Low Voltage

Industrial Fuse Links

Bolt-in BS88 T-type Fuses

Clip-in BS88 Fuses
DIN type NH Fuses
Class L Power Fuses
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INTRODUCTION - BS88 TYPE T FUSE LINKS

AC Performance
ASTA 20 certified at 80kA from 415V to 660V, to BS88:
Part 2:1988.
DC Performance
Up to 460V to BS88:Part 2:1988.
Protection of PVC insulated Cables
The contents of BS88:Part 2:1988 (and the associated Class ‘gG’ ratings provide complete protection, and enable
IEC269-2 and AS2005.21.2) were taken into consideration cables to be fully rated.
by the designers when the complete range of type ‘T’ Discrimination
fuse links were re-designed some time ago. Type ‘T’ fuse links will discriminate with each other at fault
There are therefore no changes in the electrical characteristics levels up to 80kA, 415V when the ratio between ‘major’ and
of the fuse links detailed in this publication an important ‘minor’ current ratings is 1.6:1.
point to note for those users who have approved equipment Motor Starting Ability
or engineered installations based on their use. All type ‘T’ fuse links are suitable for use in motor circuits and
Type ‘T’ fuse links meet all the requirements of BS88: have superior motor starting ability.
Part 2:1988 and this publication details changes The availability of class ‘gM’ fuse links enhances this capability.
in terminology and practice resulting from the issue of Motor Circuit Protection
that standard. Type ‘T’ fuse links combined with the contactors and relays of
All references made refer to GEC, English Electric and leading manufacturers, provide effective short circuit protection.
GE Red Spot fuse links. Energy Conservation
All type ‘T’ fuse links have low power loss values, well within the
limits specified in BS88:Part 2:1988.

Approvals
Approved by leading authorities, including Lloyds,
CEBG, and Ministry of Defence, as being made to
recognise standards of quality assurance
(including BS5750:Part 1:1987 and AS3902-1987).

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PERFORMANCE DATA

Type Ratings Utilisation BS88-2 Maximum Voltage Rating

Amp Category Dimension AC DC
Reference
415V Range
NIT..L 2-20 gG A1 415 250
TIA..L 2-32 gG A2 415 250
TIA..L 32M35-32M63 gM A2 415 250
TIS..L 35-63 gG A3 415 250
TCP..L 80, 100 gG A4 415 250
TC..L 80, 100 gG B1 415 250
TF..L 125-200 gG B2 415 250
TKF..L 250, 315 gG B3 415 250
TM..L 355, 400 gG C1 415 250
TTM..L 450-630 gG C2 415 250
TLM..L 670-800 gG C3 415 250
660V Range
NIT 2-20 gG A1 550 250
NIT 25, 32 gG A1 440 250
NIT 20M25, 20M32 gM A1 440 -
TIA 2-32 gG A2 660 460
TIA 32M35 - 32M63 gM A2 660 460
TIS 35-63 gG A3 660 460
TIS 63M80, 63M100 gM A3 660 -
TCP 80, 100 gG A4 660 350
TCP 100M125 - 100M200 gM A4 660 350
TFP 125-200 gG - 660 350
TB 2-63 gG - 660 460
TBC 2-63 gG - 660 460
TC 80, 100 gG B1 660 350
TF 125-200 gG B2 660 350
TF 200M250 gM B2 660 460
TF 200M315 gM B2 550 -
TKF 250, 315 gG B3 660 460
TKF 315M355 gM B3 660 460
TKM 250, 315 gG - 660 460
TMF 355, 400 gG B4 660 460
TMF 400M450 gM B4 660 460
TM 355, 400 gG C1 660 460
TM 400M450 gM C1 660 460
TMT 355-400 gG - 660 460
TTM 450-630 gG C2 660 450
TTM 630M670 gM C2 660 450
TT 450-630 gG - 660 450
TLM 670-800 gG C3 660 350
TLT 670-800 gG - 660 350
TLU 560-800 gG - 660 350
TXU 1000, 1250 gG D1 660 300
Notes:
‘ASTA20 Certified’ endorsement on a low voltage fuse link indicates that the design has been proved and
Certified by ASTA to the relevant British Standard and that the fuse links are examined periodically under the
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LIST NUMBERS & DIMENSIONS

Off-set Tags 2-hole Fixing

Type Rating List Dimensions in mm
Amp Numbers A B D E F G* H K
NIT 2-32A 2 NIT2 L 36.50 13.90 55.00 10.90 0.80 44.50* 4.70 14.30
4 NIT4 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. A1 *Fixing Centres
6 NIT6 L D
F
10 NIT10 L
K
16 NIT16 L
20 NIT20 L
A B
25 NIT25 G
H
32 NIT32 E

20M25 NIT20M25
20M32 NIT20M32

Off-set Tags 2-hole Fixing

Type Rating List Dimensions in mm
Amp Numbers A B D E F G* H J K
TIA 2-32A 2 TIA2 L 55.00 23.00 84.00 8.70 1.20 73.00* 5.20 7.10 23.80
4 TIA4 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. A2 *Fixing Centres
6 TIA6 L
D
10 TIA10 L F

