{"id":4413,"date":"2026-09-02T15:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:03:33","slug":"spd-distance-from-inverter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/spd-distance-from-inverter\/","title":{"rendered":"La distance entre le parafoudre (SPD) et l'onduleur a-t-elle une importance ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>La distance du parafoudre par rapport \u00e0 l'onduleur est un \u00e9l\u00e9ment important de la conception de la protection contre les surtensions photovolta\u00efques, en particulier lorsque le parafoudre est install\u00e9 dans un coffret de jonction ou \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 du champ photovolta\u00efque.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vous avez install\u00e9 un dispositif de protection contre les surtensions CC dans le syst\u00e8me photovolta\u00efque, mais le parafoudre se trouve \u00e0 l'int\u00e9rieur du coffret de jonction alors que l'onduleur est situ\u00e9 \u00e0 20 ou 30 m\u00e8tres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une question tr\u00e8s pratique se pose alors :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ce parafoudre est-il toujours suffisant pour prot\u00e9ger l'onduleur ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ou un autre parafoudre devrait-il \u00eatre install\u00e9 plus pr\u00e8s de l'onduleur ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La r\u00e9ponse est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oui, la distance a une importance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dans un syst\u00e8me photovolta\u00efque, la protection contre les surtensions ne d\u00e9pend pas uniquement de la pr\u00e9sence d'un parafoudre (SPD) quelque part sur le circuit CC. La distance entre le champ photovolta\u00efque et l'onduleur, l'emplacement du parafoudre, la longueur des conducteurs de raccordement du parafoudre, la tension de tenue aux chocs de l'\u00e9quipement et la disposition de la protection contre la foudre influencent tous le concept de protection final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/30774\" rel=\"noopener\">IEC 61643-32<\/a> traite sp\u00e9cifiquement de la s\u00e9lection, de l'installation et de la coordination des parafoudres utilis\u00e9s dans les installations photovolta\u00efques jusqu'\u00e0 1 500 V CC. Elle distingue les courtes et longues distances entre les modules photovolta\u00efques et l'onduleur et d\u00e9finit des exigences sp\u00e9cifiques pour le placement des parafoudres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La question correcte n'est donc pas simplement :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c Ai-je d\u00e9j\u00e0 un parafoudre ? \u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C'est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201c Le parafoudre est-il install\u00e9 au bon endroit pour prot\u00e9ger l'\u00e9quipement qui m'int\u00e9resse ? \u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R\u00e9ponse rapide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour les installations photovolta\u00efques couvertes par les configurations pertinentes de la norme IEC 61643-32 :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lorsque la distance de c\u00e2blage entre les modules photovolta\u00efques et l'onduleur est <strong>inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 10 m<\/strong>, un jeu de parafoudres peut suffire, \u00e0 condition que les conditions de protection applicables soient respect\u00e9es ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lorsque cette distance est <strong>de 10 m ou plus<\/strong>, la norme IEC 61643-32 stipule que deux jeux de parafoudres sont n\u00e9cessaires pour prot\u00e9ger suffisamment \u00e0 la fois les modules photovolta\u00efques et l'onduleur pour les configurations couvertes par les articles 6.2.1 et 6.2.2 ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lorsqu'un syst\u00e8me de protection contre la foudre externe est pr\u00e9sent et que la distance de s\u00e9paration requise ne peut \u00eatre maintenue, les exigences de protection sont plus strictes et le second parafoudre au niveau de l'onduleur est obligatoire dans la configuration trait\u00e9e par l'article 6.2.3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parall\u00e8lement, ne confondez pas ceci <strong>Distance syst\u00e8me de 10 m<\/strong> avec approximativement <strong>Recommandation de 0,5 m pour le c\u00e2ble de connexion du parafoudre (SPD)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ils d\u00e9crivent deux probl\u00e8mes \u00e9lectriques diff\u00e9rents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principaux enseignements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Question<\/th><th>R\u00e9ponse pratique<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>La distance entre le champ photovolta\u00efque et l'onduleur a-t-elle une importance ?<\/td><td>Oui<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 m est-il une r\u00e8gle marketing arbitraire ?<\/td><td>Non. Elle appara\u00eet explicitement dans la norme IEC 61643-32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u226510 m signifie-t-il toujours la m\u00eame chose dans tous les pays et pour toutes les installations ?<\/td><td>Non. La norme applicable, les conditions LPS, les r\u00e8gles nationales et la configuration du syst\u00e8me restent d\u00e9terminantes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0,5 m est-il la distance maximale entre le parafoudre (SPD) et l'onduleur ?<\/td><td>Non<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c0 quoi se r\u00e9f\u00e8re la valeur de 0,5 m ?<\/td><td>Aux conducteurs de raccordement du parafoudre dans le sch\u00e9ma de c\u00e2blage applicable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Un parafoudre int\u00e9gr\u00e9 \u00e0 l'onduleur peut-il constituer une partie du second \u00e9tage de protection ?<\/td><td>Potentiellement, si ses sp\u00e9cifications et son installation satisfont \u00e0 la fonction de protection requise.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Un Imax plus \u00e9lev\u00e9 peut-il compenser un mauvais positionnement du parafoudre ?<\/td><td>Non<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up seul indique-t-il la tension \u00e0 laquelle l'onduleur sera soumis ?<\/td><td>Non. Le c\u00e2blage de l'installation contribue \u00e9galement \u00e0 la tension lors d'une surtension.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pourquoi la distance entre le parafoudre (SPD) et l'onduleur est-elle importante ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une id\u00e9e re\u00e7ue courante est que le c\u00e2ble en cuivre est \u00e9lectriquement n\u00e9gligeable lors d'une surtension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c0 une fr\u00e9quence de fonctionnement normale ou en courant continu stable, cette hypoth\u00e8se peut sembler raisonnable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une surtension li\u00e9e \u00e0 la foudre est diff\u00e9rente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le courant de surtension change extr\u00eamement rapidement. Chaque conducteur poss\u00e8de une inductance, et lorsque le courant change rapidement \u00e0 travers cette inductance, une tension se d\u00e9veloppe aux bornes du conducteur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La relation fondamentale est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0394U = L \u00d7 di\/dt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O\u00f9 ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0394U<\/strong> = chute de tension inductive additionnelle aux bornes du conducteur<br><strong>L<\/strong> = inductance du conducteur<br><strong>di\/dt<\/strong> = taux de variation du courant de choc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cette \u00e9quation n'est pas sp\u00e9cifique \u00e0 la protection contre les surtensions. Il s'agit d'une relation \u00e9lectromagn\u00e9tique fondamentale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour l'installation d'un parafoudre, cependant, elle explique un point tr\u00e8s important :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Le conducteur connect\u00e9 au parafoudre fait partie int\u00e9grante du circuit de protection contre les surtensions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/en-us\/technologies\/surge-protection-technology\/surge-protection-installation\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix Contact&#8217;s surge protection installation guidance<\/a><\/strong> donnent un exemple illustratif utilisant une inductance de conducteur d'environ 1 \u00b5H\/m. Avec une variation de courant de 10 kA en 10 \u00b5s, environ 1 kV peut se d\u00e9velopper aux bornes d'un m\u00e8tre de conducteur. Il s'agit d'une illustration plut\u00f4t que d'une valeur de conception universelle, car l'inductance r\u00e9elle d\u00e9pend de la g\u00e9om\u00e9trie et du cheminement du conducteur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C'est pourquoi les fabricants de parafoudres insistent constamment sur la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 de connexions courtes et directes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Up n'est pas n\u00e9cessairement la tension vue par l'onduleur<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supposons qu'une fiche technique de parafoudre indique :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Niveau de protection en tension Up = 2,5 kV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une interpr\u00e9tation courante est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c Si ce parafoudre fonctionne, l'onduleur ne recevra pas plus de 2,5 kV. