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IEEE Std C37.42TM-2009  (Revision of  ANSI C37.42C37.42-1996) 1996)

IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V) ExpulsionType Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links, and Accessories Used with These Devices Sponsor

Switchgear Committee of the  the  IEEE Power & Energy Society   Approved 9 December 2009 2009  

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Abstract: Specifications for high-voltage (above 1000 V) expulsion-type distribution-class fuses, Abstract: Specifications fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated fuse links, disconnecting cutouts, and accessories for these devices are covered. All of these devices are intended for use on alternating current distribution systems. These include open and enclosed types of fuses and fuse cutouts and fuse disconnecting switches, as well as the fuse links of the type used exclusively with these devices; also open-link types of fuses, cutouts and their associated fuse links, open and enclosed types of disconnecting cutouts, fuse supports, fuse mountings and fuse hooks of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches and disconnecting cutouts, fuseholders removable switch blades of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuse supports andand mounting brackets used for distribution-class equipment and other accessories. Keywords:   distribution-class fuses, distribution fuse cutouts, expulsion fuses, fuse, fuse Keywords: applications, fuse disconnecting switches, fuse links, high-voltage fuses

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Introduction This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.42-2009, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-Type Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links, and Accessories Used with These Devices.

This standard is a revision of ANSI C37.42-1996, to bring it up to date and in line with present day requirements for high-voltage fuses, fuse links and fuse disconnecting switches. This standard was  previously developed by the NEMA High Voltage Fuse Technical Committee. As of 2003 the responsibility for this standard has been transferred to the IEEE High-Voltage Fuse Subcommittee. Liaison was maintained with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during the development of the revisions in order to incorporate the latest thinking up to the time of publication. The Switchgear Committee of the IEEE Power & Energy Society has recently sponsored the published standard IEEE Std C37.100.1™-2007 [B6] 1 . Although IEEE Std C37.100.1 is not specifically referenced in this document, any information that may apply to fuse devices has been incorporated.

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This standard is one of a series of complementary standards covering various types of high-voltage fuses and switches, arranged so that certain standards apply to all devices while other standards provide additional specifications for a particular device. For any device, IEEE Std C37.40™, IEEE Std C37.41™,  plus an additional specification standard standard covering that device, constitute a complet completee set of standards for the device. In addition, IEEE Std C37.48™ is an application, operation, and maintenance guide for all the devices and IEEE Std C37.48.1™ provides additional guidelines for current-limiting fuses. The following standards make up this series: ANSI C37.46, American National Standard for High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Lim Current-Limiting iting Type Power Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches. ANSI C37.47, American National Standard for High Voltage Current-Limiting Type Distribution Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches. IEEE Std C37.40™, IEEE Standard Service Conditions and Definitions for High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Distributi on Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories. IEEE Std C37.41™, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices. IEEE Std C37.42™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-Type Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices. IEEE Std C37.43™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Expulsion, Current-Limiting, and Combination-Type Distribution and Power Class External Fuses, with Rated Voltages from 1 kV through 38 kV, Used for the Protection of Shunt Capacitors. IEEE Std C37.45™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Distribution Class Enclosed SinglePole Air Switches with Rated Voltages from 1 through 8.3 kV.

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IEEE Std C37.48™, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories. IEEE Std C37.48.1™, IEEE Guide for the Operation, Classification, Application and Coordination of Current-Limiting Current-Lim iting Fuses with Rated Voltages from 1–38 kV.  NOTE—Fuse standards listed as “ANSI C37.xx,” were formerly developed by NEMA. The responsibility for maintaining them has passed to the IEEE and will, at their next revision, carry the designation “IEEE Std C37.xx.”

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Participants At the time this standard was submitted to the IEEE-SA Standards Board for approval, the Revision of Fuse Specification Specificatio n Standards Working Group had the following membership: Mark W. Stavnes, Chair   Frank J. Muench, Secretary Secretary   Chris Ambrose Glenn R. Borchardt Sam Chang Dan Gardner Gary W. Haynes

Donald Parker R. Neville Parry Timothy E. Royster John S. Schaffer Janusz A. Zawadzki

Frank Ladonne John G. Leach James R. Marek Sean Moody

The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention. William J. Ackerman

Randall Groves

R. Parry

Stan Arnot Robert Barnett Paul Barnhart Glenn Borchardt Harvey Bowles Chris Brooks Yunxiang Chen F. Denbrock Randall Dotson Donald Dunn Gary Engmann Marcel Fortin Fredric Friend Daniel Gardner Edwin Goodwin

Ajit GaryGwal Heuston R. Jackson Andrew Jones Tanuj Khandelwal Ethan Kim J. Koepfinger Jim Kulchisky Saumen Kundu Stephen Lambert John Leach Georges Montillet Daniel Mulkey Jerry Murphy Michael S. Newman T. Olsen

Bansi Patel Allan St. Peter Iulian Profir Michael Roberts Charles Rogers Timothy Royster Bartien Sayogo Gil Shultz James E. Smith Jerry Smith Mark Stavnes Raymond Strittmatter John Vergis Waldemar Von Miller Janusz A. Zawadzki

  When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 9 December 2009, it had the following membership: Robert M. Grow, Chair Thomas Prevost, Vice Chair   Steve M. Mills, Past Chair   Judith Gorman, Secretary John Barr Karen Bartleson Victor Berman Ted Burse Richard DeBlasio Andy Drozd Mark Epstein

Alexander Gelman Jim Hughes Richard H. Hulett Young Kyun Kim Joseph L. Koepfinger* John Kulick

David J. Law Ted Olsen Glenn Parsons Ronald C. Petersen  Narayanan Ramachandran Ramachandran Jon Walter Rosdahl Sam Sciacca

*Member Emeritus

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Lorraine Patsco  IEEE Standards Program Manager, Document Document Development Matthew J. Ceglia  IEEE Standards Program Manager, Technical Technical Program Development