16 TIA16 L K

20 TIA20 L
25 TIA25 L A
B
G
32 TIA32 L H

32M35 TIA32M35 L E

32M40 TIA32M40 L
32M50 TIA32M50 L J

32M63 TIA32M63 L
TIS 35-63A 35 TIS35 L 55.00 23.00 84.00 8.70 1.20 73.00* 5.20 7.10 23.80
40 TIS40 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. A3 *Fixing Centres
50 TIS50 L
63 TIS63 L
63M80 TIS63M80 58.00 26.20 90.50 12.70 1.20 73.00* 5.20 – 27.80
63M100 TIS63M100
TCP 80 & 100A 80 TCP80 58.00 26.20 111.00 19.10 2.40 93.70 8.70 11.90 27.50
100 TCP100
80 TCP80 L 69.50 34.50 111.00 19.10 2.40 93.70* 8.70 11.90 34.90
100 TCP100 L *Fixing Centres
100M125 TCP100M125
100M160 TCP100M160
100M200 TCP100M200
TFP 125-200A 125 TFP125 70.00 34.50 111.00 19.10 2.40 93.70* 8.70 11.90 34.90
160 TFP160 BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. A4 *Fixing Centres
200 TFP200

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LIST NUMBERS AND DIMENSIONS

Central Tags 2-hole Fixing

Type Rating List Dimensions in mm
Amp Numbers A B D E F G* H J M
TB 2-63A 2 TB2 58.00 26.20 111.90 12.70 1.60 96.90* 7.10 10.30 61.90
4 TB4 *Fixing Centres
6 TB6 D
M
10 TB10
16 TB16 F F

20 TB20
25 TB25 A
TMF
B
32 TB32 G ONLY

35 TIB35
40 TB40 H E

50 TB50 J

63 TB63
TBC 2-63A 2 TBC2 58.00 26.20 128.70 14.30 1.60 111.00* 8.70 11.90 61.90
4 TBC4 *Fixing Centres
6 TBC6
10 TBC10
16 TBC16
20 TBC20
25 TBC25
32 TBC32
35 TBC35
40 TBC40
50 TBC50
63 TBC63
TC 80 & 100A 80 TC80 58.00 26.20 136.50 19.10 3.25 111.00 8.70 11.90 58.80
100 TC100
80 TC80 L 68.50 34.00 136.50 19.10 3.30 111.00* 8.70 11.90 79.40
100 TC100 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref B1 *Fixing Centres
TF 125-200A 125 TF125 70.00 34.90 136.50 19.10 3.20 111.00 8.70 11.90 79.40
160 TF160
200 TF200
125 TF125 L 77.00 40.00 136.50 19.10 3.20 111.00* 8.70 11.90 79.40
160 TF160 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. B2 *Fixing Centres
200 TF200 L
200M250 TF200M250
200M315 TF200M315
TKF 125-200A 250 TKF250 L 75.50 54.00 138.00 25.40 3.20 111.00* 8.70 11.90 82.00
315 TKF315 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. B2 *Fixing Centres
315M355 TKF315M355
TKM 250 & 315A 250 TKM250 77.00 54.00 160.20 25.40 3.20 133.40* 10.30 13.50 82.00
315 TKM315 *Fixing Centres
TMF 355 & 400A 355 TMF355 83.00 61.10 136.50 25.40 6.30 111.00* 8.70 11.90 85.80
400 TMF400 BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. B4 *Fixing Centres
400M450 TMF400M450
Note:
Where dimensions differ between 415V (L type) & 660V types, both types are listed.

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LIST NUMBERS AND DIMENSIONS

D
M

A
L G L B

Central Tags 4-hole Fixing

Type Rating List Dimensions in mm
Amp Numbers A B D E F G* H J L M
TM 355&400A 355 TM355 L 83.00 61.10 211.0 25.40 6.30 133.00* 10.30 11.90 25.40 95.00
Extended Motor 400 TM400 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. C1 *Fixing Centres
Range 400M450+ 400M450 TM400M450
TMT 355&400A 355 TMT355 83.00 61.10 255.40 25.40 6.30 165.00* 10.30 13.50 31.80 95.00
400 TMT400 *Fixing Centres
TTM 450-630A 450 TTM450 L 81.80 76.20 209.60 25.40 6.30 133.00* 10.30 11.90 25.40 95.00
500 TTM500 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. C2 *Fixing Centres
560 TTM560 L
630 TTM630 L
TT 450-630A 450 TT450 81.80 76.20 266.70 38.10 6.30 165.00* 10.30 15.10 31.80 108.00
500 TT500 *Fixing Centres
560 TT560
630 TT630
TLM 670-800A 670 TLM670 L 88.10 82.50 209.60 25.40 9.50 133.00* 10.30 15.10 25.40 100.10
710 TLM710 L BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. C3 *Fixing Centres
750 TLM750 L
800 TLM800 L
TLT 670-800A 670 TLT670 88.10 82.50 266.70 38.10 7.80 165.00* 10.30 15.10 31.80 114.30
710 TLT710 *Fixing Centres
750 TLT750
800 TLT800