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C'est trop simpliste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haut de la page<\/strong> Up est le niveau de protection en tension du parafoudre d\u00e9termin\u00e9 dans des conditions d'essai sp\u00e9cifi\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une fois le parafoudre install\u00e9 dans un syst\u00e8me \u00e9lectrique r\u00e9el, la tension d\u00e9velopp\u00e9e aux bornes de ses conducteurs de raccordement doit \u00e9galement \u00eatre prise en compte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une fa\u00e7on simplifi\u00e9e de concevoir le niveau de protection install\u00e9 est la suivante :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tension efficace au niveau de l'\u00e9quipement prot\u00e9g\u00e9 \u2248 Up du parafoudre + contribution de tension des conducteurs de raccordement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schneider Electric illustre cette relation en utilisant l'\u00e9quation d'inductance des conducteurs et d\u00e9crit le niveau de protection install\u00e9 comme \u00e9tant l'Up du parafoudre additionn\u00e9 \u00e0 la tension d\u00e9velopp\u00e9e dans ses connexions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cela ne signifie pas qu'il faille simplement ajouter un nombre fixe \u00e0 chaque fiche technique de parafoudre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La valeur r\u00e9elle d\u00e9pend de :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>la longueur des conducteurs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>la disposition des conducteurs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>la surface de la boucle,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>courant de choc,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>forme d'onde de choc,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sch\u00e9ma de liaison \u00e9quipotentielle,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>et le point auquel la tension est \u00e9valu\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La le\u00e7on pratique est beaucoup plus simple :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Un bon parafoudre avec un mauvais c\u00e2blage peut offrir une protection install\u00e9e inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 ce que sa fiche technique sugg\u00e8re.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si vous n'\u00eates pas familier avec <strong>Ucpv, In, Imax, Up et Iscpv<\/strong>, consultez notre guide sur <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/dc-spd-specifications\/\">comment lire l'\u00e9tiquette d'un parafoudre CC<\/a><\/strong> avant d'\u00e9valuer l'emplacement du parafoudre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La distance entre le parafoudre et l'onduleur et la longueur des c\u00e2bles du parafoudre ne sont pas la m\u00eame chose<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cette distinction est cruciale car <strong>la distance du parafoudre par rapport \u00e0 l'onduleur<\/strong> is often confused with the length of the SPD&#8217;s own connecting conductors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Les gens disent souvent :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLe parafoudre doit \u00eatre proche.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mais \u201c proche \u201d peut faire r\u00e9f\u00e9rence \u00e0 deux distances totalement diff\u00e9rentes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance 1 : Champ photovolta\u00efque \/ Emplacement du parafoudre par rapport \u00e0 l'onduleur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consid\u00e9rez cette configuration :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Champ photovolta\u00efque \u2192 Coffret de jonction + parafoudre \u2192 30 m de c\u00e2ble CC \u2192 Onduleur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La question ici est de savoir si la protection fournie \u00e0 une extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 du long c\u00e2ble est suffisante pour l'\u00e9quipement situ\u00e9 \u00e0 l'autre extr\u00e9mit\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il s'agit d'un <strong>probl\u00e8me de placement et de coordination des parafoudres au niveau du syst\u00e8me<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C'est ici que la disposition de 10 m de la norme IEC 61643-32 devient pertinente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance 2: The SPD&#8217;s Own Connecting Conductors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imaginez maintenant :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00e2ble CC \u2192 parafoudre (SPD) \u2192 PE \/ point de liaison \u00e9quipotentielle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le parafoudre peut \u00eatre install\u00e9 physiquement \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 de l'onduleur, mais ses c\u00e2bles de connexion peuvent \u00eatre longs et enroul\u00e9s autour du bo\u00eetier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il s'agit d'un probl\u00e8me diff\u00e9rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La norme IEC 61643-32 stipule, pour l'agencement c\u00f4t\u00e9 courant continu dans la clause 9.2.5, que la longueur totale des c\u00e2bles de connexion concern\u00e9s, indiqu\u00e9e comme <strong>L1 + L2<\/strong>, doit \u00eatre aussi courte que possible et ne devrait de pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence pas d\u00e9passer <strong>0,5 m de longueur totale de conducteur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donc :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 m \u2260 0,5 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SPD distance from inverter versus SPD connection lead length\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-distance-vs-connection-lead-length.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PV array-to-inverter distance and the SPD&#8217;s own connection lead length are two different engineering considerations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La premi\u00e8re concerne la distance entre les parties prot\u00e9g\u00e9es du syst\u00e8me photovolta\u00efque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second concerns the SPD&#8217;s own electrical connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confondre ces deux valeurs g\u00e9n\u00e8re de nombreux conseils erron\u00e9s sur les parafoudres en ligne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Que dit exactement la norme IEC 61643-32 concernant les 10 m ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorsque les ing\u00e9nieurs discutent <strong>la distance du parafoudre par rapport \u00e0 l'onduleur<\/strong> Dans un syst\u00e8me photovolta\u00efque, la valeur de 10 m est l'une des distances les plus importantes \u00e0 comprendre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La norme IEC 61643-32:2017, clause 9.2.5, traite de l'installation des parafoudres du c\u00f4t\u00e9 courant continu (DC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour les installations photovolta\u00efques d\u00e9crites dans <strong>6.2.1<\/strong> et <strong>6.2.2<\/strong>, il est indiqu\u00e9 que lorsque la distance <strong>E<\/strong> entre les modules photovolta\u00efques et l'onduleur est \u00e9gale ou sup\u00e9rieure \u00e0 <strong>10 m<\/strong>, deux jeux de parafoudres sont n\u00e9cessaires pour prot\u00e9ger suffisamment \u00e0 la fois les modules photovolta\u00efques et l'onduleur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorsque la distance entre les unit\u00e9s prot\u00e9g\u00e9es est <strong>inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 10 m<\/strong>, un jeu de parafoudres peut suffire. La norme note \u00e9galement que, pour les modules photovolta\u00efques courants, l'onduleur pr\u00e9sente normalement la tension de tenue aux chocs la plus faible, c'est pourquoi l'installation du parafoudre \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 de l'onduleur est recommand\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"IEC 61643-32 10 m SPD distance from inverter illustration\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iec-61643-32-10m-spd-distance-guide.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pour les configurations photovolta\u00efques pertinentes selon la norme IEC 61643-32, la distance de c\u00e2blage de 10 m d\u00e9termine si une protection est n\u00e9cessaire aux deux extr\u00e9mit\u00e9s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cela signifie que la \u201c r\u00e8gle des 10 m\u00e8tres \u201d souvent mentionn\u00e9e n'est pas simplement une habitude industrielle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elle repose sur une base sp\u00e9cifique dans la norme IEC 61643-32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cependant, elle ne doit pas \u00eatre transform\u00e9e en une d\u00e9claration simpliste telle que :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c Chaque installation solaire dans le monde n\u00e9cessite automatiquement deux parafoudres d\u00e8s que le c\u00e2ble atteint exactement 10 m\u00e8tres. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cela est \u00e9galement incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La norme IEC 61643-32 d\u00e9finit des configurations photovolta\u00efques sp\u00e9cifiques, et l'adoption nationale, les normes d'installation locales, les instructions des \u00e9quipements, l'\u00e9valuation des risques et les conditions de protection contre la foudre doivent toujours \u00eatre prises en compte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00c0 quelles installations photovolta\u00efques l'exigence des 10 m s'applique-t-elle ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le contexte est important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La norme IEC 61643-32 divise les installations photovolta\u00efques courantes en plusieurs configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation photovolta\u00efque sans syst\u00e8me de protection contre la foudre externe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il s'agit de la configuration d\u00e9crite \u00e0 l'article 6.2.