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Morningstar Ground Fault Protection Device, 600 V (GFPD-600V)
Model: GFPD-600V · SKU: GFPD-600V
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Poles | 2Source [1] |
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| Current rating | 50 ASource [1] |
| Voltage rating | 600 VSource [1] |
| Interrupt rating | Not documented |
| AC / DC rating | DCSource [1] |
| Mounting | Post DIN- and panel-mount options; side or below flush mounting with coupling hardware includedSource [1] |
| Enclosure volume | 8.36 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | 5 yearsSource [1] |
All recorded specifications
| AC / DC rating | DCDocumented claim ConditionsThe ratings are printed for the PV array ("Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc)") and a DC battery system ("Nominal System Voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc"). Location: PDF page 2, Electrical The ratings are printed for the PV array ("Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc)") and a DC battery system ("Nominal System Voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc"). Location: PDF page 2, Electrical |
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| Compatible series | TriStar MPPT-600V and TriStar MPPT controllersDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Compatible with: TriStar MPPT-600V Controllers and TriStar MPPT Controllers." The description adds that some products of other suppliers are compatible. Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "Compatible with: TriStar MPPT-600V Controllers and TriStar MPPT Controllers." The description adds that some products of other suppliers are compatible. Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Current rating | 50 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as 50A in the second column of the Maximum Solar Current row. Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Maximum Solar Current Printed as 50A in the second column of the Maximum Solar Current row. Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Maximum Solar Current |
| Dimensions | 357 D × 221 D × 106 D mm14.1 D × 8.7 D × 4.17 D in convertedCalculated35.7 x 22.1 x 10.6 cm x 10 mm/cm = 357 x 221 x 106 mm ConditionsPrinted as "35.7 x 22.1 x 10.6 cm"; the second figure in the Dimensions row; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Dimensions Printed as "35.7 x 22.1 x 10.6 cm"; the second figure in the Dimensions row; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Dimensions |
| Mounting | Post DIN- and panel-mount options; side or below flush mounting with coupling hardware includedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted once for both versions as "Mounting Post DIN- and Panel-Mount Options"; the features print "Side or below flush mounting with coupling hardware included". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Mounting; PDF page 1, features Printed once for both versions as "Mounting Post DIN- and Panel-Mount Options"; the features print "Side or below flush mounting with coupling hardware included". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Mounting; PDF page 1, features |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "–40°C to +60°C" in the second column of the Ambient Temperature row. Location: PDF page 2, Environmental, Ambient Temperature Printed as "–40°C to +60°C" in the second column of the Ambient Temperature row. Location: PDF page 2, Environmental, Ambient Temperature |
| Poles | 2Documented claim ConditionsPrinted once for both versions as "Number of Poles 2"; the description reads "Morningstar’s GFPD detects a ground-fault condition and breaks the circuit on both the positive and negative legs." Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Number of Poles Printed once for both versions as "Number of Poles 2"; the description reads "Morningstar’s GFPD detects a ground-fault condition and breaks the circuit on both the positive and negative legs." Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Number of Poles |
| Voltage rating | 600 VDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as 600V in the second column of the "Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc)" row. Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc) Printed as 600V in the second column of the "Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc)" row. Location: PDF page 2, Electrical, Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc) |
| Weight | 4.4 kg9.7 lb convertedCalculated4.4 kg as printed ConditionsPrinted as "4.4 kg / 8.9 lbs" in the second column (written in kg). Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Weight Printed as "4.4 kg / 8.9 lbs" in the second column (written in kg). Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Weight |
| Wire size | Up to 13 mm / 6 AWGDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted once for both versions as "Terminal Up to 13 mm / 6 AWG". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Terminal Printed once for both versions as "Terminal Up to 13 mm / 6 AWG". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Terminal |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 5 yearsDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted for both versions as "Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 2, Warranty Printed for both versions as "Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 2, Warranty |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- Morningstar Ground Fault Protection Device datasheet (MS-001901 Revision 10/2021) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision MS-001901 Revision 10/2021 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-ground-fault-protection-device-en.pdf