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APsmart RSD-D-20 Rapid Shutdown Device (446101)
Model: RSD-D-20 · SKU: 446101
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | Dual-input module-level rapid shutdown device, kept connected by the heartbeat signal of an APsmart Transmitter-PLC (PLC)Source [1] |
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| Rapid shutdown compliance | NEC 2017, 2020 and 2023 (690.12); SunSpecSource [1] |
| Maximum input power | Not documented |
| Maximum input voltage | 65 VSource [1] |
| Maximum input current | 20 ASource [1] |
| Output voltage | Not documented |
| Maximum output current | 20 ASource [1] |
| Communications | PLCSource [1] |
| Efficiency | Not documented |
| Operating temperature | |
| Enclosure | NEMA Type 6P/IP68Source [1] |
| Safety listing | Not documented |
| Weight | Not documented |
| Dimensions | |
| Enclosure volume | 0.14 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; FCC Part15; ICES-003Documented claim ConditionsThe safety and EMC compliance rows as printed for the RSD-D-20. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Features & Compliance, Safety Compliance and EMC Compliance The safety and EMC compliance rows as printed for the RSD-D-20. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Features & Compliance, Safety Compliance and EMC Compliance |
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| Communications | PLCDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Communication Compliance PLC" (the communication row); the description says it receives a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Features & Compliance Printed as "Communication Compliance PLC" (the communication row); the description says it receives a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Features & Compliance |
| Connector | Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4Documented claim ConditionsThe 446101 ordering line prints "446101 1500V UL/1000V TUV, 20A, 2.4m cable, Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4"; the Technical Data connector row prints "Input: Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4 or Customize" and "Output: APsystems specified or Customized". Location: PDF page 2, Ordering Information (446101); Technical Data, Connector The 446101 ordering line prints "446101 1500V UL/1000V TUV, 20A, 2.4m cable, Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4"; the Technical Data connector row prints "Input: Stäubli MC4 PV-KBT4&KST4 or Customize" and "Output: APsystems specified or Customized". Location: PDF page 2, Ordering Information (446101); Technical Data, Connector |
| Device type | Dual-input module-level rapid shutdown device, kept connected by the heartbeat signal of an APsmart Transmitter-PLC (PLC)Documented claim ConditionsThe datasheet prints "RSD-D RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE", the feature "Dual-input channel" and the description "RSD-D meets SunSpec requirements, maintaining normal function by continually receiving a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter." and "The RSD-D executes rapid system shutdown when the Transmitter signal is absent." Location: PDF page 1, description and features The datasheet prints "RSD-D RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE", the feature "Dual-input channel" and the description "RSD-D meets SunSpec requirements, maintaining normal function by continually receiving a heartbeat signal from the APsmart Transmitter." and "The RSD-D executes rapid system shutdown when the Transmitter signal is absent." Location: PDF page 1, description and features |
| Dimensions | 140 D × 50.6 D × 20 D mm5.51 D × 1.99 D × 0.79 D in convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "140 mm x 50.6 mm x 20 mm" (5.5 by 2 by 0.8 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-D-20), Mechanical Data, Dimensions Printed as "140 mm x 50.6 mm x 20 mm" (5.5 by 2 by 0.8 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-D-20), Mechanical Data, Dimensions |
| Enclosure | NEMA Type 6P/IP68Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 6P/IP68". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Mechanical Data, Enclosure Rating Printed as "Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 6P/IP68". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Mechanical Data, Enclosure Rating |
| Input voltage range | 8 to 65 VDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Range of Input Operating Voltage 8-65V Per Channel": per input channel. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Range of Input Operating Voltage Printed as "Range of Input Operating Voltage 8-65V Per Channel": per input channel. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Range of Input Operating Voltage |
| Maximum input current | 20 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) 20A Per Channel": per input channel; the 446101 ordering line prints 20A. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) Printed as "Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) 20A Per Channel": per input channel; the 446101 ordering line prints 20A. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Input Current (Imax) |
| Maximum input voltage | 65 VDocumented claim ConditionsThe top of the printed input operating voltage range, "8-65V Per Channel": per input channel. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Range of Input Operating Voltage The top of the printed input operating voltage range, "8-65V Per Channel": per input channel. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Range of Input Operating Voltage |
| Maximum output current | 20 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Maximum Cont. Output Current 20A". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Output Current Printed as "Maximum Cont. Output Current 20A". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Maximum Cont. Output Current |
| Maximum system voltage | 1500 V (UL), 1000 V (TUV)Documented claim ConditionsThe 446101 ordering line prints "1500V UL/1000V TUV"; the maximum system voltage row prints "1000V （Model: RSD-D-20-1000）" and "1500V （Model: RSD-D-20-1500）". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Maximum System Voltage; PDF page 2, Ordering Information The 446101 ordering line prints "1500V UL/1000V TUV"; the maximum system voltage row prints "1000V （Model: RSD-D-20-1000）" and "1500V （Model: RSD-D-20-1500）". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Maximum System Voltage; PDF page 2, Ordering Information |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 75 °C-40 to 167 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "-40 oF to +167 oF (-40 °C to + 75 °C)" (the degree signs of the Fahrenheit figures are set as a raised o). Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Mechanical Data, Operating Ambient Temperature Range Printed as "-40 oF to +167 oF (-40 °C to + 75 °C)" (the degree signs of the Fahrenheit figures are set as a raised o). Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Mechanical Data, Operating Ambient Temperature Range |
| Output voltage range | 16 to 130 VDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Range of Output Operating Voltage 16-130V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Range of Output Operating Voltage Printed as "Range of Output Operating Voltage 16-130V". Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Output Data (DC), Range of Output Operating Voltage |
| PV short-circuit current limit | 25 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "25A" in the Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) row. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) Printed as "25A" in the Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) row. Location: PDF page 2, Technical Data (Model RSD-D-20), Input Data (DC), Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
| Rapid shutdown compliance | NEC 2017, 2020 and 2023 (690.12); SunSpecDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
Warranty
Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- APsmart RSD-D rapid shutdown device datasheet (REV2.5, 2026-05-06) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision REV2.5 · Checked https://apsmartglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RSD-D-Datasheet_EN_REV2.5_2026-05-06.pdf