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Contents 1. Overview ............. ........................... ........................... ........................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ............................. ............................. ........................ .......... 1  1.1 Scope ........................... ......................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ...................... ........ 1  1.2 Purpose ............................. ........................................... ............................ ............................. ............................. ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ................. ... 2  1.3 Background......... Background....................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ................. ... 2  1.4 Other devices covered by this standard ............ .......................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ........................... ............... 2  2. Normative references....... references..................... ............................ ........................... ........................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ........................... ............. 2  3. Specifications for distribution-class distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, cutouts, open and enclose enclosed d fuse disconnect disconnecting ing switches, aand nd open-link fuses and cutouts .... 3  3.1 General rating information .......................... ........................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ .......................... .................. ...... 3  3.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements.............. requirements ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ......................... ........... 4  3.3 Design test requirements..... requirements................... ............................ ........................... ........................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ................. ... 8  3.4 Conformance test requirements ............. .......................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ......................... ........... 11  3.5 Construction requirements............................. requirements.......................................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ............................ ............................. ................. 11  3.6 Nameplate marking requirements................... requirements................................. ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ............................ ................ 18  3.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines ............ .......................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ................... ...... 19  4. Specifications for universal fuse links for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link open-link fuses and cutouts ............ .......................... ........................... ............. 20  4.1 General rating information .......................... ........................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ........................... ................ ... 20  4.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements.............. requirements ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ....................... ......... 20  4.3 Design test requirements..... requirements................... ............................ ........................... ........................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ........................... ................ 22  4.4 Time-current Time-current-characteristic -characteristic requirements.................... requirements................................. ........................... ........................... .......................... ............................. .................. 22  4.5 Mechanical interchangeability requirements ............. .......................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... .................. ..... 26  4.6 Nameplate marking requirements................... requirements................................. ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ............................ ................ 28  4.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines ............ .......................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ................... ...... 29  Annex A (informative) Bibliography ........................... ........................................ ........................... ............................ ............................ .......................... ......................... ............. 30 

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1. Overview 1.1 Scope This standard establishes specifications for high-voltage (above 1000 V) expulsion-type distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated fuse links and disconnecting cutouts, and accessories for these devices. All of these devices are intended for use on alternating current distribution systems. These specifications apply to the following specific types of equipment: a) 

Open and enclosed types of fuses and fuse cutouts

 b) 

Open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches

c) 

Fuse links of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches

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d) 

Open-link types of fuses, cutouts, and their associated fuse links

e) 

Open and enclosed types of disconnecting cutouts

f) 

Fuse supports, fuse mountings and fuse hooks of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, and disconnecting cutouts

g) 

Fuseholders and removable switch blades of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuse supports

h) 

Mounting brackets used for distribution-class distribution-class equipment and other accessories

1.2 Purpose Standard specifications for the devices covered by this document are necessary to ensure consistent development and application of these devices by manufacturers and users of these devices.

1.3 Background The fuses and fuse cutouts listed in 1.1  1.1  are the same as those covered in IEC 60282-2 1 . The open and enclosed types of “distribution” class fuses and fuse cutouts are the same as the class “A” fuses and fuse cutouts covered in that document. However, several minor differences exist in the testing requirements of IEC and IEEE/ANSI. IEEE fuse standards reflect, primarily, applications common in North America and in countries that use electrical systems designed using principles similar to those used in North America. IEC standards tend to rely heavily on practices common in Europe. The differences in test requirements may result in devices tested to IEC that do not meet the requirements of the IEEE/ANSI IEEE/ANSI standards, or vice versa. In the headings and the text of this document there will be some areas where information is included in  brackets [ ]. The information information in the brackets is a term used in IEC stan standards dards that may be similar to the term we are using, a term that is common in some parts of the world, or is a term that has been used previously in ANSI and IEEE standards. Caution is again advised when making comparisons.

1.4 Other devices covered by this standard This standard may also be used for distribution-class devices, which are not of expulsion type or currentlimiting type, wherein the circuit current stops flowing at the circuits’ natural current zero, and the environment within the device prevents the restart of current after the current zero. The manufacturer and the user should agree on any specifications or tests performed for these devices.

2. Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document (i.e., they must  be understood and used, so each referenced document document is cited in in text and its re relationship lationship to this document is explained). For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments or corrigenda) applies. ANSI/ASME ANSI/ASM E B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form).2 

1

 Information on references can be found in Clause 2.   ANSI publications are available from the Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor,  New York, NY 10036, 10036, USA ((http://www.ansi.org/ http://www.ansi.org/). ). 2

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ANSI/ASME ANSI/ASM E B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series). ASME B18.5, Round Head Bolts (Inch Series). 3  ASTM A153-82, Specifications for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware. 4  ASTM A575-89, Specifications for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades. IEC 60282-2, High Voltage Fuse—Part 2, Expulsion Fuses. 5  IEEE Std C37.40™-2003 (R2009), IEEE Standard Service Conditions and Definitions for High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories.6 , 7  IEEE Std C37.41™-2008, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices IEEE Std C37.48™, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories.  NOTE—Fuse standards listed as “ANSI C37.xx,” were formerly developed by NEMA. The responsibility for maintaining them has passed to the IEEE and will, at their next revision, carry the designation “IEEE Std C37.xx.”

3. Specifications for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts 3.1 General rating information

3.1.1 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature of 40° C or less The ratings of these devices shall be applicable for the usual service conditions specified in IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009). The ratings are validated v alidated as follows: a) 

Rated maximum voltage(s), validated by the dielectric and current interrupting design tests specified in 3.3.1 and 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 3.3.2,, respectively.

 b) 

Rated continuous current, validated by the temperature-rise design tests at the rated continuous current specified in 3.3.6. 3.3.6.

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c) 

Rated symmetrical interrupting [breaking] current, validated by the current interrupting design tests specified in 3.3.2. 3.3.2.

d) 

Rated short-time withstand currents (momentary, 15-cycle, and 3-second), validated by the design test specified in 3.3.5. 3.3.5. These ratings apply only to disconnecting cutouts or other devices where the fuse support is fitted with a removable switch blade or fuseholder with a solid link installed. 1)  The rated momentary withstand current is the peak value of current that occurs in the first maximum offset current loop of the design tests. This an index of the ability of the device to withstand thespecified electromagnetic forces thatrating occurprovides under maximum shortcircuit conditions. 2)  The rated 15-cycle withstand current provides an index of the device’s ability to withstand the electromagneticc forces and the heat that may be generated under these short-circuit conditions. electromagneti 3)  The rated 3-second withstand current provides an index of the device’s ability to withstand the heat that may be generated under long-time short circuit conditions.

e) 

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)], validated by the impulse withstand tests specified in 3.3.1 3.3.1..

f) 

Rated power frequency, as specified in 3.2.2 and 3.2.2 and validated by the design tests specified in C37.412008.

g) 

Rated load-break current (for devices equipped with load-breaking provisions), validated by the design tests specified in 3.3.3 3.3.3..

