GPV Fuses: Overcurrent and Overvoltage Protection

PV photovoltaic systems
Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
gPV fuses
Green protect
ETI Elektroelement d.d.
Obrezija 5, SI - 1411 Izlake
Slovenia
Phone: + 386 03 56 57 570
Faks: + 386 03 56 74 077
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DC - distribution and protection components

Introduction
Photovoltaic systems are composed by photovoltaic panels,
cables, fuses, switches, overvoltage arresters and power
inverter. Photovoltaic panels utilise the power of sun light
to converters photons to DC current.
Electricity generated by solar panels is then fed into a
power inverter that converts DC current to AC current. gPV
fuse has been developed to protect cable and panel against
"reverse" overcurrent.
ETITEC B, C-PV series of over voltage surge protective
devices has been developed to protect against direct and
indirect lightning discharges and is intended to protect
photovoltaic systems.
The circuit topology consists of two varistors stages each
protected by a thermal disconnection device.
Green protect
Overcurrent protection
Array with three or more strings of panels:
PV systems that have three or more strings connected in
parallel need to have each string protected by fuses.
Systems that have less than three strings will not generate
enought fault current to damage the conductors/solar
panels.
Normaly there are two gPV fuses connected on each string
( + and - pole ), that protect conductors/solar panels from
damage and eliminate any safety hazards.
Fuses isolate the faulted string. The rest of PV system can
continue to generate electricity.
CH 10 gPV fuse selection

Define panel data:
-Isc (string)
-Un (panel)
-number of panels
-number of strings
Does module
number in
protected string
exceed TWO?
NO
No gPV string fusing

required
YES
gPV string fuse In 1,4 xIsc

(panel)
gPV string fuse Un 1,2
x Un (panel) x number of
panels
Apply gPV string fuse

to + and - pole of string
NH gPV fuse selection

Define panel data:
NH PV fuse In 1,5 x Isc
(panel) x number of strings
NH PV fuse Un 1,2 x Un
(panel) x number of panels
Apply NH PV fuse
to + and - pole of string
Green protect
-Isc (panel)
-Un (panel)
-number of panels
-number of strings
CH 10 gPV - Fuse-links
General characteristics
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
1000V d.c. L/R=2ms

30kA d.c.
IEC 60269-6 ed 1.0 (2010-9)
Application
For protection of photovoltaic modules.
Size
In
[A]
Code No.
standard
contacts
Code No.
type SU
contacts
10 x 38
CH 10 gPV
2
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
25*
002625101
002625102
002625103
002625104
002625105
002625106
002625107
002625108
002625109
002625115
002625116
002625117
002625118
002625119
002625120
002625121
002625122
002625123
Pre-arcing Operating
Power
Power
Joule
dissipation dissipation
Joule
Weight Packaging
integral
integral
[0,7 x In]
[In]
[g]
[pcs]
2
2
[A s]
[A s]
Pd [W]
Pd [W]
L/R=2ms
L/R=2ms
1,3
3,5
0,47
1,00
3,3
28
0,52
1,25
5,5
45
0,73
1,65
8
62
0,93
1,9
10/500
11
88
1,06
2,3
10/12
SU:10/380
23
180
0,82
1,89
35
270
1,00
2,5
50
430
1,18
3,25
75
620
1,25
3,45
Green protect
* 900V d.c.
CH 10 gPV I/t characteristics

ETI as one of the most important European producer of overcurrent protection equipment
and devices participating in many working groups for standards developement at
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). ETI is member of maintenance team
MT9 belonging to the 32B group, working on the part 6 of the IEC 60269 dealing with
supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the overcurrent protection of solar
photovoltaic energy systems.
4
CH 10x85 gPV - Fuse-links

Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
1500V d.c. L/R=1ms

30kA d.c.
IEC 60269-6 ed 1.0 (2010-9)
Application
For protection of photovoltaic modules.
Size
In
[A]
Code No.
standard
contacts
Code No.
type SU
contacts
10 x 85
CH 10x85 gPV
2
4
6
8
10
12
16
20*
25*
002625200
002625201
002625202
002625203
002625204
002625205
002625206
002625207
002625208
002625210
002625211
002625212
002625213
002625214
002625215
002625216
002625217
002625218
Power
Power
Joule
Joule
integral
integral
[0,7 x In]
[In]
[A2s]
[A2s]
Pd [W]
Pd [W]
L/R=1ms
L/R=1ms
1,6
2,2
1,13
2,74
12,5
17
1,19
2,96
21
37
1,33
3,20
22
80
1,60
4,19
53
119
1,63
4,20
41
82
1,31
3,47
141
230
1,57
3,65
212
408
1,68
3,85
273
570
2,17
5,00
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
15/17
10/210
SU:10/160
Green protect
* 1200V d.c.
CH 10x85 PV - Fuse-links
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
1200V d.c. L/R=1ms

