BS 88 Part 2 SEC 2.2-1988

BS 88 : Section 2.
2 : 1988
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British Standard
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to
and including I O00 V a.c. and I 500 V d.c.
Part 2. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons (mainly for industrial application)
Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses

with fuse-links for bolted connections
(Identical with section I I of IEC 269-2-1)
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Coupe-circuit pour des tensions inférieures ou égales à loo0 V en courant alternatif et 1500 V
en courant continu
Partie 2. Coupe-circuit destinés à être utilisés par des personnes habilitées
(principalement pour des applications industrielles)
Section 2.2 Prescriptions complémentaires pour les coupe-circuit utilisant des éléments
de remplacement a platines
Patronensicherungenfür Gleichspannungen bis 1500 V und Wechselspannung bis 1o00 V

Teil 2. Sicherungen zum Gebrauch durch Elektrofachkräfte bzw. elektrotechnisch
unterwiesene Personeri (hauptsächlich für den industriellen Gebrauch)
Abschnitt 2.2 Zusätzliche Anforderungen für Sicherungen mit Sicherungseinsãtzen
für Schraubenverbindungen
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Foreword
Tlc,jSection of BS 88 has been prepared under the direction of the Power Electrical Engineering Standards Committee.
Together with Section 2.1 it supersedes BS 88 : Part 2 : 1985, which is withdrawn.
For ease of reproduction the English text of 1EC 269-2-1 section II has been used.
IEC 269-2-1 is divided into three sections, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuse for use by
authorized persons:
Section 1 ‘Fuses with fuse-links with blade contacts’;
Section II ‘Fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections’ ;
Section 111 ‘Fuses with fuse-links having cylindrical contact caps’.
This Section of BS 88 is identical with section II of IEC 269-2-1: 1987 i n c l u d i n g h a h e n t 1 published in 1 W a n d Amendment- 2
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Dublisheà in 1 M InternationaíElectrotechr3~l Commissbn (IEC). i t should be read in conjunctionwith BS 88 : Part 1 and
BS 88 : Section, 2.1 as the clauses and tables have been numbered so as t o correspond with publications.
Terminology and conventions
Some terminology and certain conventions are not identical with those used in British Standards; attention is drawn
especially to the following.
The comma has been used as a decimal marker. In British Standards it is current practice to use a full point o n the
baseline as the decimal marker.
1 ‘Fuses within the scope of this standard are not sensitive to normal electromagnetic disturbances, and therefore no
immunity tests are required.
Significant electroniagnetic disturbance generated by a fuse is limited to the instant of its operation. Provided that the
maximum arc voltages during operating in the type test comply with the requirements of the clause in this standard
specifying niaxímuni arc voltage, the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility are deemed to be satisfied.’
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Cross-references
International standard Corresponding British Standard
BS 88 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c.
IEC 269-1 : 1986 Part 1 : 1988 Specification of general requirements
(Identical)
IEC 269-2 : 1973 Section 2.1 : 1988 Supplementary requirements
(Identical)
IEC 5 2 9 : 1976 BS 5490 : 1977 Specification for dassification of degrees of protection provided by
enclosures
(Identical)
NOTE. Texrual error. When adopting the text of the international standard the following error was discovered.
In table III, the title should read ‘Gates for specified pre-arcing times of “gG” fuse-links’. It has been marked in the text and has been
reported to IEC in a proposal to amend the text of the international standard.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legd obligations.

