Photovoltaic SPD

Surge Protection Made Simple™ for Photovoltaic Applications

The Only, True UL 1449 3^rd Edition Recognized SPD to Protect Your PV Investment from Damaging Surges and Overvoltages

• Modular DIN-Rail design with color-coding and rejection feature makes it easy to identify, install and maintain
• Built-in overcurrent protection eliminates the need for any additional fuse installation and wiring
• easyID™ Visual indication and optional remote contact signaling make status monitoring simple
• Patented, fast-acting Short-Circuit Interrupting (SCI) technology responds efficiently to overvoltage conditions

New Lightning Arrester

The Cooper Bussmann combined lightning current and surge arrester (SPD Class I according to IEC 61643-1) for use in photovoltaic power supply systems.

• Prewired combined lightning current and surge arrester for use in photovoltaic generator circuits
• For use in photovoltaic installations up to 1000V U_CPV
  
• High lightning current discharge capacity using spark gap technology
  
• Maximum system availability due to spark gap technology with DC current extinction

New Two Module Surge Protector

This Cooper Bussmann modular Surge Protective Device (SPD) (with two-step DC switching device) features easy ID™ visual indication and optional remote contact signaling (floating changeover contact) for use in photovoltaic systems.

This complete surge protective device is suitable for all PV systems in accordance with UL 1449 3rd Edition and IEC 60364-7-712. Includes a five year limited warranty.

This prewired solution consist of a base and locking modules that feature a combined disconnection and short-circuiting (shunting) device with safe electrical isolation to prevent fire damage due to DC arcs. An integrated DC fuse allows safe module replacement without arc formation.

The Need for Surge Protection

The unique nature of PV installations make them vulnerable to overvoltages and surges from lightning strikes and static discharges.

These surges need to be intercepted before they take down the entire system by damaging the PV arrays, charge controller/inverter and combiner boxes.

In any PV system, it is vital that surge suppressor elements that are subject to wear, are easily monitored for performance.

The Cooper Bussmann PV Surge Suppression systems provide standard easyID™ visual indication and remote contact signaling to keep system maintainers apprised of the protection level being delivered.

Safe and Simple

• IP20 Finger-safe construction and suppressor rejection feature make it easy to know the suppressor system is installed and properly operating to protect your PV system investment
• Simply specify the system voltage and whether the remote contact signaling is desired
• Five year limited warranty

Product Profile #3164

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Warranty Statement #3A1502

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