3.4.

3 Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations The main unit external DC mains fusing must meet the following characteristics:

Fuse, type gL-gG-gD, in accordance with IEC/EN 60 269-1 and UL 248-8 Circuit breaker in accordance with IEC 60 947-2 and UL 489A

The fuse and cable recommendations given in Table 6 are based on peak power consumption and give no information about power consumption during normal operation. The minimum fuse rating depends on the DU configuration. If the node configuration is a dual support system configuration, each support system requires a separate DC in cable and fuse.
Table 6 Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations
DC Main Power Minimum Fuse Rating and Cross-Sectional Cable Areas Fuse Rating Recommended for Reliable Operation (A)(1) DC-powered +48 V, two-wire 15 (with 1 x DUW) 6 (with 1 or 2 DUG) 15 (with 1 or 2 DUL) Cross-Sectional Cable Area Maximum Fuse Rating and Cross-Sectional Cable Areas Allowed Fuse Rating (A)(2) Cross-Sectional Cable Area

4 mm2

(3)

20

4 mm2

(3)

(1) The recommended fuse rating corresponds to peak load and depends on the DU configuration. (2) Absolute maximum fuse class in accordance with RBS design restrictions. (3) Standard cable delivered with RBS 6601

Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations

External fuse and circuit breaker capabilities for the RRUW are listed in Table 4. The recommendations given in this section are based on peak power consumption and give no information on power consumption during normal operation. The recommended melting fuse type is am-gL-gG in accordance with IEC 60269-1. Circuit breakers must comply with at least Curve 3 tripping characteristics, in accordance with IEC 609 34. The RRUW has a built-in Class 1 (Type 1) SPD to protect the equipment in case of lightning and network transients. The recommended fuse or circuit breaker rating is therefore dimensioned for not tripping the fuse or circuit breaker in case of SPD operation. The minimum fuse rating could be taken into account only if it is accepted that fuses or circuit breakers trip in such situations.
Table 4 RRUW Fuse/Circuit Breaker Recommendations
Unit Minimum Fuse Rating Fuse Rating Recommended for Reliable Operation 25 A Maximum Allowed Fuse Rating 32 A

RRUW (DC powered)

13 A