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• Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 2
Your problem: Whether your objective • Fuse Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . AP 4
is optimum protection of motor • Fuse Construction &
control equipment, power or control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 4
transformers, cable wiring, or lighting and • How to Read a
heating circuits — you need fast, accurate Time Current Curve . . . . . . . . AP 5
information to do the job right. Problem • Low Voltage
is, not all electrical pros have the same Motor Protection . . . . . . . . . . AP 6
familiarity with circuit protection theories • Transformer Protection . . . . . AP 11
and practices.
—General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 11
Our solution: Every application has its —Low Voltage Primary
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 11
unique challenges. But you’ll find the path
to a basic understanding of applied circuit —Primary and Secondary Fuses
protection principles in our Applications
for LV Transformers . . . . . AP 12
section. Be it a glossary of relevant —Control Transformers . . . . AP 13
electrical terms, an introduction to fuse —MV Transformers . . . . . . . . AP 14
construction, guidance on reading and • Let-Thru Current & I2T . . . . AP 20
applying Peak Let-thru curves, or a look
• Fuse Let-Thru Current
at the most common applications. Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 21
Want more information fast? For • Capacitor Protection . . . . . . AP 27
more technical or application-specific • Cable Protection . . . . . . . . . . AP 29
information, please call our Applications • Motor Starter General Info AP 30
Engineering experts at 978-248-8914 or • Auxiliary Contacts . . . . . . . . AP 31
visit our website at mersen.com.
• Selectivity Between Fuses . AP 32
• Short Circuit Calculations . . AP 33
• Short Circuit Rating . . . . . . . AP 34
• 11 Reasons for Using
Current-Limiting Fuses . . . . AP 34
• Fuse Obsolescence . . . . . . . AP 35
• Suggested Fuse
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . AP 36
 A P P L I C AT I O N
Definitions I N F O R M AT I O N

Ampacity when subjected to excessive current. The element is

The current a conductor can carry continuously enclosed by the fuse body and may be surrounded
without exceeding its temperature rating. Ampacity by an arc-quenching medium such as silica sand.
is a function of cable size, insulation type and the The element is sometimes referred to as a link.
conditions of use.
Fault
Ampere Rating An accidental condition in which a current path
The continuous current carrying capability of a fuse becomes available which by-passes the connected
under defined laboratory conditions. The ampere load.
rating is marked on each fuse. Class L fuses and E
rated fuses may be loaded to 100% of their ampere Fault Current
rating. For all other fuses, continuous load current The amount of current flowing in a faulted circuit.
should not exceed 80% of fuse ampere rating.
Fuse
Available Fault Current An overcurrent protective device containing a
The maximum short circuit current that can flow in calibrated current carrying member which melts
an unprotected circuit. and opens a circuit under specified overcurrent
conditions.
Bolt-in Fuse
A fuse which is intended to be bolted directly to bus I2t (Ampere Squared Seconds)
bars, contact pads or fuse blocks. A measure of the thermal energy associated with
current flow. I2t is equal to (lRMS)2 x t, where t is the
Contacts duration of current flow in seconds.

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The external live parts of the fuse which provide
continuity between the fuse and the balance of Clearing I2t is the total I2t passed by a fuse as the
the circuit. Also referred to as ferrules, blades or fuse clears a fault, with t being equal to the time
terminals. elapsed from the initiation of the fault to the
instant the fault has been cleared.
Coordination
The use of overcurrent protective devices which Melting I2t is the minimum I2t required to melt
will isolate only that portion of an electrical the fuse element.
system which has been overloaded or faulted. See
Selectivity. Interrupting Rating (Abbreviated I.R.)
The maximum current a fuse can safely interrupt.
Current-Limiting Fuse Some special purpose fuses may also have a
A fuse which will limit both the magnitude and “Minimum Interrupting Rating”. This defines the
duration of current flow under short circuit minimum current that a fuse can safely interrupt.
conditions.
Kiloamperes (abbreviated kA)
Current-Limiting Range 1,000 amperes.
The available fault current a fuse will clear in less
than 1/2 cycle, thus limiting the actual magnitude of Limiter or Back-up Fuse
current flow. A special purpose fuse which is intended to provide
short circuit protection only.
Dual Element Fuse
Often confused with time delay, dual element is a Overcurrent
term describing fuse element construction. A fuse Any current in excess of conductor ampacity or
having two current responsive elements in series. equipment continuous current rating.

Element
A calibrated conductor inside a fuse which melts

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Definitions I N F O R M AT I O N

Overload A fuse which will carry an overcurrent of a

The operation of conductors or equipment at a specified magnitude for a minimum specified time
current level that will cause damage if allowed to without opening. The specified current and time
requirements are defined in the UL/CSA/NOM 248
persist.
fuse standards.
Peak Let-Thru Current (Ip)
The maximum instantaneous current passed by a Voltage Rating
current- limiting fuse when clearing a fault current The maximum voltage at which a fuse is designed
of specified magnitude. to operate. Voltage ratings are assumed to be for
AC unless specifically labeled as DC.
Rejection Fuse Block
A fuse block which will only accept fuses of a High Voltage (over 34,500V)
specific UL class. Rejection is a safety feature Expulsion-Type power fuses are available for
intended to prevent the insertion of a fuse with an nominal voltages of 46, 69, 115, 138 and 161kV in
inadequate voltage or interrupting rating. current ratings up to 400 amperes. ANSI (American
National Standards Institute) Standards are
Rejection Fuse followed.
A current-limiting fuse with high interrupting rating
and with unique dimensions or mounting provisions. Medium Voltage (601-34,500V)
Current-Limiting or Expulsion-Type Power Fuses
Renewable Fuse are general purpose fuses available for nominal
A fuse which can be restored for service by the voltages of 2.4, 2.75, 4.16, 5.5, 7.2, 8.25, 14.4,
replacement of its element. 15.5, 23 and 34.5kV in current ratings up to 720

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amperes. ANSI and UL Standards are followed.
Renewable Element or Link Current-Limiting Motor Starter Fuses are
The field-replaceable element of a renewable fuse. available for nominal voltages of 2.4, 4.8 and
Also referred to as a renewable link. 7.2kV in current ratings up to 36R (650A). These
are special purpose R-Rated fuses for motor
Selectivity short circuit protection only (back-up fuses)
A main fuse and a branch fuse are said to be and are not full-range power fuses. ANSI and UL
selective if the branch fuse will clear all overcurrent Standards are followed.
conditions before the main fuse opens. Selectivity
is desirable because it limits outage to that portion PT Fuses (Potential Transformers) require
of the circuit which has been overloaded or faulted. current limiting fuses or equivalent on the
Also called selective coordination. primary connection side. Standard PT primary
voltages range from 2.4kV to 36kV. Since the
Semiconductor Fuse power requirement is low (for relays, metering,
An extremely fast acting fuse intended for the etc.) fuses of the proper voltage are applied
protection of power semiconductors. Sometimes in the 1/2 to 5 ampere range. Several voltage
referred to as a rectifier or ultra fast fuse. ratings are available, physical sizes vary among
manufacturers.
Short Circuit
Excessive current flow caused by insulation Low Voltage (600V or less)
breakdown or wiring error. Many types of low voltage fuses are classified and
identified for use in 125, 250, 300, 480, or 600V
Threshold Current circuits. UL/CSA/NOM standards are followed.
The minimum available fault current at which a fuse Common types are briefly summarized in the chart
is current limiting. on the next page.

Time-Delay Fuse

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Fuse Descriptions I N F O R M AT I O N

SUMMARY OF LOW VOLTAGE FUSES

Fuse Type Voltage Ampere Rating Interrupting Rating – kA Mersen Part # UL
600VAC 0-30 200 ATDR, ATQR, ATMR
Class CC 300VDC 0-30 100 ATDR, ATQR 248-4
600VDC 0-30 100 ATMR
Class G 480/600VAC 0-20/21-60 100 AG 248-5
Class H (Renewable) 250/600VAC 0-600 10 RF/RFS 248-7
Class H (Non-Renew) 250/600VAC 0-600 10 NRN, CRN/NRS, CRS 248-6
600VAC 0-600 200 AJT, HSJ, A4J
Class J 300VDC 0-30 100 A4J, HSJ(1-10) 248-8
500VDC 0-600 100 AJT, HSJ(15-600)
Class K-5 250/600VAC 0-600 50 OT, OTN/OTS 248-9
600VAC 601-6000 200 A4BQ, A4BY, A4BT
Class L 248-10
500VDC 601-3000 100 A4BQ
250/600VAC 0-600 200 A2D, A2K/A6D, A6K
600VAC 70-600 200
Class RK1 A2D 248-12
250VDC 0-600 100 A6D
600VDC 0-600 100

Class RK5 250/600VAC 0-600 200 TR/TRS 248-12

300/600VDC 0-30/35-400 20 TRS-RDC
300/600VAC 0-1200/0-800 200 A3T/A6T
Class T 248-15
160/300VDC 0-1200 50/100 A3T/A6T
Glass/Electronic 32-350VAC 0-30 Up to 10 See Section MF 248-14
125/250VAC 0-30 0.2-10 TRM, OTM, GFN
Midget 248-14
500/600VAC 0-30 10,100 ATQ, ATM, SBS
250VAC 1-500kcmil Cu or Al 200 2CL
Cable Protector 600VAC #2-1000kcmil Cu or Al 200 CP, CPH 248-1

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Capacitor 600-5500VAC 25-300 Up to 200 A100C-A550C Other
Welder 600VAC 100-600 200 A4BX Other
Photovoltaic See Section MF

FUSE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION

The typical fuse consists of an element which is the filler and passed through the fuse body to
surrounded by a filler and enclosed by the fuse body. the surrounding air. A filler such as quartz sand
The element is welded or soldered to the fuse contacts provides effective heat transfer and allows for the
(blades or ferrules). small element cross-section typical in modern fuses.
The effective heat transfer allows the fuse to carry
The element is a calibrated conductor. Its configuration, harmless overloads. The small element cross section
its mass, and the materials employed are selected melts quickly under short circuit conditions. The
to achieve the desired electrical and thermal filler also aids fuse performance by absorbing arc
characteristics. The element provides the current path energy when the fuse clears an overload or short
through the fuse. It generates heat at a rate that is circuit.
dependent upon its resistance and the load current.
When a sustained overload occurs, the element
The heat generated by the element is absorbed by will generate heat at a faster rate than the heat
Blade can be passed to the filler. If the overload persists,
Body the element will reach its melting point and open.
Increasing the applied current will heat the element
Filler
faster and cause the fuse to open sooner. Thus fuses
have an inverse time current characteristic, i.e. the
greater the overcurrent the less time required for
the fuse to open the circuit.

Element

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How to Read a
A P P L I C AT I O N
Time-Current Curve I N F O R M AT I O N

This characteristic is desirable because it parallels this need? Find the 3000 ampere line on the
the characteristics of conductors, motors, horizontal axis (Pt. G) and follow it up to the 1
transformers and other electrical apparatus. These second line (Pt. H). The nearest curve to the right
components can carry low level overloads for is the AJT400. If the point is not near a curve
relatively long times without damage. However, shown, other intermediate curves are available
under high current conditions damage can occur from the factory.
quickly. Because of its inverse time current Sometimes the fuse family or type has not been
characteristic, a properly applied fuse can provide chosen, so a design requirement can be presented
effective protection over a broad current range, to several family characteristic curves. One fuse
from low level overloads to high level short circuits. type will emerge as a good choice. Voltage rating,
interrupting rating, physical size, time delay, etc. are
HOW TO READ A all considerations in the final choice.
TIME-CURRENT CURVE
A time-current characteristic curve, for any
specified fuse, is displayed as a continuous line
representing the average melting time in seconds AJT TIME DELAY / CLASS J
for a range of overcurrent conditions. The melting
time is considered nominal unless noted otherwise.
Melting Time -Current Data
Several curves are traditionally shown on one sheet
1-600 Amperes, 600 Volts AC
to represent a family of fuses. The family shown
here is the Time Delay Class J AJT Amp-Trap 2000®
fuse.

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Information can be accessed from these curves in
several ways:

• If a fuse has been selected, the designer can use

the curve for that fuse to check its opening time
versus a given overcurrent. Example: Using the 30
ampere fuse curve, what is the fuse opening time
in seconds at a current of 160 amperes? At the
bottom of the sheet (Current in Amperes) find 160
amperes (Pt. A) and follow that line straight up to
the point where it intersects the 30A curve (Pt.
Time in Seconds

B). Then follow that line to the left edge (Time in

Seconds) and read 10 seconds. (Pt. C). This tells
us that the AJT30 will open in 10 seconds on a
current of 160 amperes.
• L
 ikewise, for the same fuse we might want to
know what current will open the fuse in 0.1
second. On the vertical axis (Time in Seconds)
find 0.1 second (Pt. D) and follow that line to the
right until it intersects the 30A curve (Pt. E). Then
follow that line straight down to the horizontal
axis (Current in Amperes) and read 320 amperes
(Pt. F). This shows that the AJT30 requires an
overcurrent of 320 amperes to open in 0.1 second.
• The curves can be used in other ways by the
designer. For example, if a family has been chosen
(i.e. Time Delay Class J AJT) and an opening time
of approximately 1 second is required at 3000 Current in Amperes
amperes, what fuse in the family best meets

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Low Voltage Fuses
A P P L I C AT I O N
For Motor Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

CODE REQUIREMENTS suggestions.

The NEC or CEC requires that motor branch circuits
be protected against overloads and short circuits. WHICH FUSE CLASS?
Overload protection may be provided by fuses, UL Classes RK5, RK1, and J are the most popular.
overload relays or motor thermal protectors. Short The Class RK5 ( Tri-onic®) is the least expensive.
circuit protection may be provided by fuses or circuit The Class RK1 (Amp-Trap®) is used where a higher
breakers. degree of current limitation is required for improved
component protection or system coordination. The
OVERLOAD PROTECTION RK5 and RK1 are dimensionally interchangeable.
The NEC or CEC allows fuses to be used as the The Class J time delay fuse (AJT) provides
sole means of overload protection for motor branch advantages over the RK5 and RK1 fuses. Class J
circuits. This approach is often practical with small fuses provide a higher degree of current limitation
single phase motors. If the fuse is the sole means of than the RK’s. This reduced fault current will reduce
protection, the fuse ampere rating must not exceed arc faults in cases of an arc flash incident.
the values shown in Table 1. Disconnect

Most integral horsepower 3 phase motors are

controlled by a motor starter which includes an
overload relay. Since the overload relay provides Fuse
overload protection for the motor branch circuit, the
fuses may be sized for short circuit protection.

