
2905640
SKU
PHX2905640
MPN
VAL-MB-T1/T2 1500DC-PV/2+V-FM
Weight
0.531 kg
Series VAL-MB-T
VAL-MB-T1/T2 1500DC-PV/2+V-FM - Lightning/surge arrester type 1/2
Lightning current arrester/surge protective device for 2-pos. isolated and grounded 1,500 V DC PV systems, for DIN rail mounting, with remote indication contact, temperature-monitored protective elements, status message on the module.
- Space-saving installation, thanks to the compact design
- Double terminal block for safe and easy equipotential bonding connection
- Screw shafts with raised domes to ensure safe working
- Main connections with extended insertion funnels for increased resistance to creepage
- Visual display for checking the status directly on the device
- Plug-in signal connection for remote status signaling
Technical Specifications
General
| Note | The product is also suitable for use in photovoltaic systems with max. short-circuit current ISCPV = 15 kA (in accordance with EN 50539-11: 2013). |
Product properties
| Product family | VALVETRAB MB |
| IEC test classification | PV I / II |
| IEC test classification | PV T1 / T2 |
| EN type | T1 / T2 |
| IEC power supply system | DC |
| Type | DIN rail module, one-piece |
| Installation location | Interior |
| Installation location of the disconnect device | Internal |
| Accessibility | Accessible |
| Connection configuration | Y configuration |
| SPD failure behavior | OCFM (Open-Circuit Failure Mode) |
| Surge protection fault message | Optical, remote indicator contact |
Insulation characteristics
| Pollution degree | 2 |
Indicator/remote signaling
| Connection name | Remote fault indicator contact |
| Switching function | Changeover contact |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V AC ... 250 V AC |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Operating current | 5 mA AC ... 1.5 A AC |
| Operating current | 5 mA DC ... 1 A DC |
Connection data
| Connection Method | Screw connection |
| Screw thread | M5 |
| Tightening torque | 3 Nm |
| Stripping length | 16 mm |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 2.5 mm² ... 35 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 14 ... 2 |
Remote fault indicator contact
| Connection Method | Screw connection |
| Screw thread | M2 |
| Tightening torque | 0.25 Nm |
| Stripping length | 7 mm |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section rigid | 0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 28 ... 16 |
Dimensions
| Width | 71.2 mm |
| Height | 120 mm |
| Depth | 65.5 mm (incl. DIN rail 7.5 mm) |
| Horizontal pitch | 4 Div. |
Material specifications
| Color | gray (RAL 7042) |
| Color | gray (RAL 7042) |
| Flammability rating according to UL 94 | V-0 |
| Insulating material | PA 6.6 |
| Insulating material | PBT |
| Housing Material | PA 6.6 |
Mechanical data
| Open side panel | No |
Protective circuit
| Mode of protection | (L+) - (L-) |
| Mode of protection | (L+) - PE |
| Mode of protection | (L-) - PE |
| Direction of action | (L+)-PE & (L-)-PE & (L+)-(L-) |
| Rated load current IL | 50 A |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 100 µA DC |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 540 µA AC |
| Standby power consumption PC | ≤ 150.00 mVA |
| Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs | 20 kA |
| Maximum discharge current Imax (8/20) µs | 40 kA |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, charge | 3.125 As |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, specific energy | 9.77 kJ/Ω |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, peak value limp | 6.25 kA |
| Total discharge current Itotal (8/20) µs | 40 kA |
| Total discharge current Itotal (10/350) µs | 12.5 kA |
| Voltage protection level Up | ≤ 4.5 kV |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 4.5 kV (at In) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.3 kV (at 3 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.6 kV (at 6.25 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.8 kV (at 10 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 4.2 kV (at 15 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 5.4 kV (at 40 kA) |
| Response time tA | ≤ 25 ns |
PV protective circuit
| Connection configuration | Y configuration |
| SPD failure behavior | OCFM (Open-Circuit Failure Mode) |
Protective circuit DC voltage side (DC)
| Open circuit voltage UOCSTC | ≤ 1250 V DC |
| Maximum discharge current Imax (8/20) µs | 40 kA |
| Response time tA | ≤ 25 ns |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, charge | 3.125 As |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, specific energy | 9.77 kJ/Ω |
| Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs, peak value limp | 6.25 kA |
| Total discharge current Itotal (8/20) µs | 40 kA |
| Total discharge current Itotal (10/350) µs | 12.5 kA |
| Insulation resistance Riso | > 5 GΩ (at 500 V DC) |
| Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs | 20 kA |
| Rated load current IL | 50 A |
| Continuous operating current ICPV | < 100 µA |
| Maximum continuous operating voltage UCPV | 1500 V DC |
| Short-circuit current rating ISCPV | 2000 A |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 4.5 kV (at In) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.3 kV (at 3 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.6 kV (at 6.25 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 3.8 kV (at 10 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 4.2 kV (at 15 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 5.4 kV (at 40 kA) |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 100 µA DC |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 540 µA AC |
| Voltage protection level Up | ≤ 4.5 kV |
| Standby power consumption PC | ≤ 150.00 mVA |
Ambient conditions
| Degree of Protection | IP20 (only when all terminal points are used) |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -40 °C ... 80 °C |
| Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C ... 80 °C |
| Altitude | ≤ 6000 m (amsl) |
| Permissible humidity (operation) | 5 % ... 95 % |
| Shock (operation) | 50g (Half-sine / 11 ms / 3x ±X, ±Y, ±Z) |
| Vibration (Operation) | 5g (5 - 500 Hz/2.5 h/X, Y, Z) |
Standards and Regulations
| Standards/specifications | EN 61643-31 |
| Note | 2019 |
| Standards/specifications | IEC 61643-31 |
| Note | 2018 |
Mounting
| Mounting Type | DIN rail: 35 mm |
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| Pack Size | 1 |
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