3.1.2 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature above 40 °C, or with other than usual service conditions For service conditions with a maximum application temperature above 40 °C or other conditions that do not meet “usual service conditions” as defined in IEEE C37.40, additional testing to validate the ratings of the device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and manufacturer.

3.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements

3.2.1 Rated maximum voltage, rated continuous current, rated symmetrical interrupting current, rated short-time withstand currents, X/R ratio, and rated lightning lightning impulse voltage withstand [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)] The preferred rated maximum voltage, rated continuous current, rated symmetrical interrupting current, rated short-time withstand currents, X/R ratio, and rated lightning impulse voltage withstand for these devices shall be as specified in Table 1, 1, Table 2, 2, and Table 3. 3. Column 1 in Table 1 1   and Table 3  3  and columns 1 and 2 in Table 2 list 2 list the preferred maximum voltage ratings that were specified starting with the 1996 revision of this standard. Column 1a in Table 1 and 1 and Table 3 and 3 and column 1a and 2a in Table 2 2 list  list the  preferred maximum voltage ratings that were specified prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. Distribution-class open type fuses and fuse cutouts may have a single-voltage rating or a slant-voltage rating (multiple-voltage rating). It may be noted that Table 4 and 4 and Table 5 also 5 also list the present preferred, and older preferred, voltage ratings in a similar manner to those listed in Table 1 1,, Table 2, 2, and Table 3 3.. The voltages specified starting with the 1996 revision are slightly higher than those specified previously and were changed to standardize them with other fuse products. However, while the preferred ratings changed, the devices are normally applied on the same systems as the equivalent devices prior to the 1996 revision. Application information and selection guidance for these devices is presented in IEEE Std C37.48.

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Table 3 —Preferred rated maximum voltage, rated continuo continuous us current, rated interrupting current, X/R ratio, rated lightnin lightning g impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse level (BIL)], and construction requirements for open-link type fuse cutouts

Rated maximum

Rated lightning

a

voltage  (kV, rms)

impulse voltage (kV)

X/R ratio

Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated accommoda ted by terminals, minimum–maximum b diameter   Millimeters

Inches

Rated continuous current (A)

Rated interrupting current (kA, rms sym)

Col 1

Col 1a

Col 2

Col 3

Col 4

Col 5

Col 6

Col 7

8.3

7.8

75

1.3

3.25–6.38

0.128–0.251

50

1.2

15.5

15.0

95

1.3

3.25–6.38

0.128–0.251

50

1.2

23.0

18.0

125

1.3

3.25–6.38

0.128–0.251

50

0.75

a

 The preferred ratings are in column 1. Column 1a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1 3.2.1..

 b

 Terminal sizes are construction requirements and are not ratings.

The X/R values listed in Table 1 1,, Table 2, 2, and Table 3 3 are  are the values used for the high current interrupting tests. See the tables in Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41 for the X/R values used for the tests performed at lower currents. The identifying color (color coding) specified in 3.5.1  3.5.1  and the terminal sizes specified in 3.5.6  3.5.6  listed in Table 1, 1, Table 2 2,, and Table 3 are 3 are construction requirements and are not ratings.

3.2.2 Rated power frequency The preferred rated frequencies for devices covered by this standard are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 50/60 Hz.

3.2.3 Rated load-break current for distribution-class load-break fuses, open fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches and open disconnecting cutouts Rated load-break current for open type disconnecting cutouts equipped with load break means: The rated load-break current for open disconnecting cutouts equipped with a load break means shall be a minimum of the rated continuous current as specified in column 10 of Table 2. 2. Rated load-break current for open type fuses, open type fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches equipped with a load break means: The rated load-break current for these devices shall be a minimum of the rated continuous current as specified in column 7 of Table 2. 2. The rated load-break currents for open fuses, open fuse cutouts, and open fuse disconnecting switches may need to be higher than those listed in column 7 of Table 2 2 since  since some fuses are used at higher currents than their assigned continuous current rating during periods of overloading. In this case, the load-break rating shall be the maximum current the specific fuse or fuse cutout can carry without melting the fusible element of the maximum fuse link that can be used in the device.

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3.2.4 Rated Maximum Application Temperature Temperature [Rated Maximum Reference Ambient Temperature] The rated maximum application temperature (rated maximum reference ambient temperature) for devices covered by this standard is the maximum ambient temperature at which the device is suitable for use. The device must be capable of withstanding this temperature without any deterioration that would inhibit its ability to properly interrupt the circuit. The minimum rating allowable is 40 °C. The rated maximum application temperature of the device in degrees C shall be preferably selected from the R20 series of  preferred numbers (typically 40, 45, 50, 56, 63, 71, etc.). The R20 series comprises the numbers 1, 1.12, 1.25, 1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.24, 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 3.55, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.60, 6.3, 7.10, 8.00, 9.00, and their multiples of 10.

3.2.5 Performance requirements The preferred performance requirements of open and enclosed distribution-class fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link type fuses and cutouts shall include: a) 

Power-frequency dry-withstand dry-withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1

 b) 

Lightning impulse withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1

c) 

Power-frequency Power-frequenc y wet-withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1

d) 

Temperature-risee limitations as specified in 3.3.6 Temperature-ris

e) 

Radio-influence levels as specified in 3.3.4

3.2.6 Ratings and performance requirements other than preferred The ratings and performance requirements specified in 3.2.5 3.2.5   represent the preferred values and requirements. Special circuit or environmental conditions may require devices with ratings or performance requirements that are different from the preferred values and requirements specified above. For these devices the ratings and the performance requirements shall be agreed upon by the user and the manufacturer and additional testing may be required to validate that the device is suitable for the intended application.