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Contents
Page
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover
Committees responsible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated power acceptance of a fuse-holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current zones and overload curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.6.3 Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7.1 Mechanicaldesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7.1.2 Connections including terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7.9 Protection against electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.4 Verification of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.5 Verification of breaking capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8.5.8 Acceptability oftest results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FIGURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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British Standard
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to

and including 1O00 V a.c. and I 500 V d.c.
Part 2. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons (mainly for industrial application)
Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections
1. General
Fuses for use by authorized persons according to the following sections shall also comply
with all sub-clauses of:
IEC Publication 269-1: Low-voltage fuses, Part I: General requirements, and
IEC Publication 269-2: Low-voltage fuses, Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for
use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial applications).
1.1 Scope
The following additional requirements apply to fuses with fuse-links having bolted connec-
tions. Such fuses have rated currents up to and including I 250 A and rated voltages up to and
including 660 V a.c. and up to and including 500 V d.c.
5.3.1 Rated current of thefuse-link

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The maximum preferred rated currents are given in Figures 1 and la. I
5.3.2 Rated current of thefuse-holder

The maximum preferred rated currents for the fuse-holder are given in Figure 2.
5.5 Rated power dissiparion of a fuse-link and ratedpower acceptance of a fuse-holder
The maximum values of power dissipation of fuse-links are given in Figure 1.
The maximum values of rated power acceptance of fuse-holders are given in Figure 2.
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics

5.6. I Time-current characteristics. time-current tones and overload curves
In addition t o the limits of pre-arcing time given by the gates and the conventional
times and currents, the time-current zones, excluding manufacturing tolerances, are
given in Figures 3 and 4. The tolerance on time-current characteristics shall not deviate by
more than f IO % in terms of current.
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents
The conventional times and currents, in addition to the values of IEÇ Publication 269-1 are
given in Table II.
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Conventional time and currentfor =gG,fuse-links
Rated current I,, Conventional time Conventional current

(A) (h) Iní If
1,,<16 1 1.25 ln 1.6 I,,
5.6.3 Gates
For "gG" fuse-links the gates given in Table III and in IEC Publication 269-1 apply.
TABLEIII
Gatesfor specifiedpre-arcing and operating times of 'gG'fuse-links
In Imin (1 0 s) 4aax (5 SI Imin (0.1 SI

(A) (A) (A) (AI
2 3.4 5.0 4.6 7.5
4 6.5 10.5 10.0 18.5
6 10.0 18.0 17.0 35.0
IO 18.0 36.0 35.0 60.0
5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity

The rated breaking capacity shall be 80 kA a.c. and 40 kA d.c.
7.1 Mechanical design

The dimensions of fuse-links and fuse-bases are given in Figures 1 and 2.
7.1.2 Connections including terminals

Under consideration.
7.9 Protection against electric shock
Where standardized fuse-holders according to Figure 2 are used the degree of protec-
tion against electric shock shall be at least IP-2X for ail three stages.
8.3 Verificationof temperature rise and power dissipation

8.3.1 Arrangement of thefuse
The test arrangement for fuse-links is given in Figure 5. The test arrangement shall be
mounted vertically.
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of thefuse-link
The points of measurement of power loss are given in Figure 5 .
8.4 Verificationof operation
8.4.1 Arrangement of thefuse
The test arrangement of the fuse-link is given in Figure 5. The test arrangement shall
be mounted vertically.
*See foreword for details of textual error.
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The drawings are not intended to govern the design of

fuse-links except as regards the notes and dimensions
shown.
FIG.1 - Fuse-links for bolted connection - References A, B, C and D.
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8.5 Verifjcation of breaking cupuciry !
8.5. I Arrangement of thefuse
The test arrangement of the fuse-link is given in Figure 6.
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results
The requirements of IEC Publication 269-1 apply and in addition fuse-links shall operate
without the melting of the fine fuse wire and without mechanical damage to the rig.
8.6 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts
8.10 of IEC 269-1 applies.
8.6.1 Arrangement of the fuse
8.10.1 of IEC 269-1 applies with the following addition.
The dummy fuse-links shall have dimensions that comply with figure 1 (Il) of IEC 269-2-1
for those references that are accommodated in the standardized fuse-holders in figure 2
(il) of IEC 269-2-1.
The power dissipation of the dummy fuse-links shall be the maximum rated power
acceptance of the fuseholders given in figure 2 (il) of IEC 269-2-1 when tested in the
standardized power dissipation test rig given in figure 5(11) of IEC 269-2-1.
The dummy fuse-links shall be so constructed that they do not operate during passage of
the overload current lnr.
8.6.2 Test method
The following wording is added after the first paragraph of 8.10.2 in IEC 269-1.
The following test values have to be applied:
Test current: conventional non-fusing current Inr

