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PV strings need DC-rated breakers, fuses and SPD. WTM7-63 covers 250V DC / 63A. WTM1-250 covers 250A at DC 1500V. Do not put an AC MCB on the string.

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HOW IT IS USED

String, CombinerAnd Inverter AC

On the DC side: WTDS-32 10x38mm fuse (32A, IEC 60269) per string, WTM7-63 DC MCB in the combiner when the bus is 250V DC, WTM1-250 4P DC MCCB (250A, DC 1500V or less, IEC 60947-2) when the array is 1500V class.

WTSP-D40 is the DC SPD.

MC4-T / MC4-Y branch connectors join strings.

On the inverter AC output use WTSP-A40 and an AC breaker.

CJX2-4011Z (40A DC contactor) is for DC switching on storage or DC loads — not a 1500V string isolator.

  • WTM7-63: 250V DC, 6kA, 3-63A
  • WTM1-250: 250A, DC 1500V, 4P
  • WTDS-32: 32A, 10x38mm
  • WTSP-D40: DC SPD
  • MC4-T / MC4-Y branch
  • CJX2-4011Z: 40A DC
String, Combiner
250V
WTM7-63 DC MCB
1500V
WTM1-250 DC MCCB
32A
WTDS-32 Fuse
6kA
WTM7-63 Icu
THE CHALLENGE

DC Faults On The Array

Use the voltage on the string drawing. 250V DC and 1500V DC are different SKUs in this catalog.

String and combiner over-current
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String and combiner over-current

WTDS-32: 32A, 10x38mm, IEC 60269, for string fusing. WTM7-63 DC MCB: 63A frame, 250V DC, Icu 6kA, In 3-63A, C curve, thermal-magnetic. For 1500V arrays use WTM1-250 4P DC MCCB, 250A, IEC 60947-2.

  • WTDS-32 10x38mm / 32A
  • WTM7-63 250V DC / 6kA
  • WTM1-250 250A / DC 1500V
Surge on open-field DC
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Surge on open-field DC

WTSP-D40 is the DC SPD for PV / DC circuits. Put it at the combiner. On the inverter AC output use WTSP-A40, not the DC module.

  • WTSP-D40 DC SPD
  • WTSP-A40 AC output SPD
  • Keep DC and AC surge paths separate
String cabling and DC switching
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String cabling and DC switching

MC4-T / MC4-Y branch connectors join strings ahead of the combiner. CJX2-4011Z 40A DC contactor is for DC load or storage switching, not for 1500V string isolation.

  • MC4-T / MC4-Y branch
  • MC4H fuse connector available
  • CJX2-4011Z 40A DC
PRODUCTS

Devices For PV Arrays

DC MCB, DC MCCB, DC fuse, DC SPD, MC4 branch and DC contactor — live catalog SKUs.

TYPICAL LAYOUTS

Match Voltage First

250V DC combiners and 1500V arrays do not share the same breaker.

Residential / small commercial DC

WTDS-32 per string. WTM7-63 in the combiner if the DC bus is 250V. WTSP-D40 at the box. MC4-T/Y for branching.

1500V string / array

WTM1-250 4P DC MCCB, 250A, DC 1500V or less, IEC 60947-2. Do not use WTM7-63 here.

Inverter AC output

WTSP-A40 plus an AC breaker (DZ47-63 / DZ47-125) on the AC side only.

Storage or DC load switching

CJX2-4011Z 40A DC contactor. Confirm coil voltage on the order.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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No. WTM7-63 is 250V DC, 6kA, 3-63A. For 1500V PV use WTM1-250 DC MCCB (250A, DC 1500V or less, 4P, IEC 60947-2).
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