Morningstar GFPD-150V Ground Fault Protection Device 150 Volt

Description

Morningstar Corporation
Ground Fault Protection Device - 150V
GFPD-150V
Morningstar’s Ground Fault Protection Device (GFPD) Family, Models GFPD-150V and GFPD-600V, increases safety and design flexibility in off-grid and on-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems. Ground fault protection is used in electrical systems to prevent current from following any unintended paths during a ground fault. It is critical to detect any stray current and to interrupt (break) the circuit until safe operation can be restored. A current imbalance between the primary +/- PV conductors entering the charger/inverter may indicate a ground fault condition. Morningstar’s GFPD will detect this condition and break the circuit on both the positive and negative legs. Disconnecting both poles ensures interruption of the ground fault current.
The GFPD enables system design flexibility. Morningstar designed the GFPD to be easily paired with the TriStar MPPT™ charge controller during on-site installation. Additionally, the GFPD will work just as well in systems with mixed vendor components. Morningstar’s GFPD is a superior solution to ground fault protection. With its custom molded equipment ground terminals, installation and troubleshooting are simplified. Furthermore, the GFPD breaks the entire PV array circuit during a fault condition and requires no special labeling on the battery enclosure.
Features:
Powered via the PV system’s battery bank - and supports a wide range of voltages (12V, 24V, 36V, 48 Vdc nominal systems)
Breaks the connection to the PV array during a fault condition
Leaves the battery and DC loads grounded under all conditions
Eliminates the danger of an ungrounded battery and therefore requires no special labeling at the battery location (per NEC)
Features audible and visual indications/alarms
Performs precise current measurement with no fuses
Built to support both single controller and multiple controllers systems
Certifications: CE, RoHS and REACH Compliant; UL Listed; (NEC) 690.5 Compliant for use as a GFPD device
Compatible with:
TriStar MPPT 600V
TriStar MPPT
ProStar MPPT
Specifications and Certifications by Model
Model GFPD-150V:
Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc): 150 volts
Maximum Solar Current (Isc): 85A
Nominal Battery Voltage: 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc
Supply Voltage Range: 10-72 Vdc
Self Consumption: <0.5W
Ground Fault Threshold Current: 300 mA +/- 10%
Number of Poles: 2
Trip Method: Relay
Output Trip Signal: 12V
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +50C
Warranty: 5 Years
CE and RoHS compliant: Yes
UL1741 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 Listed: Yes
UL-489 Listed: Yes
UL-1077 Listed: No
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant: Yes
U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) 690.5 Compliant for use as a GFPD device: Yes
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility: Yes
Model GFPD-600V
Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc): 600 volts
Maximum Solar Current (Isc): 50A
Nominal Battery Voltage: 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc
Supply Voltage Range: 10-72 Vdc
Self Consumption: <0.5W
Ground Fault Threshold Current: 300 mA +/- 10%
Number of Poles: 2
Trip Method: Relay
Output Trip Signal: 12V
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +60C
Warranty: 5 Years
CE and RoHS compliant: Yes
UL1741 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 Listed: Yes
UL-489 Listed: No
UL-1077 Listed: Yes
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant: Yes
U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) 690.5 Compliant for use as a GFPD device: Yes
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility: Yes