30kA d.c.
IEC 60269-4
Characteristic
gR
Green protect
6
Size
In
[A]
Code No.
standard
contacts
Code No.
type SU
contacts
10 x 85
CH 10x85 PV
2
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
25
002625220
002625221
002625222
002625223
002625224
002625225
002625226
002625227
002625228
002625230
002625231
002625232
002625233
002625234
002625235
002625236
002625237
002625238
Power
Power
Joule
Joule
integral
integral
[0,7 x In]
[In]
[A2s]
[A2s]
Pd [W]
Pd [W]
L/R=1ms
L/R=1ms
1,6
1,7
1,13
2,74
12,5
13
1,19
2,96
21
28
1,33
3,20
22
61
1,60
4,19
53
91
1,63
4,20
41
63
1,31
3,47
141
177
1,57
3,65
212
314
1,68
3,85
273
438
2,17
5,00
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
15/17
10/210
SU:10/160
CH 10 PV - Fuse-links
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
700V d.c. L/R=2ms

30kA d.c.
IEC 60269-4
Characteristic
gR
Code No.
standard
contacts
Code No.
type SU
contacts
2
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
25
002625017
002625018
002625019
002625020
002625021
002625022
002625023
002625024
002625025
002625300
002625301
002625302
002625303
002625304
002625305
002625306
002625307
002625308
Power
Power
Joule
Joule
Weight Packaging
integral
integral
[0,7 x In]
[In]
[g]
[pcs]
2
2
[A s]
[A s]
Pd [W]
Pd [W]
L/R=2ms
L/R=2ms
1,2
1,41
0,44
1,10
7,6
28
0,55
1,30
14
63
0,73
1,70
30
98
0,70
1,62
10/500
20
73
0,98
2,44
10/12
SU:10/380
48
122
0,82
1,85
97
182
1,06
2,61
164
301
1,27
3,00
246
434
1,61
4,00
Green protect
Size
In
[A]
10 x 38
CH 10 PV
CH 10 PV I/t characteristics
CH 10 PV - Fuse-links
General characteristics (UL pending)
Rated voltage
900V d.c. L/R=2ms
Breaking capacity
30kA d.c.
Standards
IEC 60269-4
Characteristic
gR
Green protect
Size
In
[A]
Code No.
standard
contacts
Code No.
type SU
contacts
10 x 38
CH 10 PV
2
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
25
002625027
002625028
002625029
002625030
002625031
002625032
002625033
002625034
002625035
002625310
002625311
002625312
002625313
002625314
002625315
002625316
002625317
002625318
Power
Power
Joule
Joule
Weight Packaging
integral
[0,7 x In]
[In]
integral
[g]
[pcs]
2
2
[A s]
[A s]
Pd [W]
Pd [W]
L/R=2ms
L/R=2ms
1,2
1,89
0,44
1,10
7,6
37
0,55
1,30
14
81
0,73
1,70
30
126
0,70
1,62
10/500
20
94
0,98
2,44
10/12
SU:10/380
48
157
0,82
1,85
97
234
1,06
2,61
164
387
1,27
3,00
246
558
1,61
4,00
CH 10 PV I/t characteristics
VLC 10 DC - Fuse disconnector

Rated voltage
Rated current
Max. fuse link power dissipation
1000V d.c.
max. 25A
3W
Cross section of connecting wire 1,5 mm2 - 25 mm2

Pole build-in width
18 mm
Mouting on the rail
EN 60715
Utilization category
DC-20B
Standards Fuse-links
IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4
Standards - Fuse disconnector
IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

IEC 60947-3 Ed. 2.1 EN 60947-3:1999+A1:2001
79
VLC 10 DC
64,5
Number
of poles
Ue/Ui
[V]
Imax.
[A]
Code No.
Indicator
1P
2P
1000
1000
25
25
002541002
002543002
47,5
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
65
4
B
18
37
12/108
81
*LED indicator version available by December 2010
VLC 14 DC - Fuse disconnector

Rated voltage
Rated current
1000V d.c.
max. 50A
5W
Cross section of connecting wire 1,5 mm2 - 35 mm2

Pole build-in width
27 mm
Mouting on the rail
EN 60715
DC-20B
IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4
IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

IEC 60947-3 Ed. 2.1 EN 60947-3:1999+A1:2001
Number
of poles
Ue/Ui
[V]
Imax.
[A]
Code No.
Indicator
1P
2P
1000
1000
50
50
002561002
002563002
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
100
Green protect
VLC 14
VLC 14 DC
70
43.5
B
27
12/96
*LED indicator version available by December 2010
90
94
45
6.8
54.6
PCF 10 DC - Fuse disconnector

Rated voltage
Rated current
900V d.c.
max. 25A
3W
1000V d.c.
max. 20A
Cross section of connecting wire 0,5 mm2 - 10 mm2 (AWG 8-20 solid)
Pole build-in width
18 mm
Mouting on the rail
EN 60715
DC-20B
IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4
IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