Central Tags 4-hole Fixing

Type Rating List Dimensions in mm
Amp Numbers A B D E F G* H J L M
TLU 560-800A 560 TLU560 90.50 83.30 200.00 63.50 9.50 149.00* 13.50 15.90 31.80 101.60
630 TLU630 *Fixing Centres
D

670 TLU670 M

F
710 TLU710
750 TLU750 A
G B
800 TLU800
K
E

TXU 1000-1250A 1000 TXU1000 88.90 101.60 200.00 63.50 9.50 149.00* 13.50 16.70 31.80 95.00
1250 TXU1250 BS88: 1988 Dimensional Ref. D1 *Fixing Centres

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UTILISATION CATEGORIES ‘gG’ AND ‘gM’

A class gM fuse link has a dual basis of current rating, the

Utilisation Categories ‘gG’ and ‘gM’ smaller one of which is its continuous rating (In), whilst
Some of the fuse link types used in some European
the larger one is its rating with respect to its time/current
Countries have only partial range breaking capacity
characteristics (Ich) and is thus an indication of its ability
(ie, they interrupt short circuit fault currents, but are
to withstand motor starting surges.
unable to interrupt overload currents safely). To
The two ratings are separated by an ‘M’ in list
distinguish these types from the much more widely
numbers, eg, 32M63. A class gG fuse link has only
used general purpose fuse links, the concept of
one, continuous rating.
‘utilisation category ’ has been introduced in the
BS88:Part 2:1988 specifies a time/current zone for
international standard IEC269.
each current rating within which its published
Since AS2005 & BS88 is based upon IEC269, it
time/current characteristics must lie. The time/ current
includes the same utilisation classes, each of which is
zone for a gM type is defined according to its larger
defined by a two letter code. The first letter indicates
current rating, and thus the characteristics of a 32M63
the breaking range of the fuse link, as follows:
rating must fall within the same zone as a 63A class
gG rating.
‘g’ full range breaking capacity fuse link.
Class gM fuse links exist only to enable economies to
‘a’ partial range breaking capacity fuse link.
be achieved in the size of equipment used in motor
circuits, eg, 32M63 fuse links can be fitted in 32A fuse
The second letter indicates utilisation category, as
holders in a 15kW, 415V, direct on line motor circuit,
follows:
instead of 63A gG fuse links in 63A fuse holders,
because although the motor starting surge required the
‘G’ Fuse link for general application, including the
use of fuse links with 63A time/current characteristics,
protection of motor circuits.
the motor FLC is less than 32A (about 28A).
‘M’ Fuse link for protection of motor circuits.
It should therefore be noted that gM fuse links
The standards combine these letters to recognise three
complement the standard range of ratings, ie, gG
classes ie, gG, gM and aM.
types are also used in many motor circuits, with gM
All type ‘T’ fuse links are classified as either gG or gM,
ratings applied only when there is an economic
and so have a full range breaking capacity.
advantage to be gained from their use.

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CIRCUIT LOADING

Circuit Loading
The HRC fuse link selected for any circuit should have a continuous current rating not less than the full
load current of the circuit.
Complete Cable Protection
A standard rating of type ‘T’ fuse link (classified as type ‘gG’ to BS88:Part 1:1988, and marked
accordingly) will protect an associated pvc insulated cable against both overload and short circuit if its
current rating (In) is equal to, or less than the current rating of the cable (I2). This is in accordance with
rule 2.4.2.1. listed in AS3000-1991.

Short Circuit Energy Limitation

Type ‘T’ fuse links limit the peak current and energy Protection of Cables against Short Circuit Faults
let-through to circuit which experience major short In some circuits (eg, motor circuits) it is not economical practice to match fuse link and
circuit faults. This limitation is so great that equipment cable ratings to provide complete cable protection in the manner described above,
manufacturers exploit it to product economic designs because the circuits produce significant over currents during transient conditions. In such
which, when used in combination with type ‘T’ fuse cases the fuse links are chosen to withstand the transient conditions, and provide only
links, can withstand very high fault levels. Such users short circuit protection to the associated cables and other circuit components, the
have to prove their equipment under the worst possible necessary overload protection then being provided by other means. In a motor circuit, for
conditions (ie. at maximum breaking capacity, at 110% example the contactor and its overload relays afford overload protection to motor
rated voltage, very low power factor , and with faults windings and cable and the fuse links are chosen to protect all the circuit components
initiated at most onerous points on the voltage wave), against damage when a short circuit fault occurs (see section on motor circuit protection
and they require relevant data from the fuse link on page 12). The short circuit protection of cables is covered by Section 5 of
manufacturer. For type ‘T’ fuse links this is given in the AS3008.1-1989 and the table shows how Type T fuse links relate to this rule in
form of the cut-off current and I2t characteristics shown protecting pvc insulated copper conductors.
on pages 14 to 19 inclusive.

