PhotoVoltaic General Catalog

Surge Protection for Photovoltaic Systems
photovoltaic generator
disconnection boxes
Index
Introduction
Protection of PV systems
Surge Protection Range for PV system
Surge Protection Panels for PV installations
10
Surge Protection Panels for PV Plants
16
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Surge Protection for PV
disconnection boxes
The company
CITEL, a French company founded in 1937, has been manufacturing surge

protection since 1945.
CITEL offers a complete range of surge protection adapted to various
networks including Low Voltage, Telecom, Data, Radiocom.
Since 2005, CITEL has developed a range of surge protection and integrated
enclosure solutions specifically for the photovoltaic market.
CITEL's mission is to bring high-performance solutions compliant with the

worlds leading standards in order to insure the best efficiency and reliability
of your photovoltaic system.
Protection of PV devices
against
transient overvoltages
Most of the solar module manufacturers offer a warranty

of 20 years or more on their products. The cost of such
devices is then calculated on this very long period.
However those installations are very regularly exposed
to lightnings and overvoltages, which can considerably
reduce the desired life expectancy. The use of adapted
surge protections is then highly recommended.
Surge Protectors for PV devices
Several aspects have to be considered to evaluate the risk
The photovoltaic installation can be exposed to
"Lightning and Overvoltages" :
overvoltages on different networks :
The more the solar panel field is expanded, the more
the risk of "lightning" issue is important.
- AC network : surge protectors are necessary,
The risk is multiple : direct effect (lightning impact
sometimes mandatory, for the 230V monophase
directly on the modules) and indirect effect (overvoltages
network (or 3-phases 230/400V) on which the PV
on modules, on the converter/inverter and other
inverter is connected.
connecions).
When the Photovoltaic devices are located on industrial
- DC network : surge protectors are necessary,
sites, the risk of operation overvoltages should be taken in
sometimes mandatory, on the continuous network
account as well.
in between the modules and the PV inverter.
The risks level is directly linked to the density of local
lightning and the exposure of the lines.
- Data Network : if the PV inverter is linked to

data lines (transducers, sensors, supervision) surge
protectors are sometimes required.
disconnection boxes
Surge Protectors for PV installations - AC side

The connection of the PV to low voltages should be protected according to the Guide UTE
C15-712 recommandation. Depending on the kind of network, the presence of lightning rod or on primary
existing surge protectors, CITEL proposes several solutions.
DS250VG - DS40 - DS240

Surge protectors Type 1 and Type 2 AC
Reference
Type of surge protector
DS250VG
Type 1
DS40
Type 2
230/400 Vac
255 Vac
20 kA
40 kA
1,25 kV
DS240
Type 2
TGBT or close
to a PV inverter
230 Vac
255 Vac
20 kA
40 kA
1,25 kV
DS215
Type 2
close to a PV
inverter
230 Vac
255 Vac
5 kA
15 kA
0.9 kV
TGBT
TGBT
DS42-230/G
DS240-230/G
DS215-230/G
DS44-230/G
36 mm
18 mm
18 mm
DS254VG-230/G
Location
DS44S-230/G
Low voltage network

Un
230/400 Vac
Max. operating voltage
Uc
255 Vac
Nominal discharge current
In
30 kA
Max. discharge current
Imax
70 kA
Lightning current (10/350)
Iimp
25 kA
Protection level
Up
1,5 kV
Reference for 1-phase network
DS252VG-300/G
(TT, TN)
Reference for 3-phase network
DS254VG-300/G
(TT, TN)
Dimensions (1-phase)
72 mm
DS240S-230/G
Surge Protectors for Data Lines

The PV installation can be interconnected to different data networks (transducers, sensors, supervision..). In
that case the use of adapted surge protectors on those networks is recommended.
DLA
Surge protection with pluggable module for Data line
DLA-24D3
References
Type of line
Operating DC voltage
Max. discharge current
Un
In
Imax
DLA-48D3
PT100
48 Vdc
5 kA
20 kA
DLA-24D3
4-20 mA
24 Vdc
5 kA
20 kA
DLA-06D3
RS485
6 Vdc
5 kA
20 kA
Surge Protectors for PV installations - DC side

