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VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series Type 1+2 PV SPD
The VPD1500-40 is a specialized Type 1+2 PV SPD for high-voltage solar infrastructures. With a Uc of 1500V DC, it manages an Iimp of 6.25 kA (10/350 μs) and an Imax of 40 kA (8/20 μs). Featuring Up ≤ 5.0 kV, it is fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant. Designed to safeguard 1500V DC systems against both direct lightning impacts and induced surges.
Highlights
- Combined Type 1+2 PV protection for 1500V DC systems
- Lightning impulse current Iimp of 6.25kA (10/350 μs)
- Maximum discharge capacity Imax of 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Low voltage protection level Up ≤ 5.0kV
Product Information
- Type: Type 1+2 (T1+T2) PV DC surge protective device
- Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc): 1500V DC
- Lightning impulse current (Iimp): 6.25kA (10/350 μs)
- Maximum discharge current (Imax): 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level (Up): ≤ 5.0kV
- Standard Compliance: EN/IEC 61643-11
- Specialized Type 1+2 protection for high-voltage solar infrastructures
- Safeguards 1500V DC systems against direct lightning impacts and induced surges
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 |
VP |
Design code |
|
2 |
D |
Product Series |
|
3 |
1000: DC 1000 V; 1500: DC 1500 V |
Nominal operating voltage Un |
|
4 |
40: 40 kA; |
Max. Discharge Current Imax |
|
5 |
3P: 3P |
Protection mode |
|
6 |
T1+T2 |
Test type |
Example: VPD1000-40/3P(T1+T2) → Un: DC 1000 V; Imax: 40 kA; Protection mode: 3P; Test type: T1+T2.
Technical parameters:
|
Model |
VPD1500-40/3P (T1+T2) |
|
SPD according to EN/IEC 61643-11 |
Type 1+2 |
|
Protection mode |
V+ & V--/PE |
|
Nominal operating voltage Un |
DC 1250 V |
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Max. continuous operating voltage Uc |
DC 1500 V |
|
Impulse current Iimp (10/350 μs) |
6.25 kA |
|
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 |
≤ 5.0 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 |
|
Cross-sectional area |
6 ~ 25 mm2 |
|
Tightening torque |
3 N·m |
|
Normal/Fault Indication |
Green/Red |
|
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 |
|
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 1250 V |
DC 1500 V |
5.0 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 VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It is a specialized Type 1+2 PV surge protective device for high-voltage solar infrastructures, providing dual-layered protection against direct lightning impacts and induced transient surges.
Q: What is the operating voltage of the VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It features a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of 1500V DC.
Q: What are the discharge current ratings of the VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series?
A: It manages 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 ≤ 5.0kV.
Q: Where is the VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series designed to be installed?
A: It is designed for installation in DC power distribution systems, converters, inverters, and combiner boxes within LPZ0 to LPZ1 zones.
Q: What standard does the VPD1500-40 (T1+T2) Series comply with?
A: It is fully compliant with the EN/IEC 61643-11 international standard.
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