Load period: 25 % of the conventional time
No-load period: 10 % of the conventional time
A test voltage lower than the rated voltage may be used.
8.6.3 Acceptability of the results
After 250 cycles, the measured temperature-rise values shall not exceed the temperature
rise measured at the beginning of the tests by more than 15 K.
After 750 cycles, if necessary, the temperature shall not exceed the values measured
before the beginning of the tests by more than 20 K.

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Dimensions in millimetres
Noies:
( I ) In ali references, dimension a includes any projections
such as rivet heads, but the design of the tags between
dimensions P and rn is limited by a line drawn at 45" to
the contact surface.
(2) All fixing holes are elongated as indicated by j to allow

for manufacturing tolerances on dimension a.
(3) Dimensions e and f a r e nominal material sizes and

subject to manufacturing tolerances as specified in the
relevant standards for the raw materials.
(4) For A I to A4 reference fuse-links, the fixing slots may

be extended either axially or laterally to form open-
ended slots.
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Standardized œgM,.fuse-links
Dimensional Standardized Current Characteristic

reference ratings rating (A) rating (A)
Al 20M25 20 25
AI 20M32 20 32
A2 32M40 32 40
A2 32MSO 32 50
A2 32M63 32 63
A3 63M80 63 80
A3 63M100 63 100
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A4
BI
andB1
BI
100M125
100M160
1 00M200
100
100
100
125
160
200
B2 200M250 200 250

B2 2WM3 I5 200 315
The power dissipation of "gM" fuse-links are lower than the values given for *gG"fuse-
links in the samedimensional references.
FIG.1a - Fuse-links for bolted connection - References A and B.

Fuse-link fixing centres
IEC 269-2-1 Section II: bolted

connection fuse-link
Noie. - The fuse-carrier may accommodate centre tag or offset tag fuse-links.
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FIG.2 - Typical fuse-holder.
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Contact shrouds
I /Fuse -base
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1Fixed contact block
Noie. - Apertures in shrouds to give a degree of protection of IP 2X (IEC 529).
A B 4 C D
Maximum rated Maximum rated power I Fuse-link
current acceptance accommodated,
reference
(W) max. max. max. max.
20 2-7 30 91 I IO 62 44s AI
32 4,4 35 I I4 I34 75 73 A2
63 6.9 47 I40 140 91 13 A3
I O0 9.1 61 175 175 121 94 A4
200 17.0 86 233 310 159 111 BI + B2
This drawing is included by way of illustration only and does not prejudice the use of other shapes or forms provided they
fall within the dimensions listed above.
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Fixing bolts appropria1
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Insulated clamps
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Point of measurement
of voltage for
determination of power
dissipation
Insulated Diameter of hole

base-board
conductor termination
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Nore. - Approximate dimensions are acceptable.
Fuse-link, reference Dimensions I Current rating in A up to

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AI IO 50 38 0,5 20
A2 10 50 61 0,5 32
A3 16 50 62 1.0 63
A4 20 70 75 1,6 1O0
B1 20 70 83 1,6 100
B2 20 70 83 5 200
B3 25 80 83 8 315
84 25 80 90 10 400
CI 25 80 96 10 400
c2 32 80 96 12 530
c3 40 100 101 12 800
DI 80 160 96 IO I250
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A l to A4 A
B1 t o M 400 I87 I27 25 36,5 38 12 I14 MI2 111
c1 toc3 800 248 140 38 51 50 20 114 M20 I59
DI I 250 305 152 63 83 57 20 114 M24 I59
FIG.6 - Breaking capacity test rig for fuse-links for bolted connection.