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION Contactor

The motor branch circuit fuses may be sized as large

as shown in Table 2 when an overload relay or motor

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thermal protector is included in the branch circuit. Overload Relay
Time delay fuse ratings may be increased to 225% and
non-time delay fuse ratings to 400% (300% if over
600 amperes) if the ratings shown in Table 2 will not
carry motor starting current. Motor

Some manufacturers’ motor starters may not be

adequately protected by the maximum fuse sizing MOTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT
shown in Table 2. If this is the case, the starter
manufacturer is required by UL 508 to label the TABLE 1- MAXIMUM FUSE RATING FOR
starter with a maximum permissible fuse size. If so
labeled, this maximum value is not to be exceeded.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Motor Service Factor Fuse Rating as %*
Where the percentages shown in Table 2 do not or Marked Temperature Rise Motor Full Load
correspond to standard fuse ratings the next larger Service factor of 1.15 or greater 125
Marked temperature rise not Exceeding 40°C 125
fuse rating may be used. Standard fuse ratings in
All Others 115
amperes:
* These percentages are not to be exceeded.
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

60 70 80 90 100 110 125 150 TABLE 2- MAXIMUM FUSE RATING FOR

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
175 200 225 250 300 350 400 450
Fuse Rating as %*
Motor Full Load*
500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 Type of Motor Fuse Type
Non-Time Delay Time Delay
2500 3000 4000 5000 6000 All Single-phase AC motors 300 175
AC polyphase motors other than
wound-rotor:
FUSE SELECTION GUIDELINES Squirrel Cage
What fuse type and ampere rating is best for a Other than Design E 300 175
given application? The answer depends upon the Design E 300 175
Synchronous 300 175
application and objective to be met. Here are some
Wound rotor 150 150
Direct-current (constant voltage) 150 150
* The non-time delay ratings apply to all class CC fuses.

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For Motor Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

The Class J fuse is also about half the physical size Sizing time delay fuses between 125% and 150% of
of the RK5 and RK1 reducing panel space and saving motor full load current provides advantages. The fuse
money. will coordinate with NEMA Class 20 overload relays.
Nuisance fuse opening will virtually be eliminated and
TIME DELAY VS. NON-TIME DELAY effective short circuit protection will be maintained.

Time delay fuses are the most useful fuses for motor For newer, premium efficiency motors, sizing fuses
branch circuit application. A time delay fuse can be between 125% and 150% may not be sufficient enough
sized closer to motor full load current, providing a to handle the expected higher motor locked-rotor
degree of overload protection, better short circuit currents. For suggestions on sizing fuses for these
protection, and possible use of a smaller disconnect situations, refer to the high-efficiency sizing summary
switch. at the end of this section.

WHAT AMPERE RATING? PROTECTING IEC STYLE MOTOR STARTERS

The selection of fuse ampere rating is a matter of The new IEC European style motor starters and
experience and personal preference. Some prefer contactors are popular but they present different
to size time delay fuses at 125% of motor full load problems in protection. These devices represent
amperes. This sizing will provide a degree of overload substantial savings in space and cost but they
protection for motors with a service factor of 1.15. Sizing have a lower withstand capability than their NEMA
fuses at 125% of motor nameplate amperes in some counterparts.
applications may result in nuisance fuse openings. Time
delay fuses sized at 125% may open at motor locked In order to achieve the same level of protection for IEC
rotor current before some NEMA Class 20 overload style devices that we expect for NEMA devices, the
relays operate. Nuisance fuse openings may result if AJT Class J Time Delay fuse is the best choice, sized
Class RK1 or Class J fuses are sized at 125% of motor at 1.25 to 1.50 times motor full load amperes. Also, the
full load current. These fuses are more current limiting AJT has the advantage of being half the size of RK5
than the RK5 and have less short time current carrying and RK1 fuses and thereby fits the trim IEC package.

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capability.

SINGLE PHASE MOTOR FUSE SELECTION UL CLASSES RK1, RK5, J & CC

Fuse Classes and Ampere Ratings
Motor Characteristics*
Class CC (ATDR) Class J (AJT) and RK5/1 (TR/A2D)
Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per
Recommended
Motor HP Full Load Current NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1), Recommended NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1),
Rating Rating
Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2†† Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2††
Single Phase, 115 V
1/6 4.4 15 15 15 7 10 10
1/4 5.8 17-1/2 20 20 9 15 15
1/3 7.2 25 25 25 12 15 15
1/2 9.8 30 30 30 15 20 20
3/4 13.8 - - - 20 25 30
1 16 - - - 25 30 35
1-1/2 20 - - - 30 35 45
2 24 - - - 35 45 50
3 34 - - - 60 60 70
5 56 - - - 80 100 125
7-1/2 80 - - - 125 150 175
10 100 - - - 150 175 225
Single Phase, 230 V
1/6 2.2 7 10 10 3-1/2 6 6
1/4 2.9 9 10 10 4-1/2 6 6
1/3 3.6 12 15 15 5-6/10 10 10
1/2 4.9 15 15 15 7 10 10
3/4 6.9 20 25 25 12 15 15
1 8 25 25 30 12 15 17-1/2
1-1/2 10 30 30 30 15 20 20
2 12 - - - 20 25 25
3 17 - - - 25 30 35
5 28 - - - 40 50 60
7-1/2 40 - - - 60 70 90
10 50 - - - 80 90 110
* Values obtained from NEC 2017 Table 430.250. Fuse ampere ratings based on percentages of full-load current values from this table.
† Sizing based on 175% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 300% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses. Values rounded up to the next standard rating.
†† Sizing based on 225% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 400% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses. Fuse ratings cannot exceed these values.

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THREE PHASE MOTOR FUSE SELECTION UL CLASSES RK5, RK1, J & CC

Fuse Classes and Ampere Ratings
Motor Characteristics*
Class CC (ATDR) Class J (AJT) and RK5/1 (TR/A2D)
Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per
Recommended
Motor HP Full Load Current NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1), Recommended NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1),
Rating Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2†† Rating Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2††
Three Phase, 208 V
0.5 2.4 8 10 10 3-1/2 6 6
0.75 3.5 10 15 15 5 10 10
1 4.6 15 15 15 7 10 10
1.5 6.6 20 20 25 10 15 15
2 7.5 25 25 30 12 15 15
3 10.6 15 20 20
5 16.7 25 30 35
7.5 24.2 35 45 50
10 30.8 45 60 60
15 46.2 70 90 100
20 59.4 90 110 125
25 74.8 110 150 150
30 88 150 175 175
40 114 175 200 250
50 143 225 300 300
60 169 250 300 350
75 211 350 400 450
100 273 400 500 600
125 343 500 600 -
150 396 600 - -

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Three Phase, 230 V
0.5 2.2 7 10 10 3-1/2 6 6
0.75 3.2 10 10 12 5 6 7
1 4.2 12 15 15 6-1/4 10 10
1.5 6 17-1/2 20 20 9 15 15
2 6.8 20 25 25 10 15 15
3 9.6 30 30 30 15 20 20
5 15.2 25 30 30
7.5 22 35 40 45
10 28 40 50 60
15 42 70 80 90
20 54 80 100 110
25 68 110 125 150
30 80 125 150 175
40 104 150 200 225
50 130 200 250 250
60 154 225 300 300
75 192 300 350 400
100 248 350 450 500
125 312 450 600 600
150 360 500 600 -

* Values obtained from NEC 2017 Table 430.250. Fuse ampere ratings based on percentages of full-load current values from this table.
† Sizing based on 175% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 300% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses.
Values rounded up to the next standard rating.
†† Sizing based on 225% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 400% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses.
Fuse ratings cannot exceed these values.

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THREE PHASE MOTOR FUSE SELECTION

UL CLASSES RK5, RK1, J, CC
Fuse Classes and Ampere Ratings
Motor Characteristics*
Class CC (ATDR) Class J (AJT) and RK5/1 (TRS/A6D)
Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per Max. Rating per
Recommended
Motor HP Full Load Current NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1), Recommended NEC 430.52(C)(1), NEC 430.52(C)(1),
Rating Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2†† Rating Exception No. 1† Exception No. 2††
Three Phase, 460 V
0.5 1.1 3-1/2 6 6 1-6/10 3 3
0.75 1.6 5 6 6-1/4 2-1/2 3 3-1/2
1 2.1 6-1/4 10 10 3-2/10 6 6
1.5 3 9 10 12 4-1/2 6 6-1/4
2 3.4 10 15 15 5 6 7
3 4.8 15 15 15 7 10 10
5 7.6 25 25 30 12 15 15
7.5 11 17-1/2 20 20
10 14 20 25 30
15 21 35 40 45
20 27 40 50 60
25 34 50 60 70
30 40 60 70 90
40 52 80 100 110
50 65 100 125 125
60 77 125 150 150
75 96 150 175 200
100 124 200 225 250
125 156 225 300 350

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150 180 250 350 400
200 240 350 450 500
250 302 450 600 600
300 361 600 - -
Three Phase, 575V
0.5 0.9 2-8/10 3 3-1/2 1-1/2 3 3
0.75 1.3 4 6 6 2 3 3
1 1.7 5-6/10 6 6-1/4 2-8/10 3 3-1/2
1.5 2.4 8 10 10 3-1/2 6 6
2 2.7 8 10 10 4 6 6
3 3.9 12 15 15 6 10 10
5 6.1 17-1/2 20 20 10 15 15
7.5 9 30 30 30 15 20 20
10 11 17-1/2 20 20
15 17 25 30 35
20 22 35 40 45
25 27 40 50 60
30 32 50 60 70
40 41 60 80 90
50 52 80 100 110
60 62 90 110 125
75 77 125 150 150
100 99 150 175 200
125 125 200 225 250
150 144 225 300 300
200 192 300 350 400
250 242 350 450 500
300 289 450 600 600

* Values obtained from NEC 2017 Table 430.250. Fuse ampere ratings based on percentages of full-load current values from this table.
† Sizing based on 175% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 300% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses.
Values rounded up to the next standard rating.
†† Sizing based on 225% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class J/R fuses and 400% of motor FLA for Time-Delay Class CC fuses.
Fuse ratings cannot exceed these values.

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Low Voltage Fuses
A P P L I C AT I O N
For Motor Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

FUSE SIZING CONSIDERATIONS 430.52(C)(1), Exception 1 in the NEC allows for

Time-Delay Class R and J fuses to be sized at 175%
FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY MOTORS
of the rated motor current up to the next standard
When selecting the proper fuse for short circuit fuse size.
protection in motor starting applications, it is
important to not only ensure that the fuse will not If sizing at 175% still does not allow for the motor to
nuisance open during motor start up times, but start, section 430.52(C)(1), Exception 2 in the NEC
also that the fuse will coordinate as required with permits an absolute maximum fuse size of 225% of
overload relays. When sizing fuses between 125% the motor rated current. In these cases, depending
and 150% of the motor nameplate current, several on the value determined from these multiplication
advantages, including ease of coordination with an factors, fuse sizes between Exceptions 1 and 2 may
overload device, a smaller disconnect, and increased be exactly the same. Where Exception 1 permits
short circuit protection from a lower fuse rating, rounding up to the next standard size, fuses sized
can be achieved. However, if sizing at this level to Exception 2 may not exceed the mentioned 225%
prevents the motor from starting, it may then be value in any way.
necessary to increase the fuse ampere rating and
it then becomes important to know the NEC sizing For Time-Delay Class CC fuses, similar exceptions in
limitations. the NEC also apply. Section 430.52(C)(1), Exception
1 allows for a fuse size of 300% up to the next
As of June 1, 2016, the US Department of Energy standard rating. Section 430.52(C)(1), Exception
has mandated that newly manufactured electric 2 permits a fuse size not exceeding 400% of the
motors will need to meet NEMA Premium® motor rated current, should 300% sizing still not
efficiency standards. As motor efficiencies increase, allow the motor to start.
motor locked rotor currents can also be expected

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to increase. In addition to this, with across-the-line
starting applications, it is critical to understand not
only the locked rotor current, but also the starting
time that can be expected.