3.3 Design test requirements 3.3.1 Dielectric tests All devices covered by this standard shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table 4  4  when tested as specified in Clause 5 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008. The number of tests required is as follows: a) 

For all types of fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches the tests shall be made on three devices equipped with any size fuse link or refill unit

 b) 

For all disconnecting cutouts or other devices equipped with a switch blade or switch link the tests shall be made on three devices with the disconnecting blade or switch link recommended for the device

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Table 4 —Preferred —Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages Withstand voltages

a

Rated maximum voltage (kV, rms)  

Single-voltage rated

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Terminal-to-terminal   e   y   s   s    l   c    )   s   u   µ   )   n   e  ,   m   p    0   r    k   u   t  ,   m   5   a   q   s    i   e   e    f   e   r    t    k    V   g    ×    2  ,   n  .   p   y      i   r   (    1   V   r   n   n    d  ,    i   e    t    t    k    h   s   (   w   m   e   g   t   o    1    i    P    L

Col 1

Col 1a

Col 2

Col 2a

Col 3

Col 4

Col 5

Col 6

Col 7

5.5

5.2

20

60

21

60

7.8

―  ― 

21

8.3

―  ― 

27

24

75

27

75

15.5

15.0

8.3/15.5

7.8/15.0

35

30

95

35

95

23.0

 b

18.0  

― 

― 

42

36

125

42

125

27.0

27.0

15.5/27.0

15.0/27.0

42

36

125

42

125

38.0

38.0

27.0/38.0

27.0/38.0

70

60

150

70

150

a

 The preferred ratings are in columns 1 and 2. Columns 1a and 2a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1. 3.2.1.

 b

 Applicable to open-link cutouts only.

3.3.2 Interrupting [breaking] tests Distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting switches, open-links used in open-link cutouts, and open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches when tested as specified in Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008 shall be capable of interrupting all currents from low current up to and including the rated interrupting current of the device, with any degree of asymmetry associated with the specified X/R ratio. Low current is the current that will melt the fusible element of the device in the long-time range (300 seconds minimum). Devices that use the replaceable universal fuse links specified in Clause 4, or similar fuse links, shall be capable of interrupting these currents with any type and size fuse link recommended by the manufacturer. Universal fuse links are mainly used in combination with distribution-class open, enclosed, and open-link fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches. Interrupting requirements specified in this standard cover a specific combination of these components and other combinations cannot be implied from these tests.

3.3.3 Load-break tests for load-break fuses and cutouts Load-break tests (for devices equipped with load-break provisions), when tested as specified in Clause 7 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of interrupting all load currents up to the specific device’s assigned rated load-break current. Devices that have a rating for breaking capacitive load current shall be capable of interrupting all capacitive load currents up to its assigned rated capacitive load-break current. If the load breaking means involves breaking of the fuse link, the device shall be capable of interrupting all currents that the fuse link can carry without melting and with any size or type of fuse link recommended by the manufacturer of the load-breaking device.

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3.3.4 Radio-influence voltage tests All devices covered by this standard, when new and clean and when tested at the point of manufacture as specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of meeting the limits of radio-influence voltage at the test voltage specified in Table 5 5.. Typically, distribution-class devices are designed and tested so that they may be applied either to service loads that are connected phase-to-ground or in the line for three-phase applications. This is reflected in the interrupting test procedures and generally in the radio-influence test procedures. Presently there are no known distribution systems where the 27 kV or the 38 kV devices can be applied for the servicing of lineto-ground loads at their rated maximum voltage. This is reflected in the radio-influence test voltage for these devices. Should higher voltage distribution systems become available in the future, the radio test voltages should then be in accordance with the last sentence in Table 5 5 note  note c).

Table 5 —Preferred radio-influence voltage Rated maximum voltage (kV, rms) a  Single-voltage Single-volta ge rated

Slant-voltag Slant-voltagee rated

Minimum test voltage (kV, rms)c 

Maximum allowable radioinfluence voltage (µV at 1 MHz)

Col 1

Col 1a

Col 2

Col 2a

Col 3

Col 4

5.5

5.2

― 

― 

5.8

250

8.3 15.5

7.8 15.0

―  8.3/15.5

―  7.8/15.0

8.7 16.3

250 250

23.0

18.0 b 

― 

― 

24.2 (18.9)

250

27.0

27.0

15.5/27.0

15.0/27.0

23.0

250

38.0

38.0

27.0/38.0

27.0/38.0

23.0

250

a

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 The preferred ratings are in columns 1 and 2. Columns 1a and 2a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1 for 3.2.1 for appropriate column to be used.

 b

 Applicable to open-link cutouts only.

c

 For rated maximum voltages of 2.6 kV through 23.0 kV, the test voltages are based on the possibility of the fuse being used to  protect loads that are connected line to ground at the devices rated maximum voltage. For rated maximum maximum voltages of 27.0 kV through 38.0 kV, the test voltages are based on line-to-line applications with voltages equal to or less than the devices rated maximum voltage. If these devices are applied to protect line-to-ground loads, the system voltage should be less than 23.0 kV. If the device is designed to be applied to protect line-to-ground applications at its rated maximum voltage, the test voltage shall be 1.05 times the rated maximum voltage.

3.3.5 Short-time current tests for disconnecting cutouts Distribution-class disconnecting cutouts equipped with a blade designed for the disconnecting cutout or a  blade recommended by the manufacturer shall carry the rated short-time currents as specified in columns 12, 13, and 14 of Table 1 and 1 and columns 11, 12, and 13 of Table 2, 2, when tested as specified in IEEE Std C37.41-2008. Other distribution-class distribution-class devices that can accept a blade designed for it, a blade recommended  by the manufacturer, or a switch link designed for it or recommended by the manufacturer shall also be tested per this requirement.

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that is used in the device being tested. Disconnecting cutouts or other devices equipped with a switch blade shall be tested with a disconnecting blade designed for the device or a blade recommended by the manufacturer.

3.3.7 Expendable cap, static relief pressure tests Expendable caps, when tested as specified in Clause 14 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of withstanding an internal pressure without expelling the pressure-responsive section up to the minimum value of static relief pressure specified in 3.5.2. 3.5.2. The section shall be expelled prior to the maximum static relief pressure specified in 3.5.2. 3.5.2.

3.3.8 Manual-operation, thermal-cycle, and bolt-torque tests All devices covered by this standard shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate manual-operation, thermal-cycle, and bolt-torque tests specified in Clause 12 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.

3.4 Conformance test requirements Conformance tests, as defined in 3.3 of IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009), shall consist of a power-frequency dry-withstand voltage test. The test shall be conducted as specified in Clause 5 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.

