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ussmann Circuit Protection Solutions

ussmann Worldwide Circuit Protection Solutions World s leading supplier of fuses and fusible protection systems, ussmann continues its 88-year history of blazing new trails of innovative technologies. Maker of the industry s first truly global product line, each item is backed by an efficient worldwide network of distribution, customer service and technical support. ussmann products include the most extensive circuit protection solutions approved for use in a variety of major standards: UL, CS, IEC... Not to mention both European (DIN, ritish Standard) and North merican styled fuses for a wide range of applications: industrial motor protection, power conversion, medium voltage, power distribution, telecommunications network equipment, electronics, and automotive. Manufacturing operations in the U.S., Denmark, and the United Kingdom have earned ISO 9000 certification. ussmann customers are assured of only the utmost quality across every product line. Knowledgeable. Responsive. Customer focused. ussmann continues to set the standard for circuit protection solutions around the world. This catalog is intended to present product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design application. ussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change design or construction of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. ussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this catalog. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications. 2002 Cooper ussmann Printed in the U.S..

Section Guide Page 1 Electrical Power Fuses 1 2 Electronic PC oard and Small Dimension Fuses 29 3 Fuseblocks and Holders 41 4 Disconnect Switches 99 5 High Speed Fuses 123 6 Medium Voltage Fuses and Fuse Links 157 7 Telecommunications Protection 175 8 ritish, European, & Canadian Standard Industrial Fuses 189 9 Fuse ccessories, Displays, Kits, Etc. 202 10 Fuse Technology 210 Glossary of Terms 231 Index 233 Now you can get current information about ussmann products at anytime, using IF (ussmann Information FX) or visit us on the World Wide Web. ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450 ussmann Worldwide Web ~ http://www.bussmann.com IF is a simple to use automated fax response system. ll you need is a touchtone telephone and a fax machine to get complete product specifications when you want it. Data sheet numbers are located throughout this catalog. To get a detailed data sheet on the product of your choice, simply dial 636-527-1450 and request the document number listed. In a matter of minutes a data sheet will be faxed to you. It s that simple. Data sheets can also be downloaded from the Internet. The ussmann web site is continuously updated with our newest products and latest data on circuit protection solutions. Visit us often at http://www.bussmann.com 2002 Cooper ussmann Printed in U.S.. i

General Data Dimensions (Inches) CLSS T T-Tron Fuses JJN (300V) JJS (600V) CLSS J Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses LPJ & JKS (600V) CLSS RK5 & RK1 Fusetron, Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses (250V & 600V) FRN-R & FRS-R; LPN-RK & LPS-RK; KTN-R & KTS-R asic dimensions are same as Class H (formerly NEC) ONE-TIME (NON & NOS) and SUPERLG Renewable RES & REN fuses. NOTE: These fuses can be used to replace existing Class H, RK1 and RK5 fuses relating to dimensional compatibility. 250V 600V mpere Ω º-30 2.56 5.81 35-60 3.81 5.5 1.06 Fusetron & Limitron 250V 600V mpere 70-5.88 1.06 7.88 1.34 110-200 7.13 1.56 9.63 1.84 225-400 8.63 2.06 11.63 2.59 450-600 10.38 2.59 13.38 3.13 Low-Peak 250V 600V mpere 70-5.88 1.16 7.88 1.16 110-200 7.13 1.66 9.63 1.66 225-400 8.63 2.38 11.63 2.38 450-600 10.38 2.88 13.38 2.88 CLSS L Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses KRP-C, KTU, & KLU (601-6000) (600V) NOTE: KRP-CL (150 to 600) fuses have same dimensions as 601 to 800 case size. KTU (200 to 600) have same dimensions, except tube 3 lgth. 2 dia.; terminal 1fi/ width 1 / thick. 2

