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Solar Power Circuit Protection

Circuit Protection Components for Solar Power

Combiner Box Main Electrical Panel
A 600VDC midget fuses
C 600VAC class J fuses
1000VDC midget fuses 600VAC class CC fuses
600VDC class CC fuses UltraSafe™ class J fuse holders
600VDC class R fuses FUSERBLOC® fusible disconnect switches
UltraSafe™ class CC & midget fuse holders DIRIS® multi-function meters
Finger-Safe Power Distribution Block Surge-Trap® surge protective devices
Surge-Trap® surge protective devices

Inverter Utility
B 700VDC semiconductor fuses
D
Medium voltage E-Rated fuses
1000VDC semiconductor fuses Cable limiters
Square body semiconductor fuses
Surge-Trap® surge protective devices
Modular fuse holders
 Ferraz Shawmut is a global leader with more than 100
years experience in circuit protection. We offer a dedicated
range of circuit protection solutions for solar power generation and distribution systems.
Drawing on a century of experience - and an ongoing commitment to critical
research in electrical safety in both traditional and emerging markets - we
provide solar power designers, engineering specifiers, solar power
installers and solar power equipment manufacturers with innovative
circuit protection products and unbeatable technical support.
“...the best
A wide range of circuit protection solutions for solar
protection power generation and distribution
Generating electricity from solar energy is an extremely reliable process
solutions for – as long as it’s properly protected! Ferraz Shawmut offers a trusted
range of circuit protection solutions that will help protect your solar
your solar power
power investment. Any installation, whether it’s a stand-alone solar
investment.” array with a back-up generator set or a grid-connected system,
is vulnerable to fault currents or lightning. Today, fuses and surge
protective devices are the most effective ways of protecting the
wiring and electrical equipment in a Photovoltaic (PV) system. Fuses
protect the cables between strings of modules from overcurrent
damage. The faulty circuits are isolated allowing the system to continue
generating power. But that protection must be designed, dimensioned,
tested and adapted to the specific features of solar applications. At Ferraz
Shawmut, we offer a dedicated range of protection components specially designed
for solar power generation and distribution including, fuses, fuse holders, combiner boxes, and
surge protective devices. For solar power circuit protection solutions you can rely on, contact Ferraz
Shawmut at info@ferrazshawmut.com or 978.462.6662.

A diagram of a typical solar installation

A B C D
PV Array Combiner Box DC/AC Inverter Main Electrical Panel Utility

DC Switch DC Capacitor AC Switch Fused Disconnect Switch

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CDC

Load Center or Distribution Panel

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Circuit Protection Components for Solar Power

Circuit Protection Components for Solar Power

Combiner Box
A ATM 600VDC midget fuses
DCT 1000VDC midget fuses
A6D-R 600VDC/AC class RK1 fuses
ATMR 600VDC/AC class CC fuses
UltraSafe™ class CC & midget fuse holders
Finger-Safe Power Distribution Block
Surge-Trap® surge protective devices
Main Electrical Panel
C AJT 600VAC class J fuses
A6D-R 600VDC/AC class RK1 fuses
UltraSafe™ class J fuse holders
Fuserbloc® fusible disconnect switches
DIRIS® multi-function meters
Surge-Trap® surge protective devices

Inverter Utility
B A70QS 700VDC semiconductor fuses
D Medium voltage E-Rated fuses
A150X 1000VDC semiconductor fuses Cable limiters
PSC square body fuses
Surge-Trap® surge protective devices
Modular fuse holders
Product Snapshots
ATM Midget Fuses
• 600VDC/AC rating for a wide
variety of applications
• Supplemental protection for small
motors and transformers
• UL Listed A

DCT Midget Fuses

• 1000VDC with L/R = 1ms,
750VAC
• Protection for photovoltaic cells
and multi-meters
• UL Recognized A

ATMR Class CC Fuses

• 600VDC/AC UL Listed Class CC
Fuses
• Superior protection for A
control circuits
C

A6D-R Class RK1 Fuses

• 600VDC/AC UL Listed Class R
fuses
• Ampere ratings available up A
to 600A
C

UltraSafeTM Fuse Holders

• Finger-Safe fuse holders for Class
CC, Midget & 10x38mm fuses
• Visual blown fuse indication A
• 1000VDC non-Indicating
midget version
C

Finger-Safe Power Distribution

Blocks
• For systems rated up to 840A
• Compact footprint
A

Surge-Trap® Surge Protective

Devices
A
• TPMOV technology offers
fail-safe operation B
• AC and DC configurations
available C
Product Snapshots
A70QS Semiconductor Fuses
• 700VDC ultra compact round
semiconductor fuses
• Low watts loss for increased
efficiency
• UL Recognized B

A150X Semiconductor Fuses

• 1000VDC ultra compact round
semiconductor fuses
• Suitable up to 1500VDC
depending on time constant
B

PSC Square Body Fuses

• Worldwide accepted square body
semiconductor fuses
• Superior cycling ability
• UL Recognized B

AJT Class J Time-Delay Fuses

• Time-delay Class J Fuses
• UL Listed
• Extremely small physical size
C

FUSERBLOC® Fusible
Disconnect Switches
• UL98 Fusible Disconnect Switch
• For use with Class CC, J or L
fuses
C

DIRIS® A20 and A40 Meters

• Multi-function measurement
• Measure and monitor electrical
values
C

Medium Voltage E-Rated Fuses

• Current-limiting Medium voltage
Fuses
• Protection for transformers and
distribution equipment
D
 A relentless pursuit of protection for electrical
components, systems - and the people who use them.
Ferraz Shawmut is an international company manufacturing the widest range of circuit protection solutions in
the electrical industry. Drawing on a century of experience - and an ongoing commitment to critical research in
electrical safety - we provide industrial, commercial, and OEM customers with innovative products and technical
support teams to increase effectiveness, simplify applications, and enhance productivity. Learn more about our
circuit protection solutions at us.ferrazshawmut.com.

Other Circuit Protection Products from Ferraz Shawmut:

A wide range of surge protection products are available including:

Cable Limiters Modular Fuse Class RK5 Tri-Onic®

Holders

For more information, visit

us.ferrazshawmut.com.

USA
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