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Acti 9 Devices for DC Circuits (Direct Currrent)

Acti 9 iPRD-DC-PV

Surge Protection Devices for Photovoltaic applications

Withdrawable Surge Arresters Type 2 for Photovoltaic applications to prevent the risks linked to lightning, compliant with IEC/EN 50539-11 :2013

Acti 9 iPRD-DC-PV
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  • Features

    Acti 9 iPRD-DC-PV Surge Protection Devices Type 2 are meant to protect against the overvoltages coming from the lightning strikes:
    - of the PV inverter direct current input
    - and of the photovoltaic panels.
    Maximum steady state voltage: 800 V DC, 1000 V DC
    Maximum discharge current Imax = 40 kA


    Surge Protection Devices should be installed in a switchboard inside the building. If the switchboard is located outside, it must be weatherproof.

    For more information regarding the SPD DC PV installation discover the "SE Electrical Installation Guide"

    Benefits

    • Withdrawable Acti 9 iPRD-DC-PV Surge Arresters allow damaged cartridges to be replaced quickly
    • They offer remote reporting of the "cartridge must be changed" message
    • Simplified choice: optimised offer with 2 products
    • Safety insured till the cartridge end of life:
      the thermal disconnector will open before their destruction.

    Applications

    SPDs are particularly important to protect sensitive electrical equipments like:
    - AC/DC inverters
    - Monitoring devices
    - PV panels
    - Other sensitive equipments powered by the 230 V AC electrical distribution network.