Fusing Equipment

Catalog Data COOPER POWER

SERIES
Effective September 2019
CA132049EN Supersedes November 2015

NX® indoor current-limiting fuses

General Clip-style NX fuse

Eaton provides overload protection for all indoor The basic NX fuse unit (top left) is designed to
and underground cable dis­tribution systems 2.4 mount in a clip-style mounting. Basic clip-style NX
through 34.5 kV with its Cooper Power™ series fuses are available in 4.3, 5.5, 8.3, 15.5, 23, 27, and
NX® current-limiting fuses. NX fuses are noiseless 38 kV ratings.
and expel no hot gases or burning particles while NX Fuse with Arc-Strangler loadbreak device
interrupting currents from minimum melt to
maximum fuse rating (50,000 A through 23 kV, An NX fuse with an Eaton's Cooper Power series
35,000 A through 27 and 38 kV). Their current- Arc-Strangler® load­breaking device, (top middle)
limiting capability greatly reduces the momentary that mounts in a hinge­-style mounting is available
duty on protected equipment, extending the life on 4.3, 5.5, 8.3, and 15.5 kV fuses. All current
and, in some cases, reducing the original cost of magni­tudes from excitation current through 200 A
that equipment. can be interrupted positively and safely by opening
the fuse with a switch disconnect stick.
The ability of an NX fuse to interrupt low-current
faults eliminates the need for auxiliary devices to These units have the same operating
handle these troublesome current levels. An NX characteristics as the basic clip-style fuse, along
fuse extends system coordination because it is with loadbreaking capabilities.
fast clearing and current-limiting—conductor and Arc-Strangler switchblade
equipment damage caused by high currents is
virtually eliminated. Switchblades with the Arc-Strangler loadbreaking
device are available in 8.3 and 15.5 kV, 200 A
continuous current ratings (top right).
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END CAP
Seated to the fuse tube using a
magnetic formation technique
END FITTINGS (CONTACTS) where high-energy capacitors
Silver- or tin-plated as required. discharge into a magnetic core to
(Copper or red brass provide consistent force around
provides excellent current- and the cap circumference.
heat-conducting properties.)
EPOXY BOND
For added cap-retention strength.

SILVER RIBBON ELEMENT NNote: All 8.3, 15.5 and 23 kV 2-inch

High-purity silver with ±5% diameter NX fuses have magniformed
tolerance assures accurate end fittings.
melting characteristics.

AUXILIARY ELEMENT
Silver wire melts rapidly to aid in
low-current operation.
SPIDER
Gas-evolving support element to
cool heat dissipated during fuse
operation and aid low current M SPOT (SOLDER)
clearing. Reduces melting temperature of
silver element at low fault-current
operation.

AUXILIARY CONTACTS HIGH-TEMPERATURE-

Cause the arc length to triple during RESISTANT TUBING
low fault currents, thus dissipating Contains internal pressures during
circuit energy more rapidly. fuse operation.

SAND-FILLED
Silica sand (99.5% pure) fuses
into a glass-like tunnel structure
INDICATOR BUTTON (fulgurite) during fuse operation,
Indicates a blown fuse when dissipating arc heat energy
protruding. rapidly.

Figure 1. Basic components of the NX current-limiting fuse.

Table 1.  Electrical Characteristics Installation

Fuse Type Full Range The NX clip- and hinge-style fuses are designed to fit industry
standard mountings. Each fuse is marked with its mounting code
Maximum Interrupting Current 4.3 kV through 23 kV 50,000 A number. The mounting code number defines the mounting’s
(symmetrical)
27 kV and 38 kV 35,000 A insulation level, contact spacing and contact type. NX clip-style fuses
fit 5/8" standard clip-style mountings in pad-mounted transformers,
switchgear, sectionalizing enclosures, industrial vaults, and metal
Table 2.  NX Fuse Time Current Characteristic (TCC) Curves clad switchgear. The NX hinge-style fuses fit the standard hinge-
Voltage Rating (kV) TCC Curve style mountings. The mounting code number of the fuse and the
mount must be the same. Refer to catalog section 240-59, for more
4.3 R240-91-30 detailed information on clip- and hinge-style mountings.
5.5 R240-91-31
8.3 R240-91-32
15.5 R240-91-33
23 R240-91-34
27.38 R240-91-35