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En g\u00e9n\u00e9ral, la norme IEC illustre la protection \u00e0 la fois c\u00f4t\u00e9 onduleur et c\u00f4t\u00e9 champ photovolta\u00efque, mais elle autorise l'omission de l'un des parafoudres DC sous certaines conditions sp\u00e9cifi\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Par exemple, lorsque la distance entre l'onduleur et le champ photovolta\u00efque est inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 10 m et que le niveau de protection en tension du parafoudre restant est correctement coordonn\u00e9 avec la tension de tenue aux chocs du champ photovolta\u00efque, le parafoudre suppl\u00e9mentaire peut ne pas \u00eatre n\u00e9cessaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation photovolta\u00efque avec syst\u00e8me de protection contre la foudre externe et distance de s\u00e9paration respect\u00e9e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La clause 6.2.2 concerne un b\u00e2timent \u00e9quip\u00e9 d'un syst\u00e8me de protection contre la foudre externe o\u00f9 la distance de s\u00e9paration requise entre le SPF et l'installation photovolta\u00efque est maintenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Encore une fois, la norme CEI pr\u00e9conise g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement une protection aux deux extr\u00e9mit\u00e9s, mais en autorise l'omission sous certaines conditions sp\u00e9cifi\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le principe des 10 m c\u00f4t\u00e9 courant continu (DC) de la clause 9.2.5 s'applique \u00e9galement \u00e0 cette configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation photovolta\u00efque avec SPF externe et distance de s\u00e9paration non maintenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il s'agit d'une condition plus s\u00e9v\u00e8re.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorsque la distance de s\u00e9paration requise ne peut \u00eatre maintenue, les composants photovolta\u00efques conducteurs peuvent faire partie du chemin du courant de foudre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La norme CEI 61643-32 sp\u00e9cifie des parafoudres test\u00e9s de classe I aux emplacements pertinents pour cette configuration, et la clause 9.2.5 note que le second parafoudre au niveau de l'onduleur est obligatoire pour le cas d\u00e9crit en 6.2.3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si la diff\u00e9rence entre la classe I, la classe II et la terminologie couramment utilis\u00e9e de type 1, type 2 et type 1+2 n'est pas claire, consultez notre guide sur <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/dc-spd-class-i-class-ii-and-class-iii-explained-a-practical-guide-to-pv-surge-protection\/\">Classes et types de parafoudres CC<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Par cons\u00e9quent :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do not use distance alone to decide the SPD Type when an external lightning protection system is involved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LPS design and separation distance must be evaluated first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does \u201cOne Set of SPDs May Be Enough\u201d Really Mean?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sentence is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC does <strong>pas<\/strong> say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf the PV cable is 9 meters long, one SPD is always enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It says one set <strong>may be enough<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pourquoi ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because distance is only one factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD voltage protection level still has to be coordinated with the impulse withstand voltage of the equipment being protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uw<\/strong> = rated impulse withstand voltage of the equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">et<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haut de la page<\/strong> = voltage protection level of the SPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For effective equipment protection, IEC 61643-32 states that Up must be lower than Uw and generally recommends maintaining at least a 20% safety margin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Up \u2264 0,8 \u00d7 Uw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">subject to the applicable exceptions and coordination conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So a short cable does not excuse poor SPD selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD still has to be electrically suitable for the equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a broader selection workflow covering voltage rating, Up, discharge-current ratings and installation conditions, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/how-to-size-a-dc-spd-for-a-solar-pv-array\/\">comment dimensionner un parafoudre CC pour une installation photovolta\u00efque<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Simple PV Example<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider two systems using exactly the same Type 2 DC SPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Short and long SPD distance from inverter comparison\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/short-vs-long-spd-inverter-distance.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The same SPD may form part of a different protection arrangement when the PV cable route becomes much longer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 5 m DC Cable \u2192 SPD \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD is close to the inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 SPD \u2192 30 m DC Cable \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both systems contain one SPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they should not automatically be treated as equivalent protection designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the relevant IEC configurations, System B crosses the 10 m distance described in Clause 9.2.5, meaning protection at both ends must be considered according to the standard requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrangement would typically become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 SPD 1 \u2192 30 m DC Cable \u2192 SPD 2 \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact SPD test class and ratings depend on the lightning protection condition and installation design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le point important est le suivant :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One SPD located somewhere on a long PV cable does not automatically provide sufficient coordinated protection at both ends.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If the SPD Is Inside the PV Combiner Box?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this situation, <strong>la distance du parafoudre par rapport \u00e0 l'onduleur<\/strong> becomes particularly important because the protection device may be located at one end of a long DC cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common real-world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commercial PV system may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cordes PV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bo\u00eete combin\u00e9e PV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>string fuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolateur DC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC SPD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long DC Cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Onduleur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"PV combiner box SPD 30 m from solar inverter\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pv-combiner-box-spd-30m-inverter.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A combiner-box SPD may be only one protection location when a long DC cable separates the PV array and inverter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An installer opens the combiner box and sees a Type 2 SPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The natural question is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhy would I need another SPD? There is already one here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the inverter is only a short distance away, the existing arrangement may satisfy the applicable protection requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if the cable route between the PV generator and inverter reaches the distance defined by IEC 61643-32, protection at both ends becomes relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phoenix Contact&#8217;s current PV application guidance follows the same basic arrangement: it identifies DC surge protection near the PV panels and DC protection near the inverter and specifically uses <strong>10 m<\/strong> as the cable-distance criterion for the inverter-side location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the combiner-box SPD is not \u201cwrong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may simply represent only one protection location within a larger surge-protection concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If the Inverter Already Has a Built-In SPD?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the situation becomes more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose the system is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 External SPD \u2192 25 m DC Cable \u2192 Inverter with Built-In Type 2 SPD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potentially, you already have protection at both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Built-in inverter SPD and external DC SPD layout\" class=\"wp-image-4419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/built-in-inverter-spd-external-spd-layout.