General Data Dimensions (Millimeters) CLSS T T-Tron Fuses JJN (300V) JJS (600V) CLSS J Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses LPJ & JKS (600V) CLSS RK5 & RK1 Fusetron, Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses (250V & 600V) FRN-R & FRS-R; LPN-RK & LPS-RK; KTN-R & KTS-R asic dimensions are same as Class H (formerly NEC) ONE-TIME (NON & NOS) and SUPERLG Renewable RES & REN fuses. NOTE: These fuses can be used to replace existing Class H, RK1 and RK5 fuses relating to dimensional compatibility. 250V 600V mpere Ω º-30 50.8 14.3 127.0 20.6 35-60 76.2 20.6 139.7 27.0 Fusetron & Limitron 250V 600V mpere 70-149.2 26.9 200.0 34.0 110-200 181.0 39.6 244.5 46.7 225-400 219.1 52.3 295.3 65.8 450-600 263.5 65.8 339.7 79.5 Low-Peak 250V 600V mpere 70-149.2 29.5 200.0 29.5 110-200 181.0 42.2 244.5 42.2 225-400 219.1 60.5 295.3 60.5 450-600 263.5 73.2 339.7 73.2 CLSS L Low-Peak & Limitron Fuses KRP-C, KTU, & KLU (601-6000) (600V) NOTE: KRP-CL (150 to 600) fuses have same dimensions as 601 to 800 case size. KTU (200 to 600) have same dimensions, except tube 76.2mm lgth. x 50.8mm dia.; terminal 41,3mm width x 31.8mm thick. 3

Electrical - Power Fuses T-Tron Very Fast cting, Class T Fuses JJN Very Fast cting mpere Ratings: 1-1200 Voltage Rating: 300Vac (or less), (15-600 160Vdc; 601-1200 170Vdc) Current Limiting (curves on page 208) Interrupting Rating: 200,000 RMS Sym. (20,000 dc @ 160Vdc &,000 dc @ 170Vdc) gency Information: Std. 248-15, Class T UL Listed, Guide JDDZ, File E4273 CS Certified, Class 1422-02, File 53787 Dimensions: See pages 2-3 for Class T dimensional data. Catalog Numbers JJN-1 JJN-35 JJN-110 JJN-400 JJN-2 JJN-40 JJN-125 JJN-450 JJN-3 JJN-45 JJN-150 JJN-500 JJN-6 JJN-50 JJN-175 JJN-600 JJN-10 JJN-60 JJN-200 JJN-700 JJN-15 JJN-70 JJN-225 JJN-800 JJN-20 JJN-80 JJN-250 JJN-0 JJN-25 JJN-90 JJN-300 JJN-1200 JJN-30 JJN- JJN-350 Carton Quantity and Weight mpere Carton Weight* Ratings Qty. Lbs. Kg. 1-30 10 0.12 0.054 35-60 10 0.23 0.104 70-5 0.36 0.163 110-200 1 0.14 0.063 225-400 1 0.25 0.113 450-600 1 0.44 0.200 700-800 1 0.80 0.363 0-1200 1 1.45 0.658 *Weight per carton. CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-0 Vac, 75-1500Vdc). Refer to Data Sheet: 8002 or contact ussmann pplication Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information. JJS Very Fast cting mpere Ratings: 1-800 Voltage Rating: 600Vac (or less) Current Limiting (curves on page 208) Interrupting Rating: 200,000 RMS Sym. gency Information: Std. 248-15, Class T UL Listed, Guide JDDZ, File E4273 CS Certified, Class 1422-02, File 53787 Dimensions: See pages 2-3 for Class T dimensional data. Catalog Numbers JJS-1 JJS-30 JJS-90 JJS-250 JJS-2 JJS-35 JJS- JJS-300 JJS-3 JJS-40 JJS-110 JJS-350 JJS-6 JJS-45 JJS-125 JJS-400 JJS-10 JJS-50 JJS-150 JJS-450 JJS-15 JJS-60 JJS-175 JJS-500 JJS-20 JJS-70 JJS-200 JJS-600 JJS-25 JJS-80 JJS-225 JJS-800 Carton Quantity and Weight mpere Carton Weight* Ratings Qty. Lbs. Kg. 1-30 10 0.33 0.149 35-60 10 0.82 0.371 70-5 0.51 0.231 110-200 1 0.192 0.087 225-400 1 0.46 0.208 450-600 1 0.85 0.385 800 1 1.65 0.748 *Weight per carton. Data Sheet: 1025 Data Sheet: 1029 CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-0Vac, 75-1500Vdc). Refer to Data Sheet: 8002 or contact ussmann pplication Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information. Recommended fuseblocks/fuseholders for Class T 300V fuses Open fuseblocks - see pages 59-60 Modular fuseblocks - see page 67 Recommended fuseblocks/fuseholders for Class T 600V fuses Open fuseblocks - see pages 61-62 Modular fuseblocks - see page 67 For complete specification data, call ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450 19