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Table 3.  Electrical Ratings

Maximum Design Voltage
4.3 kV 5.5 kV 8.3 kV 15.5 kV 23 kV 27 kV 38 kV
Contin- Max. Let
uous Max. Let Max. Let Max. Let Max. Let Max. Let through Max. Let
Current Min. through Min. through Min. through Min. through Min. through Min. I2t Min. through
Rating Melt I2t I2t Melt I2t I2t Melt I2t I2t Melt I2t I2t Melt I2t I2t Melt I2t (A2S) Melt I2t I2t
(A) (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103 x103 (A2S)x103 (A2S)x103
1.5 – – – – 0.01 0.15 0.01 0.15 – – – – – –
2.9 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
3 – – – – 0.05 0.30 0.05 0.59 – – – – – –
4.5 – – – – 0.05 0.30 0.05 0.59 – – – – – –
6 – – 0.13 0.60 0.13 0.76 0.13 1.44 0.13 1.8 0.08 1.6 0.08 3.5
8 – – 0.35 1.05 0.34 1.5 0.21 2.90 0.21 3.5 0.21 2.5 0.21 4.7
10 – – 0.52 2.0 0.52 3.6 0.52 6.65 0.52 7.8 0.53 3.8 0.53 5.6
12 – – 1.15 4.0 1.15 6.3 1.15 10.4 1.15 13.5 0.72 6.0 0.73 9.0
15 – – – – – – – – – – 0.74 6.0 0.74 10.5
18 1.5 7.9 1.25 10.0 1.25 11.0 1.25 10.5 1.25 16.2 1.30 7.0 1.15 10.5
20 – – 1.65 14.0 1.65 13.0 1.65 16.5 1.65 18.0 1.65 9.4 1.65 13.8
25 2.9 12.5 3.0 38.0 2.0 24.0 2.0 27.0 2.0 28.0 2.95 16.0 3.00 19.5
30 – – 3.0 46.0 4.0 31.0 4.0 34.0 4.0 36.0 4.60 26.0 4.60 29.0
35 2.9 25.0 – – – – – – – – – – – –
40 – – 5.3 67.0 8.0 50.0 8.0 57.0 8.0 62.0 5.25 29.5 5.13 35.00
45 6.6 69.0 – – – – – – – – – – – –
50 9.0 75.0 9.0 98.0 11.6 72.0 11.6 90.0 – – 11.30 65.0 11.60 80.00
60* – – – – 15.8 125.0 16.0 132.0 – – 18.40 104.0 18.50 117.0
65 18.2 100.0 18.2 167.0 26.5 130.0 26.5 200.0 – – – – – –
75 26.5 150.0 26.5 244.0 – – – – – – – – – –
80 – – – – 47.0 220.0 46.5 340.0 – – – – – –
80* – – – – 32.5 200.0 32.5 225.0 – – 20.10 118.0 21.20 140.0
100 45.5 240.0 – – 100.0 450.0 100.0 580.0 – – – – – –
100* – – 36.0 380.0 – – 47.0 370.0 – – 26.00 260.0 47.00 320.0
125 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
125* – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
130* 73.0 400.0 73.0 790.0 102.0 520.0 102.0 790.0 – – – – – –
140 – – – – – – – – –– – – – – –
150* 106.0 620.0 105.0 980.0 – – – – – – – – – –
160* – – – – 187.0 800.0 187.0 1380.0 – – – – – –
200* 185.0 960.0 – – 400.0 1800.0 400.0 2350.0 – – – – – –
* Indicates two smaller fuses in parallel.

Table 4.  NX Clip-Style Fuse Dimensional Information (See Figure 5 for MAGNIFORMED
Dimensional Drawing) END-FITTINGS
(2-IN-DIA. FUSES)
Dimensions – inches (mm)
Mounting .625" DIA.
Fuse Code B DIA.
Description Number* A B C
1-1/8" diameter fuse for clip mounting 4 10.0 (254) 1.13 (28.6) 1.00 (25)
4 10.0 (254) 2.00 (51) 1.00 (25)
C C
2" diameter fuse for clip mounting 5 14.31 (363) 2.00 (51) 1.00 (25) A
6 17.13 (435) 2.00 (51) 1.00 (25)
5 14.69 (373) 3.44 (87) 1.19 (30) Figure 2. NX clip style dimensional
6 17.5 (445) 3.44 (87) 1.19 (30) drawing. (See Table 4 for dimensions.)
3-7/16" diameter fuse for clip mounting
9 27.38 (695) 3.44 (87) 1.19 (30)
10 35.38 (899) 3.44 (87) 1.19 (30)

* Code number of mounting must match code number of fuse.

