{"product_id":"apsmart-rapid-shutdown-system-rsd-transmitter-plc","title":"APsmart Rapid Shutdown System (RSD) Transmitter-PLC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe APsmart Rapid Shutdown System Transmitter-PLC is part of a rapid shutdown solution when paired with RSD-S-PLC, a PV module rapid shutdown unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eAPsmart Transmitter-PLC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key component of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eAPsystems Rapid Shutdown System (RSD)\u003c\/strong\u003e used in modern solar PV installations. It is designed to ensure \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"248\"\u003emodule-level rapid shutdown compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e by sending a continuous communication signal to RSD devices installed on solar panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eWhen operating, it provides a “heartbeat” signal that keeps the system active. When power is removed or an emergency shutdown occurs, the signal stops and all connected PV modules automatically enter \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\"\u003erapid shutdown mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing system and firefighter safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets NEC 2017 \u0026amp; 2020 (690.12) requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets SunSpec requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmitter-PLC provides heartbeat signal to RSD-S-PLC. Signal stops when AC power is absent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional outdoor enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with single\/dual core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 85-264VAC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 180-550VAC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eSystem Integration Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eThe Transmitter-PLC uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eSunSpec-compliant power line communication (PLC)\u003c\/strong\u003e technology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rvn3i\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eIt injects a communication signal through the PV wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d8xquj\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eThis signal is received by \u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAPsmart RSD (Rapid Shutdown Devices)\u003c\/strong\u003e on each module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nptaj2\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eAs long as the signal is present → system stays ON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4tpt0g\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eIf signal stops (AC loss or manual shutdown) → modules shut down instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e This creates a fail-safe safety system required by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eNEC 690.12 regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6501\/9155\/files\/Transmitter-PLC_1.png?v=1781593940\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6501\/9155\/files\/Transmitter-PLC_2.png?v=1781593944\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6501\/9155\/files\/4301515202_Transmitter-PLC-datasheet_Rev2.9_2023-10-07-NA-1.pdf?v=1781592668\" title=\"APSmart_Transmitter-PLC-datasheet_Rev2.9_2023-10-07-NA-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eAPSmart_Transmitter-PLC-datasheet_Rev2.9_2023-10-07-NA-1.pdf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Manual \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"SD-DTransmitter-User-Manual_NA_EN_REV3.4_2025-07-01.pdf?\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6501\/9155\/files\/RSD-DTransmitter-User-Manual_NA_EN_REV3.4_2025-07-01.pdf?v=1753593291\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eRSD-DTransmitter-User-Manual_NA_EN_REV3.4_2025-07-01.pdf?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout APsmart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the developers at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPsystems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, APsmart offers state-of-the-art PV module rapid shutdown devices (RSD-S-PLC and RSD-D), ideal for any new or existing string or central inverter system, and meeting U.S. NEC 2017\u0026amp;2020 690.12 Rapid Shutdown requirements. Leveraging APsystems’ proven expertise in module-level power electronics, APsmart solutions are powered by ASIC with internal IP and integrated with TI chips at the system-level application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54301018456339,"sku":"S-APRSDTPLC-US","price":59.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6501\/9155\/files\/Transmitter-PLC-0.png?v=1781594116","url":"https:\/\/www.self2solar.com\/products\/apsmart-rapid-shutdown-system-rsd-transmitter-plc","provider":"self2solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}