Conductor Maximum current carrying Maximum current rating

cross sectional capacity of copper conductors of Type ‘T’ fuse link
area that can be used
‘Unenclosed’ condition ‘Enclosed’ condition with this conductor
Rating as Column 6 Ratings as Column 8
of AS3008. 1-1989 Table 5 of AS3008. 1-1989 Table 5
mm2 Amp Amp Amp
1 13 11 16
1.5 17 14 20
2.5 23 20 35
4 31 26 50
6 40 34 63
10 56 47 80
16 74 62 125
25 105 87 200
35 120 100 250
50 145 125 355
70 185 155 450
95 220 185 560
120 260 220 710
150 300 250 800
185 345 285 1000
240 405 340 1250
Notes:
(1) Based on formula I2t=K2S2 given in AS3008.1-1989, Clause 5.3 where:
I = current which causes fuse links to operate in 5 seconds
t = 5 seconds
K = constant of 111 for pvc insulated copper conductors of initial temp. 75°C and final temp. 160°C.
S = cross sectional area of conductor in mm2
(2) For motor start fuse links, the larger of the dual current rating is applicable, eg, 160A for TCP100M160.
(3) Fuse links below 16A ignored because conductor cross sectional areas is less than 1mm2.

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DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN FUSE LINKS

Discrimination Between Fuse Links In service, the short circuit fault conditions encountered are
usually less exacting than those produced in proving tests on fuse links and associated equipment.
AS2005.10-1988 & BS88 Part 1:1988 states that fuse links experience fault currents which produce
pre-arcing times longer than 0.01 second in most cases, and on that basis fuse links complying
with the standard are deemed to discriminate with each other when the ratio between the current Figure 1
ratings of ‘major’ and ‘minor’ fuse links is 1.6:1 (see Figure 1).
Whilst the AS2005 & BS88 statement is reasonable in relation to 240V applications fault currents in
major installations can be much greater.
However, even in the latter cases conditions are less onerous than those encountered in test stations
(in particular, the circuits are usually three phase with relatively high power factors).
In practice therefore, the I2t values of type ‘T’ fuse links are significantly less the ones listed on
pages 14-17 and they will discriminate with each other at fault levels up to 80kA, 415V, if the
relationship between ‘major’ and ‘minor’ ratings is as given in the table. In most cases the
discrimination ratio is 1.6:1, or less, and this provides economic benefits in modern installations.
Tests have been taken to prove this level of performance.
The above table also gives details of combinations which will discriminate at 415V, 550V and 660V.
Effect of High Enclosure Temperatures
In accordance with AS2005.10-1988 & BS88:Part1:1988 type ‘T’ fuse links are suitable for use in
ambient air temperatures (Ta) not exceeding 40OC with a mean value measured over 24 hours of
not more than 35OC.
When fuse links are fitted in enclosures, it is the temperature within the enclosure (Te)* which
determines whether it is necessary to derate fuse links. No derating is needed in following cases:

’Minor‘ Minimum rating (Amp) of ‘Major’

fuse link fuse link that will discriminate with Nominal Maximum load current
rating the ‘minor‘ fuse link at the voltage Fuse at these fluid environment
shown at prospective currents
Rating temperatures (Te)*
up to 80kA
Amp 55° 60° 65° 70° 75°
Amp 415v 550v 660v 80 75 70
800 1250 – – 100 95 90
750 1250 1250 –
125 120 110
710 1250 1250 1250
670 1250 1250 1250 160 145 135
630 1000 1250 1250 200 190 180 170
560 800 800 1000 250 235 225 210
500 750 800 1000
315 300 285 270 255
450 670 750 800
400 630 670 750 355 350 330 315 295
355 630 630 750 400 400 380 360 340
315 500 500 630 450 425 405 380 360
250 400 450 500
500 475 450 425 400 380
200 315 400 400
160 250 315 315 560 540 520 495 465 440
125 200 200 250 630 600 570 540 510 480
100 160 200 200 670 650 615 585 550 520
80 125 160 160
710 700 665 630 595 560
63 100 160 160
50 80 100 125 750 750 710 670 630 590
40 63 63 100 800 760 720 680 640 600
35 50 63 80 1000 950 900 850 800 750
32 40 50 63
1250 1140 1070 1020 960 900
25 40 40 40
20 32 32 35 * Fluid environment temperature (Te) is the temperature inside
16 25 25 32 the enclosure containing the fuse link.