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Table 5.  NX Hinge-Style Switchblade Electrical Ratings and Dimensional Information (See Figure 6 for
Dimensional Drawing)
Electrical Ratings
Voltage Continuous and Mounting Code Dimension A
(kV) Loadbreak Current (A) Description Number* in. (mm)
8.3 200 Blade 1 14 (356)
15.5 200 Short 15 kV blade 1 14 (356)
15.5 200 Long 15 kV blade 2 18.5 (470)
* Code number of mounting must match code number of switchblade.

Table 6.  NX Hinge-Style Fuse Dimensional Information (See Figures 4 and 5 for Dimensional Drawing)
Dimensions - inches (mm)
Mounting
Voltage Rating Code
Fuse Description (kV) Number* A B C D R
4.3, 5.5, and 8.3 1 14.0 (356) 8.88 (226) 1.38 (35) 0.38 (10) 13.31 (338)
1 1/8" diameter hinged fuse**
15.5 2 18.5 (470) 8.88 (226) 1.38 (35) 0.38 (10) 17.81 (452)
4.3, 5.5, and 8.3 1 13.75 (349) 8.94 (227) 2.44 (62) 1.44 (37) 13.31 (338)
2" diameter hinged fuse***
15.5 2 18.25 (463) 8.94 (227) 2.44 (62) 1.44 (37) 17.81 (452)
* Code number of mounting must match code number of fuse.
** See Figure 8 for dimensional drawing.
*** See Figure 9 for dimensional drawing.

.75" R

LOWER LIMIT OF ARC-STRANGLER

SLEEVE COCKED POSITION

8.875"

.1.375" DIAMETER .75"

B
A .687"
A (17 mm)
HINGED ARC-STRANGLER LOADBREAKING
DEVICE; 1.125" DIAMETER FUSE.

LOWER LIMIT OF
ARC-STRANGLER Figure 4. NX hinge-style (1.125" dia.) fuse dimensional drawing.
SLEEVE COCKED
.6875" POSITION

.375" R
C DIAMETER
Figure 3. NX hinge-style switchblade
with Arc-Strangler loadbreaking device.
(See Table 5 for dimensions.)

.437"
A (11 mm)
HINGED ARC-STRANGLER LOADBREAKING
DEVICE; 2" DIAMETER FUSE.
Figure 5. NX hinge-style (2" dia.) fuse dimensional drawing.

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Protective characteristics

MAXIMUM LET-THROUGH CURRENT (peak kiloamperes)

100
Let-through currents
NX fuses have the ability to limit system fault currents, frequently 50
200

to a fraction of system fault capability. This greatly reduced value is 160

130
20 100
referred to as let-through current. 80
65
50
40
The operating advantages, along with fast clearing, include greatly 10 30
25
reduced burning at the point of fault and minimal line damage. 20

In addition, there is less chance of damage, both electrical and 5 12 & 18

10
8
mechanical (by magnetic forces), to other equipment in the faulted
2 6
circuit. Figures 6, 7, and 8 show maximum let-through current values.
The maximum let-through curves provide an indication of the 1 3 & 4.5

amount of current-limiting action provided by NX fuses: Assume

1.5

.5
an 8.3 kV circuit has a 20,000 A (rms sym.) fault current available. AMPERE RATINGS
OF FUSES

Extend a line upward on the curve in Figure 7 and note that .2

there would be an unlimited maximum fault current of 48,000
peak amperes. Protecting this cir­cuit with a 40 A NX fuse allows .1
a maximum let-through current of 7800 peak amperes. This is .1 .2 .5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100
equivalent to an unprotected circuit having a maximum fault available
of 3200 A (rms sym.). AVAILABLE CURRENT (rms symmetrical kiloamperes)

Figure 7. Maximum let-through current for NX current-limiting

fuses – 8.3, 15.5 and 23 kV.
MAXIMUM LET-THROUGH CURRENT (peak kiloamperes)

