{"product_id":"suntree-dc-surge-protector-spd-40ka-2-pole-550v-dc","title":"Suntree DC Surge Protector (SPD) – 40kA, 2 Pole, 550V DC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuntree DC Surge Protector\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to protect solar PV systems against \u003cstrong\u003elightning-induced surges and transient overvoltages\u003c\/strong\u003e on the DC side of the installation.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for use in \u003cstrong\u003esolar combiner boxes, PV arrays, inverter DC inputs and other photovoltaic DC networks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplier lists this version as \u003cstrong\u003e2 Pole \/ 550V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003e40kA surge rating\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚡ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Designed for \u003cstrong\u003esolar PV DC systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eSurge Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40kA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 \u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003ePoles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌩️ Protects against lightning-induced surges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ Helps protect inverters and other DC equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔥 High-energy MOV protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ Integrated thermal disconnectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚨 Failure\/status indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧰 DIN-rail mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Suitable for solar combiner boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 Suitable for residential solar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏢 Suitable for commercial PV installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier recommends installing DC surge protection at both ends of long or externally routed DC power lines, such as near the solar-array side and inverter\/converter side. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e☀️ Suitable Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Solar PV combiner boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Solar panel arrays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Inverter DC input protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 Charge-controller DC circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠 Home solar installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏢 Commercial PV systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 Farm and off-grid solar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔌 Long outdoor DC cable runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌩️ Why a DC Surge Protector Is Important\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar panels and their cabling are often installed outdoors, where long DC cable runs can be exposed to electrical surges caused by nearby lightning or switching events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SPD helps divert excessive transient voltage away from sensitive equipment, reducing the risk of damage to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Solar inverters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 Charge controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Combiner boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔌 DC wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Connected PV equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect expensive solar equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40kA surge-handling capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550V DC system compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pole protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact DIN-rail design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation in PV combiner boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual failure indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for residential and commercial systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔋 Confirm the PV system voltage is within the SPD's \u003cstrong\u003e550V DC rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 Proper earthing is essential for surge protection to work correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Keep SPD earth connections short and direct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Install according to the solar-system protection design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔌 Use correctly rated DC cables and terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ Coordinate the SPD with suitable breakers or fuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚫 Disconnect PV power before installation or servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 Installation should be done by a qualified solar technician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Werlar Solar Equipment \u0026 Machinery","offers":[{"title":"Default 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