With previous efficiencies, typically motor locked

rotor currents between 300% and 600% of motor
nameplate currents were common. However, with
the new efficiency standards, locked rotor currents
for NEMA Design B, C, and D motors can reach
between 600% and 700% of nameplate currents
and are restricted to maximum levels per the NEMA NEC 430.52 Fuse Sizing Limits
design standards. With NEMA Design E motors, NEC Sections
Time-Delay Time-Delay
Class R/J Fuse Class CC Fuse
these levels can be expected to be as high as 1000%
of the rated current. Design A motors have no NEC 430.52(C)(1), Exception 1 175%* 300%*
standardized maximums for locked rotor currents, NEC 430.52(C)(1), Exception 2 225%** 400%**
but can be very high depending on the motor kVA * Values may be rounded up to next standard fuse
code value. Special attention should be paid to ampere rating.
the motor nameplate values when sizing motor ** Permitted when Exception 1 ratings are not sufficient
protection fuses. for motor starting current. Ratings may not exceed
these limits.
For Premium Efficiency motors, sizing fuses
between 125% and 150% of the rated current may
not be sufficient to allow the motor to start due to
the potential magnitude of locked rotor currents.
In addition to this, if the expected start time of the
motor is over 5 seconds, this may be too long for
this size fuse to handle without opening. Section

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Transformer A P P L I C AT I O N
Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

This section summarizes transformer overcurrent To accommodate this inrush current, fuses are often
protection as required by the National Electrical selected which have time-current withstand values of
Code (NEC) and Canadian Electric Code.
at least 12 times transformer primary rated current for
.1 second and 25 times for .01 second. Recommended
TRANSFORMERS - PRIMARY 1000 VOLTS primary fuses for popular, low voltage 3-phase
OR LESS transformers are shown on the next page. Some small
If secondary fuse protection is not provided, dry-type transformers may have substantially greater
primary fuses are to be selected according to Table inrush currents. For these applications, the fuse may
1. If both primary and secondary fuses are used, have to be selected to withstand 45 times transformer
they are to be selected according to Table 2.
primary rated current for .01 second.
Table 1 - Primary Fuse Only
SECONDARY FUSES
Transformer Primary Amperes Maximum Primary Fuse % Rating
9 or more 125* Selecting fuses for the secondary is simple once rated
2 to less than 9 167 secondary current is known. Fuses are sized at 125%
less than 2 300 of secondary FLA or the next higher rating; or at
maximum 167% of secondary FLA, see Table 2 for rules.
Table 2 - Primary & Secondary Fuses The preferred sizing is 125% of rated secondary current
Maximum Primary Fuse % Rating
Transformer Secondary Amperes
Primary Fuse Secondary Fuse
Isec or next higher fuse rating. To determine Isec, first
9 or more 250 125* determine transformer rating (VA or kVA), secondary
less than 9 250 167 voltage (Vsec) and use formulas below.
* If 125% does not correspond to a standard ampere rating, the next higher
standard rating shall be permitted. 1. Single Phase : Isec = Transformer VA

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Vsec

TRANSFORMER MAGNETIZING INRUSH or Transformer kVA x 1000

CURRENTS Vsec

When voltage is switched on to energize a 2. Three Phase : Isec = Transformer VA

transformer, the transformer core normally 1.73 x Vsec
saturates. This results in a large inrush current which
is greatest during the first half cycle (approximately or Transformer kVA x 1000
0.01 second) and becomes progressively less severe 1.73 x Vsec
over the next several cycles (approximately
When Isec is determined, multiply it by 1.25 and
1 second) until the transformer reaches its normal
choose that fuse rating or next higher rating.
magnetizing current.
[ Isec x 1.25 = Fuse Rating ]

Fusing for Three Phase Transformer Primaries without Secondary Protection

240V Primary 480V Primary 600V Primary
Transformer
kVA TR-R Fuse TRS-R Fuse TRS-R Fuse
FLA FLA FLA
Rating Rating Rating
3 7.2 9 3.6 4-1/2 2.9 4
5 12 15 6 8 4.8 6
7.5 18 25 9 12 7.2 9
9 22 30 11 15 9 12
15 36 45 18 25 14 20
30 72 90 36 45 29 35
45 108 150 54 70 43 60
75 180 225 90 125 72 90
100 241 300 120 150 96 125
112.5 271 350 135 175 108 150
150 361 450 180 225 144 200
225 541 600 371 350 217 300
300 722 - 361 450 289 350
500 1203 - 601 - 481 600
* Where fuse sizes do not correspond to a standard ampere rating, the next higher standard rating shall be permitted.

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Primary and Secondary Fuses for
LV Transformers A P P L I C AT I O N
I N F O R M AT I O N

Fusing for Three Phase Transformers - Primary and Secondary Protection

Primary Fuse Series and Ratings Secondary Series and Ratings

240 V Primary 120 V Secondary 208 V Secondary
Transformer
(kVA) Fuse Fuse
FLA AJT/A2D-R A4BT A4BY A4BQ FLA FLA
Rating Rating
3 7.2 15 - - - 14 20 8 12
5 12 25 - - - 24 30 14 17-1/2
7.5 18 40 - - - 36 45 21 30
9 22 45 - - - 43 60 25 35
15 36 60 - - - 72 100 42 60
30 72 150 - - - 145 200 83 110
45 108 225 - - - 217 300 125 175
75 180 400 - - - 361 450 208 300
100 241 450 - - - 482 600 278 350
112.5 271 500 - - - 542 700 313 400
150 361 600 - - - 723 900 417 600
225 541 - 800 900 1200 1084 1350 625 800
300 722 - 1200 1200 1600 1445 1800 834 1200
500 1203 - 1800 2000 2500 2408 2500 1390 1600

Primary Fuse Series and Ratings Secondary Fuse Ratings

480 V Primary 120 V Secondary 208 V Secondary 240 V Secondary
Transformer
(kVA) Fuse Fuse Fuse
FLA AJT/A6D-R A4BT A4BY A4BQ FLA FLA FLA
Rating Rating Rating
3 3.6 6 - - - 14 20 8 12 7 9
5 6 12 - - - 24 30 14 17-1/2 12 15

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7.5 9 15 - - - 36 45 21 30 18 25
9 11 25 - - - 43 60 25 35 22 30
15 18 35 - - - 72 100 42 60 36 45
30 36 60 - - - 145 200 83 110 72 100
45 54 100 - - - 217 300 125 175 108 150
75 90 175 - - - 361 450 208 300 181 250
100 120 225 - - - 482 600 278 350 241 350
112.5 135 300 - - - 542 700 313 400 271 350
150 180 400 - - - 723 900 417 600 361 500
225 371 500 - - - 1084 1350 625 800 542 700
300 361 600 - - - 1445 1800 834 1200 723 1000
500 601 - 1000 1000 1200 2408 2500 1390 1600 1204 1600
750 902 - 1400 1600 2000 3613 4000 2084 2500 1806 2000
1000 1203 - 1800 2000 2500 4817 5000 2779 3000 2408 2500

Primary Fuse Series and Ratings Secondary Fuse Ratings

600 V Primary 120 V Secondary 208 V Secondary 240 V Secondary
Transformer
(kVA) Fuse Fuse Fuse
FLA AJT/A6D-R A4BT A4BY A4BQ FLA FLA FLA
Rating Rating Rating
3 2.9 5 - - - 14 20 8 12 7 9
5 4.8 10 - - - 24 30 14 17-1/2 12 15
7.5 7.2 15 - - - 36 45 21 30 18 25
9 9 17-1/2 - - - 43 60 25 35 22 30
15 14 25 - - - 72 100 42 60 36 45
30 29 45 - - - 145 200 83 110 72 100
45 43 80 - - - 217 300 125 175 108 150
75 72 150 - - - 361 450 208 300 181 250
100 96 200 - - - 482 600 278 350 241 350
112.5 108 225 - - - 542 700 313 400 271 350
150 144 300 - - - 723 900 417 600 361 500
225 217 450 - - - 1084 1350 625 800 542 700
300 289 500 - - - 1445 1800 834 1200 723 1000
500 481 - 700 900 1000 2408 2500 1390 1600 1204 1600
750 722 - 1200 1400 1600 3613 4000 2084 2500 1806 2000
1000 962 - 1600 1800 2000 4817 5000 2779 3000 2408 2500

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Primary Fuses for
A P P L I C AT I O N
LV Control Transformers I N F O R M AT I O N

Control circuit transformers used as part of a motor the NEC guidelines specified above.
control circuit are to be protected as outlined in
Tables 1 & 2 with one important exception. Primary For example: 300VA Transformer, 600V primary.
fuses may be sized up to 500% of transformer rated
Ipri = Transformer VA = 300 = 1/2A = FLA
primary current if the rated primary current is less
Primary V 600
than 2 amperes.
The fuse time-current curve must lie to the right of
When a control circuit transformer is energized,
the point 40 x (1/2A) = 20A @ .01 sec.
the typical magnetizing inrush will be 25-40 times
rated primary full load current (FLA) for the first 1/2 Secondary fuses are still sized at 125% of the
cycle and dissipates to rated current in a few cycles. secondary FLA.
Fuses must be sized so they do not open during
this inrush. We recommend that fuses be selected
to withstand 40 x FLA for .01 sec. and to stay within
Recommended Primary Fuses for Single Phase Control Transformers
Trans 600 Volt Primary 480 Volt Primary
VA FLA ATQR ATMR A6D-R+ AJT+ TRS-R FLA ATQR ATMR A6D-R+ AJT+ TRS-R
25 .042 1/10 2/10 2/10 - 1/10 .052 1/10 1/4 1/4 - 1/10
50 .083 1/4 3/10* 4/10 - 2/10 .104 1/4 1/2* 1/2 - 2/10
75 .125 1/4 1/2* 6/10 - 2/10 .156 3/10 3/4* 6/10 - 2/10
100 .167 3/10 3/4* 8/10 - 3/10 .208 4/10 1 1 1 3/10
130 .22 4/10 1 1 1 4/10 .27 1/2 1 1 1-1/2 4/10
150 .25 1/2 1* 1-1/4 1 4/10 .313 1/2 1-1/2 1-4/10 1-1/2 4/10
200 .33 1/2 1-1/2 1-6/10 1-1/2 6/10 .417 6/10 2 2 2 6/10
250 .42 6/10 2 2 2 6/10 .52 8/10 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 6/10

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300 .50 1 2 2-1/2 2 8/10 .62 1-1/2 3 3 3 8/10
350 .583 1-1/4 2 2-8/10 2 1 .73 1-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 1
500 .833 1-1/2 4 4 4 1-1/4 1.04 2 5 4 4 1-4/10
750 1.25 2-1/2 6 4 4 1-6/10 l.56 3* 7 5 5 2
1000 1.67 3 8 5 5 2-1/4 2.08 4+ - 5+ 5+ 3
1500 2.5 5+ - 6+ 6+ 4 3.125 7+ - 6-1/4+ 6-1/4+ 4
2000 3.33 8+ - 8+ 8+ 5 4.17 10+ - 7+ 7+ 5
3000 5.00 12+ - 12+ 12+* 8 6.25 15+* - 15+* 15+ 8
5000 8.33 20+* - 20+* 20+** 12+ 10.4 - - 25+* 25+* 15+
7500 12.5 30+* - 30+* 30+** 17-1/2+ 15.6 - - 35+** 35+** 20+
10000 16.7 - - 40+* 40+** 25+ 20.8 - - 50+** 50+** 30+
240 Volt Primary 120 Volt Primary
25 .104 2/10 1/2 1/2 - 2/10 .21 4/10 1 1 1 3/10
50 .21 4/10 1 1 1 3/10 .42 6/10 2 2 2 6/10
75 .31 1/2 1-1/2 1-4/10 1-1/2 4/10 .6 1 3 3 3 8/10
100 .42 6/10 2 2 2 6/10 .83 1-1/2 4 4 4 1
130 .54 1 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 8/10 1.08 2-1/2 5 4 4 1-6/10
150 .625 1 3 3 3 8/10 1.25 2-1/2 6 4 4 1-6/10
200 .83 1-1/2 4 3-1/2 3-1/2 1 1.67 3* 8 5 5 2-1/4
250 1.04 2 5 4 4 1-4/10 2.08 4+ - 5+ 5+ 2-8/10
300 1.25 2-1/2 6 4 4 1-6/10 2.5 5+ - 6+ 6+ 3-2/10
350 1.46 3* 7 5 5 2 2.92 7+ - 6+ 6+ 4
500 2.08 4+ - 5+ 5+ 2-8/10 4.17 10+ - 10+ 6 5-6/10
750 3.13 7+ - 6-1/4+ 6-1/4+ 4 6.25 15+* - 15+** 15+ 8
1000 4.2 10+ - 7 7 5-6/10 8.33 20+* - 20+** 20+* 12+
1500 6.25 15+ - 15+ 15+ 8 12.5 30+* - 30+ 30+ 15
2000 8.3 20+* - 20+** 20+** 12 16.7 - - 40+** 40+ 25+
3000 12.5 30+* - 30+** 30+** 15 25 - - 60+** 60+* 35+
5000 20.8 - - 50+** 50+* 25 41.7 - - 100+** 100+** 60+
7500 31.3 - - 70+** 70+** 40+ 62.5 - - 150+** 150+** 90+
10000 41.7 - - 100+** 100+** 60+ 83.3 - - 200+** 200+** 125+
The above fuses will withstand 40 x FLA for .01 second except where noted. * Fuse will withstand 30 x FLA for .01 second.
+ Secondary fusing required. ** Fuse will withstand 35 x FLA for .01 second.