3.5 Construction requirements

3.5.1 Color-coding for enclosed cutouts Color-coding is not a requirement for compliance to this standard, however, when color-coding is applied to distribution enclosed cutouts, the following shall apply: a) 

The colors shall be as specified in columns 9 and 15 of Table 1

 b) 

The color-coding shall be a minimum of 1.61 square cm (½ square inch) in area, located so as to be readily visible from the ground when in front of the enclosed cutout

3.5.2 Expendable caps for 100 A and 200 A open cutouts Expendable caps for 100 A and 200 A expendable cap open cutouts shall meet the requirements in Table 6 6..

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Table 6 —Requirements —Requirements for expendable caps Characteristicc Characteristi

100 A open cutouts

200 A open cutouts

a

Maximum outside diameter of cap

30.16 (1.188)  

38.1 (1.5)

Depth of bore

12.7–14.3 (0.5–0.563)

12.7–14.3 (0.5–0.563)

Thread size

7 "–14 UNF-2B 8

1 1

8

"–12 UNF-2B

Static relief pressure

11 721–15 858 kPa (1700–2300 psi)

5516–8274 kPa (800–1200 psi)

Maximum inside diameter of  pressure-responsive section b 

19.1 (0.75)

25.4 (1)

Depth of threadc 

3.18 (0.125)

3.18 (0.125)

Minimum identification heightd 

4.78 (0.188)

4.78 (0.188)

a

 Dimensions are shown in mm wit h inches shown in parentheses, except for faste ners where only the inch units are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available.  b

 The pressure-responsive section shall have a diameter that allows free passage of a fuse link button head having this diameter.

c

 The bore shall be full threaded to within this depth of the bottom.

d

  Expendable caps shall be identified by the letter “E” of height specified, or by the words “expendable cap” or by abbreviation thereof.

3.5.3 Fuseholder dimensions The dimensions of a fuseholder for distribution open or enclosed fuses, fuse cutouts, or fuse disconnecting switches shall be such that a fuse link of the corresponding rating, having the dimensions specified in 4.4 4.4,, will be accommodated.

3.5.4 Mounting bracket The arrangements and dimensions of brackets for crossarm, pole, or wall mounting shall be as follows: a) 

Type-A brackets shall be in accordance with Figure 1 1 (see  (see 3.5.4.6 for 3.5.4.6 for application)

 b) 

Type-B brackets shall be in accordance with Figure 2 2 (see  (see 3.5.4.6 for 3.5.4.6 for application)

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Figure 1 —Type-A mounting bracket  NOTE 1—Dimensions do not cover cover galvanizing, but parts should fit together after after galvanizing.  NOTE 2—Dimensions are shown in millimeters with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the inch units are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available. available.

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The brackets furnished under these specifications shall conform in all respects to the requirements hereinafter stated.

3.5.4.1 Material a) 

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The strength of part 1 of the mounting bracket shall be determined by clamping the long leg of the member to a rigid support by 38 -inch carriage bolts with the short leg at the top. A downward force shall be applied along the axis of the ½ × 1½ inch carriage bolt parallel to the longer leg and in the direction of the longer leg of the member under test. A load of 4.5 kN (100 pounds) shall be applied and then removed to take up any slack in the mounting arrangement before the measurement of position is taken. The permanent set measured at the axis of the ½ × 1½-inch carriage bolt shall not exceed 1.6 mm ( 116  inch) inch) when the following load is applied and removed: type-A bracket, 23.4 kN (525 pounds); type-B bracket, 41.8 kN (940 pounds).  b) 

Bolts—Bolts shall be made from open-hearth carbon steel of a quality to meet the requirements herein listed. If hot-headed, bolts shall be made from hot-rolled carbon steel bars in accordance with grades 1020 to 1025, inclusive, of ASTM A575-89. Bolts, if cold-headed, shall be made from carbon steel cold-heading wire, AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) grade 1010 to 1020, inclusive.

c)   Nuts—Nuts shall be made from hot-rolled, open-hearth carbon steel bars, AISI grades 1108 to 1120, inclusive, of a quality suitable to meet the requirements herein listed. d) 

Strength of bolts and nuts—The heads, threads, and nuts shall develop the body strength of the  bolts. The strength of the 38 -inch bolts shall in no case be less than 4200 pounds, and the strength of the ½-inch bolts no less than 342.5 kN (7700 pounds). The unthreaded portion shall be capable of being bent cold at any point through an angle of 180 degree about a diameter equal to the diameter of the bolt without cracking the steel on the outside of the bent portion.

e) 

Round washers—Round washers shall be made of a commercial grade of open-hearth steel or wrought iron.

f) 

External-tooth lockwashers—External-t lockwashers—External-tooth ooth lockwashers shall be made of steel lockwasher stock.

g) 

Split lockwashers—Split lockwashers—Split lockwashers shall be made of steel or silicon bronze.

3.5.4.2 Dimensions a) 

Parts 1 and 2—Parts 1 and 2 of the type-A bracket shall be in accordance with Figure 1. 1. Parts 1 and 2 for the type-B bracket shall be in accordance with Figure 2 2.. Dimensions do not cover galvanizing,  but parts shall fit together af after ter galvanizing.

 b) 

Bolts—The bolt length shall be measured from the underside underside of the head to the end of the bolt. For part 3 on Figure 1 1 and  and Figure 2 2,, the bolts shall be 3 8  × 5-inch carriage bolts. The minimum diameter of the unthreaded portion before galvanizing shall be 8.2 mm (0.322 inch). The head shall  be in accordance with Table 1 of ANSI/ASME B18.5. The threaded portion shall be 44.5 mm ( 1 3 4 inch) llong ong and sh shall all be m machin achinee roll rolled ed or cut. cut. Threads, Threads, before before galvanizin galvanizing, g, shal shalll be in accordance with class 2A, external, and class 2B, internal, threads of ANSI/ASME B1.1. For part 4 on Figure 1 and 1 and Figure 2, 2, the carriage bolt to be held captive in part 1 shall be ½ × 1½ inch and have at least a 28.6 mm ( 1 18 inch) inch) fu full ll tthre hread ad with with 13 tthre hreads ads per per in inch. ch. O Othe therr specifications for threads and the head shall be the same as in the preceding paragraph.

c)   Nuts—Nuts for the two 3 8  × 5 inch carriage bolts shall be square, and for the ½ × 1½-inch captive  bolts, hexagon. They shall be in accordance with the tables for regular square nuts and regular hexagon and hexagon-jam nuts of ANSI/ASME B18.2.2.  Nuts shall be tapped oversize to a proper fit for the bolt so that after galvanizing the nut can be run the entire length of the thread with the fingers, without undue forcing. There shall be no unnecessary looseness between the nut and bolt.

