APSmart RSD-S-20A PLC Rapid Shutdown Device
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APSmart RSD-S-20A PLC Rapid Shutdown Device
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Description
Description
The APsmart RSD-S-PLC Rapid Shutdown Device is a module-level solar safety solution designed for residential and commercial PV systems. It uses PLC communication and initiates rapid shutdown when the transmitter signal is lost.
The device meets SunSpec requirements and supports NEC 2017, 2020 & 2023 Section 690.12 rapid shutdown requirements.
Key Features
- NEC 2017, 2020 & 2023 (690.12) compliant
- SunSpec compatible
- PLC communication
- 10.5–80V DC operating range
- 20A maximum continuous current
- 25A maximum short-circuit current
- 1000V / 1500V maximum system voltage
- NEMA Type 6P / IP68 enclosure
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | RSD-S-20A |
| Operating Voltage | 10.5–80V DC |
| Max. Continuous Current | 20A |
| Max. Short-Circuit Current | 25A |
| Max. System Voltage | 1000V / 1500V |
| Communication | PLC |
| Enclosure | NEMA 6P / IP68 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 32 × 18 mm |
Ideal for solar installations requiring module-level rapid shutdown, SunSpec communication, and NEC 690.12 compliance.
Note: The RSD-S-PLC does not provide automatic shutdown based on arc detection.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand | APsmart |
| Product | Rapid Shutdown Device (RSD) |
| Series | RSD-D (Duo) |
| Model | RSD-D-20 |
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 446101 |
| Communication | PLC (SunSpec compliant) |
| Input Operating Voltage | 8–65V per channel |
| Max Continuous Input Current (Imax) | 20A per channel |
| Max Short Circuit Current (Isc) | 25A |
| Output Operating Voltage | 16–130V |
| Max Continuous Output Current | 20A |
| Maximum System Voltage | 1000V / 1500V |
| Maximum Series Fuse Rating | 30A |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F) |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA Type 6P / IP68 |
| Protection Temperature | 100°C |
| Dimensions (without cable & connectors) | 5.5" × 2" × 0.8" (140 × 50.6 × 20 mm) |
| Cable Length | Input 500mm / Output 2400mm |
| Cable Size | TÜV: 4mm² / UL: 12AWG |
| Connector (Input) | Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4 & KST4 (or customized) |
| Connector (Output) | APsystems specified (or customized) |
| Safety Compliance | NEC 2017/2020/2023 (690.12); UL1741; CSA C22.2 No. 330-17; IEC/EN62109-1 |
| EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15; ICES-003 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 25 Years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 Years |
| Case Quantity | 12 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.73 lb |
| Shipping Dimensions | 5 × 1.2 × 0.5 in |
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
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