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Photovoltaic systems
COMPETENCE
in lightning protection
ABB : Recognized competence
200 kV generator
Why do photovoltaic systems
need to be protected? PROTECT
Providing power with photovoltaic solar
panels is tremendously interesting in the
context of renewable energy sources, as
regards economical LV photovoltaic systems
connected to the public electricity network.
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R
Lig
T2
Protection
of connected systems
Lightning rod
A
B C D
External boundary
of the protection area
Lightning rod
of the lightning rod
Module’s MSB
chassis (Main
Switch
+ IscSTC
Inverter Board)
G L1
G
-
A B C D
For more detail on our complete range of OVR surge arresters, please consult us.
Configuration of the surge arresters of the whole installation
for residential application OVR PV surge arresters for protecting
photovoltaic systems are particularly
Surge arrester
location
Role Options Comment suitable:
Protection of If the distance L1 < 10 m, Connection to the chassis - Modular systems with pluggable
A cells only OVR PV in A or B is should be as short and rectilinear cartridges for easy maintenance
as possible. The lightning
recommended. arrester depending on the (without breaking the circuit),
environment should be installed - Fitted with remote auxiliary contacts
in a leak-proof casing. for monitoring the operating
status (TS),
- No follow current
Protection of If the distance L1 < 10 m, Connection to the earthing bar
B and to the ground of the inverter - No risk of + and - inversion.
the inverter only OVR PV in A or B is
input on the on the DC side should be as
recommended. short and rectilinear as possible.
DC side
OVR PV surge
arrester (A or B)
OVR PV 40 600 P
A B 500 and 600 V 40 kA 2.8 / 1.4 kV
2CTB803953R5300
500 and 600 V 40k A 2.8 / 1.4 kV OVR PV 40 600 P TS*
A B 2CTB803953R5400
1000 V 40 kA 3.8 kV OVR PV 40 1000 P
A B 2CTB803953R6400 600 V OVR PV 1000 V OVR PV
surge arrester block surge arrester block
1000 V 40 kA 3.8 kV OVR PV 40 1000 P TS* diagram (A or B) diagram
A B 2CTB803953R6500 (A or B)
TS*: auxiliary contact
Dimensions
Selection of lightning arresters, AC portion L 42,5 mm X A. 85 mm X P. 63 mm
(TT earthing system, Ph+N. Other surge arresters see OVR catalog)
Surge arrester Lightning rod Cartridges for maintenance in 600 V
Designation / Part number
location presence
2 x OVR PV 40 600 C 2CTB803950R0000
D Yes *OVR T1 3N 25 255 TS* / 2CTB815101R0700
Cartridges for maintenance in 600 V : neutral
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T2
Protection
of connected systems
for power plant
Lightning
rod
DC/AC
A B
C D
Combiner
Combiner
AA B
C
Combiner
Combiner
C
A B
A B
Combiner C
Combiner
Combiner Lightning
rod
Module’s A
chassis
+
Combiner
G B
-
Inverter
IscSTC
+
G
-
G
-
C
+
OVR PV * *
OVR PV
G 1000 V 1000 V
-
L1
Data
Protection of Routine installation Connection to the earthing bar acquisition
C the inverter and to the ground of the inverter
output on the on the AC side should be as
AC side short and rectilinear as possible.
Surge Signal
Selection of lightning arresters, AC portion arrester type voltage
(TT earthing system, Ph+N. Other surge arresters see OVR catalog)
OVR TC 06V P / 2CTB804820R0000 6V
Surge arrester Lightning rod
Designation / Part number
location presence OVR TC 12V P / 2CTB804820R0100 12 V
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