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Primary Fuses for
A P P L I C AT I O N
MV 3-Phase Power Transformers I N F O R M AT I O N

3 Phase 2400 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Full Load
Rating Amperes 9F60 EJ “C” 9F60 EJO “C” A055F 9F60 EJ “D” 9F60 EJO “D” A055F A055B A055C
kVA1
9 2.2 9F60CCB005 * 9F60DJB005 A055F1C0R0-5E - - - - -
15 3.6 9F60CCB010 * 9F60DJB010 A055F1C0R0-7E - - - - -
30 7.2 9F60CCB020 * 9F60DJB020 A055F1C0R0-10E - - A055F1D0R0-10E A055B1DAR0-10E A055C1D0R0-10E
45 11 9F60CCB025 * 9F60DJB025 A055F1C0R0-15E - - A055F1D0R0-15E A055B1DAR0-15E A055C1D0R0-15E
75 18 - - A055F1C0R0-25E 9F60ECB030 9F60FJB030 A055F1D0R0-25E A055B1DAR0-25E A055C1D0R0-25E
112.5 27 - - A055F1C0R0-40E 9F60ECB050 9F60FJB050 A055F1D0R0-40E A055B1DAR0-40E A055C1D0R0-40E
150 36 - - A055F1C0R0-50E 9F60ECB065 9F60FJB065 A055F1D0R0-50E A055B1DAR0-50E A055C1D0R0-50E
225 54 - - - 9F60ECB100 9F60FJB100 A055F1D0R0-80E A055B1DAR0-80E A055C1D0R0-80E
300 72 - - - 9F60GCB125 9F60HJB125 A055F1D0R0-100E A055B1DAR0-100E A055C1D0R0-100E
500 120 - - - 9F60GCB200 9F60HJB200 A055F1D0R0-200E A055B1DAR0-200E A055C1D0R0-200E
750 181 - - - - - A055F2D0R0-250E A055B2DAR0-250E A055C1D0R0-250E
1000 241 - - - - - A055F2D0R0-400E A055B2DAR0-400E A055C1D0R0-400E
1500 361 - - - - - - A055B2D0R0-500E A055C2D0R0-500E
2000 482 - - - - - - A055B2D0R0-600E A055C2D0R0-600E
Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure 1The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must
be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA. *Use CEB in place of CCB for 9" clip center fuses.
3 Phase 4160 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart
Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
9F62 EJO
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ “C” 9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A055F 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A055F A055B A055C
“DDDD”
kVA1 eres
9 1.3 9F60CED005 9F60DJD005 - A055F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -

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15 2.1 9F60CED007 9F60DJD007 - A055F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
30 4.2 9F60CED015 9F60DJD015 - A055F1C0R0-7E - - A055F1D0R0-10E - A055B1DAR0-10E A055C1D0R0-10E
45 6.3 9F60CED015 9F60DJD015 - A055F1C0R0-10E - - A055F1D0R0-10E - A055B1DAR0-10E A055C1D0R0-10E
75 10 9F60CED025 9F60DJD025 9F62HCB025 A055F1C0R0-15E - - A055F1D0R0-15E - A055B1DAR0-15E A055C1D0R0-15E
112.5 16 - - 9F62HCB030 A055F1C0R0-20E 9F60FJD040 - A055F1D0R0-20E - A055B1DAR0-20E A055C1D0R0-20E
150 21 - - 9F62HCB040 A055F1C0R0-30E 9F60FJD040 - A055F1D0R0-30E - A055B1DAR0-30E A055C1D0R0-30E
225 31 - - 9F62HCB050 A055F1C0R0-40E 9F60FJD065 - A055F1D0R0-40E - A055B1DAR0-40E A055C1D0R0-40E
300 42 - - - A055F1C0R0-65E 9F60FJD080 9F62DCB080 A055F1D0R0-65E - A055B1DAR0-65E A055C1D0R0-65E
500 69 - - - - 9F60FJD100 9F62DCB100 A055F1D0R0-100E - A055B1DAR0-100E A055C1D0R0-100E
750 104 - - - - 9F60HJD150 9F62DCB150 A055F1D0R0-150E - A055B1DAR0-150E A055C1D0R0-150E
1000 139 - - - - 9F60HJD200 9F62DCB200 A055F1D0R0-200E - A055B1DAR0-200E A055C1D0R0-200E
1500 208 - - - - - 9F62FCB300 A055F2D0R0-300E - A055B2DAR0-300E A055C1D0R0-300E
2000 278 - - - - - 9F62FCB350 A055F2D0R0-400E - A055B2DAR0-400E A055C1D0R0-400E
2500 347 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB500 A055B2D0R0-500E A055C2D0R0-500E
3000 417 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB600 A055B2D0R0-600E A055C2D0R0-600E
3750 520 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB700 A055B3D0R0-750E -
4000 556 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB700 A055B3D0R0-750E -
4500 625 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB800 A055B3D0R0-900E -
5000 695 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB900 A055B3D0R0-900E -

Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

EXAMPLES
1. A new installation has a 300kVA transformer with 4160V 2. What is the normal fuse size recommended for a
primary. It is not fully loaded. What is the typical primary 1500kVA transformer with 12,470V primary?
fuse recommended?

8320V
4160V Source Load
Source Load

A 65 rating (Mersen A055F1DORO-65E or equivalent) For this application use a 100E rating A155F2DORO-100E
is correct. Lower ratings may open when transformer is or equivalent which will allow normal overload operations
energized. of transformer up to 133% of rating.

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Primary Fuses for
A P P L I C AT I O N
MV 3-Phase Power Transformers I N F O R M AT I O N

3 Phase 4800 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ 9F60 EJO 9F62 EJO A055F 9F60 EJO 9F62 EJO A055F 9F62 EJO A055B A055C
kVA1 eres “C” “C” “C” “D” “D” “DDDD”
9 1.1 9F60CED005 9F60DJD005 - - - - - - - -
15 1.8 9F60CED005 9F60DJD005 - A055F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
30 3.6 9F60CED010 9F60DJD010 - A055F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
45 5.4 9F60CED015 9F60DJD015 - A055F1C0R0-10E - - A055F1D0R0-10E - A055B1DAR0-10E A055C1D0R0-10E
75 9.0 9F60CED020 9F60DJD020 9F62HCB025 A055F1C0R0-15E - - A055F1D0R0-15E - A055B1DAR0-15E A055C1D0R0-15E
112.5 14 9F60CED030 9F60DJD030 9F62HCB030 A055F1C0R0-20E - - A055F1D0R0-20E - A055B1DAR0-20E A055C1D0R0-20E
150 18 - - 9F62HCB040 A055F1C0R0-25E 9F60FJD040 - A055F1D0R0-25E - A055B1DAR0-25E A055C1D0R0-25E
225 27 - - 9F62HCB050 A055F1C0R0-40E 9F60FJD065 - A055F1D0R0-40E - A055B1DAR0-40E A055C1D0R0-40E
300 36 - - 9F62HCB065 A055F1C0R0-50E 9F60FJD065 - A055F1D0R0-50E - A055B1DAR0-50E A055C1D0R0-50E
500 60 - - - - 9F60FJD100 9F62DCB080 A055F1D0R0-80E - A055B1DAR0-80E A055C1D0R0-80E
750 90 - - - - 9F60HJD125 9F62DCB125 A055F1D0R0-125E - A055B1DAR0-125E A055C1D0R0-125E
1000 120 - - - - 9F60HJD150 9F62DCB150 A055F1D0R0-200E - A055B1DAR0-200E A055C1D0R0-200E
1500 181 - - - - - 9F62FCB250 A055F2D0R0-250E - A055B2DAR0-250E A055C1D0R0-250E
2000 241 - - - - - 9F62FCB350 A055F2D0R0-300E - A055B2DAR0-400E A055C1D0R0-400E
2500 301 - - - - - 9F62FCB400 A055F2D0R0-400E - A055B2DAR0-400E A055C1D0R0-400E
3000 361 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB500 A055B2D0R0-500E A055C2D0R0-500E
3750 421 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB600 A055B2D0R0-600E A055C2D0R0-600E
4000 482 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB700 A055B2D0R0-600E A055C2D0R0-600E
4500 542 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB700 A055B3D0R0-750E -
5000 602 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB800 A055B3D0R0-900E -
5500 662 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB900 A055B3D0R0-900E -
6000 723 - - - - - - - 9F62KCB900 A055B3D0R0-900E -

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Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

3 Phase 6900 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Transformer Rating Full Load Amperes 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on
kVA1 9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A825X A072B
9 0.75 9F60DJE003 - - - - -
15 1.3 9F60DJE005 - - - - -
30 2.5 9F60DJE010 - - - - -
45 3.8 9F60DJE010 - - - - -
75 6.3 - 9F62HCC020 9F60FJE020 - A825X10E-1 -
112.5 9.4 - 9F62HCC020 9F60FJE025 - A825X15E-1 -
150 13 - 9F62HCC025 9F60FJE040 - A825X20E-1 -
225 19 - 9F62HCC040 9F60FJE050 - A825X25E-1 -
300 25 - 9F62HCC040 9F60FJE065 - A825X40E-1 -
500 42 - - 9F60FJE100 9F62DCC065 A825X65E-1 -
750 63 - - 9F60HJE125 9F62DCC080 A825X80E-1 -
1000 84 - - 9F60HJE150 9F62DCC150 A825X125E-1 -
1500 126 - - - 9F62FCC200 A825X200E-1 -
2000 168 - - - 9F62FCC250 - A072B2D0R0-250E
2500 209 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-300E
3000 251 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-350E
3500 293 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-400E
Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

MAXIMUM FUSE SIZE

The Code allows primary fuses to be sized at 250% of transformer primary current rating or next standard
fuse rating. Sizing this large may not provide adequate protection. Maximum fuse size should be determined
by making sure the fuse total clearing curve does not exceed transformer damage curve. The transformer
manufacturer should be consulted to determine transformer overload and short circuit withstand capability.

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3 Phase 7200 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Transformer 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on
Full Load Amperes
Rating kVA1 9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A825X A072B
9 0.72 9F60DJE003 - - - - -
15 1.2 9F60DJE005 - - - - -
30 2.4 9F60DJE010 - - - - -
45 3.6 9F60DJE010 - - - - -
75 6.0 - - 9F60FJE020 - - -
112.5 9.0 - 9F62HCC020 9F60FJE025 - - -
150 12 - 9F62HCC020 9F60FJE040 - A825X20E-1 -
225 18 - 9F62HCC040 9F60FJE050 - A825X25E-1 -
300 24 - 9F62HCC040 9F60FJE065 - A825X40E-1 -
500 40 - 9F62HCC050 9F60FJE100 - A825X65E-1 -
750 60 - - 9F60HJE125 9F62DCC080 A825X80E-1 -
1000 80 - - 9F60HJE150 9F62DCC125 A825X125E-1 -
1500 120 - - 9F60HJE200 9F62FCC200 A825X200E-1 -
2000 161 - - - 9F62FCC200 A825X200E-1 -
2500 201 - - - 9F62FCC250 - A072B2D0R0-250E
3000 241 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-300E
3500 281 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-350E
4000 321 - - - - - A072B2D0R0-400E

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Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

3 Phase 12,000 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
Rating Amp- 9F62 EJO
9F60 EJ “C” 9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A155F 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A155F A155B A155C
kVA1 eres “DDDD”
9 0.43 9F60CJH002 9F60DMH002 - - - - - - - -
15 0.72 9F60CJH003 9F60DMH003 - - - - - - - -
30 1.4 9F60CJH005 9F60DMH005 - - - - - - - -
45 2.2 9F60CJH007 9F60DMH007 - A155F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
75 3.6 9F60CJH010 9F60DMH010 - A155F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
112.5 5.4 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
150 7.2 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH025 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
225 10.8 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-15E 9F60FMH030 - A155F1D0R0-15E - A155B1D0R0-15E A155C1D0R0-15E
300 14 - - 9F62HDD025 A155F1C0R0-20E 9F60FMH040 - A155F1D0R0-20E - A155B1D0R0-20E A155C1D0R0-20E
500 24 - - - - 9F60HMH065 - A155F1D0R0-40E - A155B1D0R0-40E A155C1D0R0-40E
750 36 - - - - 9F60HMH100 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-50E - A155B1D0R0-50E A155C1D0R0-50E
1000 48 - - - - 9F60HMH100 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-65E * - A155B1D0R0-65E A155C 1D0R0-65E

Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.
* Use F2 in place of F1 for double barrel fuses.

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3 Phase 12,470 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ “C” 9F62 EJO
9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A155F 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A155F A155B A155C
kVA1 eres “DDDD”
30 1.4 9F60CJH005 9F60DMH005 - - - - - - - -
45 2.1 9F60CJH007 9F60DMH007 - A155F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
75 3.5 9F60CJH010 9F60DMH010 - A155F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
112.5 5.2 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
150 7.0 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
225 10 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-15E 9F60FMH025 - A155F1D0R0-15E - A155B1D0R0-15E A155C1D0R0-15E
300 14 - - 9F62HDD025 A155F1C0R0-20E 9F60FMH040 - A155F1D0R0-20E - A155B1D0R0-20E A155C1D0R0-20E
500 23 - - 9F62HDD030 A155F1C0R0-30E 9F60FMH050 - A155F1D0R0-30E - A155B1D0R0-30E A155C1D0R0-30E
750 35 - - - - 9F60HMH065 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-50E - A155B1D0R0-50E A155C1D0R0-50E
1000 46 - - - - 9F60HMH080 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-65E* - A155B1D0R0-65E A155C1D0R0-65E
1500 70 - - - - - 9F62DDD100 A155F1D0R0-100E* - A155B1D0R0-100E A155C1D0R0-100E
2000 93 - - - - - 9F62FDD125 A155F2D0R0-125E - A155B2D0R0-125E A155C2D0R0-125E
2500 116 - - - - - 9F62FDD150 A155F2D0R0-150E - A155B2D0R0-150E A155C2DORO-150E
3000 139 - - - - - 9F62FDD175 A155F2D0R0-175E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
3500 162 - - - - - 9F62FDD200 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
4000 185 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
4500 209 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
5000 232 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
5500 255 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E

Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.

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1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.
* Use F2 in place of F1 for double barrel fuses.

3 Phase 13,200 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ “C” 9F62 EJO
9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A155F 9F60 EJO “D” 9F62 EJO “D” A155F A155B A155C
kVA1 eres “DDDD”
9 0.4 9F60CJH002 9F60DMH002 - - - - - - - -
15 0.7 9F60CJH003 9F60DMH003 - - - - - - - -
30 1.3 9F60CJH005 9F60DMH005 - - - - - - - -
45 2.0 9F60CJH007 9F60DMH007 - A155F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
75 3.3 9F60CJH010 9F60DMH010 - A155F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
112.5 4.9 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH015 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
150 6.6 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
225 10 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-15E 9F60FMH030 - A155F1D0R0-15E - A155B1D0R0-15E A155C1D0R0-15E
300 13 - - 9F62HDD025 A155F1C0R0-20E 9F60FMH040 - A155F1D0R0-20E - A155B1D0R0-20E A155C1D0R0-20E
500 22 - - 9F62HDD030 A155F1C0R0-30E 9F60HMH065 - A155F1D0R0-30E - A155B1D0R0-30E A155C1D0R0-30E
750 33 - - - - 9F60HMH080 9F62DDD050 A155F1D0R0-50E - A155B1D0R0-50E A155C1D0R0-50E
1000 44 - - - - 9F60HMH100 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-65E* - A155B1D0R0-65E A155C1D0R0-65E
1500 66 - - - - - 9F62DDD100 A155F1D0R0-100E* - A155B1D0R0-100E A155C1D0R0-100E
2000 88 - - - - - 9F62FDD125 A155F2D0R0-125E - A155B2D0R0-125E A155C2D0R0-125E
2500 109 - - - - - 9F62FDD150 A155F2D0R0-150E - A155B2D0R0-150E A155C2DORO-150E
3000 131 - - - - - 9F62FDD175 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
3500 153 - - - - - 9F62FDD200 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
4000 175 - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
4500 197 - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
5000 219 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
5500 241 9C62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E

Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.
* Use F2 in place of F1 for double barrel fuses.

