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VPD2000-40 Series Type 2 PV SPD
The VPD2000-40 is a specialized Type 2 PV SPD designed for extreme-voltage DC applications. Supporting an industry-leading Uc of 2450V DC, it handles an In of 20 kA and an Imax of 40 kA (8/20 μs). Featuring Up ≤ 8.5 kV, it is fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant. Ideal for future-ready, high-voltage solar arrays and specialized industrial DC power distribution systems.
Highlights
- Industry-leading 2450V DC support for extreme-voltage applications
- Handles a nominal 20kA In with 40kA Imax (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level Up ≤ 8.5kV
- Fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant
Product Information
- Type: Type 2 PV DC surge protective device (Class C)
- Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc): 2450V DC
- Nominal discharge current (In): 20kA (8/20 μs)
- Maximum discharge current (Imax): 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level (Up): ≤ 8.5kV
- Standard Compliance: EN/IEC 61643-11
- Industry-leading 2450V DC support for extreme-voltage DC applications
- Ideal for future-ready high-voltage solar arrays and specialized industrial DC distribution
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 |
VPD2000-40/3P |
|
SPD according to EN/IEC 61643-11 |
Type 2 |
|
Protection mode |
V+-V- & V+/V--PE |
|
Nominal operating voltage Un |
DC 2000 V |
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Max. continuous operating voltage Uc |
DC 2450 V |
|
Impulse current Iimp (10/350 μs) |
5.0 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 |
≤ 8.5 kV |
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Rated short-circuit current Iscpv |
1000 A |
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Response time |
V+-V- ≤ 25 ns, V+/V—PE ≤ 100 ns |
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Max. backup fuse |
125 A gL/gG |
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Cross-sectional area |
1.5 ~ 25 mm2 |
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Tightening torque |
Wiring terminal: 2.5 N·m, remote signal terminal: 0.25 N·m |
|
Normal/Fault Indication |
Green/Red |
|
Remote signaling mode |
Alarm dry contact (RSC: Remote Signal Contact), 12-11-14 contacts |
|
Performances of remote signal contact |
AC: 250 V/0.5 A,125 V/1 A; DC: 30 V/0.1 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) |
100.0 mm × 108.0 mm × 85.0 mm (tolerance ± 1 mm) |
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Operating temperature |
-40 °C ~ +85 °C |
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Relative humidity |
≤ 95% (25 °C) |
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Operating altitude |
-500m ~ 4000 m |
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Product certification |
TUV |
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Environmental protection characteristics |
RoHS |
Selection guide:
|
Parameter Model |
Un |
Uc |
Up |
In |
Imax |
Protection mode |
Operating Principle |
Size |
|
DC 2000 V |
DC 2450 V |
8.5 kV |
20 kA |
40 kA |
V+-V- & V+/V--PE |
Figure3.1.3 |
Figure 3.2.3 |
Operating Principle:


| File name | Type | Size | Actions |
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| VOZWEI-SPD-Catalog.pdf | Product Catalog | 2.68 MB |
Q: What is the VPD2000-40 Series?
A: It is a specialized Type 2 PV surge protective device designed for extreme-voltage DC applications, protecting systems against induced transient overvoltages.
Q: What is the operating voltage of the VPD2000-40 Series?
A: It supports an industry-leading maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of 2450V DC.
Q: What are the discharge current ratings of the VPD2000-40 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 ≤ 8.5kV.
Q: What applications is the VPD2000-40 Series designed for?
A: It is ideal for future-ready high-voltage solar arrays and specialized industrial DC power distribution systems.
Q: What standard does the VPD2000-40 Series comply with?
A: It is fully compliant with the EN/IEC 61643-11 international standard.
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