Rapid Shutdown Devices

Product Description

Description

The Scoutbee RSD series improves your PV system's safety on any scale. It complies with NEC2017 (690.12) and UL1741 rapid shutdown specifications and supports the SunSpec Alliance rapid shutdown protocol. When an emergency happens, the device shuts down the module output within only 30 seconds by pressing the shutdown button of the main controller (or shutdown control box).

Key Challenges for Distributed PV

Fire Hazards

● Modules remain in operation after a fire occurs in a PV power plant, making it impossible to directly spray water

Inconvenient Inspection

● The PV panels are spread across multiple locations with different shading. Roof inspection involves climbing and presents certain difficulties and dangers.

Maintenance Difficulty

● The large number of modules makes the operation and maintenance time-consuming, cumbersome, and labor-intensive.

Features

• Module-level shutdown the source string high voltage, completely eliminating the risk of personal shock

• Default shutdown state to ensure safety of personnel for installation and maintenance

• PLC communication, no need of additional communication cable , and convenient for installation

• Output short circuit protection, no risk of high temperature for any component failure, Safe and reliable

• 25 years lifespan, perfectly matching solar modules

Products

Scoutbee800/800M(Sole RSD): 1 module per RSD

Scoutbee1600/1600M(Dual RSD): 2 modules per RSD