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MOTOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Table 1 Full Load Currents of Typical 3-Phase

Induction Motors at Voltages Shown
Motor Rating
All type ‘T’ fuse links have excellent ability to protect motor circuits.
kW HP 220V 380V 415V 440V 550V 660V
When selected in the manner shown below, they not only withstand
0.37 0.5 2.0 1.15 1.05 1.0 0.8 0.7
motor starting surges and full load currents without deteriorating, but
0.55 0.75 2.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.1 0.9
also provide superior short circuit protection to associated motor
0.75 1 3.9 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.5 1.3
starter components. Leading manufacturers of motor starters can offer
1.1 1.5 4.7 2.8 2.5 2.4 1.9 1.6
ASTA certified type ‘c’ co-ordination to Appendix C of BS4941:1979
1.5 2 6.5 3.8 3.5 3.3 2.6 2.2
(IEC292-1) and more recently type 2 co-ordination to IEC 947-4-1, by
2.2 3 9.3 5.4 5.0 4.7 3.8 3.2
using 660V type ‘T’ fuse links in combination with their chosen
3 4 12 7.1 6.5 6.1 4.9 4.1
contactors and overload relays.
4 5.5 15.4 9.0 8.4 7.9 6.4 5.3
Please consult IPD Industrial Products Division for further information
5.5 7.5 20.7 11.9 11 10.3 8.2 6.9
on this subject.
7.5 10 28 16.1 14.4 14 11.2 9.3
11 15 39.1 23 21 19.8 15.8 13.2
15 20 52.8 30.5 28 26.4 21.1 17.6
18.5 25 66 38 35 33 26.4 22
22 30 77 45 41 39 31 26
30 40 103 60 55 52 42 35
Selecting HRC Fuse Links to Protect 3-Phase Motor Circuits 37 50 128 75 69 65 52 43.3
1. Table 1 opposite gives motor full load currents at various voltages. 45 60 151 87 80 75 60 50
In the absence of specific information obtain the motor FLC from this 55 75 185 107 98 92 74 62
table. 75 100 257 148 136 128 102 85
2. The motors are assumed to produce the starting conditions shown 90 120 308 180 164 154 123 102
on Table 2. 110 150 370 214 196 185 148 123
3. Choose the recommended fuse link for the motor FLC and starting 132 175 426 247 226 213 170 142
condition from Table 3 (D.O.L. starting) or Table 4 (assisted starting). 150 200 500 292 268 252 202 168
4. For certified type C and type 2 co-ordinated motor starters, 550 & 160 215 - 300 275 260 207 173
660V fuse links must be specified. 200 270 - 391 358 338 270 225
240 320 - 467 428 404 323 269
280 375 - 533 488 460 368 307
300 400 - 573 525 495 396 330
320 425 - 587 538 507 406 338

Table 2 Assumed Starting Conditions

Motor rating Direct-on-line starting conditions Assisted start conditions
Up to 1kW 5xFLC for 5 secs 2.5xFLC for 20 secs
1.1 to 7.5kW 6xFLC for 10 secs
7.6 to 75kW 7xFLC for 10 secs 3.5xFLC for 20 secs
Greater than 75kW 6xFLC for 15 secs

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MOTOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Special motor conditions:

Suitable adjustments to the recommended ratings may be necessary if any of the following conditions occur singly or in combination:
a) Starting currents in excess of the assumed ones.
b) Long run up times due to high inertia loads.
c) Larger number of starts per operating cycle (the recommendations below allow for two starts in rapid succession and up to eight starts per hour).
d) High enclosure temperature.

Table 3 Direct-on-line starting Table 4 Assisted starting**

(Star/delta, auto-transformer, etc.)
Motor FLC Recommended Alternative Motor FLC Recommended Alternative
fuse link motor circuit fuse link motor circuit
Type ‘gG rating Type ‘gG rating
Type ‘gM’ Type ‘gM’
Amp Amp
FROM TO AMP FROM TO AMP
0 0.7 2 0 1.4 2
0.8 1.4 4 1.5 2.1 4
1.5 2.0 6 2.2 3.1 6
2.1 3.0 10 3.2 5.5 10
3.1 6.1 16 5.6 10 16
6.2 9.0 20 10.1 14 20
9.1 11.0 25 20M25+ 14.1 18 25 20M25
11.1 14.4 32 20M32+ 18.1 22 32
14.5 15.4 35 32M35 22.1 28 35 32M35
15.5 18.0 40 32M40 28.1 32 40 32M40
18.1 22.0 50 32M50 32.1 40 50
22.1 28.0 63 32M63 40.1 51 63
28.1 45 80 63M80 51.1 80 80
45.1 58 100 63M100 80.1 100 100
58.1 80 125 100M125 100.1 125 125
80.1 99 160 100M160 125.1 160 160
99.1 128 200 160.1 200 200
128.1 180 250 200M250 200.1 250 250
180.1 216 315 200M315* 250.1 315 315
216.1 270 355 315M355 315.1 355 355
270.1 328 400 355.1 400 400
328.1 385 450 400M450 400.1 450 450
385.1 430 500 450.1 500 500
430.1 500 560 500.1 560 560
500.1 560 630 560.1 630 630
560.1 620 670 630M670 ** These recommendations apply for ambient temperatures up to
35°C. At higher ambient temperatures, some fuse links need to be
de-rated as indicated on page 11. The decreased rating then
becomes the maximum motor FLC at that temperature, eg at 50°C
a 630 Amp fuse link is used for motor FLC up to 540 Amps.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type NIT Time/Current Characteristics

(including gM ratings)

