The Citel DS50PV-1000/30 is a Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) designed specifically for photovoltaic (PV) power systems up to 1000 Vdc. It offers robust protection against lightning-induced surges and is ideal for use in solar installations.

 Electrical Characteristics

• Nominal PV Voltage (Uocstc): 1000 Vdc
• Max Operating Voltage (Ucpv): 1300 Vdc
• Nominal Discharge Current (In): 20 kA (15 impulses, 8/20 µs)
• Max Discharge Current (Imax): 40 kA per pole
• Total Max Discharge Current: 60 kA
• Short-Circuit Current Withstand (Iscpv): 15,000 A
• Protection Modes: Common and differential
• Protection Level @ In (8/20): 4.0 kV (common and differential mode)
• Leakage Current to Ground (Ipe): < 0.2 mA
• Current Consumption at Ucpv (Icpv): < 0.1 mA
• Follow Current (If): None