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d) 

Round washers—Round washers for 3 8 -inch carriage bolts shall have the following minimum dimension: 25.4 mm (1 inch) outside diameters, 10.3 mm ( 13 32  inch) hole diameter, 1.6 mm ( 116   inch) thickness.

e) 

External-tooth lockwashers—External-tooth lockwashers, part 5, shall have the following dimensions: commercial thickness, 16 gauge (minimum 1.4 mm (0.055 inch)); nominal inside diameter, 13.5 mm ( 17 32 inch); nominal outside diameter, 34.9 mm ( 1 38  inch).

3.5.4.3 Galvanizing Parts 1 and 2—bolts, nuts, and washers of parts 3 and 4; and the external-tooth lockwasher of part 5 shall  be hot galvanized galvanized in accordance wit with h ASTM A153 A153-82. -82.

3.5.4.4 Finish a) 

Parts 1 and 2—Parts 1 and 2 shall be correctly formed and not cracked or otherwise defective.

 b) 

Bolts and Nuts—Bolts of parts 3 and 4 shall be free from badly formed, mitred, cracked, or otherwise defective heads. The threaded end shall preferably be chamfered or rounded. Nuts shall  be symmetrically formed with the holes centrally located and the bearing surface at right angles (tolerance, 3°) to the axis of the hole.

3.5.4.5 Tests for mounting brackets a) 

Design tests—The manufacturer shall make such design tests on mounting brackets as will ensure conformity with the specifications for strength and ability to meet the requirement relative to  permanent set of part part 1.

 b) 

Routine tests—The manufacturer shall make such routine tests on mounting brackets as deemed necessary to ensure uniformity of the product.

c) 

Conformance tests—Conformance tests on mounting brackets shall be the manufacturer’s routine tests on mounting brackets unless otherwise specified and arranged for between the manufacturer and the purchaser. When conformance tests are to be made in the presence of a purchaser’s representative, they shall be arranged for between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

3.5.4.6 Application of mounting brackets a) 

Type-A brackets—Type-A brackets—Type-A brackets shall be used with 5.2 kV to 5.5 kV and 7.8 kV to 8.3 kV open and enclosed distribution-class fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, and open and enclosed disconnecting switches for crossarm and pole mounting. They should also  be used with 7.8 kV to 8.3 kV, 15.0 kV to 15.5 1 5.5 kV, and 18.0 kV to 23.0 kV open-link distributionclass fuses and cutouts for crossarm and pole applications.

 b) 

Type-B brackets—Type-B brackets shall be used with 15.0 kV to 15.5 kV, 27.0 kV, and 38.0 kV open distribution-class fuses and cutouts for crossarm and pole application.

c) 

Other distribution devices also use these brackets. Their use will be covered by other standards or  by the manufacturer’s manufacturer’s literature.

3.5.5 Mounting strap [mounting hardware] `  `    , `    ,   , `    ,   , `  `  `    , `    ,   , `  `    ,   , `    , `    ,   ,   , `  `    ,   , `  `    ,   , `    ,   , `    , `    ,   , `  -

The mounting strap for the devices listed in a) and b) shall be of dimensions suitable to provide for mounting the device on the mounting bracket described in 3.5.4 3.5.4.. The strap shall be configured so that the centerline through the top and bottom of the insulator will be as follows:

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a) 

For open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, and open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches: at an angle of 15° to 20° from the vertical

 b) 

For open-link fuses and cutouts: vertical or at an angle of 15° to 20°, or both

3.5.6 Terminal dimensions dimensions The of sizes the terminals rangedimensions of conductor specifiedfor in devices Table 7 7..covered by this standard shall be such as to accommodate the

Table 7 —Range —Range of conducto conductorr sizes Rated continuous current of fuses, fuse and disconnecting cutouts (A) Fuse or fuse cutout

Range of conductor sizes to be accommodated, minimum–maximum minimum–ma ximum diameter

Disconnecting cutout

Millimeters

Inches

Enclosed fuses and cutouts

50

100

3.25–8.03

0.128–0.316

100

200

4.11–11 4.11–11.35 .35

0.162–0.447

200

300

7.34–14 7.34–14.61 .61

0.289–0.575

Open fuses and cutouts

100

200

4.11–11 4.11–11.35 .35

0.162–0.447

200

300

6.53–14 6.53–14.61 .61

0.257–0.575

Open-link fuses and cutouts

50

― 

3.25–6.38

0.128–0.251

3.5.7 Switch stick (switch hook) for use with distribution-class fuses and cutouts Switch sticks for use with distribution-class devices covered by this standard shall be constructed to meet the dimensions of the head or hook shown in Figure 3. 3. The stick shall be 1.22, 1.83, 2.44, 3.05, or 3.66 meters (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 feet) in length. The material used in the head or hook shall provide a minimum yield strength of 138 MPa (20 000 psi). This device can also be used for other equipment besides the devices covered by this standard.

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Figure 3 —Switch sticks for use with fuse and disconnecting cutouts

3.6 Nameplate marking requirements 3.6.1 Fuses, fuse units, and fuseholder fuseholders s The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuses, fuse units, and fuseholders. a) 

Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram)

 b) 

Rated continuous current

c) 

Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. For fuse units and refill units, the applicable identification letters may follow the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K and 25T).

d) 

Rated maximum voltage

e) 

Rated maximum inductive interrupting current in rms symmetrical amperes.

f) 

Identifying date code (month and year)

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3.6.2 Refill units The following minimum information shall be placed on all refill units. a) 

Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram)

 b) 

Rated continuous current

c) 

Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. The applicable identification letters may follow the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K, 25T, 50D, 25E)

d) 

Rated maximum voltage

e) 

Identifying date code (month and year)

3.6.3 Disconnecting blades The following minimum information shall be placed on all disconnecting cutout blades. a) 

Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram)

 b) 

Rated continuous current

c) 

Identifying date code (month and year)

3.6.4 Fuse supports The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuse supports. a) 

Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram)

 b) 

Rated continuous current

c) 

Manufacturer’s type or other product identification

d) 

Rated maximum voltage

e) 

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)].

f) 

Identifying date code (month and year)

3.6.5 Additional Information Fuses may be designed for use at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both frequencies. Information on the suitability of fuses for a particular frequency is typically contained in the manufacturer’s literature. If there is a difference in rated performance between a system frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the rating information at each frequency, or the only permissible frequency, shall be published in the manufacturer’s literature. literature. It is recommended that any packaging that may be used by the consumer for storage purposes be labeled so the contents can be easily and properly identified.