The DC input of the inverters should be protected according to the recommandations of the UTE C15712 Guide. Citel has developped a whole range of products devoted to this application : DS50PV. This one
proposes several solutions :
DS50PV : standard solution using specific varistors, available in common or differential mode.
DS50PV-.../G : version including a branch with gas tube linked to the ground, allowing the total
suppression of leakage current. Protection in common and differential mode.
DS50PV
Surge protection Type 2 with unpluggable modules for PV network
References
Max. PV voltage
Protection Modes
Nominal discharge current 8/20s
Max. discharge current 8/20s
Protection level
Remote controlled version
DS50PV-500
500 Vdc
530 Vdc
MC
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
1,8 kV
DS50PVS-500
Uocstc
Ucpv
DS50PV-600
600 Vdc
680 Vdc
MC
20 kA
40 kA
2,5 kV
DS50PVS-600
DS50PV-800
800 Vdc
840 Vdc
MC/MD
20 kA
40 kA
3 kV
DS50PVS-800
DS50PV-1000
1000 Vdc
1060 Vdc
MC/MC
20 kA
40 kA
3,6 kV
DS50PVS-1000
DS50PV-1000
DS50PV-.../G
Surge protection Type 2 with unpluggable modules for PV network - without leakage current
DS50PVS-500
References
Max. PV voltage
Protection Modes
Max. discharge current 8/20s
Protection level
Uocstc
Ucpv
In
Imax
Up
DS50PV-500/G
500 Vdc
530 Vdc
MC/MD
20 kA
40 kA
1,8 kV
DS50PVS-500/G
DS50PV-800/G
800 Vdc
840 Vdc
MC/MD
20 kA
40 kA
3 kV
DS50PVS-800/G
DS50PV-1000/G
1000 Vdc
1060 Vdc
MC/MC
20 kA
40 kA
3,6 kV
DS50PVS-1000/G
When the installation is equipped with lightning rods, it is recommanded to use surge protectors specifically
designed to dissipate a part of the direct impact of the lightning. For those cases, CITEL has developped the
DS60PV series Type 1 surge protectors being able to take up 12.5 kA a pole for a 10/350s wave.
DS60PV
Surge protection Type 1 for PV power supply
DS60PV-500
References
Max. PV voltage
Protection Modes
Lightning current 10/350s
Protection level
Uocstc
Ucpv
In
Iimp
Up
DS60PV-500
500 Vdc
550 Vdc
MC
40 kA
12,5 kA
1,7 kV
DS60PVS-500
DS60PV-1000
1000 Vdc
1100 Vdc
MC
40 kA
12,5 kA
2,4 kV
DS60PVS-1000
disconnection boxes
Surge protection panels for PV installations

In compliance with the UTE C15-712 guide, CITEL proposes a complete
range of panel integrated solutions tha include surge protectors, over
current protection, differential circuit breaker, switchning and connection.
Those panels are designed to be installed on AC and PV access of the
photovoltaic inverter. Numerous configuration are available
Main features
Panels for AC side and DC of the PV inverters.
Compliant with the UTE C15-712 guide.
High resistance panels for use in all conditions.
Easy installation and access for a best maintenance.
Transparent cover for quick inspection.
Switching.
PV voltage up to 1000Vdc.
Fuse protection (panels > 3 strings).
Specific version on demand.
Disconnecting switch handle with padlock.
Protection principle by panel as defined by UTE C15-712
towardsTGBT
CPV50
DC surge protector panel
+ switching
+ connection strings
CPV240
AC Surge protector panel
+ differential breaker
Photovoltaic
inverter
AC
DDR
DC
t
t
Pbt
Pdc
Pbt : 1-phase surge protector Type 2

D : External disconnector of the surge protector
DDR : Differential breaker 25A/30 mA
Pdc : DC surge protector Type 2 for PV (DS50PV)

S : DC switch
C : Terminal connection board for strings
Surge protection panel for PV inverter - AC side

