Overview: The POWR-GARD® Products Catalog by Littelfuse is a comprehensive guide to electrical protection products, including fuses, surge suppression, and solar products. It assists users in selecting appropriate circuit protection solutions for various applications.
Specifications and Standards: Littelfuse products are certified to multiple global standards. Users should refer to product datasheets on Littelfuse.com for specific certifications. The catalog emphasizes evaluating product suitability for specific applications.
Product Categories:- Fuses: Includes Class L, RK1, RK5, J, T, G, CC/CD, and medium voltage fuses, detailed with specifications like voltage, current, and interrupting ratings.
- Solar Products: Designed for photovoltaic applications, addressing heat and efficiency issues. Includes 1500 Vdc and 1000 Vdc solar fuses and holders.
- High-Speed Fuses: For applications requiring rapid response to overcurrent conditions.
- Fuse Blocks and Holders: Various types to accommodate different fuse classes and applications.
Technical Resources: Littelfuse provides extensive online resources, including datasheets, manuals, and application guides. A technical hotline is available for support.
New Products: Highlights include POWR-SPEED® High-Speed Fuses and 1500V Solar Fuses & Holders.
Application and Field Support: Littelfuse offers support from design to installation, ensuring optimal product selection and application.
Key Features:- Advanced protection with POWR-PRO® fuses offering superior current-limitation and coordination with motor circuits.
- Blown fuse indication for certain series, enhancing safety and maintenance efficiency.
Conclusion: The POWR-GARD® catalog is a vital resource for selecting and applying Littelfuse's electrical protection products, ensuring safety and efficiency in various industrial and commercial applications.
Protection Relays & Controls: Littelfuse has expanded its line of
protection relay products, incorporating over 1000 MotorSaver, PumpSaver, and SSAC parts for industrial applications like pumping, irrigation, and HVAC/R.
LCP Series Coordination Panel: Ideal for circuits requiring selective coordination, such as emergency lighting, meeting NEC requirements.
LPS Series POWR-Switch: A fusible shunt trip
disconnect switch designed for easy coordination with system overcurrent protection.
Technical Data: Includes tables and curves illustrating the current-limiting effects of various fuses, providing data on short-circuit current ratings and dimensions for different fuse series.
Branch Circuit Protection: Features include branch circuit rated, current-limiting, 100 kA interrupting rating, and 600 VAC rated for 1/2-20 A.
CCMR Series Fuses: Designed for motor protection, withstanding sustained starting currents of small motors.
KLDR/KLKR Series Fuses: Fast-acting fuses for general purpose branch circuit protection and time-delay fuses for protecting control transformers.
Supplemental Fuses: Various series detailed with voltage ratings, interrupting ratings, and applications.
Web Resources: Additional technical information, CAD drawings, and ordering details are available on the Littelfuse website.
Medium Voltage Fuses: Designed for voltages ranging from 2,400 to 38,000 Vac, with specific applications in power
transformer protection and motor controller back-up protection.
R-Rated Medium Voltage Fuses: Provide short-circuit protection for medium voltage motors and controllers.
E-Rated Medium Voltage Fuses: Offer current-limiting protection for transformers and other equipment.
Ordering and Specifications: Detailed specifications for various fuse models, including dimensions, maximum continuous current, and interrupting ratings.
Solar Rated Products: Littelfuse offers a range of fuses for photovoltaic systems, addressing global solar market challenges.
SPXV Series Solar Fuse: 1500 Vdc, 6-30 A, with a 15-50 kA interrupting rating.
SPXI Series In-Line Solar Fuses: 1500 Vdc, 2.5-30 A, designed for integration into wire harnesses.
SPNH Series Solar Fuse: 1500 Vdc, 50-400 A, designed for PV inverter protection and array combiner applications.
SPF Series Solar Fuses: 1000 Vdc, 1-30 A, designed for PV systems to protect against reverse-overcurrent conditions.
SPFJ Series Solar Fuses: 1000 Vdc, 70-450 A, available in Class J case sizes for both fuse holder and busbar mounting.
Special Purpose Fuses: Designed for low voltage battery-operated equipment like lift trucks and pallet movers.
PSR Series High-Speed Square Body Fuses: Designed for the protection of power semiconductor devices such as diodes, triacs, IGBTs, SCRs, and MOSFETs.
Features and Benefits: Best in Class DC performance, extremely current limiting, superior cycling capability, and global certifications.
Applications: Power Conversion Devices, DC Systems, Battery Protection Applications, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Electrical Characteristics: Detailed specifications for various case sizes, including amperage ratings, voltage ratings, interrupting ratings, and watt loss at 100% rated current.
Dimensions and Mounting: Detailed dimensions and mounting specifications for different case sizes, with recommended torque values for stud sizes.