Type NIT I2t values

Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t
Rating I2t (A2 sec) at
Amp (A sec)
2
415V 550V
2 2.2 5.4 31
4 7.2 18 70
6 21 60 400
10 100 280 1,000
16 300 850 2,000 Type NIT Cut-off Current Characteristics
20 540 1,000 2,500
25 & 20M25 900 3,000 -
32 & 20M32 1,100 4,000 -

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type ‘T’ Time/Current Characteristics 2-63 Amp

(including gM ratings)

Type ‘T’ I2t values 2-63 Amp

Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t
Rating I2t (A2 sec)
Amp (A sec)
2
415V 550V 660V
2 2.2 5.5 7.4 15
4 7 18.5 23 50
6 21 60 80 150
10 100 280 370 700
16 250 550 740 1,800
20 540 1,100 1,400 2,500
25 850 1,850 2,300 3,700
32 1,600 3,400 5,400 8,700
35 & 32M35 2,700 5,300 8,000 15,000
40 & 32M40 4,000 8,500 11,000 20,500
50 & 32M50 6,300 13,500 18,500 28,000
63 & 32M63 11,000 24,000 36,000 50,000
+ See pages 18 & 19 for cut-off current characteristics.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type ‘T’ Time/Current Characteristics 80-450 Amp

(including gM ratings)

Type ‘T’ I2t values 80-450 Amp

Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t
Rating I2t (A2 sec x 103)
Amp (A2sec x 103) 415V 550V 660V
80 & 63M80 14 40 52 66
100 & 63M100 17 60 80 100
125 & 100M125 25 85 110 140
160 & 100M160 62 160 210 270
200 & 100M200 105 260 330 430
250 & 200M250 200 550 700 870
315 & 200M315 300 800 1,050 1,350
355 & 315M355 500 1,400 1,850 2,250
400 640 1,800 2,500 3,000
450 &400M450 800 2,200 3,000 3,800

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type ‘T’ Time/Current Characteristics 500-1250 Amp

(including gM ratings)

Type ‘T’ I2t values 500-1250 Amp

Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t
Rating I2t (A2 sec x 103)
Amp (A2sec x 103) 415V 550V 660V
500 1,050 3,000 3,800 4,500
560 1,400 3,800 4,250 5,400
630 2,000 5,200 6,000 7,500
670 & 630M670 2,400 6,400 7,400 9,000
710 2,800 7,000 8,000 9,700
750 3,700 7,500 10,000 12,000
800 4,400 9,600 12,500 15,000
1,000 5,300 12,000 14,500 17,500
1,250 10,000 20,000 24,000 29,000

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type ‘T’ Cut-off Current Characteristics 2-1250 Amp

To aid reference, alternate ratings have been shown on tables A & B.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Type ‘T’ Cut-off Current Characteristics 2-1250 Amp

To aid reference, alternate ratings have been shown on tables A & B.

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BS88-1 or 6:1988, IEC 269-1

A.C. Performance
Current Rating (A) 2-80
Voltage Rating ac (V) up to 440 ASTA 20 Certified
Breaking Capacity ac (kA) 80

Breaking Capacity (AC) Discrimination

The standard ratings are ASTA 20 certified to 80kA, 415 Volt*, ‘SAFECLIP’ fuse links will discriminate with each other at fault levels up to their
to BS 88: Part 1 or Part 6: 1988 (IEC 269-1). rated a.c. performance when the ratio between ‘major’ and ‘minor’ current
*SS types are certified at 16.5kA, 240 Volt, and the NS32M40, ratings is 2:1 (See Application Notes.)
ES63M80 and XS125 at 80kA, 415 Volt.

Offset blade tag: Type SS Application Notes

Current Part Max voltage
rating Number rating ac Short circuit energy limitation and discrimination
2A SS2 240
4A SS4 240 The designers of electrical equipment such as switches and contactors have to
6A SS6 240 prove their products under the worst possible conditions (ie. At maximum
10A SS10 240 breaking capacity, at 110% rated voltage, very low power factor, and with faults
16A SS16 240 initiated at the most onerous points on the voltage wave), and they require
20A SS20 240 relevant data from the fuse link manufacturer. This is given in the cut-off current
characteristics and I2t values on page 21.
However, in service the short circuit fault conditions are usually less exacting than
those produced in proving tests. In particular, the circuits are usually three-phase
with relatively high power factor. In practice, therefore, the I2t
values of 'SAFECLIP' fuse links are significantly less than those tabulated and they
Offset blade tag: Type NS will discriminate with each other if the ratio between 'major' and 'minor' fuse links
Current Part Max voltage in series is 2:1. Where 'SAFECLIP' fuse links are used as the minor rating in series
rating Number rating ac with a 'RED SPOT' range fuse link as the major rating then
2A NS2 415 discrimination at 415/240 Volts will generally be achieved with a ratio of 1.6:1.
4A NS4 415
6A NS6 415
10A NS10 415
16A NS16 415 Offset blade tag: Safeclip
20A NS20 415 Type Rating A B D E G H
25A NS25 415 SS 2 - 20 25.00 14.50 51.00 11.00 0.80 3.60
32A NS32 415 NS 2 - 32M40 35.50 14.50 62.00 11.00 0.80 3.60
32M40A NS32M40 415 ES 40 - 63M80 39.00 17.50 69.00 15.00 1.25 3.60