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3 Phase 13,800 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
9F60 EJO “D” 9F62
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ “C” 9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A155F EJO 9F62 EJO
A155F A155B A155C
kVA1 eres “D” “DDDD”
30 1 9F60CJH005 9F60DMH005 - - - - - - - -
45 2 9F60CJH007 9F60DMH007 - A155F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
75 3 9F60CJH010 9F60DMH010 - A155F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
112.5 5 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH015 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
150 6 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
225 9 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-15E 9F60FMH030 - A155F1D0R0-15E - A155B1D0R0-15E A155C1D0R0-15E
300 13 - - 9F62HDD025 A155F1C0R0-20E 9F60FMH030 - A155F1D0R0-20E - A155B1D0R0-20E A155C1D0R0-20E
500 21 - - 9F62HDD030 A155F1C0R0-30E 9F60FMH040 - A155F1D0R0-30E - A155B1D0R0-30E A155C1D0R0-30E
750 31 - - - - 9F60HMH065 9F62DDD050 A155F1D0R0-50E - A155B1D0R0-50E A155C1D0R0-50E
1000 42 - - - - 9F60HMH080 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-65E* - A155B1D0R0-65E A155C1D0R0-65E
1500 63 - - - - 9F60HMH100 9F62DDD100 A155F1D0R0-100E* - A155B1D0R0-100E A155C1D0R0-100E
2000 84 - - - - - 9F62FDD125 A155F2D0R0-125E - A155B2D0R0-125E A155C2D0R0-125E
2500 105 - - - - - 9F62FDD150 A155F2D0R0-150E - A155B2D0R0-150E A155C2DORO-150E
3000 126 - - - - - 9F62FDD200 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
3500 147 - - - - - 9F62FDD200 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
4000 168 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
4500 188 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
5000 209 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
5500 230 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
6000 251 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E

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Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.
* Use F2 in place of F1 for double barrel fuses.
3 Phase 14,400 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart
Trans- Full 2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double) Bolt on Clip Lock
former Load
9F60 EJO “D” 9F62
Rating Amp- 9F60 EJ “C” EJO 9F62 EJO
9F60 EJO “C” 9F62 EJO “C” A155F A155F A155B A155C
kVA1 eres “D” “DDDD”
9 0.4 9F60DMH002 9F60CJH002 - - - - - - - -
15 0.6 9F60DMH003 9F60CJH003 - - - - - - - -
30 1.2 9F60DMH005 9F60CJH005 - - - - - - - -
45 1.8 9F60DMH007 9F60CJH007 - A155F1C0R0-5E - - - - - -
75 3.0 9F60DMH010 9F60CJH010 - A155F1C0R0-7E - - - - - -
112.5 5 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH015 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
150 6 - - - A155F1C0R0-10E 9F60FMH020 - A155F1D0R0-10E - A155B1D0R0-10E A155C1D0R0-10E
225 9 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-15E 9F60FMH030 - A155F1D0R0-15E - A155B1D0R0-15E A155C1D0R0-15E
300 12 - - 9F62HDD020 A155F1C0R0-20E 9F60FMH040 - A155F1D0R0-20E - A155B1D0R0-20E A155C1D0R0-20E
500 20 - - 9F62HDD030 A155F1C0R0-30E 9F60FMH050 - A155F1D0R0-30E - A155B1D0R0-30E A155C1D0R0-30E
750 30 - - - - 9F60FMH080 9F62DDD050 A155F1D0R0-40E - A155B1D0R0-50E A155C1D0R0-50E
1000 40 - - - - 9F60FMH100 9F62DDD065 A155F1D0R0-65E* - A155B1D0R0-65E A155C1D0R0-65E
1500 60 - - - - - 9F62DDD080 A155F1D0R0-80E* - A155B1D0R0-100E A155C1D0R0-100E
2000 80 - - - - - 9F62FDD125 A155F2D0R0-125E - A155B2D0R0-125E A155C2D0R0-125E
2500 100 - - - - - 9F62FDD150 A155F2D0R0-150E - A155B2D0R0-150E A155C2DORO-150E
3000 120 - - - - - 9F62FDD175 A155F2D0R0-175E - A155B2D0R0-150E A155C2DORO-150E
3500 140 - - - - - 9F62FDD200 A155F2D0R0-200E - A155B2D0R0-200E A155C2DORO-200E
4000 161 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
4500 181 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-250E A155C3D0R0-250E
5000 201 - - - - - - - - A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
5500 221 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
6000 241 - - - - - - - 9F62KED300 A155B3D0R0-300E A155C3D0R0-300E
Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.
* use F2 in place of F1 for double barrel fuses.

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MV 3-Phase Power Transformers I N F O R M AT I O N

3 Phase 22,000 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

2" Ferrule mounting 3" Ferrule mounting (single and double)
Transformer Rating kVA1 Full Load Amperes
9F60 EJO “C” 9F60 EJO “D”
30 0.79 9F60DNJ003 -
45 1.18 9F60DNJ005 -
75 1.97 9F60DNJ007 -
112.5 2.95 9F60DNJ010 -
150 3.93 9F60DNJ010 -
225 5.9 - 9F60FNJ020
300 7.84 - 9F60FNJ020
500 13.1 - 9F60FNJ030
750 19.7 - 9F60FNJ050
1000 26.2 - 9F60HNJ065
1500 39.4 - 9F60HNJ080
2000 52.4 - 9F60HNJ100
Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

3 Phase 33.,000 Volt Typical Primary Fuse Sizing Chart

3" Ferrule mounting (single and double)
Transformer Rating kVA1 Full Load Amperes
9F60 EJO “D” with indicator 9F60 EJO “D” without indicator

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45 0.79 9F60FPK002 9F60FPT002
75 1.31 9F60FPK005 9F60FPT005
112.5 1.98 9F60FPK005 9F60FPT005
150 2.62 9F60FPK007 9F60FPT007
225 3.96 9F60FPK010 9F60FPT010
300 5.26 9F60FPK015 9F60FPT015
500 8.71 9F60FPK025 9F60FPT025
750 13.1 9F60FPK030 9F60FPT030
1000 17.5 9F60FPK040 9F60FPT040
1500 26.2 9F60HPK065 9F60HPT065
2000 35 9F60HPK065 9F60HPT065
2500 43.7 9F60HPK080 9F60HPT080
Fuses will carry transformer magnetizing inrush current of 25 times full load amperes for .01 second and 12 times full load current for .1 second.
EJO fuses can be used outdoors without an enclosure.
1
The self cooled rating of the transformer. If using a force cooled transformer rating, the fuse E rating must be sized > 1.25 times the force cooled transformer FLA.

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Let-Thru Current and I2t I N F O R M AT I O N

Current limitation is one of the important benefits

provided by modern fuses. Current-limiting fuses
are capable of isolating a faulted circuit before the
fault current has sufficient time to reach its maximum
value. This current-limiting action provides several
benefits:

• It limits thermal and mechanical stresses created

by the fault currents.
• It reduces the magnitude and duration of the
system voltage drop caused by fault currents.
• Current-limiting fuses can be precisely and easily
coordinated under even short circuit conditions to
minimize unnecessary service interruption.
(3)  The line labeled “Maximum Peak Current
Peak let-thru current (lp) and I2t are two measures of
Circuit Can Produce” gives the worst case
the degree of current limitation provided by a fuse.
peak current possible with no fuse in the
Maximum allowable lp and I2t values are specified in
circuit.
UL standards for all UL listed current-limiting fuses,
and are available on all semiconductor fuses. (4)  The fuse characteristic line is a plot of the
peak let-thru currents which are passed
LET-THRU CURRENT by a given fuse at various available fault
currents.
Let-thru current is that current passed by a fuse
while the fuse is interrupting a fault within the fuse’s

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current-limiting range. Figure 1 illustrates this. Let-
thru current is expressed as a peak instantaneous
value (lp).
Current

Figure 3 illustrates the use of the peak let-thru

current graph. Assume that a 200 ampere Class J
fuse (#AJT200) is to be applied where the available
Time fault current is 35,000 amperes RMS. The graph
shows that with 35,000 amperes RMS available, the
IP peak available current is 80,500 amperes (35,000
x 2.3) and that the fuse will limit the peak let-thru
Ip data is generally presented in the form of a graph.
current to 12,000 amperes.
Let’s review the key information provided by a
peak let-thru graph. Figure 2 shows the important Why is the peak available current 2.3 times greater
components. than the RMS available current? In theory, the peak
available fault current can be anywhere from 1.414
(1) The X-axis is labeled “Available Fault Current”
x (RMS available) to 2.828 x (RMS available) in a
in RMS symmetrical amperes.
circuit where the impedance is all reactance with
(2)  The Y-axis is labeled as “Instantaneous Peak no resistance. In reality all circuits include some
Let-Thru Current” in amperes. resistance and the 2.3 multiplier has been chosen as
a practical limit.

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Let-Thru Current and I2t I N F O R M AT I O N

IP VERSUS I2T current and time constant of the DC circuit are the
determining factors.
Ip has a rather limited application usefulness. Two
fuses can have the same Ip but different total Fuse I2t value can be used to determine the level of
clearing times. See Figure 4. protection provided to circuit components under
fault current conditions. Manufacturers of diodes,
thyristors, triacs, and cable publish I2t withstand
ratings for their products. The fuse chosen to
protect these products should have a clearing I2t
that is lower than the withstand I2t of the device
being protected.

FUSE LET-THRU TABLES

APPARENT RMS SYMMETRICAL LET-

The fuse that clears THRU CURRENT
in time A will
Although the current-limiting characteristics of
provide better component protection than will the
current-limiting fuses are represented in Peak Let-
fuse that clears in time B.
Thru charts, an increasingly easy to use method of
Fuse clearing I2t takes into account Ip and total presenting this data uses Peak Let-Thru tables. The
clearing time. Fuse clearing I2t values are derived tables are based on Peak Let-Thru charts and reflect
from oscillograms of fuses tested within their fuse tests at 15% power factor at rated voltage

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current-limiting range and are calculated as follows: with prospective fault currents as high as 200,000
amperes. At each prospective fault current, let-
The “t” in the equation is the total clearing time thru data is given in two forms for an individual
for the fuse. To be proper, I2t should be written as fuse - lrms and lp. Where lrms is the “Apparent RMS
(IRMS)2t. It is generally understood that the “I” in I2t Symmetrical Current” and lp is the maximum peak
is really IRMS, and the RMS is dropped for the sake of instantaneous current passed by the fuse, the lp let-
brevity. thru current is 2.3 times lrms. This relationship exists
between peak current and RMS available current
under worst-case test conditions (i.e. closing angle
of 0o at 15% power factor).

Let-thru tables are easier to read than let-thru

charts. Presenting let-thru data in table versus
chart format reduces the possibility of misreading
the information and saves time. These tables are
Note, from Figure 4, since clearing time “B” is also helpful when comparing the current-limiting
approximately twice clearing time “A”, the resultant capability of various fuses.
I2t for that fuse will be at least twice the I2t for the
fuse with clearing time “A” and its level of protection
will be correspondingly lower.

The I2t passed by a given fuse is dependent upon

the characteristics of the fuse and also upon the
applied voltage. The I2t passed by a given fuse will
decrease as the application voltage decreases.
Unless stated otherwise, published I2t values are
based on AC testing. The I2t passed by a fuse in
a DC application may be higher or lower than in
an AC application. The voltage, available fault

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Current Tables I N F O R M AT I O N

APPARENT RMS SYMMETRICAL LET-THRU CURRENT

Table 1 - Class L, A4BQ Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Short By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Circuit
Rms. Sym 601 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 6000
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
10,000 7.4 17 8.7 20 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23 10 23
15,000 8.3 19 10 23 12 27 13 30 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35
20,000 9.1 21 11 25 13 29 14 33 17 39 20 46 20 46 20 46 20 46 20 46 20 46
25,000 9.8 23 12 27 13 31 15 35 18 42 22 50 25 58 25 58 25 58 25 58 25 58
30,000 10 24 13 29 14 33 16 37 20 45 23 53 29 66 30 69 30 69 30 69 30 69
35,000 11 25 13 30 15 35 17 39 20 47 24 56 30 69 35 81 35 81 35 81 35 81
40,000 12 27 14 32 16 37 18 41 21 49 25 58 31 72 36 83 40 92 40 92 40 92
50,000 13 29 15 34 17 40 19 44 23 53 27 63 34 78 39 89 48 111 50 115 50 115
60,000 13 30 16 36 18 42 20 47 25 57 29 67 36 83 41 94 51 118 60 138 60 138
80,000 14 33 17 40 20 46 23 52 27 62 32 73 40 91 45 104 57 130 67 153 77 176
100,000 16 36 19 43 22 50 24 56 29 67 34 79 43 98 49 112 61 140 72 165 83 190
150,000 18 41 21 49 25 57 28 64 33 77 39 90 49 112 56 128 70 160 82 189 94 217
200,000 20 45 24 54 27 63 31 71 37 84 43 100 53 123 61 141 77 176 90 208 104 239

Table 2 - Class L, A4BY Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Prospective
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym

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601 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
15,000 11 24 13 29 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35
20,000 12 26 14 32 16 37 19 43 20 46 20 46 20 46 20 46 20 46
25,000 13 29 15 34 18 40 20 46 24 55 25 58 25 58 25 58 25 58
30,000 13 30 16 36 19 43 21 49 25 58 29 67 30 69 30 69 30 69
35,000 14 32 17 38 20 45 23 52 27 61 30 70 33 76 35 81 35 81
40,000 15 34 17 40 21 47 24 54 28 64 32 73 35 79 37 86 40 92
50,000 16 36 19 43 22 51 25 58 30 68 34 78 37 86 41 95 50 115
60,000 17 38 20 45 24 54 27 62 31 72 37 84 40 91 44 100 53 121
80,000 18 42 22 50 26 59 29 67 35 80 40 92 44 100 48 110 58 133
100,000 20 45 24 54 28 64 32 73 38 87 43 99 47 108 52 119 62 143
150,000 23 52 27 62 32 73 37 84 43 99 49 113 54 123 59 137 73 167
200,000 25 56 29 67 35 80 40 91 48 110 54 123 59 136 65 150 79 181

