IMO Renewable Energy Range
IMO is at the forefront of control component technology
specifically developed for the renewable energy market and,
in particular, solar energy. Whether meeting the demands of
safe and efficient DC switching or delivering solutions that
help to maximise solar energy conversion rates, you can be
sure that IMO products have been developed to meet the
highest technical and commercial standards. A selection of
our solar energy products are illustrated below:
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Solar Isolators
Specifically developed for
arduous DC disconnect
applications, the IMO range
of Solar Isolators feature an
operator independent trigger
ratchet switching mechanism
resulting in switching times of
less than 5mS. High reliability
knife edge contacts and long
arc cooling chambers ensure
safe and effective isolation of
DC voltages within solar
installations.
Available in 2 or 4 pole versions
in a wide variety of mounting
and handle configurations, the
IMO Solar Isolator range is
suitable for most OEM or site
installation applications.
Solar Relays
Long a market leader in pcb and
industrial relay technology, IMO
has introduced a range of solar
relays specifically developed to
meet the high contact gap and
insulation requirements of modern
solar applications. The features
include:
PCB Terminals
Our comprehensive range of PCB
terminal blocks include, cable to
board, plug and socket and
screwless technologies giving the
greatest flexibility to meet the most
demanding Solar design
applications. Suitable for both
system (DC) or consumer (AC)
side of the installation the key
benefits of IMO terminals
include:-
iCube Controller
The iCube Intelligent Controller
combines reliable PLC
technology, display interface and
the most advanced communications
options into a single economical
simple to program unit. Used in
combination with luminosity
sensor equipment the iCube
operates as the ideal tracking
device to control solar panel
orientation and ensure maximum
insulation efficiency.
Its IP65 rating offers the flexibility
of mounting externally if required
and Modbus communications
as standard give seamless
connectivity to other energy
devices such as power meters.
The optional GPRS/GSM modem
increases the functionality further
by enabling remote access such as
a remote terminal unit (RTU) plus
other features such as text
messaging and emailing.
contact configurations
available
5KV available
three rows.
Whatever the requirement, IMO’s
range of solar relays offer the
most advanced solution for your
applications needs.
to ensure connection integrity.
reduce assembly time.
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Contents
Lever Actuator Versions
Lever Actuator Switch Panel Mounting
Lever Actuator Switch For
Distribution Boards
Page
4-6
Lever Actuator Switch Single Hole Mounting
Lever Actuator in Plastic Enclosure
Lever Actuator Switch Base Mounting
Standard Actuator Versions
Rotary Actuator Switch Lockable Off,
Panel Mounting
Lever Actuator Switch Lockable
Off for Distribution Board
7-9
Lever Actuator Switch Lockable Off,
Single Hole Mounting
Rotary Actuator Switch Lockable
Off in Plastic Enclosure
Rotary Actuator Switch Lockable Off,
Base Mounting
Emergency Stop Versions
Emergency Stop Lever Actuator Switch
Lockable Off, Panel Mounting
Emergency Stop Rotary Switch
Lockable Off, Single Hole Mounting
10 - 12
Emergency Stop Rotary Switch
Lockable Off, Panel Mounting
Emergency Stop Lever Actuator Switch
Lockable Off for Distribution Board
Emergency Stop Lever Actuator Switch
Lockable Off, Single Hole Mounting
Emergency Stop Rotary Switch
Lockable Off in Plastic Enclosure
Technical Data
13
15
16
Dimensions
Notes
Solar Isolator for Photovoltaic Applications
The IMO “SI” Solar Isolator range has been specifically developed as a “True DC”
switch rather than a modified AC switch, to disconnect the DC/AC inverter from
the photovoltaic panels as illustrated. All photovoltaic installations have to be
equipped with DC isolators in accordance with IEC 60364-7-712.
Photovoltaic-
Module
Key Features
Available in 2 or 4 pole versions;
Compact space saving design;
Operator independent trigger ratchet switching mechanism for high
speed switching (5mS max);
Knife edge self cleaning contact mechanism;
Long arc cooling chambers;
Maximum torque 1Nm for easy operation;
Large box terminals with 16mm
2
cross sectional area for easy wiring;
Available in a wide variety of mounting and handle configurations;
DC-switch
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disco
n
nector
(IMO SI..)
DC/
AC-
C
Inverter
e
AC-switch
disco
n
nector
( IMO PE,LB,PM & DM...)
