Monitoring Relays Surge Arresters for PV system Type DSF D Type 2 (class C) according to EN61643-11 (VDE 0675, part 6-11) rd Approved UL1449 3 Edition Complies with IEC-61643-1, VTE C 61-740-51 Do not require backup fuse up to 200kArms rd (UL 1449 3 Ed.) Innovative tecnology to prevent dangerous failures in case of temporary overvoltages Suitable for unstable networks where sustainend over- voltages may persist for some minutes or longer Plug-in cartridges Optical indication of exhausted cartridges (red window) Voltage-free contact, for remote function monitoring Including thermal and dynamic separating device Assembled unit ready for mounting Marked connections For DIN-rail mounting Product Description Ordering Key DSF 53 C D 1200 PV DSF D is a Type 2 (Class C) status of the plug-in car- Description Code surge arrester according to tridges, warning the opera- Mounting EN 61643-11 (VDE 0675, tor about the need to DIN-rail D rd promptly replace the car- part 6-11) and UL1449 3 Function edition suitable for protect- tridges themselves. Surge arresters S ing DC systems from tran- In installation without exter- Type sient overvoltage due to nal LPS (Lightning Protec- Type 2 (class C) tion System) or where the both indirect atmospheric F Fuseless distance between the LPS discharges and switching actions. elements and the solar panel Cartridge dimensions It is available both in 2-pole frames is >50cm, DSF can 17.5 mm 5 or 3-pole configurations, be used in the DC side of Configuration photovoltaic generation allowing both differential and 2-pole 2 plants, and can be installed common mode protection. 3-pole 3 The control windows (no/red on a DIN-rail in every com- Contact indication) and the contact mercially available distribu- None X allow both a local and a tion box. 1 (relay) C remote monitoring of the Network DC D Range 600 VDC 600 1000 VDC 1000 1200 VDC 1200 Application Photovoltaic PV system Type Selection Max. cont. Code Description Output relay Cartridge operating voltage DSF52CD600PV 2-pole surge arrester for PV installations 600 VDC SPDT 2x DS0600F DSF52XD1000PV 2-pole surge arrester for PV installations 1000 VDC NO 2x DS1000F DSF52CD1000PV 2-pole surge arrester for PV installations 1000 VDC SPDT 2x DS1000F DSF53XD1200PV 3-pole (Y) surge arrester for PV installations 1200 VDC NO 3x DS0600F DSF53CD1200PV 3-pole (Y) surge arrester for PV installations 1200 VDC SPDT 3x DS0600F Specifications are subject to change without notice DSF DS ENG 260211 1DSF Product specifications Max. continuous operating Voltage protection level Up voltage DC Uc DSF52CD600PV < 2.2 kV DSF52CD600PV 600 VDC DSF52xD1000PV < 2.8 kV DSF52xD1000PV 1000 VDC DSF53xD1200PV < 4.4 kV DSF53xD1200PV 1200 VDC Response time t A SPD (Surge Protection Device) DSF5xxDxxxx < 25 ns according to EN 61643-11 Protection fuse size DSF5xCDxxxxPV Type 2 (UL 1449 3rd Ed.) SPD (Surge Protection Device) DSF5xxDxxxx Not required up to 200 kA rms according to IEC 61643-1 Follow current DSF5xCDxxxxPV Class II DSF5xxDxxxx No LPZ (Lightning Protection Zone) Short-circuit withstand current DSF5xCDxxxxPV 1 --> 2 (data for AC applications according to EN 61643-11) 25kA/50Hz Nominal discharge surge current (8/20) In Front window + or - to PE DSF5xxDxxxx No indication: working DSF52CD600PV 20 kA cartridge. DSF52xD1000PV 12.5 kA Red: exhausted cartridge DSF53xD1200PV 20 kA (to be replaced) + and - to PE Operating temperature DSF52CD600PV 40 kA DSF5xxDxxxx -40 to +80 C DSF52xD1000PV 25 kA DSF53xD1200PV 20 kA Max. discharge surge current (8/20) Imax + or - to PE DSF52CD600PV 40 kA DSF52xD1000PV 25 kA DSF53xD1200PV 40 kA + and - to PE DSF52CD600PV 80 kA DSF52xD1000PV 50 kA DSF53xD1200PV 40 kA Output Specifications 2 Output Cable cross-section area max 1.5 mm DSF5xCDxxxxPV SPDT Terminal torque 0.25 Nm max Rating AC: 250V/0.5A 125V/3A General Specifications Protection degree IP 20 degree UL 94 V-0 rd Dimensions Approvals CE, UL1449 3 Edition DSF52CD600PV 36 x 90 x 72 mm DSF52xD1000PV 36 x 90 x 72 mm DSF53xD1200PV 54 x 90 x 72 mm Screw terminals 2 Cable cross-section area 25 mm (stranded) 2 35 mm (solid) Terminal torque 4.5 Nm max Housing material Thermoplastic, extinguishing 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice DSF DS ENG 260211