Table 3 - Class L, A4BT Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Prospective
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 800 1000 1200 1600 2000
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
15,000 14 33 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35
20,000 16 36 18 41 20 46 20 46 20 46
25,000 17 39 19 45 22 50 25 58 25 58
30,000 18 41 21 48 23 54 28 63 30 69
35,000 19 43 22 50 25 56 29 67 34 79
40,000 20 45 23 52 26 59 30 70 35 81
50,000 21 49 25 56 28 63 33 75 38 87
60,000 23 52 26 60 29 67 35 80 40 93
80,000 25 57 29 66 32 74 38 88 44 102
100,000 27 62 31 71 35 80 41 95 48 110
150,000 31 70 35 81 40 92 47 109 55 126
200,000 34 78 39 89 44 101 52 120 60 139

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APPARENT RMS SYMMETRICAL LET-THRU CURRENT

Table 4 - Class RK1, A6K Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 .63 1.4 1.4 3.2 2.0 4.6 3.2 7.4 4.6 11 5.0 11.5
10,000 .80 1.8 1.7 3.9 2.6 6.0 4.0 9.2 5.8 13 7.5 17
15,000 .91 2.1 2.0 4.6 2.9 6.7 4.6 11 6.7 15 8.6 20
20,000 1.0 2.3 2.2 5.1 3.2 7.4 5.0 12 7.4 17 9.5 22
25,000 1.1 2.5 2.4 5.5 3.5 8.1 5.4 12 7.9 18 10 23
30,000 1.2 2.6 2.5 5.8 3.7 8.5 5.8 13 8.4 19 11 25
35,000 1.2 2.8 2.6 6.0 3.9 9.0 6.1 14 8.9 20 11 26
40,000 1.3 2.9 2.8 6.4 4.1 9.4 6.3 14 9.3 21 12 27
50,000 1.4 3.1 3.0 6.9 4.4 10 6.8 16 10 23 13 30
60,000 1.4 3.3 3.2 7.4 4.7 11 7.3 17 11 24 14 32
80,000 1.6 3.7 3.5 8.1 5.1 12 8.0 18 12 27 15 35
100,000 1.7 3.9 3.7 8.5 5.5 13 8.6 20 13 29 16 37
150,000 2.0 4.5 4.4 9.9 6.3 14 9.9 23 14 33 19 43
200,000 2.2 4.9 4.7 11 7.0 16 11 25 16 37 20 47

Table 5 - Class RK1, A6D Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp

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5,000 .80 1.8 1.5 3.5 2.0 4.6 3.5 8.0 5.0 12 - -
10,000 1.0 2.3 1.9 4.4 2.5 5.8 4.4 10.1 7.1 16.4 10 23
15,000 1.2 2.7 2.2 4.9 2.9 6.6 5.0 11.6 8.2 18.8 12 27
20,000 1.3 2.9 2.4 5.4 3.1 7.1 5.5 12 9.0 20.7 13 29
25,000 1.4 3.2 2.6 5.9 3.4 7.8 6.0 13.8 9.7 22.3 14 32
30,000 1.5 3.4 2.7 6.2 3.6 8.3 6.3 14.6 10.3 23.6 15 33
35,000 1.5 3.5 2.9 6.6 3.8 8.7 6.7 15.4 10.8 24.9 15 35
40,000 1.6 3.7 3.0 6.9 4.0 9.1 7.0 16.5 11.3 26 16 37
50,000 1.7 4.0 3.2 7.4 4.3 9.8 7.5 16.5 12.2 28 17 40
60,000 1.8 4.2 3.4 7.8 4.5 11 8.0 17 13 30 18 42
80,000 2.0 4.7 3.8 8.6 5.0 12 8.8 20.3 13 33 20 46
100,000 2.2 5.0 4.1 9.3 5.4 12 9.5 20 14 35 22 50
150,000 2.5 5.8 4.6 11 6.1 14 10.9 25 16 40 25 57
200,000 2.8 6.3 5.1 12 6.8 16 11 25 19 45 27 63

Table 6 - Class J, A4J Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 .85 2.0 1.4 3.2 2.0 4.6 3.1 7.2 4.5 10 5.0 12
10,000 1.1 2.5 1.8 4.4 2.8 6.4 3.6 8.2 5.7 13 8.7 20
15,000 1.2 2.8 2.0 4.6 2.9 6.6 4.1 9.4 6.5 15 9.9 23
20,000 1.4 3.1 2.4 5.1 3.2 7.3 4.5 10 7.1 16 11 25
25,000 1.5 3.4 2.4 5.5 3.8 8.7 5.3 12 7.7 18 12 27
30,000 1.6 3.6 2.5 5.8 4.0 9.2 5.5 13 8.2 19 13 29
35,000 1.6 3.7 2.7 6.2 4.2 9.7 5.9 14 8.6 20 13 30
40,000 1.7 3.9 2.8 6.4 4.5 10 6.0 14 9.0 21 14 32
50,000 1.8 4.2 3.0 6.9 4.7 11 6.1 14 9.7 22 15 34
60,000 2.0 4.5 3.2 7.4 5.0 11 6.5 15 10 23 16 36
80,000 2.2 4.9 3.5 8.1 5.5 12 7.1 16 11 25 17 40
100,000 2.3 5.3 3.8 9.5 6.0 14 7.7 18 12 28 19 43
150,000 2.7 6.1 4.7 10.9 6.8 16 8.8 20 14 32 21 49
200,000 2.9 6.7 4.8 11 7.5 17 9.7 22 15 35 24 54

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APPARENT RMS SYMMETRICAL LET-THRU CURRENT

Table 7 - Class J, AJT Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 .79 1.8 1.2 2.8 1.8 4.0 3.1 7.0 4.8 11 5.0 12
10,000 1.0 2.3 1.6 3.6 2.2 5.1 3.8 8.8 6.0 14 8.3 19
15,000 1.2 2.6 1.8 4.1 2.5 5.8 4.4 10 6.9 16 9.5 22
20,000 1.3 2.9 2.0 4.5 2.8 6.4 4.8 11 7.6 18 11 24
25,000 1.4 3.1 2.1 4.8 3.0 6.9 5.2 12 8.2 19 11 26
30,000 1.4 3.3 2.2 5.1 3.2 7.4 5.5 13 8.7 20 12 28
35,000 1.5 3.5 2.4 5.4 3.4 7.7 5.8 13 9.1 21 13 29
40,000 1.6 3.7 2.5 5.6 3.5 8.1 6.1 14 9.6 22 13 30
50,000 1.7 3.9 2.7 6.1 3.8 8.7 6.6 15 10.3 24 14 33
60,000 1.8 4.2 2.8 6.4 4.0 9.2 7.0 16 11 25 15 35
80,000 2.0 4.6 3.1 7.1 4.4 10 7.7 18 12 28 17 38
100,000 2.2 4.9 3.3 7.6 4.8 11 8.3 19 13 30 18 41
150,000 2.5 5.7 3.8 8.7 5.4 12 9.5 22 15 34 21 47
200,000 2.7 6.2 4.2 9.7 6.0 14 10.4 24 16 37 23 59

Table 8 - Class T, A6T Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600 800
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp

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5,000 .62 1.4 1.2 2.8 1.6 3.8 2.6 6.0 4.2 9.7 5.0 12 5.0 12
10,000 .78 1.8 1.5 3.5 2.1 4.8 3.3 7.5 5.3 12 8.2 19 10 22
15,000 .89 2.1 1.7 4.0 2.4 5.4 3.7 8.6 6.1 14 9.4 22 11 26
20,000 .98 2.3 1.9 4.4 2.6 6.0 4.1 9.5 6.7 15 10 24 12 28
25,000 1.1 2.4 2.0 4.8 2.8 6.5 4.4 10 7.2 17 11 26 13 31
30,000 1.1 2.6 2.2 5.0 3.0 6.9 4.7 11 7.7 18 12 27 14 32
35,000 1.2 2.7 2.3 5.3 3.1 7.2 5.0 11 8.1 19 12 29 15 34
40,000 1.2 2.9 2.4 5.6 3.3 7.5 5.2 12 8.5 19 13 30 16 36
50,000 1.3 3.1 2.6 6.0 3.5 8.1 5.6 13 9.1 21 14 32 17 38
60,000 1.4 3.3 2.8 6.4 3.8 8.6 5.9 14 9.7 22 15 34 18 41
80,000 1.6 3.6 3.0 7.0 4.1 9.5 6.5 15 11 25 16 38 20 45
100,000 1.7 3.9 3.2 7.5 4.5 10 7.0 16 11 26 18 40 21 48
150,000 1.9 4.4 3.8 8.6 5.1 12 8.1 19 13 30 20 46 24 55
200,000 2.1 4.9 4.1 9.5 5.6 13 8.9 20 14 33 22 51 27 61

Table 9 - Class T, A3T Fuses at 300 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600 800 1200
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 .53 1.2 .95 2.2 1.4 3.1 2.0 4.6 3.0 6.9 4.5 10 5.0 12 5.0 12
10,000 .66 1.5 1.2 2.8 1.7 3.9 2.5 5.8 3.8 8.7 5.6 13 7.2 16 9.3 21
15,000 .76 1.7 1.4 3.2 2.0 4.5 2.9 6.6 4.4 10 6.4 15 8.2 19 11 24
20,000 .83 1.9 1.5 3.5 2.1 4.8 3.1 7.1 4.8 11 7.0 16 9.0 21 12 27
25,000 .90 2.1 1.6 3.7 2.3 5.3 3.4 7.8 5.2 12 7.6 17 9.7 22 13 29
30,000 .96 2.2 1.7 3.9 2.5 5.6 3.6 8.3 5.5 13 8.1 19 10 24 13 31
35,000 1.0 2.3 1.8 4.1 2.6 6.0 3.8 8.7 5.8 13 8.5 20 11 25 14 32
40,000 1.1 2.4 1.9 4.4 2.7 6.2 4.0 9.2 6.0 14 8.9 20 11 26 15 34
50,000 1.1 2.6 2.1 4.7 2.9 6.7 4.3 9.9 6.5 15 9.6 22 12 28 16 37
60,000 1.2 2.8 2.2 5.1 3.1 7.1 4.5 10 6.9 16 10 23 13 30 17 39
80,000 1.3 3.1 2.4 5.5 3.4 7.8 5.0 12 7.6 17 11 26 14 33 19 43
100,000 1.4 3.3 2.6 6.0 3.7 8.4 5.4 12 8.2 19 12 28 15 35 20 46
150,000 1.6 3.7 3.0 6.8 4.2 9.7 6.1 14 9.4 22 14 32 18 41 23 53
200,000 1.8 4.1 3.3 7.5 4.6 11 6.8 16 10 24 15 35 19 45 25 58

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APPARENT RMS SYMMETRICAL LET-THRU CURRENT

Table 10 - Class RK1, A2K Fuses at 250 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor

Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes

Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 .61 1.4 1.4 3.2 1.7 4.0 2.9 6.7 4.4 10 5.0 12
10,000 .77 1.8 1.7 4.0 2.2 5.0 3.7 8.5 5.5 13 7.4 17
15,000 .88 2.0 2.0 4.6 2.5 5.8 4.2 9.7 6.3 14 8.5 19
20,000 .97 2.2 2.2 5.0 2.8 6.3 4.6 11 6.9 16 9.3 21
25,000 1.1 2.4 2.4 5.4 3.0 6.8 5.0 12 7.4 17 10 23
30,000 1.1 2.6 2.5 5.8 3.2 7.3 5.3 12 7.9 18 11 25
35,000 1.2 2.7 2.6 6.0 3.3 7.7 5.6 13 8.3 19 11 26
40,000 1.2 2.8 2.8 6.3 3.5 8.0 5.9 13 8.7 20 12 27
50,000 1.3 3.0 3.0 6.8 3.8 8.6 6.3 14 9.4 22 13 29
60,000 1.4 3.2 3.2 7.2 4.0 9.2 6.7 15 10 23 13 31
80,000 1.5 3.5 3.5 8.0 4.4 10 7.4 17 11 25 15 34
100,000 1.7 3.8 3.7 8.6 4.7 11 7.9 18 12 27 16 37
150,000 1.9 4.4 4.3 9.8 5.4 12 9.1 21 14 31 18 42
200,000 2.1 4.8 4.7 11 6.0 14 10 23 15 34 20 46

Table 11 - Class RK1, A2D Fuses at 250 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp

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5,000 .77 1.8 1.4 3.2 2.0 4.6 3.2 7.3 5.0 12 5.0 12
10,000 .97 2.2 1.8 4.0 2.5 5.8 4.0 9.2 6.4 15 8.0 18
15,000 1.1 2.6 2.0 4.6 2.9 6.6 4.6 11 7.3 17 9.2 21
20,000 1.2 2.8 2.2 5.1 3.2 7.3 5.0 12 8.1 19 10 23
25,000 1.3 3.0 2.4 5.5 3.4 7.9 5.4 12 8.7 20 11 25
30,000 1.4 3.2 2.5 5.8 3.6 8.3 5.8 13 9.2 21 12 27
35,000 1.5 3.4 2.7 6.1 3.8 8.8 6.1 14 9.7 22 12 28
40,000 1.5 3.5 2.8 5.7 4.0 9.2 6.4 15 10 23 13 29
50,000 1.7 3.8 3.0 6.9 4.3 9.9 6.8 16 11 25 14 32
60,000 1.8 4.0 3.2 7.3 4.6 11 7.3 17 12 27 15 34
80,000 1.9 4.5 3.5 8.1 5.0 12 8.0 18 13 29 16 37
100,000 2.1 4.8 3.8 8.7 5.4 12 8.6 20 14 32 17 40
150,000 2.4 5.5 4.3 9.9 6.2 14 9.9 23 16 36 20 46
200,000 2.6 6.0 4.8 11 6.8 16 11 25 17 40 22 50