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A built-in inverter SPD may form part of the inverter-side protection stage, but its actual specifications must be verified.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you cannot confirm that from the words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cBuilt-in SPD\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to check what is actually inside the inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the built-in SPD on the DC side?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it protect every relevant DC input or MPPT arrangement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it Type 2 or Type 1+2?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is its Ucpv?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is its Up?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it replaceable?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the inverter manufacturer count it as part of the required system surge protection?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are additional external SPDs specified in the installation manual?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A built-in SPD may form part of the inverter-side protection stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Built-in SPD does not automatically mean complete PV-system surge protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is the situation in your system, read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/solar-inverter-built-in-spd\/\">My Solar Inverter Already Has an SPD \u2014 Do I Still Need an External SPD?<\/a><\/strong> for a detailed explanation of when built-in and external protection may need to work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why SPD location and inverter documentation must be considered together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPD Distance From Inverter Checker<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<!-- KUANGYA SPD Distance From Inverter Checker -->\n<div class=\"kya-spd-tool\" id=\"kyaSpdDistanceTool\">\n\n  <div class=\"kya-tool-header\">\n    <span class=\"kya-tool-label\">PV SURGE PROTECTION TOOL<\/span>\n    <h2>SPD Distance From Inverter Checker<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Use this SPD distance from inverter checker to make a preliminary assessment\n      of whether surge protection may be needed at both ends of a PV DC cable.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"kya-tool-note\">\n    <strong>Important :<\/strong>\n    This tool is intended as a preliminary engineering check. Final SPD selection\n    and placement must follow applicable standards, national requirements,\n    inverter manufacturer instructions, and the actual PV system design.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"kya-form-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"kya-field\">\n      <label for=\"kyaDistance\">\n        PV array to inverter cable-route distance\n      <\/label>\n\n      <div class=\"kya-input-unit\">\n        <input\n          type=\"number\"\n          id=\"kyaDistance\"\n          min=\"0\"\n          step=\"0.1\"\n          placeholder=\"e.g. 25\"\n        >\n        <span>m<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <small>\n        Enter the approximate cable-route length, not the straight-line distance.\n      <\/small>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"kya-field\">\n      <label for=\"kyaLocation\">\n        Where is the existing DC SPD installed?\n      <\/label>\n\n      <select id=\"kyaLocation\">\n        <option value=\"\">Select an option<\/option>\n        <option value=\"array\">Near the PV array<\/option>\n        <option value=\"combiner\">Inside the combiner box<\/option>\n        <option value=\"inverter\">Near the inverter<\/option>\n        <option value=\"builtin\">Built into the inverter<\/option>\n        <option value=\"both\">SPDs at both ends<\/option>\n        <option value=\"none\">No SPD installed<\/option>\n        <option value=\"unknown\">Not sure<\/option>\n      <\/select>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"kya-field\">\n      <label for=\"kyaBuiltin\">\n        Does the inverter include a built-in DC SPD?\n      <\/label>\n\n      <select id=\"kyaBuiltin\">\n        <option value=\"\">Select an option<\/option>\n        <option value=\"no\">Non<\/option>\n        <option value=\"type2\">Yes \u2014 Type 2<\/option>\n        <option value=\"type12\">Yes \u2014 Type 1+2<\/option>\n        <option value=\"unknown-type\">Yes \u2014 type unknown<\/option>\n        <option value=\"unknown\">Not sure<\/option>\n      <\/select>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"kya-field\">\n      <label for=\"kyaLps\">\n        Does the building have an external lightning protection system (LPS)?\n      <\/label>\n\n      <select id=\"kyaLps\">\n        <option value=\"\">Select an option<\/option>\n        <option value=\"no\">Non<\/option>\n        <option value=\"maintained\">\n          Yes \u2014 separation distance maintained\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"not-maintained\">\n          Yes \u2014 separation distance not maintained\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"unknown\">Not sure<\/option>\n      <\/select>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"kya-field kya-full\">\n      <label for=\"kyaLead\">\n        Are the SPD connecting conductors short and direct?\n      <\/label>\n\n      <select id=\"kyaLead\">\n        <option value=\"\">Select an option<\/option>\n        <option value=\"short\">\n          Yes \u2014 approximately \u2264 0.5 m total relevant lead length\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"long\">\n          No \u2014 longer than approximately 0.5 m\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"unknown\">\n          Not sure\n        <\/option>\n      <\/select>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"kya-check-btn\" onclick=\"kyaCheckSpdDistance()\">\n    Check My SPD Layout\n  <\/button>\n\n  <div class=\"kya-result\" id=\"kyaSpdResult\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.kya-spd-tool {\n  max-width: 900px;\n  margin: 36px auto;\n  padding: 32px;\n  border: 1px solid #e4e7eb;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n}\n\n.kya-tool-header h2 {\n  margin: 8px 0 12px;\n  font-size: 28px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n}\n\n.kya-tool-header p {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: #555;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.kya-tool-label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  padding: 6px 10px;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  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input {\n  border: 0;\n  border-radius: 0;\n}\n\n.kya-input-unit span {\n  padding: 0 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #555;\n  border-left: 1px solid #e1e4e8;\n}\n\n.kya-check-btn {\n  margin-top: 24px;\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 14px 18px;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  background: #202124;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n.kya-check-btn:hover {\n  opacity: 0.9;\n}\n\n.kya-result {\n  display: none;\n  margin-top: 24px;\n  padding: 22px;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.kya-result h3 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  font-size: 22px;\n}\n\n.kya-result p {\n  margin: 8px 0;\n}\n\n.kya-result ul {\n  margin: 10px 0 0 20px;\n}\n\n.kya-result-good {\n  display: block;\n  background: #f4f8f4;\n  border: 1px solid #cfe1cf;\n}\n\n.kya-result-review {\n  display: block;\n  background: #fff9ed;\n  border: 1px solid #ead9ad;\n}\n\n.kya-result-alert {\n  display: block;\n  background: #fff3f3;\n  border: 1px solid #e4c2c2;\n}\n\n.kya-extra-warning {\n  margin-top: 16px;\n  padding: 13px 15px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-left: 4px solid #777;\n}\n\n.kya-standard-note {\n  margin-top: 16px;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #666;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n  .kya-spd-tool {\n    padding: 22px 18px;\n  }\n\n  .kya-form-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n\n  .kya-full {\n    grid-column: auto;\n  }\n\n  .kya-tool-header h2 {\n    font-size: 23px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<script>\nfunction kyaCheckSpdDistance() {\n\n  const distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"kyaDistance\").value);\n  const location = document.getElementById(\"kyaLocation\").value;\n  const builtin = document.getElementById(\"kyaBuiltin\").value;\n  const lps = document.getElementById(\"kyaLps\").value;\n  const lead = document.getElementById(\"kyaLead\").value;\n\n  const result = document.getElementById(\"kyaSpdResult\");\n\n  result.className = \"kya-result\";\n  result.innerHTML = \"\";\n\n  if (\n    isNaN(distance) ||\n    distance < 0 ||\n    !location ||\n    !builtin ||\n    !lps ||\n    !lead\n  ) {\n    result.classList.add(\"kya-result-review\");\n    result.innerHTML = `\n      <h3>Please complete all fields<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Enter the cable-route distance and select an option for each question\n        before running the preliminary check.\n      <\/p>\n    `;\n    return;\n  }\n\n  let output = \"\";\n  let resultClass = \"\";\n\n  \/* Highest-priority condition:\n     external LPS and separation distance not maintained *\/\n  if (lps === \"not-maintained\") {\n\n    resultClass = \"kya-result-alert\";\n\n    output = `\n      <h3>Lightning protection design requires additional evaluation<\/h3>\n\n      <p>\n        An external lightning protection system is present and the required\n        separation distance is not maintained.