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Noies:
Detachable cover fabricated from woven wire cloth,
mild steel sheet or perforated mild steel sheet of such
thickness as to ensure reasonable rigidity. Individual
apertures in the wire cloth or perforated steel sheet
shall not exceed 8.5 mm* in area. The cover may differ
in section from that shown on the drawings provided
that the clearance of 19 mm between the cover and live
metal parts is not exceeded.
Connecting studs of high conductivity copper.
Fixing centres; for A I to A3 fuse-links, suitable

adapters of minimum section 25 mm x 6.3 mm shall be
used.
A visible gap at this position is essential to ensure that
the end caps are not supported by the contact blocks.
The arrangement of the test connections beyond the

test rig is not specified (the second paragraph of Sub-
clause 8.5.1 of IEC Publication 269-1 doesnot apply).
The size of the copper conductors shall be selected

according to the rated breaking capacity.
ï h e base shall be made from phenolic resin bonded
laminated sheet having a cross-breaking strength of
not less than 85 MPa.
Copper strip
A Temunal for h e fuse-wire. Rne copper fuse wire

of approxiniately 0,l nun diameter, with a free
length not less than 50 m i long connected
between this teniunai and one pole of the test
supply.
(9) Chamfer.
(IO) Short-circuiting link required for prospective Current
test. This may be slotted for easy disconnection.
The size of the copper link shall be selected according

to the rated breaking capacity.
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Amendment
AMD 6697
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to BS 88 : Section2.2 : 1988
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including
1000 V a.c. and 1500 V a.c.
Part 2. Specification for fuses for use by authorized
persons (mainly for industrial application)
Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses with
fuse-links for bolted connections
Revised text
AMD 6697 Foreword

April 1991
Insert the following two paragraphs at the end of the existing text.
‘Fuses within the scope of this standard are not sensitive to normal electromagnetic disturbances, and therefore no
immunity tests are required.
Significant electromagnetic disturbance generated by a fuse is limited t o the instant of its operation. Provided that the
maximum arc voltages during operating in the type test comply with the requirements of the clause in this standard
specifying maximum arc voltage, the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility are deemed t o be satisfied.’
9104-0-0.8 k-B PE LI78

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Amendment No. 2
published and effective from 15 November 1993
to BS 88 : Section 2.2 : 1988
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1ooOV a.c. and

1600V d.c.
Part 2. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons
(mainly for industrial appiication)
Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links
for bolted connections
NOTE. This amendment implements Amendment 1 published in

1993, to IEC 269-2-1 : 1987. A consequent change to the foreword
has also been made.
Revised text
Foreword (as amended by Amendment No. 1)

In paragraph 4, h e 1, after 'EC 2692-1' insert ': 1937 and Amendment 1pubiisheà in
1993'.
New clause 8.6

After 8.5, insert the following new ciause.
9311-1-O.6k-B

8.6 Verification of non-áeterioration of contacts
8.10 of IEC 269-1 applies.
8.6.1 Arrangement of the fuse
8.10.1 of IEC 269-1 applies with the following additi-n.
The dummy fuse-links shall have dimensions that comply with figure 1 (Il) of IEC 269-2-1
for those references that are accommodated in the standardized fuse-holders in figure 2
(Il) of IEC 269-2-1.
The power dissipation of the dummy fuse-links shall be the maximum rated power
acceptance of the fuseholders given in figure 2 (Il) of IEC 269-2-1 when tested in the
standardized power dissipation test rig given in figure 5(11) of IEC 269-2-1.
The dummy fuse-links shall be so constructed that they do not operate during passage of
the overload current inf.
8.6.2 Test method
The following wording is added after the first paragraph of 8.10.2 in IEC 269-1.
The following test values have to be applied:
Test current: conventional non-fusing current Inr