100

50
200
150
20 130
100
75
65

10 50
45
40
30 &35 MAXIMUM LET-THROUGH CURRENT (peak kiloamperes)
25 100
5 18 & 20
12
10 50
2 8
6

20
1 AMPERE RATINGS
OF FUSES 100
80
10 60

.5 50
40
30
25
5 20
.2 12 & 15
10
8

2 6

.1
.1 .2 .5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 AMPERE RATINGS
1 OF FUSES

AVAILABLE CURRENT (rms symmetrical kiloamperes)

.5

.2
Figure 6. Maximum let-through current for NX current-limiting
fuses – 4.3 and 5.5 kV. .1
.1 .2 .5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100

AVAILABLE CURRENT (rms symmetrical kiloamperes)

Figure 8. Maximum let-through current for NX current-limiting

fuses – 27 and 38 kV.

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Application Table 7.  Recommended Current-Limiting Fuse Voltage Ratings

Voltage rating selection System Voltage (kV) Recommended NX Fuse Rating (kV)
To determine the correct voltage rating for a current-limiting fuse, Four-Wire Multi-
proper con­sideration must be given to the type of distribution Grounded Neutral Delta
system, the system voltage, the transformer winding connection, Single- Three- Single- Three-­
and neutral grounding. In general, sin­gle-phase fusing permits the Nominal Maximum Phase Phase Phase Phase
use of a fuse with phase-to-neutral voltage rating; whereas, three-
phase fusing usually requires a fuse with phase-to phase voltage 2.4 2.54 – – 4.3 4.3
rating. However, where it is desirable (because of economics, 2.4/4.16 2.54/4.4 4.3 5.5* – –
standardization, oil space, etc.), NX fuses with phase-to-neutral 4.16 4.4 – – 4.3 4.3
voltage ratings may be used on three-phase applications provided 4.8 5.1 – – 5.5 5.5
certain parameters are met. See “Three-Phase Applications”. 4.8/8.32 5.1 /8.8 5.5 8.3* – –
Allowance is normally given for voltages slightly exceeding the 6.9 7.26 – – 8.3 8.3
normal system voltage. (Standards consider the maximum service 6.93/12 73/12.7 8.3 15.5* – –
voltage as 5 to 6% over normal.) Since each current-limiting fuse has
7.2 7.62 – – 8.3 8.3
a maximum design voltage, application must be such that the post- 7.2/12.47 7.62/13.2 8.3 15.5* – –
interruption voltage impressed across the fuse does not exceed that 7.97 8.4 – – 8.3 8.3
maximum design voltage. 7.97/13.8 8.4/14.5 8.3 15.5* – –
Table 7 lists the recommended volt­age ratings for current-limiting 8.32 8.8 – – 8.3 8.3
fuses applied on the most commonly encountered distribution 8.32/14.4 8.8/15.2 8.3 15.5* – –
systems. 12/20.8 12.7/22 15.5 23* – –
Ampere rating selection 12.47 13.2 – – 15.5 15.5