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        In this condition, SPD selection should not be decided from cable\n        distance alone. The applicable IEC lightning-protection configuration,\n        lightning-current capability, equipotential bonding, and SPD test class\n        must be evaluated.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For the relevant IEC 61643-32 configuration, Class I tested protection\n        may be required at the specified locations.\n      <\/p>\n    `;\n\n  }\n\n  \/* No SPD *\/\n  else if (location === \"none\") {\n\n    resultClass = \"kya-result-alert\";\n\n    output = `\n      <h3>No DC SPD is currently identified<\/h3>\n\n      <p>\n        The system should be evaluated for DC surge protection before relying\n        on cable distance alone.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Check the PV installation standard, inverter manufacturer instructions,\n        lightning protection condition, equipment impulse withstand voltage,\n        and required SPD characteristics.\n      <\/p>\n    `;\n\n  }\n\n  \/* 10 m or more *\/\n  else if (distance >= 10) {\n\n    resultClass = \"kya-result-review\";\n\n    let builtInText = \"\";\n\n    if (builtin === \"type2\" || builtin === \"type12\") {\n      builtInText = `\n        <p>\n          Your inverter already reports a built-in DC SPD. This device may form\n          part of the inverter-side protection stage, but its Type, Ucpv, Up,\n          protected modes, and manufacturer instructions must be verified\n          before treating the two-end protection requirement as satisfied.\n        <\/p>\n      `;\n    }\n\n    if (location === \"both\") {\n      output = `\n        <h3>Two protection locations are already present<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          The PV array-to-inverter cable-route distance is\n          <strong>${distance.toFixed(1)} m<\/strong>.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          For the relevant IEC 61643-32 PV configurations, a cable-route\n          distance of 10 m or more requires protection at both ends to\n          sufficiently protect the PV modules and inverter.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Your layout already indicates SPDs at both ends. The next step is to\n          verify SPD coordination, Ucpv, Up, discharge-current capability,\n          protected modes, grounding\/bonding, and manufacturer requirements.\n        <\/p>\n      `;\n    } else {\n      output = `\n        <h3>Protection at both ends should be checked<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          The PV array-to-inverter cable-route distance is\n          <strong>${distance.toFixed(1)} m<\/strong>.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          For the relevant PV configurations covered by IEC 61643-32, when the\n          distance between PV modules and inverter is 10 m or more, two sets of\n          SPDs are necessary to sufficiently protect both ends.\n        <\/p>\n\n        ${builtInText}\n\n        <p>\n          Do not simply add another identical SPD without checking coordination,\n          SPD Type, Ucpv, Up, grounding, and the inverter manufacturer's\n          requirements.\n        <\/p>\n      `;\n    }\n\n  }\n\n  \/* Below 10 m *\/\n  else {\n\n    resultClass = \"kya-result-good\";\n\n    output = `\n      <h3>One SPD location may be sufficient<\/h3>\n\n      <p>\n        The PV array-to-inverter cable-route distance is\n        <strong>${distance.toFixed(1)} m<\/strong>, which is below 10 m.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For the relevant IEC 61643-32 configurations, one set of SPDs may be\n        sufficient when the applicable protection conditions are satisfied.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Distance alone is not enough to confirm the design. Check SPD voltage\n        protection level Up, equipment impulse withstand voltage Uw, Ucpv,\n        wiring arrangement, lightning protection condition, and manufacturer\n        instructions.\n      <\/p>\n    `;\n  }\n\n  \/* Additional lead-length warning *\/\n  if (lead === \"long\") {\n    output += `\n      <div class=\"kya-extra-warning\">\n        <strong>\u26a0 Check SPD connection lead length<\/strong>\n        <p>\n          The SPD connecting conductors are reported as longer than approximately\n          0.5 m total relevant lead length.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          Long connecting conductors can add inductive voltage during a surge.\n          Review whether the connection can be made shorter, straighter, and\n          more direct.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    `;\n  }\n\n  if (lead === \"unknown\") {\n    output += `\n      <div class=\"kya-extra-warning\">\n        <strong>Check the SPD wiring<\/strong>\n        <p>\n          The connection lead length is unknown. Inspect the actual SPD wiring\n          and keep the relevant conductors as short and direct as practical.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    `;\n  }\n\n  if (lps === \"unknown\") {\n    output += `\n      <div class=\"kya-extra-warning\">\n        <strong>Lightning protection status is unknown<\/strong>\n        <p>\n          Confirm whether an external lightning protection system is present,\n          because this can change the required SPD test class and installation\n          arrangement.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    `;\n  }\n\n  output += `\n    <div class=\"kya-standard-note\">\n      Preliminary guidance only. This checker does not replace IEC 61643-32,\n      applicable national installation rules, lightning protection design,\n      inverter instructions, or professional engineering assessment.\n    <\/div>\n  `;\n\n  result.classList.add(resultClass);\n  result.innerHTML = output;\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Must SPD Connecting Wires Be So Short?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now return to the second distance problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your SPD is installed at exactly the correct system location, its wiring can still reduce protection performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Envisager :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DC conductor \u2192 short connection \u2192 SPD \u2192 short PE connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DC conductor \u2192 long loop \u2192 SPD \u2192 long loop \u2192 PE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD model is identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its datasheet Up is identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its Imax is identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the installed protection can be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phoenix Contact explains that excessive SPD connection length raises the effective voltage protection level because of voltage developed across the conductor inductance. Its installation guidance references the 0.5 m connection-length principle and shows how conductor voltage has to be added to the SPD protection level when evaluating the complete installed protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC 61643-32 gives the same practical message for the DC side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">keep the SPD connecting cables as short as possible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 0.5 m figure should therefore be treated as a wiring target, not as a reason to mount an SPD exactly 500 mm from the inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- KUANGYA SPD Connection Lead Length Check -->\n<div class=\"kya-lead-tool\">\n\n  <h3>SPD Connection Lead Length Check<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Enter the total relevant SPD connection lead length to check whether the\n    wiring should be reviewed.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"kya-lead-row\">\n\n    <div class=\"kya-lead-input\">\n      <input\n        type=\"number\"\n        id=\"kyaLeadLength\"\n        min=\"0\"\n        step=\"1\"\n        placeholder=\"e.g. 40\"\n      >\n      <span>cm<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <button type=\"button\" onclick=\"kyaCheckLeadLength()\">\n      Check Lead Length\n    <\/button>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"kyaLeadResult\" class=\"kya-lead-result\"><\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"kya-lead-disclaimer\">\n    This is a practical installation check, not a pass\/fail safety certification.\n    The applicable wiring arrangement, relevant standards, and manufacturer\n    instructions must also be considered.\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.kya-lead-tool {\n  margin: 30px 0;\n  padding: 26px;\n  border: 1px solid #e2e5e8;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n}\n\n.kya-lead-tool h3 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n.kya-lead-tool p {\n  line-height: 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block;\n  background: #fff9ed;\n  border: 1px solid #ead9ad;\n}\n\n.kya-lead-disclaimer {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  margin-top: 16px;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #777;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .kya-lead-row {\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  .kya-lead-row button {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\nfunction kyaCheckLeadLength() {\n\n  const value = parseFloat(\n    document.getElementById(\"kyaLeadLength\").value\n  );\n\n  const result = document.getElementById(\"kyaLeadResult\");\n\n  result.className = \"kya-lead-result\";\n\n  if (isNaN(value) || value < 0) {\n    result.classList.add(\"kya-lead-review\");\n    result.innerHTML = `\n      <strong>Please enter a valid lead length.<\/strong>\n    `;\n    return;\n  }\n\n  if (value <= 50) {\n\n    result.classList.add(\"kya-lead-good\");\n\n    result.innerHTML = `\n      <strong>\u2713 Preferred practical range<\/strong><br>\n      The entered total lead length is ${value.toFixed(0)} cm.