Fanox DC Surge Protection Relays for Photo-Voltaic Installations

Protect your solar investment with the best DC surge arresters designed for solar PV installations The surge protection relays protect installations and eliminate the effects of power surges. They offer the highest level of security in low voltage lines, continuous processes, domestic and tertiary facilities, etc. They are suitable for manufacturers and system integrators of industrial equipment, photovoltaic applications, wind turbines, etc. Devices connected to the mains are increasingly susceptible to electrical disturbances in the grid. Hence it is essential to provide adequate protection to avoid major economic and material losses. The most visible and destructive power surges are often caused by atmospheric discharges (lightning strikes). However, the main sources of surges are within the facility installation itself, for the following reasons: · Performance of circuit breakers and fuses. · Connection and disconnection of inductive loads. · Switching of motorsand machines. · Electrostatic discharge. · Capacitor’s power factor correction. · Energy transfers in generator sets. BENEFITS · Compact equipment for wind power installations. · High discharge capacity via zinc oxide varistors and gas dischargers. · With thermal separation device. · Visual indication of a fault in the equipment. · Remote signaling of protection status. · Plug-in protection modules which facilitate maintenance. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MODELS VP C40 PV500 VP C40 PV1000 According to IEC 61643-1 (Class) II Photovoltaic line 2P+PE 2P+PE Maximum service voltage in direct current Uoc max (Vdc) < 500 < 1000 Maximum continuous operating voltage  Uc (L-PE) (Vcc) 250 500 Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) In (kA) 20 Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) Ima x (kA) 40 Protection level Up (kV) < 1.8 < 3.6 Protection level at 5 kA (kV) < 1.5 < 3 Response time ta (ns) < 25 < 25 Maximum back-up fuse (A gL/gG) 125 125 Nº Modules 3 3 Plug-in modules code 41614 41616 Fanox specializes in the design and manufacture of electronic relays for Low and Medium Voltage applications. Since its foundation, back in 1992, Fanox has developed a wide range of products for multiple applications in the low voltage sector, having designed and launched new products to the market every year. ENERGY CARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. is distributor of FANOX products. Contact us for wholesale prices. We EXPORT!