Additional Product Information: Describes the L50QS Series High-Speed Round-Body Fuses, designed for similar applications but in a traditional North American bolted style package.
S Series High-Speed Fuses: Designed for high-speed applications with voltage ratings of 700 Vac and 650 Vdc, and current ratings ranging from 10 to 800 A.
Specifications: Interrupt rating of 200 kA at 700 Vac and 20 kA at 650 Vdc.
Part Numbering System: Explained for the series, followed by the amp code and package quantity.
Dimensions: Detailed dimensions for each ampere rating, categorized into different figures for clarity.
Traditional High-Speed Fuses: Additional specifications for other series such as L15S, L25S, L60S, and 0KLC.
Fuse Blocks and Holders: Overview of Littelfuse's fuse blocks, highlighting features such as reduced footprint, indication for safety, universal mounting holes, and DIN rail mountability.
LF Series Indicating Fuse Blocks: Offer space savings and ease of installation with features like DIN-rail mounting and indication functionality.
LF Series Class J Fuse Blocks: Designed for 600 V applications, offering space-saving designs and features like universal mounting holes and reinforced fuse clips.
POWR-GARD® Fuse Blocks: Focus on Class J, R, H/K5, and T fuse blocks, including technical specifications, features, benefits, and ordering details.
Specifications: Available for different voltage ratings (250 V, 300 V, 600 V) and ampere ratings (0-600 A).
Features and Benefits: Universal mounting holes, snap-to-release DIN rail mounting, and reinforced fuse clips.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering information for each class of fuse block, including ampere ratings, pole configurations, torque specifications, terminal wire range, wire type, base temperature rating, and cover ordering numbers.
Dimensions: Detailed dimensional drawings for each class and rating of fuse blocks.
Web Resources: Additional technical information, CAD drawings, and datasheets can be accessed through the Littelfuse website.
LPXV Touch-Safe Fuse Holders: Designed for 1500 V, 30 A fuses with a SCCR rating of 15 kA.
LFPXV Touch-Safe Fuse Holders: Similar to LPXV but with a higher SCCR rating of 50 kA.
LFJ1000 Series Solar Fuse Blocks: Designed for 1000 V solar fuses, available in various amperages (200, 400, 450 A).
LPHV POWR-SAFE Fuse Holders: Suitable for 1000 VDC fuses, offering touch-safe design and available in multiple pole configurations.
LPSC/LPSM POWR-SAFE Fuse Holders: Designed for 600 V fuses, available in indicating and non-indicating options.
LFPSJ POWR-SAFE Dead Front Class J Fuse Holders: Provides protection for 600 V fuses with IP20 protection and dual LED indication for DC applications.
Features/Benefits: Finger-safe design, no tools required for fuse removal, compact and DIN rail mountable.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering numbers and configurations are provided for each product type.
Web Resources: Additional technical documents and datasheets can be downloaded from the Littelfuse website.
Bus Bar System: Designed for safe power distribution to multiple fuse holders, featuring a touch-safe design, compact size, and compatibility with 35 mm DIN Rail.
Specifications: Supports voltage ratings of 600 Vac/dc and 1000 Vdc, with current ratings varying based on configuration.
Accessories: Various accessories such as endcaps and power feed lugs, with specific part numbers and configurations for different phase setups.
LPSM Quick Connect POWR-SAFE Fuse Holders: Designed for quick installation and feature dual quick connect terminals.
354 Series 3AG Omni Block®: Low-profile fuse block with individual barriers for enhanced protection.
Fuse Pullers & POWR-JAW Clip Clamps: Ergonomically designed fuse pullers and clip clamps that improve contact and reduce heat-related issues.
LFFB Series Limiter Block / LHFB Inline Holder: Designed for bolt-down style limiter fuses, suitable for low-voltage battery equipment.
571 & 572 Series Panel-Mount Fuse Holders: Designed for quick installation and feature a snap-mount design.
342 Series 3AG Panel Mount Fuse Holders: Traditional panel mount fuse holders with various terminal options.
Specifications: Key specifications include panel thickness, molded parts, knob style, terminals, ambient temperature range, electrical rating, dielectric strength, and mounting torque.
Procedures and Recommendations: Recommends using 3AG cartridge fuses and provides ordering information for various fuse holders and blocks.
Standards and Approvals: Products comply with various standards and approvals, including UL, CSA, and VDE certifications.
Features and Benefits: Anti-tease feature, multiple knob styles, drip-proof options, modular design, and high short-circuit withstand rating.
Technical Data and Drawings: Includes technical data, CAD drawings, and dimensions for various products.
TOUCH-SAFE POWR-BLOKS Global Distribution Blocks: Designed to enhance safety and efficiency in electrical distribution, meeting UL standards.
