This series is designed to protect against both direct and indirect lightning discharges and is intended for use in PV systems. It features a circuit topology consisting of three varistor stages, each protected by a thermal disconnection device.
- Key Features:
- High discharge currents.
- High degree of protection.
- Optical indication of faulty device (green for OK, red for fault).
- Remote signaling (RC version only).
- DIN rail mounting (EN 60715).
- MOV varistor as the protective element.
- Thermal protection that disconnects the arrester from the electrical network if permissible values are exceeded.
- Pluggable design for quick module replacement with a latch lock.
- Protection against installation of incompatible modules.
- Additional protection against contact with current-carrying parts and conductors contacting each other.
- Connection up to 35mm2.
- Compliance: IEC 61643-31:2018+A1:2014.
- Surge Ratings:
- ETITEC M T12 PV: Total discharge current (ITotal) up to 12.5 kA (10/350 μs) and up to 60 kA (8/20 μs).
- ETITEC EM T12 PV: Total discharge current (ITotal) up to 6.25 kA (10/350 μs) and up to 65 kA (8/20 μs).
- Mode of Protection: (+) - PE, (-) - PE, (+) - (-).
- Installation: These arresters should be applied on the string and inverter side of the PV system. If the distance between the string and inverter is less than 10 meters, only one ETITEC arrester is needed.
- Voltage Protection Level (Up): Less than 3.8 kV or 5 kV, depending on the model.
- Response Time (tA): Less than 25 ns.
- Operating Temperature Range (Ta): -40°C to +85°C.
- Permissible Operating Humidity (RH): 5% to 95%.
- Altitude (max): 4000m for ETITEC M T12 PV and 2000 m for ETITEC EM T12 PV.
- Specific Models:
- ETITEC M T12 PV 1100/12,5 Y and ETITEC M T12 PV 1500/12,5 Y.
- ETITEC EM T12 PV 1100/6,25 Y and ETITEC EM T12 PV 1500/5 Y.
- Dimensions and Packaging: Single unit DIN 43880 dimension 3 TE.