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Upgraded Solar Rapid Shutdown Device Popular for PV Panels and Inverters
Upgraded Solar Rapid Shutdown Device Popular for PV Panels and Inverters
The upgraded YRO solar rapid shutdown system has optimized the structural strength of the outer shell, and the internal key mechanical components based on the original design. It places greater emphasis on the stability and durability during long-term use, and is suitable for PV projects that have continuous requirements for safety and reliability.
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Product Introduction
To understand why rapid shutdown devices are important, we must first understand a risk point of solar systems.
A standard rooftop solar system consists of many solar panels connected in series. Each panel generates electricity, and when connected in series, the voltages add up, allowing the entire string to produce a direct current voltage of thousands of volts. As long as sunlight shines on the panels, this voltage always exists. This means that even if you turn off the inverter or other switches, the solar panels still carry high voltage.
In past fire incidents, because the photovoltaic panels were live, firefighters were unable to promptly carry out firefighting operations, thereby increasing personnel safety risks and also causing property damage.
RSD is specifically designed to solve this problem. YRO has made targeted optimizations to the RSD this time.
First, reinforcement ribs have been added to the screw posts on the surface cover. This design enhances the bending and torsional resistance of the screw posts, preventing bending deformation or breakage when tightening screws or under external force.
Secondly, there is an upgrade to the internal switch structure. In the actual use of PV rapid shutdown , the rotating shaft of the switch will gradually wear down with multiple switching operations. If the material strength is insufficient, it will affect the smoothness of switching. For this upgrade, we changed the switch to aluminum alloy, which ensures strength while also maintaining good stability during repeated operations, thereby extending the overall service life.
Product Description
Safety Design: Our RSD design revolves entirely around “ensuring reliable shutdown in emergency situations.” Its working logic is direct and reliable, with the goal of reducing high-voltage direct current to a safe voltage in the shortest possible time, quickly eliminating the risk of electric shock during fire rescue and system maintenance.
Durability Upgrades:
- Sturdier Surface Cover Structure: The product specifically adds “reinforcement ribs” to the screw post area of the surface cover. This improvement can significantly enhance the torsional and impact resistance of the screw posts, ensuring that during long-term outdoor use, facing wind vibration, temperature changes, or installation stress, the shell joint parts are more stable, less prone to deformation or cracking, thereby long-term protecting the internal precision components.
- More Wear-Resistant Internal Switch Mechanism: This upgrade changes the material of the key internal switch’s rotating shaft component to aluminum alloy. Compared to ordinary materials, aluminum alloy has higher strength and wear resistance. During the long service life of rapid shutdown devices, they will undergo multiple switching operations (such as during testing, drills, or actual emergency situations). The aluminum alloy material can effectively reduce wear after long-term use, avoiding switch jamming or incomplete action due to wear.
Product Feature
From a detail perspective, the changes in the upgraded YRO PV panel emergency shutdown switch are not major in appearance, but each adjustment is related to real usage scenarios.
First, let’s talk about the reinforcement rib design of the surface cover screw posts. In many plastic-shell electrical products, screw posts are actually the most problematic areas. Uneven force during installation, repeated assembly and disassembly, and temperature changes can all cause screw posts to bear extra stress. The presence of reinforcement ribs is equivalent to adding a “support skeleton” to the screw posts, distributing the force away from a single point. This not only improves assembly firmness but also allows the surface cover to remain stably fitted even after multiple openings.
Looking at the internal switch structure, the core of RSD is not electronic display but whether mechanical action is reliable. The upgraded version uses aluminum alloy as the material for key switch components, which can effectively reduce wear on the rotating shaft after multiple switching operations. For users, the most intuitive feeling is that operation is less likely to stall. Especially in scenarios requiring multiple tests or debugging, this stability becomes very important.
Moreover, from the perspective of overall structural design, YRO emergency shutdown switch emphasizes assembly rationality more. The internal layout is clear, stress-bearing components have clearly defined roles, and it is not easy for local wear to affect overall function. This design approach also makes later inspection and maintenance more intuitive; even non-professionals can roughly judge whether the device is in normal condition.
In practical applications, many safety device issues do not result in immediate failure but gradually accumulate over time. The detailed improvements of the upgraded solar panel safety shutdown switch essentially delay the emergence of such cumulative risks, allowing the device to maintain stable working condition for a longer period.
Product Parameters
| Product Series | YRSD-2A |
| String Voltage | DC 1500V |
| String Current | 26A |
| Rated Voltage | AC 230V |
| Operation Voltage | AC 100~270V |
| Operation Temp | -40 ~ +85℃ |
| Standard | NEC 2014/IEC 60947-3 |
| Protection Level | IP 66 |