Specifications: Voltage Rating: 600 VAC/VDC, Ampere Rating: 80 – 335 A, Material: Thermoplastic with brass or aluminum
connectors.
Electrical Specifications: Detailed specifications for various models, including pole numbers, amp ratings, wire ranges, and overcurrent protection requirements.
Mechanical Specifications: Detailed mechanical specifications for each model, including connection types, wire ranges, and torque requirements.
Applications: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including street lighting, sports lighting, and various outdoor electrical circuits.
Additional Features: Watertight seal and a variety of termination options for flexible design.
Ordering Information: Includes detailed ordering information, including catalog numbers and standard pack sizes.
BVSP Series Surge Protection Device: Rated at 600 Vac with a 10 kA surge withstand capability.
Features and Benefits: Offers current limiting under AC short-circuit conditions and is available in ferrule and PCB configurations.
Applications: Primary applications include transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) products and surge arrestors.
Fuse Reducers: Allow smaller fuses to fit into existing clips, preventing overfusing.
Miscellaneous Accessories: Includes various accessories like box cover units for motor protection, fuse replacement kits, and display cabinets.
Technical Application Guide: Provides fundamentals on overcurrent protection, explaining the importance of protecting electrical systems from overcurrents.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering information is provided for each product, including catalog numbers and package quantities.
Selection Considerations: Discusses the importance of selecting the appropriate fuse based on ambient temperature, current limitation, physical size, and indication features.
General Fusing Recommendations: Recommendations for selecting fuses with ampere ratings from 1/10 to 6,000 amperes.
Selection Considerations for Fuse Holders: Emphasizes the importance of selecting the correct fuse holder, considering factors such as current rating, voltage rating, interrupting rating, physical size, and indication.
Circuit Protection Checklist: A checklist to guide the selection of overcurrent protective devices.
Fuse Characteristic Curves and Charts: Explains the use of time-current curves and peak let-through charts to represent fuse performance.
Introduction to Peak Let-through Charts: Essential tools for determining if a specific fuse can adequately protect equipment.
Using the "Up-Over-and-Down" Method: Involves tracing the available fault current on the chart to determine if a fuse can limit the current to a safe level.
Applications and Limitations: Suitable for providing backup short-circuit protection to large air power
circuit breakers.
Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR): NEC mandates that Industrial Control Panels display their SCCR to ensure compatibility with available fault currents.
Selective Coordination: Ensures that only the overcurrent device closest to the fault opens, minimizing service disruption.
Fuse Selectivity: Achieved by ensuring that the total clearing I2t of a smaller fuse is less than the melting I2t of a larger fuse.
NEC Requirements: Requires that overcurrent protective devices be coordinated with the equipment's short-circuit ratings.
Pre-Engineered Solutions: Littelfuse offers pre-engineered solutions that comply with NEC requirements for various applications.
Conclusion: Understanding and applying the principles of fuse coordination and selective coordination are essential for designing safe and reliable electrical systems.
Fuse Classes and Specifications: Detailed specifications for various fuse classes, including Class K, J, G, RK1, RK5, T, CC/CD, and H.
Supplementary Overcurrent Protection: Includes micro fuses, miniature fuses, and miscellaneous cartridge fuses.
Special Purpose Fuses: Designed for specific electrical or electronic equipment protection.
Specifications and Definitions: Includes definitions for current limiting fuse,
current transformer, DFT harmonic filter, dual-element fuse, ground-fault protection, and high-resistance grounding.
Procedures and Recommendations: Includes electrical hazard analysis, flash hazard analysis, insulation monitoring, and motor protection.
Standards and Norms: Refers to NEC and IEEE Device Numbers.
Key Terms: Includes interrupting capacity, peak let-through current, and prohibited approach boundary.
Critical Information: Includes fail-safe mode, ground continuity monitor, and rejection feature.
Grounding Systems: Discusses different grounding systems, including solidly grounded and ungrounded systems.
Approach Boundaries: Restricted Approach Boundary is a safety measure to protect personnel from electrical shock.
Selective Coordination: Ensures that only the protective device immediately upstream of an overcurrent opens.
Semiconductor Fuses: Designed to protect semiconductor devices like silicon rectifiers and transistors.
Short-Circuit and Current Ratings: Explains short-circuit currents and defines Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) and Short-Circuit Rating.
Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Currents: Symmetrical currents have equal peak values above and below the zero axis, while asymmetrical currents do not.
Threshold Current and Ratio: Threshold current is the minimum current at which a fuse becomes current-limiting.
Time-Delay Fuses: Have a built-in delay to withstand temporary overcurrents.
Motor Protection: Provides guidelines for selecting fuses for motor protection based on motor horsepower and full load amperes (FLA).