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VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series Type 1+2 PV SPD
The VPD1000-40 is a high-voltage Type 1+2 PV SPD providing dual-layered lightning and surge defense. Featuring a Uc of 1300V DC, it handles an Iimp of 6.25 kA (10/350 μs) and an Imax of 40 kA (8/20 μs). With Up ≤ 4.0 kV, it is fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant. Optimized for high-string voltage solar systems requiring protection against direct and indirect lightning strikes.
Highlights
- Combined Type 1+2 PV protection against direct and indirect lightning
- High-string voltage support up to 1300V DC
- Lightning impulse current Iimp of 6.25kA (10/350 μs)
- Low voltage protection level Up ≤ 4.0kV
Product Information
- Type: Type 1+2 (T1+T2) PV DC surge protective device
- Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc): 1300V DC
- Lightning impulse current (Iimp): 6.25kA (10/350 μs)
- Maximum discharge current (Imax): 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level (Up): ≤ 4.0kV
- Standard Compliance: EN/IEC 61643-11
- Dual-layered lightning and surge defense for high-string voltage solar systems
- Protects against both direct and indirect lightning strikes
Application:
The product demonstrates high safety, reliability, and exceptional grid compatibility. It is ideally suited for renewable energy applications including photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Designed for installation in DC power distribution systems, converters, inverters, and combiner boxes within LPZ0 to LPZ1 zones, it provides reliable protection for sensitive electrical equipment against damage caused by direct lightning strikes or induced transient overvoltages.
Nomenclature:
VP □ □–□/□ □
1 2 3 4 5 6
|
SN |
Name |
Specification, type code |
|
1 |
Design code |
VP |
|
2 |
Product Series |
D |
|
3 |
Nominal operating voltage Un |
1000: DC 1000 V; 1500: DC 1500 V |
|
4 |
Max. Discharge Current Imax |
40: 40 kA; |
|
5 |
Protection mode |
3P: 3P |
|
6 |
Test type |
T1+T2 |
Example: VPD1000-40/3P(T1+T2) → Un: DC 1000 V; Imax: 40 kA; Protection mode: 3P; Test type: T1+T2.
Technical parameters:
|
Model |
VPD1000-40/3P (T1+T2) |
|
SPD according to EN/IEC 61643-11 |
Type 1+2 |
|
Protection mode |
V+ & V--/PE |
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Nominal operating voltage Un |
DC 1000 V |
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Max. continuous operating voltage Uc |
DC 1300 V |
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Impulse current Iimp (10/350 μs) |
6.25 kA |
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Nominal discharge current In (8/20 μs) |
20 kA |
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Max. discharge current Imax (8/20 μs) |
40 kA |
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Voltage protection level Up |
≤ 4.0 kV |
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Rated short-circuit current Iscpv |
1000 A |
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Leakage current |
≤ 20 μA |
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Response time |
≤ 25 ns |
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Max. backup fuse |
125 A gL/gG |
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Cross-sectional area |
6 ~ 25 mm2 |
|
Tightening torque |
3 N·m |
|
Normal/Fault Indication |
Green/Red |
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Remote signaling mode |
RSC: Remote Signal contact, NC-COM-NO contact |
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Performances of remote signal contact |
AC: 250 V/0.5 A; DC: 250 V/0.1 A, 125 V/0.2 A, 75 V/0.5 A |
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Remote cross-sectional area |
Max. 1.5 mm2 |
|
Installation method |
35 mm DIN rail |
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Housing material |
UL94-V0 |
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Protection class |
IP20 |
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Operating temperature |
-40 °C ~ +80 °C |
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Relative humidity |
≤ 95% (25 °C) |
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Operating altitude |
≤ 4000 m |
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Outline dimensions (without terminal) |
90 mm × 50 mm × 80.5 mm (tolerance ± 1 mm) |
Selection guide:
|
Model |
Un |
Uc |
Up |
In |
Imax |
Protection mode |
Operating Principle |
Size |
|
DC 1000 V |
DC 1300 V |
4.0 kV |
20 kA |
40 kA |
V+ & V--/PE |
Figure 3.3.1 |
Figure 3.4.1 |
Operating Principle:


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| VOZWEI-SPD-Catalog.pdf | Product Catalog | 2.68 MB |
Q: What is the VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It is a high-voltage Type 1+2 PV surge protective device providing dual-layered protection against both direct lightning impulses and induced transient overvoltages.
Q: What is the operating voltage of the VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It features a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of 1300V DC.
Q: What are the discharge current ratings of the VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It handles a lightning impulse current (Iimp) of 6.25kA (10/350 μs) and a maximum discharge current (Imax) of 40kA (8/20 μs), with a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤ 4.0kV.
Q: What applications is the VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series designed for?
A: It is optimized for high-string voltage solar systems requiring protection against direct and indirect lightning strikes.
Q: What standard does the VPD1000-40 (T1+T2) Series comply with?
A: It is fully compliant with the EN/IEC 61643-11 international standard.
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