IEC 60947-3 Ed. 2.1 EN 60947-3:1999+A1:2001
PCF 10 DC
Number of
poles
Ue/Ui
[V]
Imax.
[A]
Code No.
Indicator
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
1P
2P
1P
2P
1P
2P
1P
2P
900
900
900
900
1000
1000
1000
1000
25
25
25
25
20
20
20
20
002550301
002550303
002550311
002550313
002550201
002550203
002550211
002550213
LED
LED
LED
LED
58
120
58
120
58
120
58
120
12/336
6/168
12/336
6/168
12/336
6/168
12/336
6/168
Section rail 10 mm2

PCF 10 DC
Type
Description
Cross
Length
section
(m)
2
(mm )
Code No.
10 mm2, 1 pole,
54 mod
For use with PCF10 DC, VLC10 DC
002921101
IZS10/1F/54
10
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
150
40
Fuseholder for 10 x 38 mm fuse links

Fuseholder for 10 x 38 mm fuse links
Green protect
Code
006710335
Type
Weight(g)
Packaging
[pcs]
HK10383
250
Type
HK10383
Dimensions [mm]
A
12,3
9,8
19,0
2,0
2,0
0,75
11,0
4,0
Fixing to be soldered
10
NH DC 750V - Fuse-links
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
750V d.c. (L/R = 15ms)

20 kA d.c.
IEC 60269-6 ed 1.0 (2010-9), IEC 60269-4
Application
Fuse-link for DC application. Applied in fuse base PK0 and PK1 DC.
DC 750 V
32
40
50
63
80
100
125
160
gPV
PV (gR)
Code No.
Size 0
Code No.
Size1C
Code No.
Size 0
Code No.
Size1C
004110308
004110310
004110311
004110312
004110313
004110314
004110315
004110316
004110300
004110301
004110302
004110303
004110304
004110305
004110306
004110307
004110500
004110502
004110503
004110504
004110505
004110506
004110507
004110508
004110510
004110512
004110513
004110514
004110515
004110516
004110517
004110518
Size
125
35
50
60
1C
135
40
55
65
Power
dissipation
[W]
7,6
8,8
11,0
13,5
17,0
21,0
25,2
31,2
Operating
Pre-arcing
Joule
Joule
Weight Packaging
integral
integral
[g]
[pcs]
2
2
[I t]
[I t]
(L/R = 15ms) (L/R = 15ms)
70
370
135
650
250
1.000
520
1.790
280/0
3/24
300/1C
1.050
3.000
2.580
6.140
6.300
14.090
13.060
27.220
Green protect
In
[A]
11
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
1000V d.c. (L/R = 2ms)

20 kA d.c.
IEC 60269-6 ed 1.0 (2010-9), IEC 60269-4
Application
Fuse-link for DC application. Applied in fuse base PK0 and PK1 DC.
DC 1000 V
In
[A]
32
40
50
63
80
100
125
160*
gPV
PV (gR)
Code No.
Size 0
Code No.
Size 1C
Code No.
Size 0
Code No.
Size 1C
004110381
004110383
004110384
004110385
004110386
004110387
004110388
004110389
004110371
004110373
004110374
004110375
004110376
004110377
004110378
004110379
004110520
004110522
004110523
004110524
004110525
004110526
004110527
004110528
004110530
004110532
004110533
004110534
004110535
004110536
004110537
004110538
Green protect
* 900V d.c.
12
Size
125
35
50
60
1C
135
40
55
65
Power
dissipation
[W]
7,6
8,8
11,0
13,5
17,0
21,0
25,2
31,2
Pre-arcing
Joule
integral
[I2t]
(L/R = 2ms)
52
96
155
290
520
1.110
2.800
5.950
Operating
Joule
integral
[I2t]
(L/R = 2ms)
430
730
920
1.760
3.160
5.280
11.340
20.750
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
280/0
300/1C
3/24
Rated voltage
Breaking capacity
Standards
1100V d.c. (L/R = 5ms)