Fuseblocks, Holders and Terminal locks Class T Fuseblocks 300V T300 (300V) For use with Class T Fuses (ussmann JJN) Construction: Glass Polyester, Phenolic on 600, UL Flammability: 94VO Rating: Ω -600 Withstand Rating: 200,000 RMS Sym. gency Information: UL Listed UL512, Guide IZLT, File E14853 CS Certified, Class 6225-01, File 47235. CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-0Vac, 75-1500Vdc). Refer to Data Sheet: 8002 or contact ussmann pplication Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information. Dimensional Data Figure 1. Ω to 60 Class T Fuseblocks (300V) Catalog Data Catalog Numbers ox Fig. Wire mps Poles Screw Lug No. Range 2 T30030-2SR T30030-2CR Ω -30 3 T30030-3SR T30030-3CR 1 4 T30030-4SR T30030-4CR 2 T30060-2SR T30060-2CR 31-60 3 T30060-3SR T30060-3CR 1 4 T30060-4SR T30060-4CR 1 T30-1CR SR #10-18 CU CR #6-14 CU-L CR #2-14 CU-L SR #10-18 CU ONLY 61-2 T30-2CR 2 1/0-8 CU-L 101-200 3 T30-3CR 1 T30200-1C 3 3 T30200-3C 4 250kcmil-6 CU-L 201-400 1 T30400-1C 5 600kcmil-2/0 CU-L 401-600 1 T30600-1C 6 (2) 600kcmil-4/0 CU-L 1.6 0.72" 0.16" 0.69" 1.20" X Z 1.6 0.72" 0.16" 0.91" 2.75" 2.5" 0.91" T30030-S SECTION X-X Class T Fuseblocks (300V) Catalog Numbers lock Dimensions (Inches) Type C T30030-2 T30060-2 T30030-3 T30060-3 T30030-4 T30060-4 2.41 1.03 3.44 1.03 2.06 4.47 2.06 3.09 X Z 0.44" Full 0.20" Radius C T30060-C SECTION Z-Z Data Sheet: 1115 For complete specification data, call ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450 59

Fuseblocks, Holders and Terminal locks Class T Fuseblocks 300V Figure 2. 61 to Figure 3. 101 to 200 2.06" 0.84" 1.69" (1 POLE) 3.09" (2 POLE) 4.5" (3 POLE) 1.41" (2 POLE) 2.81" (3 POLE) X Z 1.125" 6" 0.05" 1.25" 2.25" 4.78" 2.25" REF. 0.22" DI. 0.52" C'ORE 0.55" DEEP 1.69" 0.28" DIMETER 0.6 C'ORE 0.5" DEEP X 0.38" 0.75" Z 2.39" 2.56" 1.94" 0.81" 3.06" Figure 4. 200 Figure 5. 201 to 400 4.87" 1.695".996" 6" 1.25" 2.25" 2.75" 0.6 1.125" 0.28" DIMETER 0.6 C'ORE 0.5" DEEP 1.84" 0.282" DIMETER THRU HOLE 0.625" C'ORE 0.438" DEEP 3.06" 2.38" 2.375" 0.81" 0.625" 4.46" Figure 6. 401 to 600 2.88" 5.75" 2.0 1.5" 2" 3.44" 0.75" Data Sheet: 1115 0.3 DIMETER 0.75" C'ORE 0.5" DEEP 60 For complete specification data, call ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450

Fuseblocks, Holders and Terminal locks Class T Fuseblocks 600V T600 (600V) For use with Class T Fuses (ussmann JJS) Construction: Glass Polyester, Phenolic on 600, UL Flammability: 94VO Rating: Ω -600 Withstand Rating: 200,000 RMS Sym. gency Information: UL Listed UL512, Guide IZLT, File E14853 CS Certified, Class 6225-01, File 47235. Figure 1. Ω to 30 0.5" CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-0Vac, 75-1500Vdc). Refer to Data Sheet: 8002 or contact ussmann pplication Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information. 1.44" 1.44" 0.55" 0.3 0.55" 2.59" 1.16" 0.3 0.55" Class T Fuseblocks (600V) Catalog Data Catalog Numbers ox Fig. Wire mps Poles Screw Lug No. Range 1 T60030-1SR T60030-1CR Ω -30 2 T60030-2SR T60030-2CR 1 3 T60030-3SR T60030-3CR 1 T60060-1SR T60060-1CR 31-60 2 T60060-2SR T60060-2CR 2 3 T60060-3SR T60060-3CR 1 T60-1C 3.75" 2.31" 0.3 SR #10-18 CU CR #2-14 CU-L CR #2-14 CU-L SR #10-18 CU ONLY 61-2 T60-2C 3 2/0-14 CU-L 101-200 3 T60-3C 1 T60200-1C 3 10089* 4 250kcmil-6 CU-L 201-400 1 T60400-1C 5 600kcmil-2/0 CU-L 401-600 1 T60600-1C 6 (2) 600kcmil-4/0 CU-L * UL Listed, Guide IZLT, File E14853, CS Certified Class 6225-01, File 21455M18 0.22" DIMETER 0.3 0.5" C'ORE 3.19" 1.56 1.42" Figure 2. 31 to 60 0.5" 1.75" 1.81" 0.59" 0.6 0.59" 3.34" 1.5 0.6 0.59" 4.86" 3.06" 0.6 2.94" 1.6 0.22" DIMETER 0.5" C'ORE 1.47" Data Sheet: 1116 For complete specification data, call ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450 61