3.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines See ANSI/IEEE Std C37.48.

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4. Specifications for universal fuse links for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts Universal fuse links are defined in IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009) as fuse links that provide for mechanical interchangeability and, for some types, limited time-current-characteristic interchangeability. Universal fuse links are applied in combination with distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts as specified in Clause 3. Requirements specified in this standard cover a specific combination of a fuse, fuse cutout or fuse disconnecting switch and a specific type of fuse link that was used for the testing of this combination. The  performance of other other combinations ca cannot nnot be impli implied ed from these test tests. s.

4.1 General rating information

4.1.1 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature of 40 °C or less The ratings of universal fuse links shall be applicable for service conditions specified in 3.1.1 of IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009). The ratings are validated v alidated as follows: a) 

Rated continuous current, validated by the temperature-rise design tests specified in 4.3.1 and 4.3.1 and the time-current-characteristic time-current-char acteristic requirements specified in 4.4 4.4..

 b) 

Rated maximum voltage, when applicable, is validated by interrupting tests in a fuse, fuse cutout, or fuse disconnecting switch of the same manufacturer as the fuse links or a fuse link recommended  by the manufacturer of the fuse, fuse cutout or fuse disconnecting switch, performed to determine the highest voltage rating of fuse or fuse cutout where the fuse link is capable of properly interrupting or aiding in the interruption. Interrupting tests for devices that use replaceable fuse links are specified in 3.3.2. 3.3.2. Mechanical interchangeability requirements for these voltage ratings are specified in 4.5.1  4.5.1  for open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts and open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches and in 4.5.2 4.5.2 for  for open-link fuses and fuse cutouts.

c) 

Rated symmetrical interrupting [breaking] current, only for open-link fuse links, is validated by design tests in an open-link fuse or cutout of the same manufacturer as the fuse links or as recommended by the manufacturer of the fuse links. The tests shall be carried out as specified in Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.

4.1.2 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperatures temperatures above 40 °C For service conditions specified in 3.1.2 or 3.2 of IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009), additional testing to validate the ratings of the device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and manufacturer.

4.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements 4.2.1 Rated continuous current The preferred values of rated continuous current for fuse links covered by this standard shall be: a) 

Preferred rated currents of 6 A, 10 A, 15 A, 25 A, 40 A, 65 A, 100 A, 140 A, and 200 A

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 b) 

Intermediate rated currents of 8 A, 12 A, 20 A, 30 A, 50 A, and 80 A

c) 

Rated currents below 6 A of 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A

4.2.2 Rated voltage 4.2.2.1 Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches do not have a voltage rating independent of a specific device. The fuse link may be voltage sensitive; however it is the combination that is required to operate properly from the lowest interrupting current to the maximum interrupting rating of the device. As a result, universal fuse links do not typically have a voltage rating. When applying any fuse link in a fuse, fuse cutout or fuse disconnecting switch from a different manufacturer or with a different voltage rating, proper operation cannot be assumed. Universal fuse links have been tested with a specific voltage rated device and given a maximum voltage rating by the fuse, fuse cutout, or fuse disconnecting switch manufacturer. When applying a fuse link in a device from a different manufacturer or different rating, proper operation cannot be assumed.

4.2.2.2 Open-link universal fuse links The preferred values of rated voltage for open-link universal fuse links are the same as those for the openlink type fuses and cutouts as shown in Table 3 3..

4.2.3 Rated interrupting current The preferred values of rated symmetrical interrupting current for open-link fuse links are specified in Table 3. 3. Fuse links that are used in distribution-class open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches do not have a rated interrupting current since it is a characteristic of the combination of the fuse link and the fuse, fuse cutout, or fuse disconnecting switch that was tested.

4.2.4 Performance requirements The preferred performance requirements of distribution-class fuse links for use in distribution-class open, enclosed, and open-link fuses, and fuse cutouts shall include: a) 

Minimum melting [pre-arcing] time-current characteristics specified in 4.3  4.3  and determined as specified in 4.3.2 4.3.2..

 b) 

Total clearing-time-current characteristics, characteristics, determined as specified in 4.3.2 4.3.2..

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4.3 Design test requirements

4.3.1 Temperature-rise tests Universal fuse links, after carrying their rated continuous current in the devices they are designed to be used in, when tested as specified in Clause 10 of ANSI/IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall not cause the temperature rise of the device to exceed the limits specified in 3.3.6 3.3.6..

4.3.2 Time-current tests The minimum melting and total clearing time-current curves for universal fuse links shall be determined by the tests specified in Clause 11 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008. Test results shall meet the accuracy requirements specified in 4.4.3. 4.4.3.

4.4 Time-current-characteristic requirements

4.4.1 Melting time-current characteristics for universal fuse links To comply with this standard, universal fuse links are not required to meet any particular time-current characteristic. These fuse links shall comply with all the requirements of Clause 4 of this standard except those specific to K and T fuse links and as specified in Table 8 8 and  and Table 9 9.. The ratings and/or time-current characteristics for fuse links other than the K and T types often provide desirable properties for specific applications.

4.4.2 Melting time-current characteristics for K and T type universal fuse links Some fuse links have been designed to comply with the melting characterist characteristics ics that have been designated as “K” or “T” in this standard. The melting-time-current melting-time-current characteristics characteristics for K and T type fuse links shall meet the minimum and maximum current values required to melt the fuse link at the three time points designated in Table 8 8 and  and Table 9 9 and  and as follows: a) 

300 seconds for fuse links rated at 100 A and below and 600 seconds for fuse links rated above 100

 b) 

A 10 seconds

c) 

0.1 second

Other than with respect to the above time-current characteristics, characteristics, the assignment of a “K” or “T” rating to a fuse link does not make any particular “K” or “T” link interchangeable with any other particular fuse link having this rating, since its ability to aid in the interrupting process may or may not vary between various designs.