10 kA d.c.
IEC 60269-6 ed 1.0 (2010-9), IEC 60269-4
Application
Fuse-link for DC application. Applied in fuse base U1-3-1/1200/H
DC 1100V
gPV
Size
2
3
PV (gR)
In
[A]
Standard
indicator
(pic.1)
Trip
indicator - K
(pic.2)
S170 screw
contact
(pic.3)
Standard
indicator
(pic.1)
63
80
100
125
160
200
250
315
350
400
004110426
004110427
004110428
004110429
004110410
004110430
004110413
004110425
004110440
004110441
004110431
004110432
004110433
004110434
004110414
004110415
004110417
004110419
004110442
004110443
004110435
004110436
004110437
004110438
004110420
004110421
004110423
004110424
004110444
004110445
004110540
004110541
004110542
004110543
004110544
004110545
004110546
004110547
004110548
004110549
Power
Trip
dissipation
indicator - K
[W]
(pic.2)
004110550
004110551
004110552
004110553
004110554
004110555
004110556
004110557
004110558
004110559
15,0
17,0
20,0
23,0
35,0
42,0
46,0
54,0
60,5
67,0
Pre-arcing
Joule
integral
[I2t]
(L/R = 5ms)
2.720
4.000
6.500
11.000
19.400
40.000
85.260
166.800
175.000
235.000
Operating
Joule
Weight Packaging
integral
[g]
[pcs]
2
[I t]
(L/R = 5ms)
3.520
5.500
9.000
750
1/17
15.000
28.640
60.000
1050
1/15
117.400
221.900
260.000
1360
1/22
345.000
Picture 1
Picture 2

"
'
2

Size
Green protect
Picture 3
Dimensions [mm]
A
194
24
40
46
61,5
20,5
13,7
50
46
209
30
48
54
71
27,3
16,2
59
54
209
37
60
64
82
35,6
17,0
70
64
13
gPV, PV(gR) 750V, 1000V t-I characteristics
gPV, PV(gR) 1100V t-I characteristics
Green protect
Fuse base U1-3 DC 1200V
14
Type
Rated voltage
Rated current
Conv. free air thermal current with fuse-links
Conv. free air thermal current with solid links
Max. permis. power dissipation per fuse-link
Cable
Flat terminal
Screw
terminal
Cable lug
(DIN 46235)
Flat termination
Rated torque
Terminal
Clamping crosssection
Rated torque
Degree of protection - Front side, device fitted
Operating
Ambient temperature*
conditions
Rated operating mode
U1-1/1200
250A
200A
325A
35W
M10
25-150mm2
30x10mmx-mm
30-35Nm
25300mm2
KM2G
32Nm
IP00
U2-1/1200
1200V d.c.
400A
315A
520A
46W
M10
25-240mm2
U3-1/1200
30x10mmx-mm
30-35Nm
25300mm2
KM2G
32Nm
IP00
-250C to +550C
40x10mmx-mm
30-35Nm
630A
630A
1000A
70W
M10
25-300mm2
IP00
Continuous operation
Actuation
Mounting position
Vertical, horizontal
Altitude
Up to 2000m
Pollution degree
Overvoltage category
III
Insulation class
C-VDE 0110
Standards
EN 60269, IEC 60269, DIN VDE 0636, DIN 43620, DIN

43623
Fuse base U1-3 DC 1200V

A
Code
No.
10.5
K
B
In
[A]
30
Dimensions [mm]
A
U1-232/1200/H
56
232
140
25
37
84,5
96
17,5
M10
262
U1-1/1200/H
56
257
140
25
37
84,5
96
17,5
M10
287
U2-1/1200/H
64
257
140
30
37
100
103
17,5
M10
287
U3-1/1200
68
270
140
40
38
103
25
M12
307
Type
Mechanical
Max.
Weight Packaging
fuse
connection
[g]
[pcs]
2
monitor
[mm ]
U1-232/1200/H 250 004122034
150
without
500
U1-1/1200/H
250 004122027
150
without
550
2
U1-1/1200/H/K 250 004122028
150
with
600
U2-1/1200/H
400 004122029
240
without
930
U2-1/1200/H/K 400 004122030
240
with
1000
1
U3-1/1200
630 004122031
300
without
1200
U3-1/1200/K
630 004122032
300
with
1250
* size 3 without insulating contact (H)
Type
F
G
Fuse base PK0,1 DC

Rated voltage
Rated current
Insulation class
Standards
1000V d.c.
160A ,250A
C-VDE 0110
EN 60269, IEC 60269, DIN VDE
0636, DIN 43620, DIN 43623
Fuse base PK0, 1 DC
PK1 DC
PK0 DC
In
[A]
Code
No.
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
250
160
004122025
004122033
598
258
3/42
3/90
Type
Dimensions [mm]
A
PK1 DC
175
80
141
81
M10
10,5
30
55
25
10
200
26
PK0 DC
150
74
130
60
M8-M8
7,5
33
25
4,5
170
20
Green protect
Type
15
Fuse base U1-1/GZ/PV

Rated voltage
Rated current
Conv. free air thermal
current with fuse-links
Conv. free air thermal
current with solid links
Max. permis. power
dissipation per fuse-link
Cable
Screw
terminal
Cable lug (DIN
- Flat
46235)
terminal
Flat
termination
Rated torque
1000V d.c.
160A
160A
325A
31W
M10
25-150 mm2
30x10 mmx-mm
30-35 Nm
Green protect
Fuse base U1-1/GZ/PV
16
Type
In
[A]
Code
No.
U1-1/GZ/PV
160
004122035
Max.
Weight Packaging
Connection
[g]
[pcs]
(mm2)
150
387
1
Fuse disconnector TL1-1/9/1000V/PV