\n      This is within the approximately 0.5 m preferred total relevant\n      connection length referenced for the applicable IEC DC-side arrangement.\n      Keep the conductors short, direct, and free from unnecessary loops.\n    `;\n\n  } else {\n\n    result.classList.add(\"kya-lead-review\");\n\n    result.innerHTML = `\n      <strong>\u26a0 Review the connection layout<\/strong><br>\n      The entered total lead length is ${value.toFixed(0)} cm.\n      This exceeds approximately 0.5 m.\n      Consider whether the SPD connection path can be shortened or the wiring\n      arrangement improved to reduce inductive voltage contribution.\n    `;\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SPD connection lead length below and above 0.5 m\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spd-connection-lead-length-05m.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keeping SPD connecting conductors short and direct helps reduce inductive voltage during a surge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Engineering Example of Lead-Inductance Voltage<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose we use a simplified conductor inductance of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L \u2248 1 \u00b5H\/m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and a surge-current rise of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 kA in 10 \u00b5s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>di\/dt = 1 kA\/\u00b5s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one meter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0394U = L \u00d7 di\/dt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0394U \u2248 1 \u00b5H \u00d7 1 kA\/\u00b5s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0394U \u2248 1 kV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the type of example Phoenix Contact uses to demonstrate why lead length matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this should <strong>pas<\/strong> be turned into a calculator that claims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery meter always adds exactly 1 kV.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real values change with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>conductor spacing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conductor shape,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>routing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loop geometry,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>current waveform,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>current magnitude,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the actual surge-current path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculation is best used to explain the physics, not to produce false precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Solve the Distance Problem by Using a Higher-kA SPD?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose one SPD has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Imax = 40 kA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and another:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Imax = 80 kA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is tempting to think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf my SPD is far from the inverter, I will simply install the 80 kA model.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not solve the placement problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imax describes the maximum discharge-current capability under the specified 8\/20 \u00b5s test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not eliminate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>long cable routes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conductor inductance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>poor bonding,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incorrect SPD location,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>excessive connecting-lead length,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or lack of SPD coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A higher Imax may be appropriate for some installations, but it is not a substitute for correct SPD placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Lower Up Solve a Long-Distance Installation?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, not by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lower Up can improve equipment protection because it means the SPD limits voltage to a lower level under its specified test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the final installed protection depends on the complete circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Par exemple :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPD A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up = 2.0 kV<br>Very long connecting conductors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPD B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up = 2.5 kV<br>Very short, direct connections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot determine which installation produces the lower voltage at the equipment terminals from the SPD label alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conductor voltage contribution also matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why SPD selection and SPD installation should never be treated as separate topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Cable Route Matter, or Only the Cable Length?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical cable route matters too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable length is an easy number to measure, but electromagnetic behavior is influenced by geometry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For surge currents, good practice includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keeping outgoing and return\/current-path conductors close together where appropriate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minimizing loop area,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoiding unnecessary conductor loops,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>using short bonding paths,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and following the SPD manufacturer&#8217;s recommended connection arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC 61643-32 itself emphasizes minimizing loop areas in DC-side installation diagrams and recommends direct earthing between SPD and inverter for optimum overvoltage protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So two systems with the same \u201c10 m cable length\u201d are not necessarily electromagnetically identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Changes on the AC Side of the Inverter?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inverter is connected to more than one electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has a DC input from the PV array and an AC connection to the distribution system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC 61643-32 also addresses the AC side of the PV installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the AC side, it recommends that where the wiring between the SPD near the origin of the electrical installation and the inverter is <strong>de 10 m ou plus<\/strong>, the inverter should be protected by an additional SPD adjacent to the inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the more severe external-LPS configuration described in Clause 6.2.3, the additional SPD at the inverter is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phoenix Contact&#8217;s current selection guidance follows the same basic structure, showing an additional AC-side SPD near the inverter when the cable length to the main distribution is 10 m or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Par cons\u00e9quent :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A DC SPD does not replace AC surge protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both electrical interfaces need to be assessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SPD placement is only one part of the overall protection architecture. For the relationship between SPDs, gPV fuses, DC isolators, combiner boxes and inverter protection, see our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/blog\/solar-pv-electrical-protection\/\">complete solar PV electrical protection guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Communication Cables Need Attention Too?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern PV inverters may also be connected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RS-485,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethernet,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy meters,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>data loggers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sensors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>remote monitoring systems,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weather stations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or control equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These conductors can provide another path for transient overvoltages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC 61643-32 states that when SPDs are required for the power circuits, surge protection should also be considered for telecommunications and signalling circuits associated with the PV system. Phoenix Contact makes the same practical recommendation for common inverter interfaces such as Ethernet and RS-485.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So an engineer reviewing inverter surge protection should ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat conductors enter the inverter?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">not only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere is the DC SPD?