Bussmann BSPS31000PV Data Sheet

Surge Protection Made Simple™ for Photovoltaic Applications

Combined Lightning Current & Surge Arrester for PV Systems up to 1000Vdc

Description

The Cooper Bussmann combined lightning current and surge
arrester (SPD Class I according to IEC 61643-1) is for use in
photovoltaic power supply systems.

• Prewired combined lightning current and surge arrester for
use in photovoltaic generator circuits

• For use in photovoltaic installations up to 1000V U

• High lightning current discharge capacity using spark gap
technology

• Maximum system availability due to spark gap technol
with DC current extinction

Dimensions - mm

CPV

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BSPS31000PV

Module Circuit Diagrams

BSPS31000PV

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Ordering Information

Max. PV System Voltage 1000Vdc
Catalog Number: BSPS31000PV

Specifications

SPD Classification according to EN 61643-11 Type 1
SPD Classification according to IEC 61643-1 Class I
Max. PV voltage [U
Max. Continuous operating DC voltage [U
Min. Continuous operating DC voltage [U
Follow current extinguishing capability DC [IfiDC] 100A
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) [In] 100kA
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) [L+/L- -> PE] [I
Specific energy [L+/L- -> PE] [W/R] 625.00 kJ/ohms
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) [L+ -> L-] [I
Specific energy [L+ -> L-] [W/R] 156.25 kJ/ohms
Voltage protection level [L+ -> L-] [Up] _< 3.3kV
Voltage protection level [(L+/L-) -> PE] [Up] _< 4kV
Operating current [IINDC] _< 5mA
Response time [L+ -> L-] [tA] _< 20 ns
Protective conductor current [IPE] _< 1µA
Operating temperature range [Tu] -40°C to +60°C
Number of ports 1
Cross-sectional area (min.) 10mm2/6AWG solid/flexible
Cross-sectional area (max.) 50mm2/2AWG stranded/ 35mm2/1AWG flexible
Mounting 35mm DIN rail per EN 60715
Enclosure material Thermoplastic, UL 94V0
Place of installation Indoor
Degree of protection IP-20
Capacity 8 Mods., DIN 4
Product Warranty Five Years*

* See Cooper Bussmann document 3A1502 on the web at www.cooperbussmann.com.

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uncontrolled. This bulletin is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design applications. Cooper
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Cooper Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulleting. Once a product has been selected, it should
be tested by the user in all possible applications.

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