CPV240
AC surge protector panel for
1-phase PV inverter
The CPV240 surge protector panel are designed to protect against the
overvoltages caused by lightning, the low voltage side of the PV inverter
linked to the low voltage network. They integrate the following functions :
Protection against the overvoltages (surge protector CITEL DS240)
compliant with the NF EN 61643-11standard
Line and differential breaker
Connection to network
The CPV240 panels are available for 1-phase 230V network and several line
currents and comply with the UTE C15-712 Guide requirement about the
photovoltaic installations linked to low voltage network.
Specific versions by request.
Electrical diagram
Characteristics
Network
Breaker 25 A
+ differential 30 mA
L
N
PE
Towards
PV inverter
CPV240-230-xx-DDR
Un
Max. current (xx)

Towards
TGBT
16 - 20 - 25 - 32 A
(Max. cable cross-section)
4 mm max
DS240-230/G
Safety
DS240-230/G
Thermal disconnector
inside the surge protector
Disconnection indicator
indicator on the surge protector
Overvoltage protection
by circuit-breaker in the surge

protector branch
Overcurrent protection
by line circuit-breaker
(16 to 32 A rating)
Protection against indirect contact
by diff. circuit breaker 30 mA
Type 2 SPD
L
L
C25
30mA
C20
Type 2
Test
Imax
40kA
230 V single phase
DS240-230/G
Uc
255 Vac
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
1.5/1.25 kV
Maximum discharge current

Protection level
Mechanical characteristics
Protection class
Dimensions (H x L x P) mm
TGBT
Rseau
230 V
IP55
198 x 255 x 108
Housing material
Polycarbonate UL 94 V0
Switchgear access
Transparent door
Cable path
by cable gland
onduleur
inverter
vers Terre de l'installation
disconnection boxes
Surge protection panel for PV inverter - DC side

CPV50
Electrical diagram
vers
onduleur PV
vers
strings
+
sectionneur
The CPV50 surge protection panels are designed to protect, against

overvoltages due to lightning, the DC part of the PV inverters. They
integrate the following functions :
Protection against overvoltages (surge protector CITEL DS50PV)
compliant with NF EN 61643-11 standard
Switching
Line fuse on string (panels > 3 strings)
Connection of the strings
The panels CPV50 are available with the voltage Uocstc 500, 600 800
and 1000 Vdc and for several short circuits current (Iscstc). They comply
with the requirements of the UTE C15-712 Guide on the Photovoltaic
installations connected to AC network.
The panels have a protection indice and a resistance to the impacts
adapted to rough use conditions.
Specific version are available on demand.
PE
Fusible
(option)
DS50PV
Reference system
CPV range
Max. PV DC voltage (Uocstc)
PV surge protector panel
CPV 50-1000-3ST/FU
10
SPD
Number of Strings
50
60
3ST
3 strings
4ST
6ST
4 strings 10ST
6 strings 14ST
Type 2
Type 1
8ST
500
500Vdc
600
800
1000
600Vdc
800Vdc
1000Vdc
Breakers and Fuses
8 strings
10 strings
14 strings
NS
FUS10
with DC switch, without fuse (standard)

without DC switch
with fuse on line (ex: 10 A)
PV Surge Protection Panels

CPV50-500-3ST
CPV50-600-3ST
3 strings surge protection panel
500 Vdc - Switch
Characteristics
Number of strings
Red/Rouge: to replace
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
DS50PV-500
DS50PV-500
Un
500 Vdc
Uc
530 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
2.2kV
Un
500 Vdc
Uc
530 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
2.2kV
CPV50-600-3ST
Max. voltage PV
Uocstc
500 Vdc
600 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
20 A
20 A
6,5 / 10 mm2
6,5 / 10 mm2
Switching
yes
yes
Fuse protection by string
no
no
DS50PV-500
DS50PV-600
Ucpv
530 Vdc
680 Vdc
In
20 kA
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
40 kA
Up
1.8 kV
2,5 kV
CPV50-500-3ST
Type 2 SPD
Protection level
+ in + - - in
modules out out modules
Protection level
onduleur
inverter
Housing material
Knob type
M16 M16
M12
M12
M12
IP65
305 x 225 x 125
ABS PC
ABS PC
Lockable
Lockable
M16
M12
M12
IP65
305 x 225 x 125
M12
11
disconnection boxes