4.4.3 Accuracy The minimum melting-current characteristics for any K or T fuse link shall be not less than the minimum values specified in Table 8 8 and  and Table 9 9.. The minimum melting-current characteristics characteristics plus manufacturing tolerances for any K or T fuse link shall not be greater than the maximum values specified in Table 8 8 and  and

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Table 9. 9. For all other types of fuse links for any given melting time the maximum melting current should not exceed the specified minimum melting current by more than 20 percent.

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4.5 Mechanical interchangeability requirements 4.5.1 Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses and fuse cutouts 4.5.1.1 Diameter of button head The diameter of the button head on fuse links shall be as in Table 10 10..

Table 10 —Requirements —Requirements for button head diameter Diameter of button head

Rated continuous current of fuse link (A)

Millimeters a

Inches a

1–50

12.7–19.1  

0.5–0.75  

51–100 b 

19.1

0.75

101–200

25.4

1

a

 Either 12.7 mm or 19.1 mm (0.5 inch or 0.75 inch) shall be readily obtainable.

 b

  Some special types of fuse links, such as coordinating types, have ratings that are higher than the 100 A value listed above that conform to the dimensional values for the 51 A to 100 A fuse links since they are designed to be used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the 100 A rated continuous current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.

4.5.1.2 Fuse link size and shape The size and shape of fuse links (excluding the button head) shall be such that they will freely enter a fuseholder having the inside diameters as shown in Table 11 11..

Table 11 —Inside diameter of fuseholder Inside diameter of fuseholder

Rated continuous current of fuse link (A)

Millimeters

Inches

1–50

7.9

0.313

51–100a  101–200

11.1 17.5

0.438 0.688

a

  Some special types of fuse links, such as coordinating types, have ratings that are higher than the 100 A value listed above that conform to the dimensional values for the 51 to 100 A fuse links since they are designed to be used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the 100 A rated continuous current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.

4.5.1.3 Length The minimum overall length of fuse links rated from 1 A to 200 A shall be 51 cm (20 inches) for use in devices rated 15.5 kV and less. The length of fuse links for use in open cutouts or fuse disconnecting switches rated 27.0 kV and 38.0 kV has not been standardized.

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4.5.1.4 Bending requirements of flexible conducto conductorr (fuse link leader) The fuse link flexible conductor should bend readily when installed and during operation so as not to interfere with the proper functioning of the device. It should be cautioned however that if the conductor is too flexible, it may also interfere with the proper operation of the device.

4.5.1.5 Maximum thickness of flexible conducto c onductorr (fuse link leader) To ensure proper clamping of the fuse links, the maximum thickness of the flexible conductor shall not exceed the values in Table 12 12..

Table 12 —Flexible —Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) thickness requirements a

Flexible conductor thickness  

Rated continuous current of fuse link (A)

Millimeters

Inches

1–50

4.0

0.156

 b

51–100  

6.4

0.250

101–200

9.5

0.375

a

 A flexible conductor that can be flattened easily to these dimensions will comply with this standard.

 b

  Some special types of fusevalues links, for such havesince ratings higher to than A value listed above that conform to the dimensional theas51coordinating A to 100 A types, fuse links theythat areare designed be the used100 in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the 100 A rated continuous current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.

4.5.1.6 Tensile withstand strength Universal fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested cold (20 °C to 25 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.

4.5.2 Open-link fuse links

4.5.2.1 Construction These fuse links are intended to be used outdoors, without any further protection from degradation caused  by the weather, and need to be designed accordingly. The fuse link shall be provided with flexible conductors at each end, each conductor terminating in contact buttons that are at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) in diameter and adapted with rings for installing the fuse link and removing it from the fuse support.

4.5.2.2 Length The length of the fuse link between contact buttons shall be as specified in Table 13 13..

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Table 13 —Length —Length of fuse link between contact buttons Length between contact buttons

Rated maximum voltage of open-link cutout (kV, rms)

Millimeters

Inches

8.3

7.8

178–216

7–8.5

15.5

15.0

178–216

7–8.5

23.0

18.0

330–356

13–14

4.5.2.3 Maximum thickness of flexible conductors The maximum thickness of the flexible conductors shall be as shown in Table 14.

Table 14 —Flexible conductor thickness requirements Maximum flexible conductor thickness

Rated continuous current of fuse link (A)

Millimeters

Inches

1–50

4.4

0.172

51–100

6.8

0.266

4.5.2.4 Tensile withstand strength Universal open-link fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested cold (20 °C to 25 2 5 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.

4.6 Nameplate marking requirements

4.6.1 Fuse links The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuse links for use in open, enclosed, or openlink fuses and fuse cutouts.

`  `    , `    ,   , `    ,   , `  `  `    , `    ,   , `  `    ,   , `    , `    ,   ,   , `  `    ,   , `  `    ,   , `    ,   , `    , `    ,   , `  -

a) 

Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram).

 b) 

Rated continuous current.

c) 

Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. The applicable identification letters may follow the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K, 25T, 50D)

d) 

Rated maximum voltage is not typically marked on fuse links. If voltage restrictions do exist, this information shall be published in the fuse link manufacturer’s literatur literature. e.

4.6.2 Additional Additional Information Fuses may be designed for use at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both frequencies. Information on the suitability of fuses for a particular frequency is typically contained in the manufacturer’s literature. If there is a difference in rated performance between a system frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the rating information at each frequency, or the only permissible frequency, shall be published in the manufacturer’s literature.

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It is recommended that any packaging that may be used by the consumer for storage purposes be labeled so the contents can be easily and properly identified.

4.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines See IEEE Std C37.48.

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Annex A

(informative)   Bibliography [B1]  ANSI C37.46-2000, Standard for High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Limiting Type Power Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches. [B2]  ANSI C37.47-2000, Standard for High Voltage Current-Limiting Current-Limiting Type Distribution Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches. [B3]  IEEE Std C37.43™-2006, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Expulsion, CurrentLimiting and Combination Type Distribution and Power Class External Fuses, with Rated Voltages from 1 through 38 Kv, Used for the Protection of Shunt Capacitors. [B4]  IEEE Std C37.45™-2006, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Distribution Class Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches Switches with Rated Voltages from 1 through 8.3 kV. [B5]  IEEE Std C37.48.1™-2002, IEEE Guide for the Operation, Classification, Application, and Coordination of Current-Limiting Current-Limiting Fuses with Rated Voltages from 1–38 kV. [B6]  IEEERated Std C37.100.1™-2007, IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High Voltage Power Switchgear Above 1000 V.

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