Name: EKU5-T2-20PV Type 2 Surge Protective Device for Solar PV Systems (20kA/DC600-1500V)
Brand: ETEK
SKU: 00023
Rating: 4.9 (62 reviews)

Product Introduction

EKU5-T2-20PV is a high-performance Type 2 surge protection device engineered for solar PV applications, offering reliable defense against transient overvoltages in DC circuits. Designed in compliance with IEC/EN61643-31 standards, this SPD combines advanced MOV technology with modular flexibility to safeguard photovoltaic arrays, inverters, and DC power systems from lightning-induced surges and switching transients.

Typical Applications

DC side protection for:
• 600-1500V solar farms
• PV combiner boxes
• Battery energy storage systems
• Microinverter arrays

Industrial DC power distribution

EV charging station backplanes

Product Parameters

No.of poles		2P			3P
Location of Use		String box, Inverter
Mode of protection		(DC+)-PE,(DC-)-PE,(DC+)-(DC-)
Protective elements		High Energy MOV
Maximum continuous operating DC voltage	Ucpv	600V	800V	1000V	1000V	1500V
Norminal discharge current (8/20μs)	In	10kA
Total discharge current (8/20μs)	ITotal	20kA
Maximum discharge current (8/20μs)	Imax	20kA
Voltage protection level	Up	2.6kV	3.5kV	4.0kV	4.0kV	5.2kV
Response time	tA	≤25ns
Operating temperature range	Tu	-40℃ to +80℃
Operating state/fault indication		Green/Red
Cross-section area (Min.)/(Max.)		4mm²/35mm²
Mounting		35 mm DIN Rail, EN 60715
Enclosure material		Thermal Plastic UL94-V0
Degree of protection		IP20 (built-in)

Why Choose EKU5-T2-20PV?
This SPD provides cost-effective surge protection through:

• System Longevity - Prevents inverter damage from repeated micro-surges

• Downtime Reduction - Fault indication enables proactive maintenance

• Future-Proof Design - Scalable configurations support system upgrades

• Simplified Compliance - Meets NEC 690.9/CEC 64-066 code requirements

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