Another consideration in the selection of a current-limiting fuse is 13.2/22.9 14/24.2 15.5 23* – –
13.2 14.5 – – 15.5 15.5
the ampere rat­ing. The rating must be such that the inrush currents
that can occur in a transformer will not cause the fuse to operate. 14.4/24.9 15.2/26.4 15.5 27* – –
14.4 15.2 – – 15.5 15.5
Two rules of thumb should be used for this consideration:
19.9/34.5 21.1/36.5 23 38* – –
A fuse should be able to withstand 12 times the transformer- 34.5 36.5 – – 38 38
rated current for 0.1-second without element damage.
* A line-to-neutral rating may be used if certain parameters are met.
The element must be able to with­stand 25 times the
transformer-rated current for one-half cycle.
Transformer primary fuses are not usually applied to coordinate with
This second rule was established because of the magnitude of the ANSI transformer safe-loading require­ment; namely, melting at
the first loop of inrush current which can far exceed 12 times the 300% kVA rat­ing in 5 minutes and sensing 200% kVA in about 30
transformer rated current and thus cause element dam­age and the minutes. This duty would require a fuse size that would be subject
steep slope in the melting characteristics of the current-limiting fuse. to inrush-current damage. In addition, it would respond too rapidly to
Because TCC curves only extend down to the 0.01-second melt short-time, high overloads. Common practice is to fuse to interrupt
time, it is satisfactory to compare the 25 times rated current to the overload currents in the 200 to 300% range after several hours’
0.01-second minimum melt of a fuse. This will provide only a slightly duration. Specification recommenda­tions are shown in Tables 8 and 9.
more conservative comparison than using the 0.0083-second value.
Although, theoretically, higher values of inrush current are possible,
test data and field experience indicate that they are quite unlikely to
exceed this value.
The second consideration for selecting the fuse amperage rating is
the maximum load current that the fuse is expected to carry without
fuse damage. This includes the allowable transformer overloading
for certain periods of time. Transformer fusing tables normally list
the ranges of overload provided. If the long-time minimum-melt
current is known for the fuse size in question, it can be compared
to the transformer-rated current to determine the exact percentage
of overload permitted. Since fuse heating plus transformer heating
would probably raise the ambient temperature for the fuse, the
long-time minimum-melt current should be reduced accordingly.
An ambient of 40°C is often assumed for this condi­tion. Of course,
the proposed current-limiting fuse must be capable of carrying
such currents without damage, and it must interrupt minimum-melt
currents and all higher values.

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Table 8.  Overload Protection of Oil-lnsulated – Self-Cooled, and Dry-Type Transformers1 (Single-Phase AppIication)
Nominal Single-Phase Voltage Across Transformer Terminals (kV)
2.4 4.16 4.8 7.2-7.96 12-12.47 13.2-14.4 19.9 24.9 34.5
Recommended Fuse Voltage (kV)
Transformer (kVA)

4.3 4.3 5.5 5.5 8.3 15.5 15.5 23 27 38

Recommended Fuse-Current Ratings (amperes) 2, 5
Column A – 140-200% Transformer Rating
Column B – 200-300% Transformer Rating
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B
1.5 183 183 63 63 1.53 1.53 1.53 63 63 63
3 183 183 63 63 1.53 1.53 1.53 63 63 63
5 183 183 63 63 1.53 1.53 1.53 63 63 63
7.5 183 183 63 63 1.53 1.53 1.53 63 63 63
10 183 183 63 63 33 1.5 1.53 63 63 63
15 183 183 6 6 3 3 1.5 63 63 63
25 18 183 10 8 6 3 3 63 63 63
37.5 25 183 18 12 10 6 6 63 63 63
50 25 45 18 25 20 18 12 8 6 63 63 63
75 45 75 25 35 25 30 25 18 10 10 8 6 63
100 50 100 35 50 30 50 25 40 25 12 12 10 8 6
150 100 150 45 100 50 75 40 65 25 40 18 25 18 20 12 10 8
167 100 150 50 100 50 75 50 75 30 50 20 30 18 25 12 18 12 10
200 130 200 65 130 75 100 50 75 30 65 25 40 20 30 12 20 12 15 12
250 150 200 75 150 75 130 65 100 40 80 30 50 25 40 18 25 15 20 12
333 200 130 200 100 150 100 150 65 100 30 65 30 50 25 40 20 30 15
500 150 150 130 100 160 50 100 50 80 30 30 50 20 30
750 200 4 130 200 80 130 80 130 404 40 60 30 50
1000 200 100 200 100 160 60 100 40 60
1250 2004 130 200 130 160 80 100 50 80
1500 200 160 80 60 100
1667 200 160 100 60 100
2000 200 1604 1004 80 100
2500 100
3000 1004
Notes:
1. Recommendations are based on fuse-melting characteristics at an ambient temperature of 40°C (See R240-60-2).
2. To prevent fuse blowing on transformer inrush, DO NOT USE FUSES SMALLER THAN RECOMMENDED without specific approval of the manufacturer.
3. Fuses allow in excess of 300% of load.
4. Fuses allow less than 140% of load.
5. Ratings in shaded area are for parallel-fuse combinations.