Fuseblocks, Holders and Terminal locks Class T Fuseblocks 600V Figure 3. 61 to 1.69" (1 POLE) 3.09" (2 POLE) 4.5" (3 POLE) 0.84" 1.41" (2 POLE) 2.81" (3 POLE) X Z 0.78" 0.22" DI. 0.52" C'ORE 0.55" DEEP 2.34" REF. 2.39" X 0.38" 0.75" Z SECTION Z-Z Figure 4. 101 to 200 Figure 5. 201 to 400 6" 0.05" 6" 1.125" 1.25" 2.25" 1.25" 2.25" 2.5" 0.28" DIMETER 0.6 C'ORE 0.5" DEEP 0.6 1.125" 0.28" DIMETER 0.6 C'ORE 0.5" DEEP 2.72" 2.56" 1.94" 0.81" 3.06" 3.06" 2.38" 0.81" Figure 6. 401 to 600 3.38" 6.75" 2.95" 1.5" 2" 3.44" 0.75" 0.3 DIMETER 0.75" C'ORE 0.5" DEEP Data Sheet: 1116 62 For complete specification data, call ussmann Information Fax ~ 636.527.1450

Time-Current & Current Limitation Curves JJN & JJS, Class T Fuses Time-Current Characteristic Curves verage Melt Time-Current Characteristic Curves verage Melt 300 15 30 60 200 400 600 MPERE RTING 300 1 3 5 10 15 30 60 200 400 500 800 MPERE RTING JJN (300V) JJS (600V) 10 TIME IN SECONDS 10 1 TIME IN SECONDS 1.1.01 1 10 CURRENT IN MPERES 1,000 10,000.1.01 20 Current Limitation Curves INSTNTNEOUS PEK LET-THRU CURRENT IN MPS RMS SYMMETRICL CURRENT IN MPERES 400,000,000 10,000 1,000 200 JJN (300V) 1,000 MPERE RTING 1200 800 600 400 200 60 30 15 RMS SYMMETRICL CURRENTS IN MPERES - = SYMMETRICL VILLE PEK (2.3 x SYMM RMS MPS) 1,000 10,000,000 200,000 10,000 Current Limitation Curves INSTNTNEOUS PEK LET-THRU CURRENT IN MPS 400,000,000 10,000 1,000 200 JJS (600V) 1,000 10,000,000 MPERE RTING 1200 800 600 200,000 400 200 60 30 RMS SYMMETRICL CURRENTS IN MPERES =SYMMETRICL VILLE PEK (2.3 X SYMM RMS MPS) 228

