APsmart 1500V 20A Rapid Shutdown Device

The APsystems 435101 APsmart Rapid Shutdown Device (RSD) is a module-level rapid shutdown solution for utility and commercial PV strings, rated up to 1500 VDC input and 20 A maximum continuous current. Built for installers meeting NEC rapid shutdown requirements, it uses PLC communication, carries SunSpec compliance, and is housed in a sealed NEMA Type 6P/IP68 enclosure rated from -40°F to 185°F. It measures 5.5 x 1.3 x 0.7 in and weighs just 1 LB.

Key Features:

• Rapid Shutdown Device (RSD) for PV strings
• Max PV input voltage 1500 VDC
• Max continuous input current 20 A
• Max short circuit current 25 A
• Max series fuse rating 30 A
• Output operating voltage range 10.5-80 V
• PLC communication, SunSpec compliant
• NEMA Type 6P/IP68, -40°F to 185°F
• 12 AWG cabling, 250 mm input / 1200 mm output
• 25-year warranty

Ideal for commercial and utility-scale solar arrays requiring code-compliant module-level rapid shutdown under NEC 2017, 2020, and 2023. Its sealed IP68 enclosure and wide temperature range suit demanding Canadian outdoor climates, integrating with APsystems-specified output connectors and PLC-based monitoring. Order the 435101 from Circuit Solar, in stock in Canada and shipped from Red Deer, AB.