External fuse protection

Fuse type Class J

For alternatives to the UL fuses of the class “J”, be sure to refer to the UL standard “UL 508A, chapter SB4.2.3, Exception No. 1”.

Device

Fuse type

max. SCCR

AX8620

max. 25 A

5 kA

AX8640

max. 50 A

5 kA

AX8525

max. 100 A

10 kA

AX8540

max. 100 A

10 kA

Fuse type Class J + semiconductor fuse

External fuse protection 1:

Series connection for effective line protection

Semiconductor fuses only serve as short-circuit protection. A Class J fuse 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

Class J max. 25 A

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

65 kA

AX8640

Class J max. 50 A

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

65 kA

Fuse type Circuit breaker

Circuit breakers must have UL approval. The acceptance test was carried out with Siemens type 3VA5112-6ED31-0AA0. Alternatives to the above types may also be used if they are UL approved.

Device

Protection

max. SCCR

AX8525

max. 125 A

65 kA

AX8540

max. 125 A

65 kA

Protection 24 V DC

Device

Protection

AX8620

20 A

AX8640

20 A

AX8525

20 A

AX8540

20 A