VPD600-40 Series Type 2 DC SPD
- Nominal discharge current In (8/20 us): 20 kA
- Max. discharge current Imax (8/20 us): 40 kA
- Max. continuous operating voltage Uc: DC 600 V / DC 830 V
- Selectable circuit protection modes: 2P / 3P
- Utilizing high-performance metal oxide varistor (MOV) technology, the device offers high temporary overvoltage (TOV) withstand capability and provides excellent voltage limiting performance
- Modular pluggable anti-loosening structure, enabling simple installation and easy maintenance
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 indirect lightning effects 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 | 600: DC 600 V |
4 | Max. discharge current Imax | 40: 40 kA; |
5 | Protection mode | 2P: 2P; 3P: 3P |
Example: VPD600-40/2P → Un: DC 600 V; Imax: 40 kA; Protection mode: 2P.
Technical parameters:
Model | VPD600-40/2P |
SPD according to EN/IEC 61643-11 | Type 2 |
V+-PE & V--PE | |
Nominal operating voltage Un | DC 600 V |
Max. continuous operating voltage Uc | DC 750 V |
Nominal discharge current In (8/20 μs) | 20 kA |
Max. discharge current Imax (8/20 μs) | 40 kA |
Voltage protection level Up | ≤ 2.5 kV |
Response time | ≤ 25 ns |
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 |
Outline dimensions (without terminal) | 89.5 mm × 35.8 mm × 65.2 mm (tolerance ± 1 mm) |
Environmental protection characteristics | RoHS |
Selection guide:
Model | Un | Uc | Up | In | Imax | Protection mode | Operating Principle | Size |
VPD600-40/2P | DC 600 V | DC 750 V | 2.5 kV | 20 kA | 40 kA | V+-PE & V--PE | Figure 2.3.1 | Figure 2.4.1 |
VPD600-40/3P | DC 600 V | DC 830 V | 2.8 kV | 20 kA | 40 kA | V+ & V--PE | Figure 2.3.2 | Figure 2.4.2 |
Operating Principle:




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