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Table 9.  Overload Protection of Oil-lnsulated – Self-Cooled, and Dry-Type Transformers1 (Three-Phase Application)
Nominal Three-Phase Voltage Across Transformer Terminals
2.4 4.16 4.8 7.2-7.96 8.32 12.47 13.2-14.4 20.8 22.9-24.9 34.5
Recommended Fuse Voltage (kV)
Transformer (kVA)

4.3 4.3 5.5 5.5 8.3 15.5 15.5 15.5 23 27 38

Recommended Fuse-Current Ratings (amperes) 2, 5
Column A–140-200% Transformer Rating
Column B–200-300% Transformer Rating
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B
15 183 183 63 63 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 63 63 63
22.5 183 183 63 63 3 3 1.5 1.5 63 63 63
30 183 183 8 6 4.5 4.5 3 3 63 63 63
45 18 183 10 10 6 6 3 3 63 63 63
75 25 35 18 12 20 12 18 10 10 6 6 63 63 63
100 35 50 25 20 25 18 25 12 18 12 10 8 6 63 63
112.5 45 65 25 25 30 18 30 12 18 12 10 10 6 6 63
150 50 100 25 45 25 40 25 40 18 25 18 12 12 8 8 63
200 65 100 45 65 40 65 30 50 20 30 18 25 18 12 18 10 10 63
225 75 130 45 75 40 75 40 65 25 40 20 30 18 12 20 10 10 8
300 100 200 50 100 50 75 50 75 30 50 25 50 20 25 18 25 12 12 10
500 200 100 150 100 150 75 130 50 100 50 80 30 50 30 50 20 25 18 25 15
750 2004 130 200 130 130 80 130 65 130 40 80 40 80 25 40 25 40 18 25
1000 200 1504 150 100 160 100 160 65 100 65 100 30 30 50 25 30
1500 160 200 130 200 100 160 80 160 404 50 80 30 50
2000 200 200 130 200 130 160 60 100 40 60
2500 2004 160 200 160 80 50 100
3000 200 160 100 60 100
3500 200 1604 1004 80 100
3750 2004 1004 80
4000 2004 80
5000 100
Notes:
1. Recommendations are based on fuse-melting characteristics at an ambient temperature of 40°C (See R240-60-2).
2. To prevent fuse blowing on transformer inrush, DO NOT USE FUSES SMALLER THAN RECOMMENDED without specific approval of the manufacturer.
3. Fuses allow in excess of 300% of load.
4. Fuses allow less than 140% of load.
5. Ratings in shaded area are for parallel-fuse combinations.

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Derating NX fuses–raised ambient temperatures Example

To determine the proper NX fuse size for carrying desired current To derate the minimum-melt current of a 5.5 kV, 20 A NX fuse
and percent overload available at raised ambient temperatures, the mounted in free air at a raised ambient temperature of 75°C:
minimum-melt current must be derated. The curves in Figure 9
show the derating factors for NX fuse applications at raised ambient 1. On Figure 9, draw a vertical line at 75°C to intersect the free-air
temperatures in air, in canisters suspended in oil, and in transformer curve.
bushings. (These curves are based on a six-hour melting time, not 2. From the intersection point, draw a horizontal line to the vertical
the maximum pre-melt current.) axis to determine the derating factor which, in this case, is 79%.
By using these curves in conjunction with minimum-melt current 3. From Table 10, find the minimum-melt current for the 5.5 kV,
values from the minimum-melting characteristic table for NX fuses, 20 A fuse which, in this case, is 28 A.
Table 10, which is based on a 25°C ambient temperature and a six-
4. Multiply this value by the derating factor to determine the
hour melting time, the proper fuse size can be determined.
derated minimum-melt current: 28 A x .79 = 22 A.

Table 10.  Minimum-Melting Characteristic for NX Current-Limiting Fuses Based on

a 25°C Ambient Temperature and a Six-Hour Melting Time
140 Voltage Continuous Minimum Voltage Continuous Minimum
130 Rating Current Rating Melt Current Rating Current Rating Melt Current
(% or nominal minimum melt current)

