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APsmart RSD-S-PLC-B (20A) Rapid Shutdown Device (435101)

Model: RSD-S-PLC-B (20A) · SKU: 435101

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Device type	Module-level rapid shutdown device, kept connected by the heartbeat signal of an APsmart Transmitter-PLC (PLC)Source [1]
Rapid shutdown compliance	NEC 2017, 2020 and 2023 (690.12); SunSpecSource [1]
Maximum input power	Not documented
Maximum input voltage	80 VSource [1]
Maximum input current	20 ASource [1]
Output voltage	Not documented
Maximum output current	Not documented
Communications	PLCSource [1]
Efficiency	Not documented
Operating temperature	-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedSource [1]
Enclosure	NEMA Type 6P/IP68Source [1]
Safety listing	Not documented
Weight	Not documented
Dimensions	140 D × 32 D × 18 D mm5.51 D × 1.3 D × 0.71 D in convertedSource [1]
Enclosure volume	0.08 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term	Not documented

All recorded specifications

Certifications (as printed)	NEC 2017, 2020&2023 (690.12); UL1741; CSA C22.2 No. 330-17; IEC/EN62109-1; 2PFG2305; FCC Part15; ICES-003; IEC/EN61000-6-1/-2/-3/-4Documented claim Conditions The safety and EMC compliance rows as printed for the RSD-S-PLC. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Features & Compliance, Safety Compliance and EMC Compliance The safety and EMC compliance rows as printed for the RSD-S-PLC. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Features & Compliance, Safety Compliance and EMC Compliance Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Communications	PLCDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Communication PLC"; the description says it receives a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Features & Compliance, Communication Printed as "Communication PLC"; the description says it receives a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Features & Compliance, Communication Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Connector	MC4 connectorDocumented claim Conditions The 435101 ordering line prints "435101 1500V UL/1000V TUV, MC4 connector, input cable length 250mm"; the Technical Data connector row prints "Input: Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4 or Customized" and "Output: APsystems specified or Customized" for the RSD-S-PLC. Location: PDF page 2, Ordering Information (435101); Technical Data, Connector The 435101 ordering line prints "435101 1500V UL/1000V TUV, MC4 connector, input cable length 250mm"; the Technical Data connector row prints "Input: Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4 or Customized" and "Output: APsystems specified or Customized" for the RSD-S-PLC. Location: PDF page 2, Ordering Information (435101); Technical Data, Connector Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Device type	Module-level rapid shutdown device, kept connected by the heartbeat signal of an APsmart Transmitter-PLC (PLC)Documented claim Conditions The datasheet heading prints "RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE RSD-S-PLC" and the description prints "The RSD-S-PLC meets SunSpec requirements, maintaining normal function by continually receiving a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter." and "The RSD executes rapid system shutdown when the Transmitter signal is absent." Location: PDF page 1, description and features The datasheet heading prints "RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE RSD-S-PLC" and the description prints "The RSD-S-PLC meets SunSpec requirements, maintaining normal function by continually receiving a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter." and "The RSD executes rapid system shutdown when the Transmitter signal is absent." Location: PDF page 1, description and features Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Dimensions	140 D × 32 D × 18 D mm5.51 D × 1.3 D × 0.71 D in convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "140 mm x 32 mm x 18 mm" (5.5 by 1.3 by 0.7 inches) without cable and connectors; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Dimensions Printed as "140 mm x 32 mm x 18 mm" (5.5 by 1.3 by 0.7 inches) without cable and connectors; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Dimensions Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Enclosure	NEMA Type 6P/IP68Documented claim Conditions Printed as "Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 6P/IP68". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Enclosure Rating Printed as "Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 6P/IP68". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Enclosure Rating Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Input voltage range	10.5 to 80 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed once for the RSD-S-PLC as "Input Operating Voltage Range 10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Input Operating Voltage Range Printed once for the RSD-S-PLC as "Input Operating Voltage Range 10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Input Operating Voltage Range Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Maximum input current	20 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) 15A/20A" for the RSD-S-PLC; the ordering information lists 435101 under "20A RSD-S-PLC-B ORDERING INFORMATION", so the 20 A figure is recorded for it. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax); PDF page 2, Ordering Information Printed as "Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) 15A/20A" for the RSD-S-PLC; the ordering information lists 435101 under "20A RSD-S-PLC-B ORDERING INFORMATION", so the 20 A figure is recorded for it. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax); PDF page 2, Ordering Information Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Maximum input voltage	80 VDocumented claim Conditions The top of the printed input operating voltage range, "10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Input Operating Voltage Range The top of the printed input operating voltage range, "10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Input Operating Voltage Range Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Maximum system voltage	1500 V (UL), 1000 V (TUV)Documented claim Conditions The maximum system voltage row prints "1000V （Model: RSD-S-PLC-A）" and "1500V （Model: RSD-S-PLC-B）", and the 435101 ordering line, under the RSD-S-PLC-B heading, prints "1500V UL/1000V TUV". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Output Data (DC), Maximum System Voltage; PDF page 2, Ordering Information The maximum system voltage row prints "1000V （Model: RSD-S-PLC-A）" and "1500V （Model: RSD-S-PLC-B）", and the 435101 ordering line, under the RSD-S-PLC-B heading, prints "1500V UL/1000V TUV". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Output Data (DC), Maximum System Voltage; PDF page 2, Ordering Information Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Operating temperature	-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "-40°F to +185°F (-40 °C to + 85 °C)". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Operating Ambient Temperature Range Printed as "-40°F to +185°F (-40 °C to + 85 °C)". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Mechanical Data, Operating Ambient Temperature Range Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Output voltage range	10.5 to 80 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed once for the RSD-S-PLC as "Output Operating Voltage Range 10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Output Data (DC), Output Operating Voltage Range Printed once for the RSD-S-PLC as "Output Operating Voltage Range 10.5-80V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Output Data (DC), Output Operating Voltage Range Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
PV short-circuit current limit	25 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed in the Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) row as 25A, marked with an asterisk; the page's footnote reads "Only upgrade the authentication parameters, no other changes." Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) Printed in the Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) row as 25A, marked with an asterisk; the page's footnote reads "Only upgrade the authentication parameters, no other changes." Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-S-PLC), Input Data (DC), Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Rapid shutdown compliance	NEC 2017, 2020 and 2023 (690.12); SunSpecDocumented claim Conditions Printed in the features as "Meets NEC 2017, 2020&2023 (690.12) requirements" and "Meets SunSpec requirements". Manufacturer claim; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, features Printed in the features as "Meets NEC 2017, 2020&2023 (690.12) requirements" and "Meets SunSpec requirements". Manufacturer claim; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, features Official datasheet · APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]

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Sources and revisions

APsmart RSD-S-PLC rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV3.3, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision REV3.3 · Checked Nov 1, 2026https://apsmartglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RSD-S-PLC-Datasheet_EN_REV3.3_2026-05-06.pdf