It carries a DC-22A utilisation category, meaning it is tested for switching loads with moderate overcurrents typical of PV combiner boxes and inverter DC inputs. The 1000 V DC insulation voltage (Ui) and 8 kV impulse withstand (Uimp) confirm it is designed for the elevated voltages found in commercial and utility-scale solar installations.
The headline 400 A rating is the free-air thermal current (Ith) at 65 °C; the operational current in DC-22A duty is 320 A at 1000 V DC. Short-time withstand (Icw) is 6 kA for 1 second, and the making capacity (Icm) is also 6 kA as a stand-alone switch-disconnector. For isolation, it is certified per EN/IEC 60947-3 with a visible-break indicator (contact position indicator) so maintenance crews get a positive open confirmation.
