Surge Protector for Photovoltaic Systems T2 VAL-SPP-T2-1000DC-PV-2+V-UT

The surge protector VAL-SPP-T2-1000DC-PV-2+V-UT is a modular T2 class protector (IEC/EN) designed for photovoltaic installations up to 1000 V DC. The device is mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail; the solution includes a three-position base with three replaceable, temperature-monitored protective inserts and visual signaling of the status of each insert.

Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact (DE). The product is certified under the IECEE CB Scheme and KEMA-KEUR. Country of origin: DE. Manufacturer's catalog number: 1466772.

Selected Electrical Parameters

• Class/type: Type 2 / Class II (EN/IEC 61643-31).
• Application: PV systems, isolated and grounded, DC circuit, open-circuit UOCSTC = 1000 V DC.
• Nominal surge current In (8/20 µs): 20 kA.
• Max. surge current Imax (8/20 µs): 40 kA.
• Total surge current ITotal (8/20 µs): 40 kA.
• Voltage protection level Up: ≤ 4.2 kV (at In); ≤ 3.6 kV (at 10 kA); ≤ 3.2 kV (at 5 kA).
• Residual voltage Ures: ≤ 3 kV (at 3 kA).
• Response time: ≤ 25 ns.
• Continuous operating voltage UCPV: 1200 V DC.
• Short-circuit current ISCPV: 15000 A.
• Leakage/residual current IPE: ≤ 350 µA AC; ≤ 100 µA DC.
• Power consumption in idle state PC: ≤ 120 mVA.

Mechanical and Installation Parameters

• Housing type/mounting: Module on 35 mm DIN rail, two-part, separable.
• Number of positions: 3 (three pluggable protective elements).
• Dimensions (WxHxD): Width 53.4 mm; Height 96.6 mm; Depth 71.5 mm (including DIN rail 7.5 mm); indicator spacing: 3 modules/Div.
• Weight: 299.2 g (without packaging); 327.1 g (with packaging).
• Housing material: PA 6.6-FR 20% GF / PBT, UL94 V-0 flammability rating, CTI 600.
• Electrical connections: M5 screw terminals, tightening torque 2.5–3 Nm; stripping length 12 mm; wire cross-sections: flexible 1.5–16 mm² (2x 1.5–6 mm² for double wire), rigid 1.5–25 mm².
• Degree of protection (installed): IP20C.
• Operating temperature: -40 °C ... 85 °C; installation: -5 °C ... 50 °C.