Load period: 25 % of the conventional time
No-load period: 1O % of the conventional time
A test voltage lower than the rated voltage may be used.
8.6.3 Acceptability of the results
After 250 cycles, the measured temperature-rise values shall not exceed the temperature
rise measured at the beginning of the tests by more than 15 K.
After 750 cycles, if necessary, the temperature shall not exceed the values measured
before the beginning of the tests by more than 20 K.
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AMD 8311
Amendment No. 3
published and effective from 15 October 1994
to BS 88 : Section 2.2 : 1988
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1OOOV a.c and

1500V d.c.
Part 2. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons
(mainly for industrial application)
Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links
for bolted connections
(Identical with Section 11 of IEC 269-2-1)
NOTE. This amendment implements Amendment 2 published in

1994, to IEC 269-2-1 : 1987. A consequent change to the foreword
has also been made.
Revised text
Foreword (as mended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2)

in paragraph 4,line 1, after ‘IEC 269-2-1 : 1987’delete ‘and’and insert ‘including’ and
after ‘1993’ insert ‘and Amendment 2 pubiished in 1994‘.
AMD 831UOctober 1994
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Figure 6 Breaking capacity test rig for fuse-links for bolted connection
In the notes to figure 6, delete the existing note (û) and substitute the following.
(8) Terrnjnal for fine fuse-wire. Fine copper fuse wire

of approximately 0,l mm diameter, with a free
length not less than 50 mm long connected
between this terminai and one pole of the test
supply.
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BS 88 : Section 2.

Section 2.2 Additional requirements for fuses

Patronensicherungenfür Gleichspannungen bis 1500 V und Wechselspannung bis 1o00 V

British Standards Institution

BSI BS*88: SECs2.2 03 Lb24bb9 0429038 657

BS 88 : Section 2.2 : 1988

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Cartridge fuses for voltages up to

5.3.1 Rated current of thefuse-link

5.3.2 Rated current of thefuse-holder

5.5 Rated power dissiparion of a fuse-link and ratedpower acceptance of a fuse-holder

The maximum values of power dissipation of fuse-links are given in Figure 1.

5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics

BSI B S * 8 8 : S E C * 2 * 2 03 1624667 0429041 141

Rated current I,, Conventional time Conventional current

1,,<16 1 1.25 ln 1.6 I,,

In Imin (1 0 s) 4aax (5 SI Imin (0.1 SI

5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity

7.1 Mechanical design

7.1.2 Connections including terminals

8.3 Verificationof temperature rise and power dissipation

*See foreword for details of textual error.

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Reference A fuse-link Reference C fuse-link

Reference B fuse-link Reference D fuse-link

The drawings are not intended to govern the design of

FIG.1 - Fuse-links for bolted connection - References A, B, C and D.

8.6 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts

8.10 of IEC 269-1 applies.

8.6.1 Arrangement of the fuse

8.10.1 of IEC 269-1 applies with the following addition.

8.6.2 Test method

The following test values have to be applied:

Test current: conventional non-fusing current Inr

A test voltage lower than the rated voltage may be used.

8.6.3 Acceptability of the results

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(2) All fixing holes are elongated as indicated by j to allow

(3) Dimensions e and f a r e nominal material sizes and

(4) For A I to A4 reference fuse-links, the fixing slots may

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Dimensional Standardized Current Characteristic

B2 200M250 200 250

FIG.1a - Fuse-links for bolted connection - References A and B.

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IEC 269-2-1 Section II: bolted

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Noie. - Apertures in shrouds to give a degree of protection of IP 2X (IEC 529).

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Matt black finish

L > Contact surfac

Insulated Diameter of hole

Nore. - Approximate dimensions are acceptable.

Fuse-link, reference Dimensions I Current rating in A up to

FIG. 5 - Power dissipation test rig.

c1 toc3 800 248 140 38 51 50 20 114 M20 I59

DI I 250 305 152 63 83 57 20 114 M24 I59

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Connecting studs of high conductivity copper.

Fixing centres; for A I to A3 fuse-links, suitable

The arrangement of the test connections beyond the

The size of the copper conductors shall be selected