Schneider Electric Smart SPDs are advanced Surge Protective Devices equipped with intelligent monitoring and communication capabilities. Primarily represented by the iPV series for photovoltaic systems and the iSTU series for building/industrial AC systems, they go beyond basic surge clamping by providing real-time status data, remote alarms, and integration into energy management systems for predictive maintenance and enhanced system reliability.
Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Type Type 2 (for inverter side) / Type 1+2 (for combiner box).
Configuration 1P, 2P (e.g., +/-, +/PE, -/PE).
Rated Voltage (U₀ DC) Up to 1100V DC, 1500V DC.
Max. Discharge Current (Iₘₐₓ) Up to 40 kA (8/20 µs).
Key Smart Feature Integrated Smart Monitoring:
• LED Status: Multi-color (Green/Yellow/Red).
• Remote Alarm Contact: Dry contact for fault signaling.
• Communication (Optional): For integration with monitoring platforms.
Protection Integrated thermal disconnector.
2. Acti 9 iSTU Smart SPD for AC Systems
Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Type Type 2 (Main/Sub-distribution).
Configuration 1P+N, 2P, 3P, 3P+N, 4P.
Rated Voltage (U꜀) 230V / 400V AC systems.
Nominal Discharge Current (Iₙ) 20 kA, 40 kA (per mode).
Key Smart Feature Advanced Status & Communication:
• 3-LED Display: Green (OK), Orange (Pre-alarm), Red (Fault).
• Built-in Remote Contact: For BMS/alarm panel connection.
• Smartlink Compatible: Can connect to Acti 9 Smartlink Gateway for IoT integration (Ethernet, Modbus TCP).
Protection Often includes thermal disconnector ("R" version).