Number of poles
Rated voltage
Rated current
Rated frequency
Fuse-links
Size to DIN 43620
Cable terminal
- Flat terminal
1
1000V d.c.
160A
160A
40-60 Hz
DC-20B
1
Max. rated current (gL/gG)
160A
Max. permis. power loss per fuse-link
25W
Screw
M10
Cable lug (DIN 46235)
25-240 mm2
Flat termination
30x10 mm
Rated torque
30-35 Nm
Type of protection - front side, device fitted
IP20, IP10
Operating
conditions
-25 to +55
Cont. operation
Actuation
Dependent manual actuation
Mounting position
Altitude
up to 2000 m
Pollution degree
III
*350C normal temperature, 550C with reduced operating current

Fuse disconnector TL1-1/9/1000V/PV
Type
TL1-1/9/1000V/PV
In
[A]
Code
No.
160
004122038
Max.
Connection
(mm2)
150
Terminal
M10
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
1070
119
69
68
115
Green protect
117
317
230
10.,5
25
102,5
230
10.,5
16.5
69
30
25
17
Fuse disconnector TL1,3-1/9/1200V

Type
For NH fuse-links/extended
Size
length/acc. to DIN VDE
0636-2
Rated voltage
Rated current
Conv. free air thermal current with solid links
Rated frequency
TL1/1200V
a1=194mm, a4=124mm
TL3/1200V
a1=209mm, a4=124mm
1200V a.c. / 1000V d.c.

250A
250A
325A
40-60 Hz
AC-20B, DC-20B
25W
1200V a.c. / 1000V d.c.

630A
630A
1000A
40-60Hz
AC-20B, DC-20B
70W
Cable terminal - Flat terminal Bolt diameter
M10
M12
25-150 mm2
25-300 mm2
Flat bar
30x10 mm
40x10 mm
Rated torque
30-35 Nm
30-35 Nm
Type of protection - front

side, device fitted
Operating condition
IP20
IP20
Switching cover open
IP10
Operating conditions
IP10
-25 to +55
Cont. operation
Actuation
Dependent manual operation
Mounting position
Altitude
up to 2000 m
Pollution degree
III
Fuse disconnector TL1,3-1/9/1200V

Type
TL1-1/9/1200V
TL3-1/9/1200V
In
[A]
Code
No.
250
630
004122036
004122037
Max.
Connection
(mm2)
150
300
Terminal
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
M10
M12
Green protect
TL1-1/9/1200V
18
Flat Terminal
M10x25
1485
2535
1
1
TL3-1/9/1200V
Flat Terminal
M10x25
Type
For NH fuse-links acc. to IEC Size
60269-6
Rated voltage
Rated current
Rated insulation voltage
Cable
terminal
Flat terminal
Clamp KM2G
Clamp
KM2G-F
L2
2 (extended body)
L3
3 (extended body)
1200V d.c.
250A
250A
1200V d.c.
46W
1200V d.c.
400A
400A
1200V d.c.
75W
Bolt diameter
M12
M12
1 x 25-240 mm2
1 x 25-240 mm2
Flat bar
30x10 mm
30x10 mm
Tightening torque
35-40 Nm
35-40 Nm
Clamping cross-section
25-150mm2/185-300mm2
25-150mm2/185-300mm2
Tightening torque
32 Nm
32 Nm
Clamping cross-section
25-240 mm2
25-240 mm2
Tightening torque
Type of protection - front side, device fitted - with front

side strip cover
Operating conditions
32 Nm
32 Nm
IP10
IP10

Actuation
Mounting position
Altitude
Pollution degree
-25 to +55
Cont. operation
Dependent manual operation
Vertical
up to 2000 m
3
Green protect
NH strip-fuseways L2,3-2/1200V
III
19
NH strip-fuseways L2,3-2/1200V
Type
In
[A]
Code
No.
L2-2/1200/3A/HA/PV
L2-2/1200/9/KM2G-F/HA/PV
L3-2/1200/3A/HA/PV
L3-2/1200/9/KM2G-F/HA/PV
250
250
400
400
004122039
004122040
004122041
004122042
Green protect
Flat terminal M12
20
Max.
Connection
(mm2)
25-240
25-240
25-240
25-240
Terminal
Flat terminal M12
Steel-frame clamp KM2G-F
Flat terminal M12
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
3500
3650
4110
4260
1
1
1
1
NH handle
004941112
GP
1200
400g
124
Green protect
Packaging
[pcs]
70
Weight [g]
12
Type
70
Code
86
NH handle for fuse link DC 1100V
200
21
ETITEC - Lightning and Surge Arresters for