P
G83/1 Compliant
We recommend installers label equipment:
“Danger - Contains live parts during daytime.”
Lever Actuator Versions
Panel
mounting
Single hole
mounting
Ø22,5mm
Base mounting Modular
w. door coupling switch
Plastic
enclosed
Type
SI16
SI25
SI32
I
th
Open
A
16
25
32
DC21B at U
e
4 poles in series
A
V
16
25
32
1000
1000
1000
Design
..PM64..
..PM64..
..PM64..
..SHM..
..SHM..
..SHM..
..BMDC64..
..BMDC64..
..BMDC64..
..DB..
..DB..
..DB..
..PE64..
..PE64..
..PE64..
Standard Actuator Versions
Panel
mounting
Single hole Base mounting
mounting with door
Ø22,5mm coupling
Modular
switch
Plastic
enclosed
Panel
mounting
Emergency Stop Versions
Single hole Base mounting
mounting
with door
Ø22,5mm
coupling
Modular
switch
Plastic
enclosed
..PM64R..
..PM64R..
..PM64R..
..SHML..
..SHML..
..SHML..
..BMDC64R.. ..DBL..
..BMDC64R.. ..DBL..
..BMDC64R.. ..DBL..
..PR64R..
..PR64R..
..PR64R..
..ES-PM64R.. ..ES-SHM.. ..ES-BMDC..
..ES-PM64R.. ..ES-SHM.. ..ES-BMDC..
..ES-PM64R.. ..ES-SHM.. ..ES-BMDC..
..ES-DB..
..ES-DB..
..ES-DB..
..ES-PE..
..ES-PE..
..ES-PE..
2
Technical data for DC,
according to IEC 60947-3, VDE0660
D C 21B
500V 600V
2 poles in series
2 poles in series+2 parallel
4 poles in series
4 poles in series+2 parallel
SI25 ..
2 poles in series
2 poles in series+2 parallel
4 poles in series
4 poles in series+2 parallel
SI32 ..
2 poles in series
2 poles in series+2 parallel
4 poles in series
4 poles in series+2 parallel
DC21B
DC22B
16A
29A
16A
29A
25A
45A
25A
45A
32A
58A
32A
58A
16A
29A
16A
29A
25A
45A
25A
45A
32A
50A
32A
58A
D C 22B
500V
600V
7A
-
16A
-
8A
-
25A
-
9A
-
32A
-
5,5A
-
16A
-
6A
-
25A
-
6,5A
-
27,5A
-
-
12A
-
3A
-
12,5A
-
Type
SI16 ..
700V
16A
16A
16A
29A
23A
23A
25A
45A
27A
27A
32A
58A
800V
16A
16A
16A
29A
20A
20A
25A
45A
23A
23A
32A
58A
900V
13A
13A
16A
29A
16A
16A
25A
45A
20A
20A
32A
58A
1000V
9A
9A
16A
29A
11A
11A
25A
45A
13A
13A
32A
58A
800V
2A
-
11,5A
-
2,5A
1000V
1A
-
8A
-
1,5A
-
9A
-
2A
-
10A
-
Switching of DC-resistive loads including moderate overloads, Time constant L/R
≤1ms
Switching of DC-resistive and inducttive loads including moderate overloads, Time constant L/R
≤2,5ms
Switching configurations
Type
2-pole
2+2-pole
2 poles in series
+2 poles parallel
2H
2H
2H
4-pole
4-pole
with jumpers
Input on top
Output bottom
4S
4S
4S
4-pole
with jumpers
Input and
Output bottom
4T
4T
4T
4-pole
with jumpers
Input and
Output on top
4B
4B
4B
SI16
SI25
SI32
Contacts
Wiring diagram
2
2
2
4
4
4
Switching example
Type
6-pole
SI16
SI25
SI32
Contacts
Wiring diagram
...6
...6
...6
3+ 2-pole
3 poles in s eries
+ 2 poles pa ra llel
.. 3H
.. 3H
.. 3H
8-pole
... 8
... 8
... 8
4+ 2-pole
4 poles in s eries
+ 2 poles pa ra llel
. . 4H
. . 4H
. . 4H
Switching example
Insulated Jumper SIV-B1for
series and parallel switching of contacts
Type
SIV-B1
Pack
1
Weight
6,6 g/pc.
3