Table 12 - Class RK5, TRS Fuses at 600 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 1.7 3.9 3.2 7.4 3.4 7.8 5.0 12 - - - -
10,000 2.1 4.8 4.0 9.2 4.2 9.7 6.2 14 10 23 10 23
15,000 2.4 5.5 4.6 11 4.8 11 7.1 16 12 27 15 35
20,000 2.7 6.2 5.1 12 5.3 12 7.8 18 13 30 18 42
25,000 2.9 6.7 5.5 13 5.7 13 8.4 19 14 32 20 45
30,000 3.1 7.1 5.8 13 6.1 14 8.9 20 15 35 21 48
35,000 3.3 7.6 6.1 14 6.4 15 9.4 22 16 36 22 50
40,000 3.4 7.8 6.4 15 6.7 15 9.8 23 17 38 23 53
50,000 3.7 8.5 6.9 16 7.2 17 11 24 18 41 25 57
60,000 3.9 9.0 7.3 17 7.7 18 11 26 19 43 26 60
80,000 4.3 9.9 8.1 19 8.5 20 12 29 21 48 29 66
100,000 4.6 11 8.7 20 9.1 21 13 31 22 52 31 72
150,000 5.3 12 9.9 23 10 24 15 35 26 59 36 82
200,000 5.8 13 11 25 12 26 17 39 28 65 39 90

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Table 13 - Class RK5, TR Fuses at 250 Volts AC, 15% Power Factor
Prospective Fuse Let-Thru Current In Kilo-Amperes
Short Circuit By Fuse Rating In Amperes
Rms. Sym 30 60 100 200 400 600
Amperes Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp Irms lp
5,000 1.4 3.2 3.0 6.9 3.2 7.4 5.0 12 - - - -
10,000 1.8 4.1 3.8 8.7 4.1 9.4 6.6 15 10 23 10 23
15,000 2.1 4.8 4.4 10 4.7 11 7.6 17 13 29 15 35
20,000 2.3 5.3 4.8 11 5.1 12 8.4 19 14 32 19 44
25,000 2.5 5.6 5.2 12 5.5 13 9.0 21 15 34 21 48
30,000 2.6 6.0 5.5 13 5.9 14 9.6 22 16 37 22 50
35,000 2.7 6.2 5.8 13 6.2 14 10 23 17 38 23 53
40,000 2.9 6.7 6.1 14 6.5 15 11 24 18 40 24 56
50,000 3.1 7.1 6.5 15 7.0 16 11 26 19 43 26 60
60,000 3.3 7.6 7.0 16 7.4 17 12 27 20 46 28 63
80,000 3.6 8.3 7.7 18 8.1 19 13 31 22 51 30 70
100,000 3.9 9.0 8.3 19 8.8 20 14 33 24 55 33 75
150,000 4.4 10 9.4 22 10 23 16 38 27 62 38 86
200,000 4.9 11 11 24 11 26 18 41 30 69 41 95

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Capacitor A P P L I C AT I O N
Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

The primary responsibility of a capacitor fuse is to For applications 600V or less in lieu of specific
isolate a shorted capacitor before the capacitor fusing recommendations from the capacitor
can damage surrounding equipment or personnel. manufacturer, we suggest a Mersen A60C Type 121
Typical capacitor failure occurs when the dielectric or an A6Y Type 2SG fuse sized at 165% to 200% of
in the capacitor is no longer able to withstand the capacitor’s current rating (contact factory for
the applied voltage. A low impedance current technical data). If these fuses are not dimensionally
path results. The excessive heat generated builds acceptable, then a non-time delay Class J or Class
pressure and can cause violent case rupture. A RK1 fuse could be used and sized at 185% to 220%
fuse will isolate the shorted capacitor before case of the capacitor’s current rating.
rupture occurs.
For applications over 600V to 5.5kV, we suggest
Amp-Trap A100C to A550C capacitor fuses. These
FUSE PLACEMENT medium voltage fuses are available in a variety of
voltage ratings and mounting configurations. Refer
The Code requires that an overcurrent device be
to Section MV for specific data. Medium voltage
placed in each ungrounded conductor of each
capacitor fuses are sized at 165% to 200% of the
capacitor bank (see Figure 1). The Code further
capacitor current rating.
requires that the rating or setting of the over-
current device be as low as practicable. A separate Capacitor fuses are selected for their ability to
overcurrent device is not required if the capacitor is provide short circuit protection and to ride through
connected on the load side of a motor-running capacitor inrush current. Inrush current is affected
overcurrent device. by the closing angle, capacitance, resistance and
inductance of the circuit, and varies from one
Fusing per the Code provides reasonable protection
application to another. Inrush lasts for less than
if the capacitors are the metallized film self-healing

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1/4 cycle and is typically less than 25 times the
type. If not, each capacitor should be individually
capacitor’s current rating.
fused as shown in Figure 2.
Steady state capacitor current is proportional to
Fusing each individual capacitor is especially
the applied voltage and frequency. Since voltage
important in large banks of parallel capacitors.
and frequency are fixed in power factor correction
Should one capacitor fail, the parallel capacitors will
applications, the capacitor is not expected to be
discharge into the faulted capacitor and violent case
subjected to an overload. Therefore, capacitor fuses
rupture of the faulted capacitor can result. Individual
are not selected to provide overload protectors for
capacitor fusing eliminates this problem.
the capacitor.
If the capacitors are to be placed in banks
comprised of both series and parallel combinations,
the capacitor manufacturer must be consulted for
fuse placement recommendations. The opening of
improperly placed fuses can cause overvoltage and
result in damage to other capacitors in the network.

AMPERE RATING
How much overcurrent can a capacitor withstand?
What effects do neighboring capacitors have
on the inrush of a given capacitor? These and
other questions influence fuse selection. Circuit
analysis can be very complex. It is best to
consult the capacitor manufacturer for specific
recommendations.

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Capacitor A P P L I C AT I O N
Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

kVAR VS. AMPS

The capacitor’s current rating can be derived from Example#2: What fuse would you recommend for a
its kVAR rating by using the following formula: three phase capacitor rated 2.4kV, 100kVAR?

kVAR x 1000 = amps

volts 1 kVAR = 1000VA (Reactive) Calculate Capacitor Current =

√ 3 x 2400V
100,000 volt-amps = 24A

Example#1: What fuse would you recommend for a

three phase capacitor rated 100kVAR at 480 volts?

100,000 volt-amps = 208 amps

fuse size 24 x 1.65 = 39A
480 volts
24 x 2.00 = 48A
To determine line current, we must divide the 208
amps, which is the three phase current by √ 3 :

208 = 120 amps We suggest a 40 or 50 amp fuse rated at least

√3 2400V A250C50-XX, where XX is the type of
mounting needed.
If an A6OC Type 121 fuse is to be used, size the fuse
at 165% to 200% of line current.

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120 amps x 1.65 = 198 amps

120 amps x 2.00 = 240 amps

Suggestions: A60C200-121 or A60C200-121TI

If a Class J or a Class RK1 is to be used, size the fuse

at 185% to 220% of line current.

120 amps x 1.85 = 222 amps

120 amps x 2.20 = 264 amps

Suggestions: A4J225 or A6K225R

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Cable A P P L I C AT I O N
Protection I N F O R M AT I O N

USING CABLE PROTECTORS the cable. In all other applications, Cable Protectors
Cable Protectors are special purpose limiters should be placed at both ends of each cable. This
which are used to protect service entrance and allows a faulted cable to be isolated from the source
distribution cable runs. The National Electrical Code end and from a back feed at its load end. Isolation
(NEC) does not require using cable protectors. of a faulted cable is only possible if there are 3 or
more parallel cables per phase.
When unprotected cables are paralleled, a single
conductor faulting to ground can result in damage CABLE PROTECTOR AMPACITY
to and eventual loss of all parallel conductors. The Cable Protectors are not ampere rated. They are
resultant cost of cable replacement, loss of service, not intended to provide overload protection for
and down time can be significant. This cost can be the cable. Cable Protectors are designed to open in
minimized by the use of Cable Protectors. case of a short circuit or after a cable has faulted.
Thus total system reliability is maximized. For these
When each phase consists of three or more parallel
reasons Cable Protectors are rated in terms of the
conductors, Cable Protectors are installed at each
cable material (aluminum or copper) and the cable
end of each conductor. Should one cable fault,
size (250kcmil, 500kcmil, etc.)
the Cable Protectors at each end of the faulted
cable will open and isolate the faulted cable. The
SELECTING A CABLE PROTECTOR
unfaulted cables will maintain service.
The following questions must be answered to
choose the correct Cable Protector:
TERMINATIONS
In addition to improving system reliability, Cable • Is the cable copper or aluminum?

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Protectors provide a means of terminating
cable, thus eliminating the need for cable lugs. • What is the cable size?
Cable Protectors are available with the following
• What termination type is desired?
configurations:
• Is the Cable Protector to be insulated or
Aluminum and copper cable require different
protected with a heat-shrink sleeve or a rubber
terminations. Cable Protectors intended for copper
boot?
cable must not be used with aluminum cable. Cable
Protectors intended for aluminum cable include an Once these questions have been answered, the
oxide inhibitor. Cable Protector catalog number can be chosen
from the listings.
Cable to cable Type 1

Cable to offset bus Type 3

SMALL CABLE SIZES
Class J fuses may be used for cable sizes smaller
Bus to offset bus Type 5 than 4/0. Since Class J blades are drilled for bolting,
they may be attached directly to bus. Cables must
Mole to cable Type 6
be prepared by installing lugs before bolting to the
Mole to offset bus Type 8 fuse. Cable-to-bus or cable-to-cable terminations
are possible. The following ampere ratings are
recommended for each cable size.

PLACEMENT OF CABLE PROTECTORS Cable - Size Awg CU or AL Class J Fuse Catalog No.
#4 A4J125
In single phase applications where a single
#3 A4J150
transformer supplies the service and there are #2 A4J175
only one or two conductors per phase, a single #1 A4J200
Cable Protector per cable may be used. The Cable 1/0 A4J250
2/0 A4J300
Protector should be located at the supply end of
3/0 A4J400

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Motor Starter A P P L I C AT I O N
General Information I N F O R M AT I O N

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTOR STARTER

Disconnect Switch
UL 98 - UL489 SIRCO
CSA – C22.2 # 4 Non-Fusible FUSERBLOC
CSA – C22.2 # 5 Disconnect Switch Fusible Disconnect Switch
range range
Fuses

Contactor

Overload relay

UL 508 Manual Motor Controller FSLBS Non-Fusible

“Suitable as Motor Disconnect” Disconnect Switch range
CSA – C22.2 # 14
Motor

ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A MOTOR BRANCH BRANCH-CIRCUIT SHORT-CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE
ELECTRICAL CODE: The short-circuit protective device can be either a

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• Disconnect means Fuse or an Inverse-time Circuit-breaker.
• Branch-circuit short-circuit protective device
• Motor-controller MOTOR-CONTROLLER
• Motor overload protective devices Any switch or device that is normally used to
start and stop a motor according to the National
DISCONNECT MEANS Electrical Code article 430.82.
The Disconnect means can be a Manual Disconnect
Switch according to UL 98. MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTIVE
A manual Motor Controller (according to UL 508) DEVICES
­additio­nally marked “Suitable as Motor Disconnect” The National Electrical Code permits fuses to be
is only permitted as a disconnecting means where used as the sole means of overload protection
installed between the final branch-circuit short- for motor branch circuits. This approach is often
circuit and ­ground-fault protective device and the practical only with small single phase motors. Most
motor (NEC 2008 Article 430.109). integral horsepower 3 phase motors are controlled
by a motor starter which includes an overload
relay. Since the overload relay provides overload
protection for the motor branch circuit, the fuses
may be sized for short-circuit protection.

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Auxiliary A P P L I C AT I O N
Contacts I N F O R M AT I O N

AUXILIARY CONTACT WIRING DIAGRAMS

AUXILIARY CONTACT RATING CODES

(ACCORDING TO UL508 STANDARD ITEM 139)

Designation Example

A600 A contactor used at 600VAC - 60 Hz has the

following specifications:
max load max operating voltage
(volt-ampere) (volt)
Average consumption: - inrush 60 Hz: 1200VA
These codes concern the auxiliary contacts and give
- sealed 60 Hz: 120VA
the maximum load they can make or break. The

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numerical suffix designates the maximum voltage
design values, which are to be 600, 300, and 150
volts for suffixes 600, 300, and 150 respectively. The Thus a C600 rated auxiliary device is the minimum
table below gives some typical rating codes: rating required.

Contact Rating Code Max Operating Voltage (V) Network Type Making Max Load (VA) Breaking Max Load (VA)
Designation
A600 600 AC 7200 720
B600 600 AC 3600 360
C600 600 AC 1800 180
D300 300 AC 432 72
E150 150 AC 216 36
N600 600 DC 275 275
P600 600 DC 138 138
Q600 600 DC 69 69
R300 300 DC 28 28
Note: A
 600 and N600 are the highest categories and may be used to cover all cases.

