9.

0-4 Fuses—Medium Voltage

September 2011
Sheet 09 004

i Current Limiting Fuses Current limiting fuses are constructed Multi-Range Fuses
with pure silver fuse elements, high
purity silica sand filler, and a glass CLE and HLE fuses are also available in
Current Limiting Fuse Types resin outer casing. user-selectable multi-range versions
ii There are three current limiting fuse 10–40A, 50–125A and 150–200A.
types: backup, general purpose and A high fault current melts the silver
full range. It is important that the user element almost instantly and loses
1 have an understanding of these defini- energy to the surrounding sand. The
tions to ensure proper application of sand melts and forms fulgurite, a
the fuse (Figure 9.0-1). glass-like substance. The arc voltage
2 Backup Fuse: A fuse capable of inter-
rapidly increases to nearly three times
the fuse voltage rating and forces the
rupting all currents from the rated current to zero.
3 maximum interrupting current down
to the rated minimum interrupting Low fault current melts a solder drop
current. on the silver fuse element that, in turn,
melts the silver. The element burns
4 Backup fuses are normally used for back until there is a sufficient internal
Disconnect End Fittings and
Disconnect Live Parts
protection of motor starters and are gap to interrupt the current. This is
always used in series with another known as the M-effect. Accessories
5 interrupting device capable of inter-
rupting currents below the fuse’s rated Eaton offers current limiting fuses in A wide assortment of mountings, live
minimum interrupting current. two basic types: backup and general parts and end fittings are available to
6 purpose. Backup fuses are applied in facilitate power fuse installation.
General Purpose Fuse: A fuse capable series with another circuit protective
of interrupting all currents from the device, such as a contactor or an Mountings
7 rated maximum interrupting current expulsion fuse, to interrupt high fault Mountings include a base, porcelain
down to the current that causes currents beyond the other device’s or glass polyester insulators, and
melting of the fusible element in no range. General purpose fuses are live parts. They help enable the fuse
8 less than one hour. designed to interrupt low fault to be safely attached to the gear.
currents that cause them to melt Mountings can be either disconnect
General purpose fuses are typically or non-disconnect.
in one hour or less.
9 used to protect feeders and
Live Parts
components such as transformers.
Full Range Fuse: A fuse capable of Live parts attach the fuse to the
10 interrupting all currents from the rated insulators and are considered part
maximum interrupting rating down to of the mounting. All parts above the
the minimum continuous current that insulators are live parts.
11 causes melting of the fusible element,
with the fuse applied at the maximum
ambient temperature specified by the
12 manufacturer.

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i max. – rated maximum
interrupting current
14 i min. – rated minimum
interrupting current
i hr.
r – current causing element
15 melting in 1 hour
i – any current melting i min.
element with no time
16 limit Backup
Current Limiting Type

17 General Purpose

Full Range
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i i hr. i max.
19 Interrupting Current

20 Figure 9.0-1. Current Limiting Types Protection Range

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 Fuses—Medium Voltage 9.0-5
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Sheet 09 005

Current Limiting Fuses

Table 9.0-5. CLE, HLE, HCL and CLS Fuses
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Description Family
CLE HLE HCL CLS ii

General 2
Class General purpose General purpose General purpose Backup
Use Power Power Power Power
Maximum kV 2.75–15.5 5.5–15.5 5.5–15.5 2.4–15.5
3
Maximum kA 63 63 63 50
Rating 10E–1350A 10E–450A 10E–900E 2R–44R 4
Mounting Clip Clip, bolt-on, hookeye Clip lock, bolt-on Clip, bolt-on, hookeye
Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Approvals IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI UL®, IEEE, ANSI
5
Applications
Feeder circuits ■ ■ ■ 6
Motor starters ■
PTs and CTs
LV breakers 7
Substation service
Transformers ■ ■ ■ 8
Capacitor banks ■ ■ ■
Fused switches ■ ■ ■
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Table 9.0-6. CLPT, CX, CLT and DSL Fuses
Description Family
CLPT CX CLT DSL
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General
Class General General General Back-up 13
Use Power/distribution Distribution Distribution Power
Maximum kV 5.5–38 4.3–15.5 2.75–15 600V
Maximum kA 80 50 25 200
14
Rating 0.25E –10E 3.5C–300C 5–150 100–5000
Mounting Clip Clip Stud bolt-on Bolt-on 15
Indicator Optional None None None
Approvals IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI UL
Applications 16
Feeder circuits
Motor starters 17
PTs and CTs ■
LV breakers ■
Substation service ■ 18
Transformers ■ ■
Capacitor banks
Fused switches
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9.0-6 Fuses—Medium Voltage
September 2011
Sheet 09 006

