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VPD600-40 Series Type 2 DC SPD
The VPD600-40 is a high-performance Type 2 DC SPD for mid-to-high voltage DC systems. Supporting Uc up to 830V DC, it handles an In of 20 kA and an Imax of 40 kA (8/20 μs). With Up ≤ 2.8 kV, it ensures reliable safety for sensitive circuits. Fully EN/IEC 61643-11 compliant, it is ideal for solar PV strings, EV charging, and industrial DC power protection.
Highlights
- High-performance Type 2 DC protection up to 830V DC
- Low voltage protection level Up ≤ 2.8kV
- Handles a nominal 20kA In with 40kA Imax (8/20 μs)
- Pluggable modular design with thermal disconnection and remote signaling
Product Information
- Type: Type 2 DC surge protective device
- Nominal operating voltage (Un): DC 600V
- Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc): DC 830V
- Nominal discharge current (In): 20kA (8/20 μs)
- Maximum discharge current (Imax): 40kA (8/20 μs)
- Voltage protection level (Up): ≤ 2.8kV
- Standard Compliance: EN/IEC 61643-11
- High-performance Type 2 protection for mid-to-high voltage DC systems
- Ideal for solar PV strings, EV charging, and industrial DC power protection
- Modular pluggable design with thermal disconnection, fault indication and remote signaling
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
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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 |
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V+-PE & V--PE |
|
|
Nominal operating voltage Un |
DC 600 V |
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Max. continuous operating voltage Uc |
DC 600 V |
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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 |
≤ 2.2 kV |
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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 |
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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 |
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Installation method |
35 mm DIN rail |
|
Housing material |
UL94-V0 |
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Outline dimensions (without terminal) |
89.5 mm × 35.8 mm × 65.2 mm (tolerance ± 1 mm) |
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Environmental protection characteristics |
RoHS |
Selection guide:
|
Model |
Un |
Uc |
Up |
In |
Imax |
Protection mode |
Operating Principle |
Size |
|
VPD600-40/2P |
DC 600 V |
DC 600 V |
2.2 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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| VOZWEI-SPD-Catalog.pdf | Product Catalog | 2.68 MB |
Q: What is the VPD600-40 Series?
A: It is a high-performance Type 2 DC surge protective device (SPD) for mid-to-high voltage DC systems.
Q: What is its maximum continuous operating voltage?
A: It supports a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of DC 830V.
Q: What are the discharge current ratings?
A: It handles a nominal discharge current (In) of 20kA and a maximum discharge current (Imax) of 40kA (8/20 μs).
Q: What is its voltage protection level?
A: It features a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤ 2.8kV.
Q: What applications is it designed for?
A: It is ideal for solar PV strings, EV charging, and industrial DC power protection.
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