CPV50-800-3ST
CPV50-1000-3ST
800 and 1000 Vdc - 25 A
Switch
Characteristics
Number of strings
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-800
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
1000 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
25 A
25 A
6,5 / 10 mm2
6,5 / 10 mm2
yes
yes
option
option
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-1000
Ucpv
840 Vdc
1060 Vdc
In
20 kA
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
40 kA
Up
3 kV
3,6 kV

Parafoudre Type 2

Protection level
+ in + - - in
modules out out modules
Protection class
onduleur
inverter
Housing material
Knob type
M16 M16
M12
M12
12
M12
M16
M12
M12
M12
800 Vdc
3
Uocstc
Switching
-
CPV50-1000-3ST
PV maximum voltage
CPV50-800-3ST
IP65
IP65
305 x 225 x 125
305 x 225 x 125
ABS PC
ABS PC
Lockable
Lockable
CPV50-1000-4ST/FUS10
1000 Vdc - 25 A
Switch
Fuse
Characteristics
Number of strings
Max. voltage PV
Uocstc
1000 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
25 A
+
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10.3 x 38
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
UNDER LOAD
DS50PV-1000 DS50PV-1000 DS50PV-1000

Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3V
Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3V
Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3V
6,5 / 10 mm2
Switching
yes
10 A
Type 2 SPD
Max discharge current
Protection level
+ in
+ modules out out
- in
modules
Protection class
1060 Vdc
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
3,6 kV
IP65
285 x 385 x 185
Housing material
GR Polyester/PC
Knob type
Lockable
M12 M12
M16
M12 M12
Ucpv
onduleur
inverter
M12 M12
DS50PV-1000
M16
M16
M12 M12
13
disconnection boxes

1000 Vdc - 25 A
Switch - Fuses
Characteristics
Number of strings
Max. voltage PV
Uocstc
1000 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
25 A
+
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DS50PV-1000 DS50PV-1000
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3.6V
Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3.6V
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
Un 1000 Vdc
Uc 1060 Vdc
In
20kA
T2 Imax 40kA
Up
3.6V
6,5 / 10 mm2
Switching
yes
10 A
Type 2 SPD
+ in
modules
+
out
out
- in
modules
onduleur
inverter
Protection level
DS50PV-1000
Ucpv
1060 Vdc
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
3,6 kV
Protection class
M12
M12
M12
M12
M12
M20
M12
M20
M12
M20
M12
M12
M12
M12
M12
285 x 570 x 185
Housing material
GR Polyester/PC
Knob type
14
IP65
Lockable

CPV50-800-6ST/FUS10
800 Vdc - 63 A
Switch - Fuses
Characteristics
CPV50-800-6ST/FUS10
Number of strings
Uocstc
800 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
63 A
T2
DS50PV-800
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
T2
DS50PV-800
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
6,5 / 10 mm2
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
ENTRE
INPUT
Max. voltage PV
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3kV
T2
DS50PV-800
ENTRE
INPUT
Switching
yes
10 A
ON
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
OFF
Type 2 SPD
55DC4014
INTERRUPTOR SECCIONADOR
Switch-disconnector
125A 4P
* poles in series
Ue
48V
110V
220V
400V
600V
800V
Ie 125A/1p* 125A/2p* 125A/3p* 125A/4p* 80A/4p* 63A/4p*
SORTIE
OUTPUT
TOUJOURS SOUS TENSION

ALWAYS UNDER VOLTAGE

+ in
modules
+
out
out
- in
modules
Protection level
onduleur
inverter
Ucpv
840 Vdc
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
3 kV
Protection class
M20 M20
M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12
DS50PV-800
SORTIE
OUTPUT
800V
M20
M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12
IP65
285 x 570 x 185
Housing material
GR Polyester/PC
Knob type
Lockable
15
disconnection boxes
Surge protection panels for Photovoltaic farms
The panels devoted to the junction, switching and protection of Photovoltaic Power Plants are designed for specific
conditions of use, performance and maintenance
Main
Features
Transparent cover for quick
High resistance enclosure for
use in all conditions.
Easy installation with simple

access for an optimized
maintenance.
16
16
inspection.
Switching up to 125 A.
PV voltage up to 1000Vdc.
Fuse protection.
Specific version by request.