Photovoltaic System
Overvoltage protection selection
ETITEC PV selection
Define PV system
data:
-Umax
External
lightning
protection
exist ?
Uc > 1,2 x Umax
NO
Apply ETITEC C PV
on string and on
inverter side
YES
Apply ETITEC B PV on string

and inverter side
ETITEC B-PV for photovoltaic system on a building with External Lightning Protection
PV
PE
ETITEC B-PV
Green protect
ETITEC B-PV
T - Connection ETITEC B-PV
V - Connection ETITEC B-PV
Note: If distance between string and inverter is less than 7 m, then you need only one ETITEC (B,C).
22
ETITEC C-PV for photovoltaic system on a building without External Lightning Protection
PV
PE
2 X ETITEC C-PV 100V/550V

PV
N
PE
2 X ETITEC C-PV 1000V
V connection ETITEC C-PV
T connection ETITEC C-PV
Note: If distance between string and inverter is less than 7 m, then you need only one ETITEC (B,C).
ETITEC B-PV series of overvoltage surge protective devices has been developed to protect against direct and
indirect lightning discharges and is intended to protect photovoltaic systems.
The circuit topology consist of two varistors stages each protected by a thermal disconnection device.
High surge discharge ratings:

Iimp = 12,5kA/per pole, Imax = 40kA/per pole
Internal protection and safety:
Separate thermal disconnector for each MOV block
Status indication:
Mechanical flag + remote signalization contacts (RC)
ETITEC B - PV
Type
ETITEC B-PV 550/12,5 (10/350)
ETITEC B-PV 1000/12,5 (10/350)
ETITEC B-PV 550/12,5 (10/350) RC
ETITEC B-PV 1000/12,5 (10/350) RC
Code
No.
Uc
[V DC]
002445202
002445203
002445204
002445205
550
1000
550
1000
Iimp
[kA]
12,5
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
300
350
310
360
1/3
Green protect
Category IEC/EN/VDE
Class I, II/Type 1,2/B+C
Location of use:
Photovoltaic systems- PV module side
Protective element :
High Energy MOVs
RC - Remote signalization contacts
23
ETITEC B-PV 550/12,5 (10/350)
ETITEC B-PV 1000/12,5 (10/350)
ETITEC C-PV series of overvoltage surge protective devices has been developed to protect against indirect
discharges and is intended to protect photovoltaic systems.
The circuit topology consist of two (three) varistors stages each protected by a thermal disconnection device.
Category IEC/EN/VDE
Class II/Type 2/C
Location of use:
Branch sub-distribution boards
Protective element :
High Energy MOVs
High surge discharge ratings:

Iin = 20kA/per pole, Imax = 40kA/per pole
Internal protection and safety:
Thermal disconnector for each MOV block
Status indication:
Mechanical flag + remote signalization contacts (RC)
ETITEC C - PV
ETITEC
ETITEC
ETITEC
ETITEC
ETITEC
ETITEC
C-PV
C-PV
C-PV
C-PV
C-PV
C-PV
Type
Code
No.
Uc
[V DC]
100/20
550/20
1000/20
100/20 RC
550/20 RC
1000/20 RC
002445206
002445207
002445208
002445209
002445210
002445211
100
550
1000
100
550
1000
Iimp
[kA]
20
Weight Packaging
[g]
[pcs]
200
255
365
210
265
375
1/7
1/7
1/5
1/7
1/7
1/5
Green protect
RC - Remote signalization contacts
24
ETITEC C-PV 100, 550/20
ETITEC C-PV 1000/20
PV switch disconnector
Rated voltage
Rated current
Standards
Up to 1000V d.c.
Up to 32A d.c.
IEC 60364-7-712
Application
For interupting the DC/AC inverter from the solar panels
PV switch disconnector for photovoltaic

Code
004660060
004660061
004660062
004660063
004660064
004660065
Type
LS16
LS25
LS32
LS16
LS25
LS32
SMA A2
SMA A2
SMA A2
SMA A4
SMA A4
SMA A4
Weight
[g]
Packaging
[pcs]
150
2-pole
4-pole
Switch disconnectors "LS.." are switch gears for interupting DC/AC-inverter from the solar-panels.
Photovoltaic-installations have to be equipped with DC-isolators according to IEC 60364-7-712.
The construction of the switch ensures reliable switching up

to 32A with 1000V in the category DC 21B.
The construction of the contacts and the material selection
guarantee that no oxidation (small switching frequency
developes, and is thus prevented inadmissible heating-up.
The switch disconnector has 2 or 4 contacts, by serial wirring
of the contacts the contact rating will be increased.
The switching speed at the manually operated handle does
not have an effect on the switching attitude of the contacts.
Switch disconnectors and load switches for DC