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If the Building Has an External Lightning Protection System?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where simplified internet advice becomes especially risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a building has an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/33680\" rel=\"noopener\">external lightning protection system (LPS)<\/a><\/strong>, first determine whether the required separation distance <em>s<\/em> between the lightning protection system and the PV installation is maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separation Distance Maintained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the IEC configuration where the external LPS exists but separation distance is maintained, Class II tested PV SPDs are used at the relevant DC locations in the arrangement described by IEC 61643-32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10 m DC-side placement principle still applies to the configuration covered by 6.2.2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separation Distance Not Maintained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If separation distance cannot be maintained, parts of the PV system can carry partial lightning current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This changes the required protection concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC 61643-32 specifies Class I tested SPDs at the relevant locations for this configuration, and the protection arrangement becomes more stringent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why you should never decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cType 2 is enough because the cable is only 8 meters.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">without first knowing the lightning protection condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distance is only one part of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Installation Scenarios<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 1: Small Rooftop PV System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 6 m DC Cable \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No external LPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A suitable SPD is installed close to the inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, one set of DC SPDs may be sufficient if the applicable IEC conditions, Up coordination, equipment withstand voltage, and manufacturer instructions are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fact that the distance is below 10 m helps, but it is not the only requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 2: Combiner Box 25 m From the Inverter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 Combiner Box + SPD \u2192 25 m DC Cable \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the relevant IEC 61643-32 configurations, the distance is \u226510 m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protection should therefore be provided at both ends in accordance with the standard arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second suitable SPD close to the inverter is required for the configurations addressed by Clause 9.2.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 3: Inverter Has Built-In Type 2 DC SPD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 External SPD \u2192 25 m DC Cable \u2192 Built-In SPD \u2192 Inverter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may already resemble a two-location protection concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the built-in device must be checked against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IEC classification,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ucpv,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protected poles\/modes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inverter topology,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and manufacturer instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not remove the external SPD simply because the inverter datasheet says \u201cSPD included.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 4: SPD Beside the Inverter but With Long Leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PV Array \u2192 Inverter Cabinet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the cabinet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DC terminal \u2192 80 cm wire \u2192 SPD \u2192 70 cm PE wire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system-level location may be good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD wiring is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The long connecting conductors can increase the installed protection level because of their inductive voltage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, the first fix is not necessarily another SPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be to redesign the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 5: Building With External LPS and Separation Distance Not Maintained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now cable distance alone is no longer the main issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system has to account for partial lightning current, lightning equipotential bonding, SPD test class, and the complete LPS design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This requires a lightning-protection-based SPD design rather than a simple \u201cless than or greater than 10 m\u201d decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Engineering Decision Table<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>What IEC-Based Design Tells You to Check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PV array to inverter &lt;10 m<\/td><td>One set may be sufficient, subject to protection-level conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PV array to inverter \u226510 m<\/td><td>Two sets necessary for relevant IEC 61643-32 configurations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>External LPS, separation maintained<\/td><td>Apply the relevant 6.2.2 SPD arrangement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>External LPS, separation not maintained<\/td><td>More stringent Class I\/lightning-current protection applies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SPD leads approaching or exceeding 0.5 m<\/td><td>Review connection layout and installed protection level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SPD close to inverter<\/td><td>Still check Up, Ucpv, wiring, bonding and coordination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inverter built-in SPD<\/td><td>Verify whether it satisfies the required inverter-side protection function<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long AC cable to main distribution<\/td><td>Additional AC-side SPD near inverter may be required\/recommended<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication lines entering inverter<\/td><td>Evaluate surge protection for signalling\/data circuits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erreurs courantes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 1: \u201cOne SPD Protects the Entire PV System\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An SPD protects according to its location, installation, and coordination with the rest of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A device installed at one end of a long conductor should not automatically be assumed to provide the same protection at the other end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 2: \u201c10 m Is Just a Recommendation From SPD Manufacturers\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10 m distinction appears directly in IEC 61643-32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the relevant DC-side configurations, \u226510 m leads to a two-SPD requirement for sufficient protection of both PV modules and inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 3: \u201c9.9 m Means One SPD Is Definitely Enough\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below 10 m, IEC says one set <strong>may<\/strong> be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protection-level coordination and the rest of the installation still matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 4: \u201c0.5 m Means the SPD Must Be Within 0.5 m of the Inverter\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 0.5 m guidance refers to the SPD&#8217;s relevant connecting conductors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not the same measurement as the PV-array-to-inverter distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 5: \u201cA Bigger kA Rating Fixes Poor Placement\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imax does not compensate for long conductors, poor bonding, or incorrect protection location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 6: \u201cA Built-In SPD Means External SPDs Are Unnecessary\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built-in protection has to be evaluated as part of the full PV protection concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 7: \u201cIf the DC Side Is Protected, the Inverter Is Protected\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inverter also connects to AC and often to communication lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All possible surge-entry paths should be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Checklist Before Deciding Whether You Need Another SPD<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before deciding that one SPD is enough, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PV Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>distance along the cable route between PV array and inverter;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>location of combiner boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>location of existing SPDs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>outdoor and indoor cable sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DOCUP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IEC test class \/ SPD Type;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ucpv;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imax or Iimp where applicable;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iscpv;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protected modes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>backup protection requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onduleur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rated maximum DC voltage;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rated impulse withstand voltage Uw, if available;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>built-in DC SPD;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>built-in AC SPD;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manufacturer&#8217;s external SPD requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPD lead length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bonding conductor length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cable routing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loop area;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PE routing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>earthing arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightning Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>external LPS present or absent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>required separation distance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether separation distance is maintained;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lightning equipotential bonding requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only after these points are understood should the designer decide whether an additional SPD is unnecessary, recommended, or required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the distance between the SPD and inverter really matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oui.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical distance between protected parts of the PV system is specifically considered in IEC 61643-32, and long SPD connection leads can also increase the effective installed protection level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are two separate effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need two DC SPDs when the PV array is 15 m from the inverter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PV installations covered by IEC 61643-32 Clauses 6.2.1 and 6.2.2, when the cable-route distance E between PV modules and inverter is equal to or greater than 10 m, Clause 9.2.5 requires two sets of SPDs to sufficiently protect both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact SPD class and ratings still depend on the system and lightning protection arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If the distance is only 8 m, is one SPD definitely enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC states that one set <strong>may be enough<\/strong> below 10 m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPD voltage protection level, equipment impulse withstand voltage, installation arrangement, and other conditions still need to be satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should the single SPD be installed if the distance is less than 10 m?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEC notes that common PV modules generally have a higher rated impulse withstand voltage than the inverter, and therefore recommends installing the SPD close to the inverter when one set is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 10 m measured as straight-line distance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For practical application, the relevant distance is the electrical cable-route distance between the units, not simply the straight-line distance measured through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 0.5 m the distance between the SPD and inverter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the DC-side arrangement in IEC 61643-32 Clause 9.2.5, the 0.5 m recommendation refers to the total relevant SPD connecting leads, identified as L1 + L2 in the standard example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does longer SPD wiring reduce protection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the connecting conductors have inductance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a fast-rising surge current, the conductor develops an additional voltage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0394U = L \u00d7 di\/dt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This additional voltage contributes to the installed voltage appearing at the protected equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can an inverter&#8217;s built-in SPD count as the inverter-side SPD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potentially, yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But its Type\/test class, Ucpv, Up, protected circuit arrangement, installation, and manufacturer requirements must first be verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume all built-in SPDs are equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a DC SPD protect the inverter from AC-side surges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DC and AC are separate surge paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AC-side protection arrangement must be evaluated separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if my building has an external lightning protection system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First determine whether the required separation distance between the external LPS and PV installation is maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it is not maintained, IEC 61643-32 applies a more stringent lightning-current protection arrangement using Class I tested SPDs at the relevant locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Answer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. SPD distance from inverter matters in solar PV surge protection design.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there are two different distances that must not be confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>the cable-route distance between the PV array and inverter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the relevant IEC 61643-32 configurations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E &lt; 10 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 one set of SPDs may be sufficient if the required protection conditions are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E \u2265 10 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 two sets of SPDs are necessary to sufficiently protect both PV modules and inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second distance is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>the length of the SPD&#8217;s own connecting conductors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These conductors should be kept as short as possible, with IEC 61643-32 giving a preferred total lead length of no more than approximately <strong>0.5 m<\/strong> for the DC-side arrangement shown in Clause 9.2.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither rule should be used alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A technically sound PV surge-protection design also considers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Up, Uw, Ucpv, SPD test class, lightning protection system, separation distance, bonding, earthing, cable routing, inverter built-in protection, AC-side protection, and SPD coordination.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The useful question is therefore not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHow many SPDs does my solar system have?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C'est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cAre the SPDs positioned, selected, and connected so that every vulnerable part of the system receives the required protection?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the difference between simply installing an SPD and designing a coordinated surge-protection system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help Reviewing Your PV SPD Layout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure whether the existing SPD is far enough from the inverter to require another protection stage, send us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PV system voltage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inverter model,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>array-to-inverter cable distance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>existing SPD location,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPD specifications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a simple system layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KUANGYA can help you identify the SPD parameters and installation positions that should be checked before product selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also view our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnkuangya.com\/fr\/dc-spd\/\">DC surge protective devices for solar PV systems<\/a><\/strong> for available Type 2 and Type 1+2 DC SPD options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KUANGYA \u2014 Surge Protection for Solar PV Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPD distance from inverter is an important part of solar PV surge protection design, especially when the SPD is installed in a combiner box or near the PV array. 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