum power supply for
each single-phase socket.
What are safety shutters and what kind of protection do they
offer?
These are insulating components located in front of the holes
for the plug pins (and therefore the socket's contacts); they
create a barrier between the accessible part of the socket and
the live parts. They create an obstacle to inserting objects which
could create a danger for untrained users: metal objects, wires,
screwdrivers etc.
Safety shutters are designed to open only when a plug is inserted,
therefore offering additional safety.
Modular socket Phase connection Neutral connection Earth connection
M1170, M1173, M1174, M1175
unfused
These sockets are not polarised:
Phase and neutral can be inverted, they are not marked on the product.
Earth symbol
M1175 fused No marking “N” marking Earth symbol
M1363 “L”, for live “N”, for Neutral Earth symbol
M1176 “A”, for Active (Live) “N”, for Neutral Earth symbol + green
circle around the connection
M2071 “MA” for “Marron”, brown in Spanish “AZ”for “Azul”, blue in Spanish “V-A” for “Verde Amarillo”,
green-yellow in Spanish
M1011 Single-phase versions: “L”
Three-phase versions: “L1, L2, L3”
“N”, for Neutral Earth symbol
Table 1
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How can I measure the energy consumed at a modular
socket?
C11 energy meter is ideal to measure the energy consumed at a
modular socket.
Can I connect modular sockets in any direction in a
switchboard (vertical, horizontal etc.)?
Modular sockets can be installed in any position in an electrical
switchboard to meet the needs of customers around the world.
When connecting a drill to an M1175-FL modular socket, the
integrated protection fuse blew. Can I replace it with a 16 A
fuse to avoid this problem?
The fuse in the M1175-FL must be replaced with one of the same
specification; you should, in any case, check that the device is not
faulty before reconnecting it.
The 6.3 A rating allows it to blow selectively when a fault occurs,
before the line protection trips out. It is the right compromise
between power output and selective protection.
In this case, the integrated protection in the socket allowed
continuity of service to be maintained on the other lines!
There are two types of Schuko plug which differ in the earth
contact; this can be a protruding pin in the socket or side
connections. Is there a socket suitable for both plug models?
The French plug standard provides for the earth connection with a
protruding pin on the socket, while the German standard specifies
side earth connections.
The minimal difference between the two standards is an
opportunity for standardisation, and French-German standard
plugs were created with both types of earth connection. In
general, new equipment on sale in France is supplied with the
French-German Schuko plugs, however it is necessary to provide
for the connection of other socket models. If doubts should arise
on the type of plug to connect, it will be necessary to install both
socket models.
The following table indicates the different cases:
French
Schuko socket
M1174
German
Schuko socket
M1175
French
Schuko plug
Ok No, or else without earth
connection
German
Schuko plug
No Ok
French-German
Schuko plug
Ok Ok
Socket model Single-phase rated voltage
[V]
Rated current
[I]
Max power output
[kW]
M1175-FL 250 6.3 1.57
M1176-L10, M2071-L10, M1011-T13 250 10 2.5
M1363 250 13 3.25
M1176-L15 250 15 3.75
M1170, M1173, M1174, M1175 (unfused), M1011-T23 250 16 4
Table 2
Phase
Neutral
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