Dimensions in mm
D

Offset blade tag: Type ES

Current Part Max voltage C B

rating Number rating ac

40A ES40 440
50A ES50 440 G
H
63A ES63 440
63M80A ES63M80 415

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TIME/CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS

Type NS & ES
Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t Total I2t
Rating It2
(A sec)
2
(A2sec)
(Amp) (A sec)
2
at 415 Volt at 440 Volt
2 2.2 9.5 11
4 7.2 30 33
6 22 92 100
10 170 650 700
16 200 800 950
20 360 1,200 1,500
25 650 2,500 2,900
32 600 3,500 4,050
40 & 32M40* 2,400 6,400 12,000
50 3,200 11,500 15,000
63 5,400 14,500 25,000
80 & 63M80* 6,000 24,000 38,000
* Maximum rating of 32M40 and 63M80 is 415 Volt.

Type SS
Current Pre-Arcing Total I2t
Rating I2t (A2sec)
(Amp) (A sec)
2
at 240 Volt
2 2 4
4 7.5 15
6 30 85
10 50 150
16 140 1,400
20 300 1,700

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NH FUSES

500V AC gL-gG
Cd/Pb - Free
• Short circuit rating 120kA
• Conducting grip lugs
• Complies with IEC 60269-2, DIN 13620 parts 1 to 4, DIN VDE 0636 part 201
• Rated full range, general purpose for cable and line protection
• Size 4 for screw contact type base (NH4BASE)
• Size 4A fuses available for disconnect type mountings
• Other ratings available

Size Rated Rated Power Part Reference

Current DC voltage Losses Number Number
(A) (V DC) (W)
6 1.6 NHG00-006 D235661
10 1.1 NHG00-010 E235662
16 1.8 NHG00-016 F235663
20 2.4 NHG00-020 G235664
25 2.4 NHG00-025 H235665
000/C00 32 250 2.7 NHG00-032 J235666
250
35 3.0 NHG00-035 K235667
40 3.4 NHG00-040 L235668
50 3.9 NHG00-050 M235669
63 4.7 NHG00-063 N235670
80 5.7 NHG00-080 P235671
100 6.7 NHG00-100 Q235672
00 125 250 8.4 NHG00-125 R235673
250
160 10.6 NHG00-160 S235674
63 6.2 NHG1-063 F235962
80 7.1 NHG1-080 B235682
100 440 8.7 NHG1-100 C235683
1 125 440 11.0 NHG1-125 D235684
160 11.7 NHG1-160 E235685
200 14.5 NHG1-200 F235686
250 19.7 NHG1-250 H235688
125 10.6 NHG2-125 J235689
160 11.9 NHG2-160 K235690
2 200 14.0 NHG2-200 L235691
250 440 19.1 NHG2-250 N235693
315 24.0 NHG2-315 Q235695
355 26.2 NHG2-355 R235696
400 30.2 NHG2-400 S235697
315 22.4 NHG3-315 T235698
355 440 23.5 NHG3-355 V235699
440
3 400 30.1 NHG3-400 W235700
500 44.0 NHG3-500 Z235703
630 250 47.5 NHG3-630 A235704
500 35.0 NHG4-500 X216542
630 44.0 NHG4-630 W217576
4 800 440 70.0 NHG4-800 E218090
1000 85.0 NHG4-1000 H201694
1250 93.0 NHG4-1250 C213994

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NH FUSES

Peak let-thru current data

Size 000 to 4/4a, gl-gG, - 500V

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NH FUSE DIMENSIONS

a4
10
a3

9.5

c1
h
e1
b

a2 e4
a1
e2

Standard 500 V gL-gG with voltage-conducting lug

Rated in
Current a1 a2 a3 a4 b c1 e1 e2 e4 h
SIZE 000 2-100A 79.0 52.0 45.5 49.5 15.0 35.0 40.5 20.8 6.0 52.5
SIZE 00 125/160A 79.0 52.8 45.0 50.0 15.0 35.0 47.5 29.5 6.0 59.5
SIZE 1 63-250A 135.0 70.8 63.0 68.0 20.0 40.0 52.5 39.5 6.0 64.5
SIZE 2 125-400A 150.0 72.3 63.0 68.0 26.0 48.0 60.0 51.0 6.0 72.0
SIZE 3 315-630A 150.0 72.3 63.0 68.0 33.0 60.0 74.0 70.0 6.0 86.0
SIZE 4 400-1250A 200.0 85.0 64.0 68.0 33.0 85.0 104.0 89.0 8.0 97.0
SIZE 4a 500-1600A 200.0 98.0 83.5 89.0 50.0 94.0 118.0 96.0 6.0 121.0