i Expulsion Fuses Eaton’s expulsion fuses use boric acid Accessories

as the interrupting medium. Under a
fault condition, arc heat decomposes The following accessories are available
the boric acid into water vapor. The for expulsion fuses:
ii water vapor blast deionizes the arc Mountings
path preventing arc re-ignition after
Mountings include a base, porcelain
a natural current zero.
1 or glass polyester insulators, and live
Type RBA indoor expulsion fuses parts. They help enable the fuse to be
must be fitted with a discharge filter safely attached to the gear. Mountings
2 or condenser that moderates the can be either disconnect, non-disconnect
discharge exhaust. The discharge or dropout. Non-disconnect mountings
RBA filter limits the exhaust to a small are available in either bolt-on or clamp-
3 E-Rated Refillable and relatively inert amount of gas type arrangements. Fuses may be
Boric Acid and lowers the noise level without vertical or underhung.
affecting the fuse interrupting rating.
Live Parts
4 Steam discharge, that can effect the
Live parts attach the fuse to the
interrupting, is fully restricted by
the condenser. insulators and are considered part
5 of the mounting. All parts above the
Type RDB outdoor dropout fuses insulators are live parts.
include an ejector spring that forces
the arcing rod through the top of the End Fittings
6 fuse. The arcing rod strikes a latch on End fittings are metal parts that
the mounting that forces the fuse to attach to each end of the fuse at
swing outward through a 180° arc into the ferrules. They are used only on
7 the dropout position. disconnect fuses or when converting
a non-disconnect to a disconnect fuse.
Refill units can be field installed into
8 RBA and RDB expulsion fuses. Once
the operated unit has been removed,
the separately purchased unit can be
9 easily installed into the fuse holder.
RDB Type DBU fuse units are designed
E-Rated Refillable Outdoor
10 Dropout Boric Acid
for new and aftermarket utility
applications. End fittings are available,
in both indoor and outdoor versions,
11 as well as live parts and mountings.
Mufflers confine the arc within the
fuse and substantially reduce the noise
12 and exhaust when the fuse interrupts.

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DBU
Dropout Boric Acid—for Use Indoors,
15 Inside Switchgear or Outdoors

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 Fuses—Medium Voltage 9.0-7
September 2011
Sheet 09 007
Technical Ratings

Technical Ratings
Table 9.0-7. Transformer Primary Fuse Application
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System Fuse Maximum Transformer kVA  Fuse Family/Characteristics
Voltage Type Self-Cooled Forced Type Current Maximum Interrupting ii
Air Range kV Rating Amperes
(Symmetrical) 

2400 Current 742 866 CLE 10–250 5.5 63,000

1
limiting 1336 1560 CLE 300–450 63,000
2228 2600 CLE-750 600–750 40,000
4010 4676 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500 2
742 866 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
890 1039 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 600
1190
695
1385
RBA-200
RBA-400
10–200
5–400
8.3 19,000
37,500
3
2140 2500 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000
17.1 4
4160 Current 1287 1502 CLE/HLE 10–250 5.5 63,000
limiting 2317 2703 CLE/HLE 300–450 63,000
3862 4506 CLE-750 600–750 40,000
6952 8111 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500
5
1286 1501 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
1545 1802 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1030 1200 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000 6
2055 2400 RBA-400 5–400 37,500
3700 4320 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 17.1 14,000 7
4800 Current 1483 1731 CLE/HLE 10–250 5.5 63,000
limiting 2671 3116 CLE/HLE 300–450 63,000
4451 5193 CLE-750 600–750 40,000 8
8013 9348 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500
1483 1731 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
1780 2077 CXN 300 50,000
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Expulsion 1190 1385 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000
2375 2775 RBA-400 5–400 37,500
4280 5000 RBA-800 480–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000 10
6900 Current 1536 1792 CLE/HLE 10–175 8.3 50,000
limiting 2987 3485 CLE 200–350 50,000
2134 2490 CXN 60–250 50,000 11
2560 2987 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1705 2000 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000
3415 3985 RBA-400 5–400 37,500 12
6150 7170 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000
7200 Current 222 259 CLE/HLE 10–25 8.3 50,000 13
limiting 890 1039 CLE/HLE 30–100 50,000
1603 1870 CLE/HLE 125–180 50,000
3117 3637 CLE 200–350 50,000
2226 2598 CXN 60–250 50,000 14
2672 3117 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1785 2080 RBA-200 10–200 8. 19,000
3565 4160 RBA-400 5–400 37,500 15
6420 7500 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 17.1 14,000
 Maximum transformer kVA ratings are based on ratios of maximum fuse current rating to transformer full load current (IF/IT) as listed. 16
For a 55°C rise liquid-filled transformer, use the kVA rating for 65°C rise (55°C rating x 1.12). For suggested minimum fuse applications,
see Tables 9.0-9, 9.0-10 and 9.0-11.
 The type RBA interrupting ratings shown are those of the discharge filter type, in which the noise is minimized and deionization of 17
expulsion gases is assured.

These applications are subject to Caution: Primary fuses must not be 18

modification when specific factors relied upon for clearing secondary
such as transformer characteristics, ground faults.
other protective devices, coordination 19
requirements and load variations may
indicate a different IF/IT ratio.
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