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VPD1500-40 Series Type 2 PV SPD
The VPD1500-40 is an ultra-high voltage Type 2 PV SPD built for the next generation of solar infrastructure. Supporting a Uc of 1800V DC, it handles an In of 20 kA and Imax of 40 kA (8/20 μs). Featuring Up ≤ 5.5 kV, it provides critical safety for 1500V DC systems. Fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant and ideal for large-scale utility solar plants.
Highlights
- Ultra-high voltage Type 2 PV protection up to 1800V DC
- Critical safety for 1500V DC systems
- Handles a nominal 20kA In with 40kA Imax (8/20 μs)
- Fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant
Product Information
- Type: Type 2 PV DC surge protective device
- Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc): 1800V DC
- Nominal discharge current (In): 20kA (8/20 μs)
- Maximum discharge current (Imax): 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level (Up): ≤ 5.5kV
- Standard Compliance: EN/IEC 61643-11
- Ultra-high voltage Type 2 PV protection for 1500V DC systems
- Ideal for large-scale utility solar plants
Application:
The product delivers proven safety and reliability with robust grid adaptability. It is ideally suited for renewable energy applications including photovoltaic and energy storage systems. Designed for installation in DC distribution systems spanning LPZ1 to LPZ3 zones covering converters, inverters, and combiner boxes it effectively protects sensitive electrical equipment against damage from direct lightning strikes and induced transient overvoltages.
Nomenclature:
VP □ □–□/□□
1 2 3 4 5
|
SN |
Name |
Specification, type code |
|
1 |
Design code |
VP |
|
2 |
Product Series |
D |
|
3 |
Nominal operating voltage Un |
750: DC 750 V; 1000: DC 1000 V; 1500: DC 1500 V; 2000: DC 2000 V |
|
4 |
Max. discharge current Imax |
40: 40 kA; |
|
5 |
Protection mode |
2P: 2P; 3P: 3P |
Example: VPD750-40/2P → Un: DC 750 V; Imax: 40 kA; Protection mode: 2P.
Technical parameters:
|
Model |
VPD1500-40/3P |
|
SPD according to EN/IEC 61643-11 |
Type 2 |
|
Protection mode |
V+-V- & V+-PE & V--PE |
|
Nominal operating voltage Un |
DC 1500 V |
|
Max. continuous operating voltage Uc |
DC 1800 V |
|
Impulse current Iimp (10/350 μs) |
/ |
|
Nominal discharge current In (8/20 μs) |
20 kA |
|
Max. discharge current Imax (8/20 μs) |
40 kA |
|
Voltage protection level Up |
≤ 5.5 kV |
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Rated short-circuit current Iscpv |
1000 A |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
Remote cross-sectional area |
Max. 1.5 mm2 |
|
Installation method |
35 mm DIN rail |
|
Housing material |
UL94-V0 |
|
Protection class |
IP20 |
|
Outline dimensions (without terminal) |
104.7 mm × 54 mm × 65 mm (tolerance ± 1 mm) |
|
Operating temperature |
-40 °C ~ +80 °C |
|
Relative humidity |
≤ 95% (25 °C) |
|
Operating altitude |
≤ 4000 m |
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Product certification |
TUV |
|
Environmental protection characteristics |
RoHS |
Selection guide:
|
Parameter Model |
Un |
Uc |
Up |
In |
Imax |
Protection mode |
Operating Principle |
Size |
|
DC 1500 V |
DC 1800 V |
5.5 kV |
20 kA |
40 kA |
V+-V- & V+-PE & V--PE |
Figure3.1.2 |
Figure3.2.3 |
Operating Principle:


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| VOZWEI-SPD-Catalog.pdf | Product Catalog | 2.68 MB |
Q: What is the VPD1500-40 Series?
A: It is an ultra-high voltage Type 2 PV surge protective device built for the next generation of solar infrastructure, protecting DC systems against induced transient overvoltages.
Q: What is the operating voltage of the VPD1500-40 Series?
A: It supports a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of 1800V DC.
Q: What are the discharge current ratings of the VPD1500-40 Series?
A: It handles a nominal discharge current (In) of 20kA and a maximum discharge current (Imax) of 40kA (8/20 μs), with a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤ 5.5kV.
Q: What applications is the VPD1500-40 Series designed for?
A: It provides critical safety for 1500V DC systems and is ideal for large-scale utility solar plants.
Q: What standard does the VPD1500-40 Series comply with?
A: It is fully compliant with the EN/IEC 61643-11 international standard.
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