A range 10x38mm, 1000Vdc PV fuses for the protection and isolation of photovoltaic strings. The fuses are specifically designed for use in PV systems with extreme ambient temperature, high cycling and low fault current conditions (reverse current, multi-array fault) string arrays.
Available with four mounting styles for application flexibility.
Basic fuse size
10x38mm
Catalog symbols and mounting style
1-20A*
PV-(amp)A10F (cylindrical)
PV-(amp)A10-T (bolt mounting)
PV-(amp)A10-1P (single PCB tab)
PV-(amp)A10-2P (dual PCB tab)
PV-(amp)10F-CT (in-line with crimp terminals)
25-30A**
PV10M-(amp) (cylindrical)
* Ceramic tube construction.
** Melamine tube construction.
Ratings
Volts: - 1000Vdc
Amps: - 1-30A
Interrupting Rating50kA (1-20A); 20kA (25-30A)
Time Constant: - 1-3ms
Operating class
gPV and UL PV fuse links PV Fuse coordination
With thin film cells and 4”, 5” and 6” crystalline silicon cells
Agency information
UL Listed to 2579*, Guide JFGA, File E335324
IEC 60269-6 (gPV)
CSA File 53787, Class 1422-30 (1-15A),20-30A Pending
CCC (1-20A) (25-30A pending)
RoHS Compliant
* Except crimp terminal version that is UL Recognized to UL 2579, Guide JFGA2, File E335324.
Packaging (carton quantity)
PV-(amp)A10F, PV-(amp)A10T, PV-(amp)A10-_P and PV10M-(amp): 10
PV-(amp)10F-CT & PV10M-(amp)-CT inline: 180
Features
Meets UL and IEC photovoltaic standards for global acceptance
Low watts loss performance for energy efficiency
Low temperature rise performance for more precise sizing
In-line crimp terminal version is easy to apply in wire harness construction
Typical applications
Combiner boxes
Inverters
PV Wire harnesses
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