120 IN FUSE CANNISTER IN OIL (kV) (amp) (Amp) (kV) (amp) (Amp)
110 18 27 1.5 2.3
CURRENT DERATING FOCTOR

IN TRANSFORMER 25 37 3 4.5
100 BUSHING 35 50 4.5 6.7
90 45 64 6 9
80 50 68 8 12
4.3 65 78 10 15
70 12 18
75 90
60 100 110 18 26
FREE AIR 20 28
50 130* 156
40 150* 180 25 35
DERATING FACTOR FOR 200* 220 30 41
30 NX FUSES 6 9 15.5 40 52
20 8 12 50 63
10 10 14 50* 70
12 17 60* 82
0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 18 27 65 80
20 28 80 96
FREE AIR OR TOP OIL TEMPERATURE – C 25 37 80* 104
5.5 30 42 100 120
40 55 100* 126
Figure 9. Derating curves for NX fuse 50 68 130* 160
application at raised ambient temperatures. 65 78 160* 192
75 90 200* 240
100* 136 6 9
130* 156 8 12
150* 180 10 15
1.5 2.3 12 18
3 4.5 23 18 26
4.5 6.7 20 28
Ordering information 6 9 25 35
8 12 30 41
To order a clip-style mounting NX fuse and the
10 14 40 52
hinge-style fuse, first determine the voltage 6 9
12 17
rating (Table 7) and amperage ratings of the 18 26 8 12
fuse(s) (Table 8 & Table 9) device, and then 20 28 10 15
select the appropriate catalog number from 25 35 12 18
Table 11 or 12. For parallel fusing, order two 30 41 15 22
fuses. 8.3 40 52 18 26
27 20 28
To order an NX hinge-style switchblade, choose 50 63 and
50* 70 38 25 35
the appropriate catalog number from Table 13. 30 41
60* 82
65 80 40 52
80 96 50 63
80* 104 60* 82
100 120 80* 104
100* 126 100* 126
130* 160
160* 192
200* 240
* Indicates parallel fuses.

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Table 11.  NX Clip-Style Current-Limiting Fuse (Refer to Figure 2) Table 11.  NX Clip-Style Current-Limiting Fuse (Refer to Figure 2)
Rating* continued
Continuous Rating*
Voltage Current Mounting Code Fuse Diameter Catalog Continuous
(kV) (A) Number (in.) Number Voltage Current Mounting Code Fuse Diameter Catalog
18 4 1.125 FA1H18 (kV) (A) Number (in.) Number
25 4 1.125 FA1H25 6 6 2 FA5H6
35 4 1.125 FA1H35 8 6 2 FA5H8
45 4 2 FA1H45 10 6 2 FA5H10
4.3
50 4 2 FA1H50 12 6 2 FA5H12
65 4 2 FA1H65 23 18 6 2 FA5H18
75 4 2 FA1H75 20 6 2 FA5H20
105 4 2 FA1H100 25 6 2 FA5H25
6 4 1.125 FA2H6 30 6 2 FA5H30
8 4 1.125 FA2H8 40 6 2 FA5H40
10 4 1.125 FA2H10 6 9 3.438 FA9H6
12 4 1.125 FA2H12 8 9 3.438 FA9H8
18 4 1.125 FA2H18 10 9 3.438 FA9H10
20 4 2 FA2H20 12 9 3.438 FA9H12
5.5
25 4 2 FA2H25 15 9 3.188 FA9H15
30 4 2 FA2H30 27 18 9 3.438 FA9H18
40 4 2 FA2H40 20 9 3.438 FA9H20
50 4 2 FA2H50 25 9 3.438 FA9H25
65 4 2 FA2H65 30 9 3.438 FA9H30
75 4 2 FA2H75 40 9 3.438 FA9H40
1.5 4 1.125 FA3H1 50 9 3.438 FA9H50
3 4 1.125 FA3H3 6 10 3.438 FA10H6
4.5 4 1.125 FA3H4 8 10 3.438 FA10H8
6 4 1.125 FA3H6 10 10 3.438 FA10H10
8 4 1.125 FA3H8 12 10 3.438 FA10H12
10 4 1.125 FA3H10 15 10 3.438 FA10H15
12 4 1.125 FA3H12 38 18 10 3.438 FA10H18
18 4 2 FA3H18 20 10 3.438 FA10H20
8.3
20 4 2 FA3H20 25 10 3.438 FA10H25
25 4 2 FA3H25 30 10 3.438 FA10H30
30 4 2 FA3H30 40 10 3.438 FA10H40
40 4 2 FA3H40 50 10 3.438 FA10H50
50 5 3.438 FA3H50 * 4.3, 5.5, 8.3,15.5, 23 kV have 50,000 A symmetrical rating, 27 and 38 kV have 35,000 A symmetrical
65 5 3.438 FA3H65 rating.
80 5 3.438 FA3H80
100 5 3.438 FA3H100 ** Code number of mounting must match code number of fuse or switchblade.
1.5 5 1.125 FA4H1 NNote: Fuse extenders available as follows:
3 5 1.125 FA4H3
4.5 5 1.125 FA4H4 Catalog Number FEXT45 adapts Code 4 fuses to Code 5 mountings
6 5 2 FA4H6 Catalog Number FEXT56 adapts Code 5 fuses to code 6 mountings
8 5 2 FA4H8
10 5 2 FA4H10
12 5 2 FA4H12
18 5 2 FA4H18
15.5
20 5 2 FA4H20
25 5 2 FA4H25
30 5 2 FA4H30
40 5 2 FA4H40
50 6 3.438 FA4H50
65 6 3.438 FA4H65
80 6 3.438 FA4H80
100 6 3.438 FA4H100†

