External fuse protection

Fuse type gG(A)

Use mains fuses of the operating class “gG(A)” according to IEC 60269 or automatic circuit-breakers with the characteristic “C”.

Device

Fuse type

max. SCCR

AX8620

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 25 A

5 kA

AX8640

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 50 A

5 kA

AX8525

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 100 A

10 kA

AX8540

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 100 A

10 kA

Fuse type gG(A) + semiconductor fuse

Semiconductor fuses only serve as short-circuit protection. A mains fuse gG(A) must always be connected in series for line protection. When using semiconductor fuses, be sure to use the exact type specified for the device:

Device

Fuse type

Semiconductor fuse

max. SCCR

AX8620

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 25 A

Bussmann FWC-32A10F, 10x38 mm, type aR, 32 A

65 kA

AX8640

gG(A) or Automat "C" max. 50 A

Bussmann FWP-63A22F, 22x58 mm, type aR, 63 A

65 kA

Fuse type Circuit breaker

The acceptance test was carried out with Siemens type 3VA5112-6ED31-0AA0. Alternatives to the above types may also be used.

Device

Fuse type

max. SCCR

AX8525

Circuit breaker max. 100 A

65 kA

AX8540

Circuit breaker max. 100 A

65 kA

Protection 24 V DC

Device

Protection

AX8620

20 A

AX8640

20 A

AX8525

20 A

AX8540

20 A