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CLASS L POWER FUSES

PUT THE HIGHEST

CURRENT-LIMITATION . . .
AT YOUR SERVICE.
Amp-trap 2000® A4BQ fuses are 20% more current limiting than any other Class L fuse on the market.
When correctly coordinated, they bring a superior level of protection to service entrance equipment.
Downstream circuit components have maximum protection against short circuit let-thru current. A4BQ’s
built-in, 4-second time delay characteristic (at 500% of rated current) accommodates harmless inrush
currents with no nuisance opening.
Features / Benefits
Fastest operation under short circuit conditions: Let-thru currents are typically 20% lower with a
corresponding let-thru energy (clearing l2t) up to 40% lower than the next fastest Class L fuse.
Time delay for high inrush loads such as motors and transformers, without nuisance opening.
300kA interrupting rating - self-certified, UL witnessed tests.
Most current limiting for lowest peak letthru current; even at fault currents up to 300kA.
Pure silver links ensure lowest let-thru current and longer fuse life.
Easy 2-to-1 selectivity for prevention of nuisance shutdowns and “blackouts:
Rejection-style design prevents replacements errors.
High-visibility orange label gives instant recognition.
Reduced inventory because A4BQ can replace all older types of Class L fuses now in service.
Metal-embossed date and ref number for traceability and lasting identification.
Fibreglass body provides dimensional stability in harsh industrial settings
High-grade silica filler ensures fast arc qenching.

Ratings
AC: 100 to 6000A
600VAC, 200kA I.R. (self certified for 600VAC, 300kA I.R., UL witnessed)
4-second delay at 500% rating
Note: 100-600A ratings are non-listed
DC: 601 to 3000A
500VDC, 100kA I.R.

Applications:
Highlights: Mains, Feeders
Large Motors
Time Delay
Lighting, Heating & General Loads
Industry’s Most Circuit Breaker Back-up
Current-Limiting DC Rate: UPS DC Links, Battery Disconnects, Other DC Applications
Class L Fuse
Approvals:
Pure Silver Elements
UL Listed to Standard
AC & DC Rated 248-10 (601-6000A)
DC Listed to UL Standard
198L (601-3000A)
CSA Certified to Standard C22.2 No.
248.10 (601-6000A)
IEC 269-2-1

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CLASS L POWER FUSES

Standar Fuse Ampere Ratings

Ampere Catalog Ampere Catalog Ampere Catalog Ampere Catalog
Rating Number Rating Number Rating Number Rating Number
100 A4BQ100 500 A4BQ500 1000 A4BQ1000 2000 A4BQ2000
150 A4BQ150 600 A4BQ600 1200 A4BQ1200 2500 A4BQ2500
200 A4BQ200 601 A4BQ601 1350 A4BQ1350 3000 A4BQ3000
250 A4BQ250 650 A4BQ650 1400 A4BQ1400 3500 A4BQ3500
300 A4BQ300 700 A4BQ700 1500 A4BQ1500 4000 A4BQ4000
350 A4BQ350 750 A4BQ750 1600 A4BQ1600 5000 A4BQ5000
400 A4BQ400 800 A4BQ800 1800 A4BQ1800 6000 A4BQ6000
450 A4BQ450 900 A4BQ900

1/2 5 3/4 1/2 E 3 13/16 E

3/4 1 1/8
E

5/8 B D
5/8 B D D 1 3/4 B 3 1/4

3 13/16 1/2 1.385 1.526

5 3/4
E C 1
5/8 C A C
1 1/8
3/4 1 3/8

A A

1 5/8
B D
D 1 3/4 B 1 5/8
1 5/8

E
3/4 1 3/4
1.129 766 C C
A A

AMPERE A B C D E
RATING mm mm mm mm mm
100-600* 219 51 8 41 61
601-800 219 63 9 51 61
801-1200 273 63 9 51 88
1201-1600 273 76 11 60 88
1601-2000 273 89 12 70 88
Safety Note: Class L fuses are dimensioned
2001-2500 273 114 19 89 88
for one-way interchangeability. A Class L fuse
2501-3000 273 127 19 102 88
of any lower ampere rating can be substituted
3001-4000 273 146 19 121 88
for a give Class L fuse.
4001-5000 273 159 25 133 88
*Note UL Listed or CSA Certified
5001-6000 273 181 25 146 88
Available
Fault 601 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 6000
RMS AMPS RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip RMS Ip
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
The current limiting effect of A4BQ Class L fuses is presented in the table above. This table correlates actual fuse peak let-thru currents with equal value
peak currents reached in the first half cycle (worst case) of short circuits in unfused circuits. The let-thru current is expressed as "Apparent RMS
Symmetrical Amperes" in order to be more useful for practical applications. The currents are based on an assumed 15% power factor.
Example: An A4BQ1200, when applied in a circuit with 40,000 RMS symmetrical amperes available, will limit that current during a short circuit, to an
apparent 18,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Under this condition, any equipment being protected would be subjected to only 18,000 RMS amperes.

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CLASS L POWER FUSES

Melting time - current data

600V Fuses

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