600 Vdc - 80 A
Switch - Fuses
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
ENTRE
INPUT
ENTRE
INPUT
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-800
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
T2
ON
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
T2
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
T2
Caractristiques
Number of strings
10
PV max voltage
Uocstc
600 Vdc
Max. current
Iscstc
80 A
10 / 18 mm2
OFF
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
55DC4014
Switch-disconnector
125A 4P
* poles in series
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
Switching
yes
10 A
Ue
48V
110V
220V
400V
600V
800V
Ie 125A/1p* 125A/2p* 125A/3p* 125A/4p* 80A/4p* 63A/4p*
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD

SORTIE
OUTPUT
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
SORTIE
OUTPUT
800V
Type 2 SPD
+ in
modules
+
out
out
- in
modules
onduleur
inverter

Protection level
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M25
M16
M25
M16
M25
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
DS50PV-600
Ucpv
680 Vdc
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
2.5 kV
Protection class
IP65
285 x 760 x 185
Housing material
GR Polyester/PC
Knob type
Lockable
17
disconnection boxes

800 Vdc - 125 A
Switch - Fuses
Characteristics
Number of strings
+
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
DS50PV-800
DS50PV-800
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
T2
Un
800 Vdc
Uc
840 Vdc
In
20kA
Imax 40kA
Up
3V
T2
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
ENTRE
INPUT
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
ON
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
55DC4014
Switch-disconnector
125A 4P
* poles in series
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
PV 1000Vdc
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD

125 A
SORTIE
OUTPUT
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
SORTIE
OUTPUT
800V
+
out
out
- in
modules
onduleur
inverter
Protection level
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M25
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M25
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M25
M16
M16
10 A
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
M16
DS50PV-800
Ucpv
840 Vdc
In
20 kA
Imax
40 kA
Up
3 kV
Protection class
IP65
380 x 760 x 185
Housing material
GR Polyester/PC
Knob type
18
yes
Type 2 SPD
+ in
modules
10 / 18 mm2
Ue
48V
110V
220V
400V
600V
800V
Ie 125A/1p* 125A/2p* 125A/3p* 125A/4p* 80A/4p* 63A/4p*
DO NOT OPERATE
UNDER LOAD
800 Vdc
Iscstc
Switching
OFF
10.3 x 38
Uocstc
ENTRE
INPUT
10.3 x 38
PV max. voltage
Max. current
Parafoudre DC
Surge Protector
DS50PV-800
T2
10.3 x 38
PV 1000Vdc
14
Lockabke
Determine your specific PV panel

Information
Last, First Name
Phone
Company
Fax
Adress
E-mail
City/Zip code
Web
Requested Features
Switching
Quantity
Max. current (Iscstc) :
15A
20A
40A
50A
80A
125A
25A
MC Connectors
Surge protector
Type 2
sans
Fuse protection
Number of strings
Max. voltage
(Uocstc)
Type 1
500V
600V
800V
1000V
Comments :
Contact our technical

service for your
personalized panel
info@citel2cp.com
fax : 01 41 23 50 39
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CITEL-2CP
CITEL GmbH
CITEL Inc
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Alleestrasse 144, Tor 5
11381 Interchange Circle South
92316 Svres CEDEX - France
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CITEL, a French company founded in 1937, has been manufacturing surge

CITEL's mission is to bring high-performance solutions compliant with the

Most of the solar module manufacturers offer a warranty

Surge Protectors for PV devices

Several aspects have to be considered to evaluate the risk

The photovoltaic installation can be exposed to

"Lightning and Overvoltages" :

overvoltages on different networks :

The more the solar panel field is expanded, the more

the risk of "lightning" issue is important.

- AC network : surge protectors are necessary,

The risk is multiple : direct effect (lightning impact

sometimes mandatory, for the 230V monophase

directly on the modules) and indirect effect (overvoltages

network (or 3-phases 230/400V) on which the PV

on modules, on the converter/inverter and other

- DC network : surge protectors are necessary,

sites, the risk of operation overvoltages should be taken in

sometimes mandatory, on the continuous network

in between the modules and the PV inverter.

The risks level is directly linked to the density of local

lightning and the exposure of the lines.

- Data Network : if the PV inverter is linked to

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inside the surge protector

indicator on the surge protector

by circuit-breaker in the surge

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by diff. circuit breaker 30 mA

230 V single phase

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Nominal discharge current

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