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Powerful presence of the world's leader on the circuit protection market, Mersen Electrical Protection Activity, offer innovative solutions to enhance the safety of low voltage installations and equipments. Above and beyond the supply of products, the company also provides added value in the form of technical support for OEMs, electrical contractors, panel builders, plant maintenance department and utilities. As a global player, Mersen has established production facilities on every continent to optimise the offering (France, Tunisia, United States, Canada, Mexico, India, Japan and P.R. of...

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Note: 1. A3C, A4C represents compact dimensions with respect to BS88/ IEC60269 standards specified dimensions 2. A4X represents extended rating with respect to BS88 / IEC 60269 specified ratings 2. Note that items marked with an * are not ASTA certified 6 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

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CENTRAL BOLTED TAG FUSE LINKS (B & C-TYPE) 8 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders Note: 1. B1C, B2C represents compact dimensions with respect to BS88/ IEC60269 standards specified dimensions 2. B3X represents extended rating with respect to BS88 / IEC 60269 specified ratings 2. Note that items marked with an * are not ASTA Certified

Electrical characteristics Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders 9

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CUT-OFF CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders 11

OFFSET BLADE/OFFSET TAG FUSE LINKS (F&A-TYPE) Rated Voltage: 415/550 V ac Breaking Capacity: 80 kA 250 V dc Breaking Capacity: 40 kA Note: 1. A2C, represents compact dimensions with respect to BS88/ IECB02B9 standards specified dimensions 2. Note that items marked with an * are not ASTA Certified 12 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

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Note: 1. A4C represents compact dimensions with respect to BS88/ IECB02B9 standards specified dimensions 2. Note that items marked with an * are not ASTA Certified 16 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

OFFSET BOLTED TAG FUSE LINKS (A-TYPE) Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders 17

CENTRAL BOLTED TAG FUSE LINKS (B&C-TYPE) Note: 1. Note that items marked with an * are not ASTA Certified. 18 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

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CUT-OFF CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders 21

Power dissipation charte 22 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

BS88 fuses comply with IEC 60269 standards. They are tested under a voltage at least 10% higher than the fuse rated voltage. Ambient temperature Above an ambient of 40°C a general de-rating of 0.5% of the fuse-link rated current per excess degree centigrade is recommended. Cable protection gG fuses protect cables against both overload and short circuit. The cable is protected when the following conditions are fulfilled. IB < IN < Iz IF < 1.45Iz IB: Operating current of the cable Iz: Maximum current carrying capacity of the cable L : Rated current of the fuse N IF: Conventional fusing...

For Offset Blade & Bolted Tag Fuse Links For Offset Blade & Bolted Tag Fuse Links Fuse holders from Mersen comply with BS88-1 and BS88-6: 1988. The fuse holders are designed to prevent direct contact with live parts when being inserted or removed, preventing any likelihood of inadvertent contact with live metal. Also, cable terminals within the fuse base are fully shrouded when holder is removed (product is IP2X Classified). Type Of Connection BFF Front wire connected (front-front) 3 connection styles possible: Mounting on board with cable upstream and downstream BBB Back stud connected...

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Front Front Connection (BFF) Back Back Connection (BBB) Front Back (Busbar) Connection (BFB) Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders 27

Front Front Connection (BFF) Back Back Connection (BBB) Front Back (Busbar) Connection (BFB) FUSE HOLDER TYPE 28 Mersen •Mersen • BS88 LV Fuse Links & Fuse Holders

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