Glossary of Terms mpere The measurement of intensity of rate of flow of electrons in an electric circuit. n ampere is the amount of current that will flow through a resistance of one ohm under a pressure of one volt. mpere Rating The current-carrying capacity of a fuse. When a fuse is subjected to a current above its ampere rating, it will open the circuit after a predetermined period of time. mpere Squared Seconds, l 2 t The measure of heat energy developed within a circuit during the fuse s clearing. It can be expressed as melting l 2 t, arcing l 2 t or the sum of them as Clearing l 2 t. l stands for effective let-through current (RMS), which is squared, and t stands for time of opening, in seconds. rcing Time The amount of time from the instant the fuse link has melted until the overcurrent is interrupted, or cleared. reaking Capacity (See Interrupting Rating) Cartridge Fuse fuse consisting of a current responsive element inside a fuse tube with terminals on both ends. Class CC Fuses 600V, 200,000 interrupting rating, branch circuit fuses with overall dimensions of Ω 1 Ω. Their design incorporates a rejection feature that allows them to be inserted into rejection fuse holders and fuse blocks that reject all lower voltage, lower interrupting rating Ω 1 Ω fuses. They are available from Ω º through 30. Class G Fuses 480V,,000 interrupting rating branch circuit fuses that are size rejecting to eliminate overfusing. The fuse diameter is Ω while the length varies from 1fiΩ to 2 Ω. These are available in ratings from 1 through 60. Class H Fuses 250V and 600V, 10,000 interrupting rating branch circuit fuses that may be renewable or non-renewable. These are available in ampere ratings of 1 amp through 600. Class J Fuses These fuses are rated to interrupt a minimum of 200,000 ac. They are labelled as Current-Limiting, are rated for 600vac, and are not interchangeable with other classes. Class K Fuses These are fuses listed as K-1, K-5, or K-9 fuses. Each subclass has designated I 2 t and l p maximums. These are dimensionally the same as Class H fuses, and they can have interrupting ratings of 50,000,,000, or 200,000. These fuses are current-limiting. However, they are not marked current-limiting on their label since they do not have a rejection feature. Class L Fuses These fuses are rated for 601 through 6000, and are rated to interrupt a minimum of 200,000 ac. They are labelled Current- Limiting and are rated for 600Vac. They are intended to be bolted into their mountings and are not normally used in clips. Some Class L fuses have designed in time-delay features for all purpose use. Class R Fuses These are high performance fuses rated Ω º- 600 in 250V and 600V ratings. ll are marked Current Limiting on their label and all have a minimum of 200,000 interrupting rating. They have identical outline dimensions with the Class H fuses but have a rejection feature which prevents the user from mounting a fuse of lesser capabilities (lower interrupting capacity) when used with special Class R Clips. Class R fuses will fit into either rejection or non-rejection clips. Class T Fuses n industry class of fuses in 300V and 600V ratings from 1 amp through 1200. They are physically very small and can be applied where space is at a premium. They are fast acting and time-lag fuses, with an interrupting rating of 200,000 RMS. Classes of Fuses The industry has developed basic physical specifications and electrical performance requirements for fuses with voltage ratings of 600V or less. These are known as standards. If a type of fuse meets the requirements of a standard, it can fall into that class. Typical classes are K, RK1, RK5, G, L, H, T, CC, and J. Clearing Time The total time between the beginning of the overcurrent and the final opening of the circuit at rated voltage by an overcurrent protective device. Clearing time is the total of the melting time and the arcing time. Current Limitation fuse operation relating to short circuits only. When a fuse operates in its current-limiting range, it will clear a short circuit in less than Ω cycle. lso, it will limit the instantaneous peak let-through current to a value substantially less than that obtainable in the same circuit if that fuse were replaced with a solid conductor of equal impedance. Dual Element Fuse Fuse with a special design that utilizes two individual elements in series inside the fuse tube. One element, the spring actuated trigger assembly, operates on overloads up to 5-6 times the fuse current rating. The other element, the short circuit section, operates on short circuits up to their interrupting rating. Electrical Load That part of the electrical system which actually uses the energy or does the work required. Fast cting Fuse fuse which opens on overload and short circuits very quickly. This type of fuse is not designed to withstand temporary overload currents associated with some electrical loads. Fuse n overcurrent protective device with a fusible link that operates and opens the circuit on an overcurrent condition. High Speed Fuses Fuses with no intentional time-delay in the overload range and designed to open as quickly as possible in the short-circuit range. These fuses are often used to protect solidstate devices. Inductive Load n electrical load which pulls a large amount of current an inrush current when first energized. fter a few cycles or seconds the current settles down to the full-load running current. Interrupting Capacity See Interrupting Rating Interrupting Rating (reaking Capacity) The rating which defines a fuse s ability to safely interrupt and clear short circuits. This rating is much greater than the ampere rating of a fuse. The NEC defines Interrupting Rating as The highest current at rated voltage that an overcurrent protective device is intended to interrupt under standard test conditions. Melting Time The amount of time required to melt the fuse link during a specified overcurrent. (See rcing Time and Clearing Time.) NEC Dimensions These are dimensions once referenced in the National Electrical Code. They are common to Class H and K fuses and provide interchangeability between manufacturers for fuses and fusible equipment of given ampere and voltage ratings. Ohm The unit of measure for electric resistance. n ohm is the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere to flow under a pressure of one volt. 231