DC 21B
DC 22B
Technical data according to IEC 60947-3, VDE0660
LS16 ..
LS25 ..
LS32 ..
600V
800V
1000V
500V
600V
800V
1000V
2 poles in series
16A
16A
16A
9A
7A
5,5A
2A
1A
4 poles in series
16A
16A
16A
16A
16A
16A
11,5A
8A
2 poles in series
25A
25A
20A
11A
8A
6A
2,5A
1,5A
4 poles in series
25A
25A
25A
25A
25A
25A
12A
9A
2 poles in series
32A
32A
23A
13A
9A
6,5A
3A
2A
4 poles in series
32A
32A
32A
32A
32A
27,5A
12,5A
10A
Because of very high breaking point capacity, switch disconnectors "LS..."

are suitable for many different operating conditions.
Green protect
500V
25
IP65 Wall mounted distribution boards ECH

( 4, 8, 12, 24, 36 modules )
Applications:
Watertight wall-mounted distribution boards apply in domestic and industry architecture for
mounting modular equipment for protection (IP65) against wet, dust and another dirtiness
Structure:
Enclosure is made of high thermal stability material - ASA (Acrylonitrile-Acrylic-Styrene),
plastic with good dielectrical and mechanical attributes, UV resistant ( colour stability)
Advantages : Aesthetic and attractive look, easy and quick montage

Main elements:
Green protect
26
- Bottom cover with DIN rail, PE and N bars and holes for PG cable inlets properly marked
- Top cover with seal of the door
- Transparent door made of polycarbonate (PC) with plastic lock (in standard) or metal lock with key
(in option)
Technical data:
Protection class
Isolation class
Impact kit
Nominal voltage
Temperature range
IP65
II
IK07
400V AC
-25 C do +60 C
IEC compatibility
IEC- 60670-24
Number of
terminals at
PE /N
Dimensions
[H x W x D]
(mm)
Weight
(kg)
Packaging
(pcs.)
Wall mounted enclosure 4 mod, IP-65

transparent door
4/4
201x128x120
0,46
1/5
001101061

transparent door
8/8
201x202x120
0,68
1/5
ECH-12PT
001101062

transparent door
10/10
256x319x144
1,24
1/5
ECH-24PT
001101063

transparent door
15/15
384x319x144
1,7
1/5
ECH-36PT
001101064

transparent door
15/15
535x319x144
2,31
1/5
Lock with key for ECH
0,017
Type
Code
number
ECH-4G
001101060
ECH-8G
Description
Accessories
ECH-Lk
001101065
Enclosure designation
E C H ...G
...PT
Vertical door opening

( 4 or 8 modules)
Horizontal door opening
( 12, 24 or 36 modules)
Modules (4, 8, 12, 24, 36)
Green protect
Type
27
12 modules PV distribution boards 1,2 inputs

Rated voltage
Rated current
Standards
Protection class
500V, 1000V d.c.

13A, 25A d.c.
IEC 60364-7-712:2005, EN 60439-1,
Type test ICEM-TC Maribor
IP65
Category (switch)
DC 21B
Isolation class
Temperature range
II
-25 C to +60C
Application
As PV distribution board in photovoltaic power plant
Voltage
Overvoltage
protection
Inputs
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
B
500V d.c.
C
12 modules
(318 x 258 x 142mm)
B
1000V d.c.
C
Overvoltage
protection
Type B
Type C
13A d.c.
001103001
001103002
001103005
001103006
001103009
001103010
001103013
001103014
25A d.c.
PV500/13/B/1
PV500/13/B/2
PV500/13/C/1
PV500/13/C/2
PV1000/13/B/1
PV1000/13/B/2
PV1000/13/C/1
PV1000/13/C/2
001103017
001103018
001103021
001103022
001103025
001103026
001103029
001103030
PV500/25/B/1
PV500/25/B/2
PV500/25/C/1
PV500/25/C/2
PV1000/25/B/1
PV1000/25/B/2
PV1000/25/C/1
PV1000/25/C/2
Weight
(g)
Pack.
1860
1980
1860
1980
1860
1980
1860
1980
Ground cable
16mm
6mm
Type designation:
Electric scheme:
Type of overvoltage
protection
Nominal d.c.
voltage
LS xx SMA A2
4
ETITEC C
Nr. of inputs
Nominal d.c. current
Green protect
PV 1000/25/B/2
F2
PE
F1
F1
F2
INVERTER
6mm2
String
28
String
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
19 20 21
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
INVERTER
+
ETITEC BPV
PE
STRING INPUTS
STRING INPUTS
Ser. Nr. xxx
PV500/B/25/2
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
19 20 21
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
INVERTER
PE
STRING INPUTS
Ser. Nr. xxx
STRING INPUTS
Green protect
PV1000/C/25/2
29
24 modules PV distribution boards (3,4,5,6 inputs)