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Table 12.  NX Hinge-Style Current-Limiting Fuses (with Arc-Strangler

Loadbreaking Device) (Refer to Figures 4 and 5)
Rating
Continuous Mounting Fuse
Voltage Current Code Diameter Catalog
(kV) (A) Number* (in.)** Number
For Single- and Parallel-Unit Hinge-Style Mountings
18 1 1.125 FA1A18
25 1 1.125 FA1A25
35 1 1.125 FA1A35
45 1 2 FA1A45
4.3***
50 1 2 FA1A50
65 1 2 FA1A65
75 1 2 FA1A75
100 1 2 FA1A100
6 1 1.125 FA2A6
8 1 1.125 FA2A8
10 1 1.125 FA2A10
12 1 1.125 FA2A12
18 1 1.125 FA2A18
20 1 2 FA2A20
5.5
25 1 2 FA2A25
30 1 2 FA2A30
40 1 2 FA2A40
50 1 2 FA2A50
65 1 2 FA2A65
75 1 2 FA2A75
1.5 1 1.125 FA3A1
3 1 1.125 FA3A3
4.5 1 1.125 FA3A4
6 1 1.125 FA3A6
8 1 1.125 FA3A8
10 1 1.125 FA3A10
8.3***
12 1 1.125 FA3A12
18 1 2 FA3A18
20 1 2 FA3A20
25 1 2 FA3A25
30 1 2 FA3A30
40 1 2 FA3A40
1.5 2 1.125 FA4A1
3 2 1.125 FA4A3
4.5 2 1.125 FA4A4
6 2 2 FA4A6
8 2 2 FA4A8
10 2 2 FA4A10
15.5***
12 2 2 FA4A12
18 2 2 FA4A18
20 2 2 FA4A20
25 2 2 FA4A25
30 2 2 FA4A30
40 2 2 FA4A40
* Code number of mounting must match code number of fuse or switchblade.
** All 2" diameter fuses have magniformed end fittings with stamped hinge.
*** Consult factory for 90° and 180° stop configurations.

Table 13.  NX Hinge-Style Switchblades (with Arc-Strangler Loadbreaking Devices)

(Refer to Figure 3)
Rating Mounting
Voltage Continuous and Loadbreak Code Catalog
(kV) Current (A) Description Number* Number
8.3 200 Blade 1 FA1B1
15.5 200 Short 15 kV blade 1 FA4B1
15.5 200 Long 15 kV blade 2 FA8B1
* Code number of mounting must match code number of fuse or switchblade.

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Additional literature
Eaton has additional reference information available on NX fuses.
R240-60-2 NX Current-Limiting Fuses, Minimum Melting
Characteristics
R240-60-3 Coordination of NX Fuses With EEI-NEMA® Fuse
Links
R240-60-5 Maximum Total and Minimum Melt Comparison
of NX Fuses
R240-60-6 Mounting Clearances–Type NX Fuses
R240-60-7 Parallel Operation of NX Fuses
R240-60-8 A Guide to Secondary Cable Fault Clearing With
NX Fuses
R240-60-9 Properties of Molded Box for NX Fuses With
Arc­ -Strangler Switch
R240-60-11 Specifications–NX Fuses With Arc-Strangler
Switch
R240-60-13 NX Fuse Recommended Transformer Applications

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