Surge Protector Type 1+2 (BC) 12.5kA 2P+G DS50PVS-1000G C482393

DS50PVS-1000G/51 is a modular Type 2 surge protector dedicated to photovoltaic installations with a nominal voltage of up to 1000 V DC. The device offers common and differential protection for the +/– lines, provides a nominal surge current of 15 kA (8/20 µs) per pole and a maximum surge current of 40 kA per pole (total 60 kA), as well as a safe disconnection function in case of overheating of protective elements.

Manufacturer: CITEL — a French company specializing in surge protection and lightning discharge solutions. The product meets international standards and norms: IEC 61643-31, EN 61643-31, EN 50539-11, and UL1449 ed.5 / UL1149 ed.5, confirming its compliance with the requirements for lightning protection and surge protection devices used in PV installations.

Selected Electrical Parameters

• Type SPD (IEC): 2 (Type 2)
• Network: PV network 1000 Vdc
• Nominal PV voltage (Uocstc): 1000 Vdc
• Maximum operating voltage PV (Ucpv): 1200 Vdc
• Nominal discharge current In (8/20 µs): 15 kA
• Maximum discharge current Imax per pole (8/20 µs): 40 kA
• Total maximum discharge current (summed): 60 kA
• Collaboration with connection: +/–/PE (common and differential protection)
• Protection level (Up) at In 8/20 µs: +/− = 4.6 kV; +/PE (−/PE) = 2.6 kV
• DC operating current PV (Icpv) at Ucpv: < 0.1 mA

Mechanical and Additional Parameters

• Technology: MOV + GDT (high-energy varistor + gas discharge tube)
• Format: plug-in modular box
• Mounting: symmetrical rail 35 mm (EN 60715)
• Housing material: thermoplastic UL94 V-0
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Protection degree: IP20
• Failsafe mode: disconnection of the SPD path in the PV line (failsafe)
• Disconnection indicator: 2 mechanical indicators
• Remote signaling control: changeover contact output
• Weight: 0.278 kg
• Dimensions: dimensional details presented in the catalog data sheet diagram