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Selectivity A P P L I C AT I O N
Between 240, 480, or 600V Main and Branch Fuses I N F O R M AT I O N

DEFINITION under ALL conditions of overcurrent. The term

“discrimination” is synonymous with selectivity and is
Coordination is defined as properly localizing a
the preferred international term for this definition.
fault condition to restrict outages to the equipment
affected, accomplished by choice of selective fault The word ALL is key. Fuse selectivity cannot be
protective devices. assured by comparing fuse time current curves alone.
These curves stop at .01 second. Fuse performance
Coordination (selectivity, discrimination) is desirable
under high fault conditions must also be evaluated.
and often times mandatory. A lack of coordination
Fuse I2t is the best tool for assuring coordination
can represent a hazard to people and equipment.
under high fault current conditions. If the total
When designing for coordination, fuses provide
clearing I2t of the downstream fuse is less than the
distinct advantages over other types of overcurrent
melting I2t of the main upstream fuse, the fuses will
protective devices.
be selective under high fault conditions.
To coordinate a circuit breaker protected system,
To simplify presenting weighty I2t data, selectivity
it is generally necessary to intentionally delay
information can simply be found in selectivity ratio
the short circuit response of upstream breakers.
tables.
Though coordination may be achieved, short
circuit protection is compromised. The speed and The ratios found in the following tables are
consistency of response of fuses allows coordination conservative and are appropriate for all overcurrents
without compromising component protection. up to 200,000 amperes RMS. In some cases smaller
ratios than shown may be used. Consult your Mersen
The terms coordination and selectivity are often
representative for specific recommendations.
used interchangeably. The term coordination should
be used to describe a system as defined above, while

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two fuses are said to be selective if the downstream
fuse opens while the upstream fuse remains operable

FUSE SELECTIVITY RATIOS - 600 AND 480 VOLT APPLICATIONS

UP TO 200,000 RMS SYMMETRICAL AMPERES
Ratio (For Fuses Rated 61 – 6000A)
Branch Fuse Main Fuse
A4BQ A4BY A4BT TRS A6K A6D A4J AJT A6T
A4BQ 2:1 2:1 2:1 - - - - - -
A4BY - 2.5:1 2:1 - - - - - -
A4BT 2.5:1 2.5:1 2:1 - - - - - -
TRS 4:1 4:1 3:1 2:1 4:1 4:1 4:1 3:1 4.5:1
A6K 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 3:1 2:1 3.5:1
A6D 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 3:1 2:1 3.5:1
A4J 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 3:1
AJT 2:1** 2:1** 2:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 2.5:1 2:1 3.5:1
A6T 3:1 2.5:1 2:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2.5:1

FUSE SELECTIVITY RATIOS - 240 VOLT APPLICATIONS UP TO 200,000 RMS

SYMMETRICAL AMPERES
Ratio (For Fuses Rated 61 – 6000A)
Branch Fuse Main Fuse
A4BQ A4BY A4BT TR A2K A2D A4J AJT A3T
A4BQ 2:1 2:1 2:1 - - - - - -
A4BY - 2.5:1 2:1 - - - - - -
A4BT 2.5:1 2.5:1 2:1 - - - - - -
TR 4:1 4:1 4:1 1.5:1 4:1 3:1 4:1 3:1 5:1
A2K 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 1.5:1 2:1 1.5:1 3:1
A2D 2.5:1 2.5:1 2:1 1.5:1 2:1 1:5:1 2:1 2:1 3:1
A4J 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1 1.5:1 2:1 2:1 3:1
AJT 2:1 2:1 2:1 1.5:1 2.5:1 2:1 2.5:1 2:1 3:1
A3T 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2:1

**Exception: For AJT450-600 use 2:1 on 480V only, 2.25:1 on 600V.

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Quick Three-Phase
A P P L I C AT I O N
Short Circuit Calculations I N F O R M AT I O N

HOW MANY FUSES WILL OPEN ON A SHORT CIRCUIT?

In a three phase system typically only two fuses will
open on a line-to-line short circuit. Since all three
line currents are offset from each other (see chart to
the right), each fuse will see the full fault at different
times. Therefore the fuses will open at different
times, once the first two fuses open, the circuit is
disconnected and the third one typically never sees
the full fault current. The third line can only conduct
current directly to ground.

How many fuses will open on an overload?

Similar to a short circuit typically two fuses will

open on an overload. Typically, one fuse opening
will not be adequate to disconnect all three phases
so the two remaining phases will conduct the
overcurrent until one of them opens. At this point,
the last fuse will only be able to conduct current
directly to ground so it most likely will not open.

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Is it ok to replace only the open fuses?

It is always recommended to replace all three fuses.

In both short circuit and overload conditions the
third fuse might not open but there is no way to
tell how much of the element may have melted
due to the overcurrent. Not replacing the third fuse
can lead to issues in the future such as nuisance
openings which can result in costly downtime.

Is there a life expectancy on my fuse?

A fuse does not have a “mean time between

failures” because theoretically a fuse only needs to
be replaced once it opens on an overcurrent. Fuses
are 100% tested before leaving the factory to ensure
that they will perform as intended. In the real world,
factors such as temperature and humidity can cause
a fuse to need replacement. Mersen suggests using Fuses are 100% tested before leaving the factory to ensure they
ten years as a guideline for replacing both fuses will perform as intended.
installed and in inventory.

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SCCR and A P P L I C AT I O N
11 Reasons for Using Current Limiting Fuses I N F O R M AT I O N

SHORT CIRCUIT RATING (SCCR) 11 REASONS FOR USING

The National Electric Code (2017) defines Short-
CURRENT-LIMITING FUSES
Circuit Current Rating (article 100) as “the
Arc Flash Reduction: Current limiting fuses,
prospective symmetrical fault current at a normal
when applied within their current limiting range,
voltage to which an apparatus or system is able to
reduce personnel exposure to incident arc flash
be connected without sustaining damage exceeding
energy. Non fused systems may need extensive
defined acceptance criteria.” SCCR is important to
re-engineering to reduce arc flash hazards, and
provide for safety of people and equipment during
improve personnel safety.
short-circuit conditions.
Article 409.110 (3) states that industrial control Safety: Overcurrent protective devices which
panels shall be marked with “short-circuit current operate are often reset without first investigating
rating of the industrial control panel based on one to find the cause of opening. Electromechanical
of the following: (a) short-circuit current rating of a devices which have opened high level faults may
listed and labeled assembly (b) short-circuit current not have the reserve capacity to open a 2nd or 3rd
rating established utilizing an approved method.” fault safely. When a fuse opens it is replaced with
The fine print note refers to UL 508A, supplement a new fuse, thus protection is not degraded by
SB as an example of an approved method. 430.8 previous faults.
require motor controllers to be marked with an Reliability: No moving parts to wear or become
SCCR. contaminated by dust, oil or corrosion.
Supplement SB in UL 508A uses a four step process Long Life: The speed of response of a fuse will not
to determine what a short circuit current rating change or slow down as the fuse ages. In other
for a panel should be. This process identifies the words, the fuse’s ability to provide protection is not

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components with the lowest individual SCCR in the adversely affected by the passage of time.
circuit. If there is no feeder over-current protective
device (OCPD) this component is the weakest link Minimal Maintenance: Fuses do not require periodic
and would determine the overall SCCR of the panel. recalibration as do electromechanical overcurrent
Typically the feeder circuit will have an OCPD and protective devices.
we must consider its current-limiting effects on the
Component Protection: The current limiting action
circuit.
of a fuse minimizes or eliminates component
The feeder OCPD may limit fault currents enough damage.
so that the weakest link components are protected
North American Standards: Tri-national Standards
and the panel can have a higher overall SCCR. For
specify fuse performance and maximum allowable
more information please contact Mersen Technical
fuse Ip and I2t let-thru values.
Services at 978-248-8914 or technicalservices.nby@
mersen.com. Selectivity: Fuses may be easily coordinated to
provide selectivity under both overload and short
circuit conditions.

High Interrupting Rating: You don’t pay a premium

for high interrupting capacity.
Most low voltage current limiting fuses have a
200,000 ampere interrupting rating.

Cost Effective: Fuses are generally the most cost

effective means of providing overcurrent protection.
This is especially true where high fault currents exist
or where small components need protection.

Extended Protection: Devices with low interrupting

ratings are often rendered obsolete by service
upgrades or increases in available fault current.
Non-fused systems may need expensive system
upgrades to maintain system safety.

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Fuse A P P L I C AT I O N
Obsolescence I N F O R M AT I O N

THREE CLUES FOR DETECTING WHEN Once fuses absorb too much moisture, they lose
their interrupting (safety) capacity. Even if they are
IS A FUSE TOO OLD FOR STOREROOM
dried out after the exposure, they are permanently
INVENTORY damaged. In normal use they generate enough heat
Storeroom managers often have the responsibility to keep themselves safe from absorbing moisture,
for identifying obsolete inventory. There are but not in storage. The absorption of moisture
advantages to having the right inventory for permanently changes the structure of the filler
needs, without the clutter of fuses that should packing around the fuse link and consequently
never be used. Obsolete fuses can mask stock- decreases the safety capacity.
out of important spare fuses resulting in needless
A common check for water damage is to check
emergencies. Sometimes, an electrician will
for wrinkling on the fuse’s paper label. If the paper
mistakenly use an obsolete fuse and create a
label is wrinkled, it indicates excessive moisture
dangerous safety condition.
during storage. Also, any water stains on the fuse
What conditions would make a fuse obsolete? There body or corrosion on the ends can indicate moisture
is functional obsolescence, concealed damage damage.
obsolescence, and age obsolescence. Any of these
Other concealed damage can occur when a fuse
conditions justify discarding a fuse. The electrical
is used and returned to the storeroom. Any fuse
safety experts at Mersen offer the following three
that show scratches on the blades or ferrules was
clues for determining when a fuse should be
probably inserted into fuse clips and returned to
removed from storeroom inventory:
inventory.

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1. Functional Obsolescence
3. Fuses Over 10 Years Old
Functional obsolescence occurs when the fuse
When fuses are more than 10 years old, the history
can’t protect the equipment due to changes in the
of these fuses is uncertain. More than likely, they
electrical system, or when the end-use equipment
were exposed to moisture or damaging conditions
needing this particular fuse has been abandoned.
sometime during the 10 years of storage. This would
Either way, the fuse will not help in restoring the
make them unsafe and unreliable for maintenance.
equipment to service. If it’s accidently used by an
Most manufacturers mark a date code on their
electrician, it could create a hazardous situation.
fuses.
An example of a functionally obsolete fuse is a One-
Time with a safety rating of only 10kA IR. When the Summary
fuse was originally purchased, it could have had an If storeroom fuses exhibit functional obsolescence,
adequate safety rating. Now the electrical system signs of moisture damage, or are more than 10 years
has changed and requires a safety rating of more old, they should be replaced. For a free fuse audit
than 10kA. If the fuse is installed without adequate and inventory analysis, visit call 978-462-6662.
IR as required by OSHA, it could explode or cause
personal injury.

2. Concealed Damage
Obsolescence can be caused by concealed
damaged. An electrician normally only checks
for fuse continuity to determine its suitability for
continued service. But other concealed damage
can occur in storage. The biggest threat to fuses in
storage is moisture.

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Suggested Fuse A P P L I C AT I O N
Specifications I N F O R M AT I O N

1.0 General E. Circuit breakers and circuit breaker panels shall

The electrical contractor shall furnish and install be protected by Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® fuses
a complete set of fuses for all fusible equipment Class RK1 (A2D or A6D), Class J (AJT) or Class
on the job as specified by the electrical drawings. L (A4BQ) chosen in accordance with tested UL
Final tests and inspections shall be made prior Series-connected combinations published in
to energizing the equipment. This shall include the current yellow UL Recognized Component
tightening all electrical connections and inspecting Directory.
all ground conductors. Fuses shall be as follows: F. Supplementary lighting and control circuits in the
connected combinations shown up to 600VAC
2.0 Mains, Feeders and Branch Circuits and 24 amps shall be protected by Mersen
A. Circuits 601 to 6000 amperes shall be protected Amp-Trap 2000® Class CC time-delay ATQR
by current-limiting Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® or ATDR fuses, sized according to the fixture
Class L time-delay A4BQ fuses. Fuses shall be manufacturers recommendations.
time-delay and shall hold 500% of rated current
for a minimum of 4 seconds, clear 20 times 3.0 Spares
rated current in .01 second or less and be UL Spare fuses amounting to 10% (minimum three)
Listed and CSA Certified with an interrupting of each type and rating shall be supplied by the
rating of 200,000 amperes rms symmetrical. electrical contractor. These shall be turned over to
B. Circuits 600 amperes or less shall be protected the owner upon project completion. Fuses shall be
by current-limiting Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® contained and cataloged within the appropriate
Class RK1 time-delay A2D (250V) or A6D number of spare fuse cabinets (no less than one).
(600V) or Class J time-delay AJT fuses. Fuses Spare fuse cabinets shall be equipped with a key lock
shall hold 500% of rated current for a minimum handle, be dedicated for storage of spare fuses and
of 10 seconds (30A, 250V Class RK1 case size shall be GSFC, as supplied by Mersen.

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shall be a minimum of 8 seconds) and shall be
UL Listed and CSA Certified with an interrupting 4.0 Execution
rating of 200,000 amperes rms symmetrical. A. Fuses shall not be installed until equipment is
C. Motor Protection to be energized. All fuses shall be of the same
All individual motor circuits shall be protected manufacturer to assure selective coordination.
by Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® Class RK1, Class J B. As-installed drawings shall be submitted to the
or Class L time-delay fuses as follows: engineer after completion of the job.
C. All fusible equipment rated 600 amperes or less
Circuits up to 480A: Class RK1 - A2D (250V) or shall be equipped with fuse clips to accept Class
A6D(600V) RK1 or Class J fuses as noted in the specifications.
Class J - AJT
5.0 Substitution
Circuits over 480A: Class L - A4BQ
Fuse sizes and types indicated on drawings are based
Fuse sizes for motor protection shall be on Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® fuse current-limiting
chosen from tables published by Mersen for performance and selectivity ratios. Alternative
the appropriate motor rating. Heavy load submittals to furnish materials other than those
and maximum fuse ratings are also shown specified, shall be submitted to the engineer in writing
for applications where typical ratings are not two weeks prior to bid date, along with a short circuit
sufficient for the starting current of the motor. and selective coordination study.

D. Motor Controllers
Motor controllers shall be protected from short
circuits by Mersen Amp-Trap 2000® time-
delay fuses. For Type 2 protection of motor
controllers, fuses shall be chosen in accordance
with motor control manufacturers’ published
recommendations, based on Type 2 test results.
The fuses shall be Class RK1 A2D (250V) or
A6D (600V) or Class J AJT or Class CC ATDR
(600V).

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