Rated voltage
500V, 1000V d.c.
Rated current
13A, 25A d.c.
Standards
IEC 60364-7-712:2005, EN 60439-1,
Type test ICEM-TC Maribor
Protection class
IP65
Category (switch)
DC 21B
Isolation class
II
-25 C to +60C
Temperature range
Application
As PV distribution board in photovoltaic

power plant
Overvoltage
protection
Voltage
B
500V d.c.
C
24 modules
(318 x 383 x
142mm)
B
1000V d.c.
C
Inputs
13A d.c.
Weight
(g)
25A d.c.
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
001103065
001103066
001103067
001103068
001103073
001103074
001103075
001103076
001103081
001103082
001103083
PV500/13/B/3
PV500/13/B/4
PV500/13/B/5
PV500/13/B/6
PV500/13/C/3
PV500/13/C/4
PV500/13/C/5
PV500/13/C/6
PV1000/13/B/3
PV1000/13/B/4
PV1000/13/B/5
001103033
001103034
001103035
001103036
001103041
001103042
001103043
001103044
001103049
001103050
001103051
PV500/25/B/3
PV500/25/B/4
PV500/25/B/5
PV500/25/B/6
PV500/25/C/3
PV500/25/C/4
PV500/25/C/5
PV500/25/C/6
PV1000/25/B/3
PV1000/25/B/4
PV1000/25/B/5
2560
2680
2800
2920
2560
2680
2800
2920
2560
2680
2800
001103084
PV1000/13/B/6
001103052
PV1000/25/B/6
2920
3
4
5
6
001103089
001103090
001103091
001103092
PV1000/13/C/3
PV1000/13/C/4
PV1000/13/C/5
PV1000/13/C/6
001103057
001103058
001103059
001103060
PV1000/25/C/3
PV1000/25/C/4
PV1000/25/C/5
PV1000/25/C/6
2560
2680
2800
2920
Overvoltage
protection
Type B
Type C
Electric scheme:
Green protect
16mm
6mm
ETITEC C
F6
F5
F4
F3
F2
F1
F1
INVERTER
F2
F3
F4
F5
PE
6mm2
String
30
Ground cable
LS xx SMA A4
Pack.
String
F6
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
19 20 21
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
INVERTER
+
ETITEC
B-PV
PE
1
min. 9mm
STRING INPUTS
STRING INPUTS
Ser. Nr. xxx
PV1000/B/25/6
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
19 20 21
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
INVERTER
PE
min. 9mm
STRING INPUTS
STRING INPUTS
Green protect
Ser. Nr. xxx
PV500/C/25/6
31
Enclosures
Fuse disconnector (empty)
- String protection of PV generator
- The visual tripping indicator indicates the tripped fuse-link 50-400 V
flashing
- Rated operational light
- For cylindrical fuse-links photovoltaic application
- Lead-sealable
AC - distribution and protection components
Green protect
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Overcurrent and overvoltage protection

DC - distribution and protection components

CH 10 gPV fuse selection

No gPV string fusing

gPV string fuse In 1,4 xIsc

Apply gPV string fuse

NH gPV fuse selection

1000V d.c. L/R=2ms

For protection of photovoltaic modules.

CH 10 gPV I/t characteristics

CH 10x85 gPV - Fuse-links

1500V d.c. L/R=1ms

For protection of photovoltaic modules.

1200V d.c. L/R=1ms

700V d.c. L/R=2ms

VLC 10 DC - Fuse disconnector

Cross section of connecting wire 1,5 mm2 - 25 mm2

Mouting on the rail

IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4

Standards - Fuse disconnector

IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

*LED indicator version available by December 2010

VLC 14 DC - Fuse disconnector

Cross section of connecting wire 1,5 mm2 - 35 mm2

Mouting on the rail

IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4

Standards - Fuse disconnector

IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

*LED indicator version available by December 2010

PCF 10 DC - Fuse disconnector

Mouting on the rail

IEC 60269-2:2006 UL 284-4

Standards - Fuse disconnector

IEC 60947-1 Ed. 4.0 EN 60947-1:1999+A1+A2

Section rail 10 mm2

Fuseholder for 10 x 38 mm fuse links

750V d.c. (L/R = 15ms)

1000V d.c. (L/R = 2ms)

1100V d.c. (L/R = 5ms)

Fuse-link for DC application. Applied in fuse base U1-3-1/1200/H

gPV, PV(gR) 750V, 1000V t-I characteristics

gPV, PV(gR) 1100V t-I characteristics

Fuse base U1-3 DC 1200V

EN 60269, IEC 60269, DIN VDE 0636, DIN 43620, DIN

Fuse base U1-3 DC 1200V

Fuse base PK0,1 DC

Fuse base PK0, 1 DC

Fuse base U1-1/GZ/PV

Fuse base U1-1/GZ/PV

Fuse disconnector TL1-1/9/1000V/PV

Max. rated current (gL/gG)

Max. permis. power loss per fuse-link

Cable lug (DIN 46235)

Type of protection - front side, device fitted

Rated operating mode

Dependent manual actuation

*350C normal temperature, 550C with reduced operating current

Fuse disconnector TL1,3-1/9/1200V