Surge Protector Type 2 (C) 15/40kA 2P DS50PVS-600/51 C480471

CITEL DS50PV-600/51 is a modular Type 2 surge protector designed for photovoltaic installations 600 V DC. The device provides protection in common mode (+/PE) for PV circuits, offers impulse withstand and the possibility of mounting on a standard DIN rail 35 mm. The module is detachable and has mechanical status indicators (green/red).

Manufacturer: CITEL — a French company specializing in surge protection solutions and security for energy and photovoltaic systems. The model DS50PV-600/51 is part of the CITEL PV surge protector series, designed according to EN 50539-11 and UTE C61-740-51 standards, made of flame-retardant materials (UL94 V-0) and intended for modular mounting on DIN rail.

Electrical Parameters

• Test category / type: Surge Protector Type 2 (according to IEC/EN standard for PV applications)
• Nominal PV network voltage (Uocstc): 600 V DC
• Maximum operating voltage PV (Ucpv): 720 V DC
• Nominal surge current In (8/20 µs): 15 kA (per pole)
• Maximum discharge current per pole Imax (8/20 µs): 40 kA
• Maximum total discharge current (summed): 60 kA
• Protection voltage Up (@ In): 2.8 kV (mode +/PE)
• Residual earth leakage current Ipe: < 0.1 mA
• Short-circuit withstand PV Iscpv: 15000 A

Mechanical and Installation Parameters

• Format / mounting: Detachable modular housing, mounting on symmetrical DIN rail 35 mm (DIN 60715)
• Technology: MOV (varistor) with internal disconnection circuit (thermal)
• Protection degree: IP20 (housing), internal mounting
• Housing material: Thermoplastic, UL94 V-0 classification
• Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Status indicators: 2 mechanical end-of-life indicators (green/red)
• Weight: 0.249 kg
• Connections / terminals: Terminal strip; wire cross-section 2.5–25 mm²
• Replaceable module / accessories: Replacement module DSM50PV-600/51; optional remote signaling: DS50PVS-600/51