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IS 13703 ( Part 2/Set 2 ) : 1993
IEC Pub 269-2-l ( 1987 )
( Reaffirmed 2004 )
@ BIS 1993
Indian Standard
LOW VOLTAGE FUSES FOR VOLTAGE NOT
EXCEEDING 1OOOV AC OR 15OOV DC-
SPECIFICATION
PARl- 2 FUSES FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS
NATIONAL FOREWORD
This Indian Standard ( Part 2/Set 2 ) which is identical with IEC Pub 269-2-1 issued by the
International Electrotechnical Commission ( IEC ) is being brought out to align the standardized
designs of industrial fuses with the corresponding designs at the IEC level.
The text of the IEC standard has been considered and approved by ETD 39, Fuses Sectional
Committee of BIS as suitable for publication as Indian Standard. This Section together with
Section 1 of this part supersedes IS 9224 ( Part 2 ).
CROSS REPERENCES
The Technical Committee responsible for the preparation of this standard has decided that IEC
Pub 685-2-2 ( 1983 ) quoted in this standard is acceptable for use with this Indian Standard.
NATIONAL ANNEX
Keeping in view the use of this standard in Indian conditions, the technical committee responsible
for this standard has felt the need to provide elaboration and interpretation where felt necessary.
These are summarized in a national annex. The text of this standard shall be read in conjunction
with this annex which is an integral part of it.
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CONTENTS
EXPLANATORYNOTE
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ClaUU
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
11 scope .......................................................... 27
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link ............................................. 27
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder ............................................ 27
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated power acceptance of a fuse-holder .............. 27
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
In view of the fact that this standard should be read together with IEC Publications 269-I and \
269-2 the numbering of its clauses and sub-clauses are made to correspond to these publications.
Regarding the tables, their numbering also corresponds to that of IEC Publication 269-l; however,
when additional tables appear they are referred to by capital letters, for example, Table A, Table B,
etc.
1. General
Fuses for use by authorized persons according to the following sections shall also comply
with all sub-clauses of:
IEC Publication 269- 1: Low-voltage fuses, Part 1: General requirements, and
IEC Publication 269-2: Low-voltage fuses, Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for
use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial applications).
This standard is divided into three sections, each dealing with a specific example of.stan-
dardized fuse for use by authorized persons:
Section I: Fuses with fuse-links with blade contacts.
Section II: Fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections.
Section III: Fuses with fuse-links having cylindrical contact caps.
Abe. - The following fuse systems are standardized systems in respect to their safety aspects. The National
Committees may select from the examples of standardized fuses one or more systems for their own
standards.
* Refers to Section I.
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5.3.2 Ratedcurrentoft/refuse-holder
The rated current for the different sizes of the fuse-bases is given in Figure 2(I), page 30.
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated power acceptance of a fuse-holder
The maximum values of rated power dissipation for the different sizes of fuse-links are
specified in Figure l(1). The values apply to the maximum rated currentsof the fuse-links. The
values of rated power acceptance of fuse-bases are given in Figure 2(I).
5.6.3 Gates
For gG fuse-links the gates given in Table III apply, in addition to the gates of IEC Publi-
cation 269- 1.
TABLE III
(4 (4 (4 (A) (4
6. Marking
Fuse-links and fuse-holders which meet the requirements and tests of Section I of this
standard may be marked with 269-2-1.
TABLE D
I I
Range of rated currents of the
Cross-sectional area ranges
Size fuse-links
(mm*)
(A)
Connections of larger and/or smaller cross-sectional areas may be necessary. This can be
achieved either by the construction of the terminal or by additional means of connections as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Table D covers terminals designed for copper conductors. If the terminals are suitable for
aluminium or copper and aluminium, it shall be marked accordingly.
7.1.3 Fuse-contacts
The contact surfaces of fuse-links and fuse bases should be silver-plated, otherwise it shall
be verified that contacting is not impaired in normal operation. The requirements for fuse
contacts will be verified by the tests given in Sub-clause 8.10 of IEC Publication 269- 1.
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7.7 13 characteristics
For the fuse-links covered by this section the maximum pre-arcing Pt values given in
Table VI of IEC Publication 269-l apply for the maximum operating Pt values. Values for
rated currents lower than 16 A are given below in Table VI.
TABLE VI
12hnin 124nax 1
(A29 (A24
2 1.00 23.00
4 6.25 90.25
6 24.00 225.00
8 49.00 420.00
10 100.00 576.00
12 420.00 1150.00
With regard to discrimination when circuit-breakers are used the following Pt - values in
Table E have to be followed.
TABLE E
12tin at lp
(A2s) (4
16 250 500
20 450 670
25 810 900
32 1400 I180
40 2500 1580
50 4000 2000
63 6300 2510
80 10000 3 160
100 16000 4000
125 24000 4900
160 42500 6520
200 78000 8830
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TABLE VIII
Survey of tests on fuse-holders and number offuse-holders to be tested
Number of
I
Test according to Sub-clause fuse-holders
I I I I I
current of a fuse-base
8.9 Verification of resistance to heat X
Torque
Size Size of screws
(Nm)
160 00 M8 IO
160 0 M8 IO
250 I Ml0 32
400 2 MI0 32
630 3 MlO/Ml2 32/56
1000 4 Ml2 56
I 250 4a 2xM12/Ml6 56
Note. - Values of torques for applying to terminal screws are under consideration.
TABLE G
Test currents
I Size
Test currents
I &V
I
00 I 22...24 1
0 22.. .24
I 34...37
2 44...48
3 65.. .70
The maximum values may be exceeded as long as the requirements stated under Sub-
clause 8.5.5.1.3 are met.
If the cut-off current range cannot be attained with the highest rating of the size, correspond-
ingly higher series connected fuse shall be used. In this case the test specimen shall be
equipped with a dummy fuse-link. Its external dimensions correspond to the dimensions
given in Figure 5(I).
8.5.5.1.2 Test method
The test shall be performed on two fuse-bases. In the case of fuse-base 1, a hardened and
polished test knife of steel, shown in Figure 7(I), page 36, shall be inserted by hand in order to
open up the contacts to a certain extent. The purpose of this test is to ensure that the resilient
spring travel is limited to the elastic range. The contacts shall be opened up three times. This
test will be dispensed with if a mechanical stop limits the gap to less than 7 mm so that the test-
blade cannot-be correctly fitted by hand. Fuse-base 2 is tested in accordance with Sub-
clause 8.11.1.1. The values of Fmaxaccording to Table J shall be adhered to. After these pre-
tests the above-mentioned current test shall be performed.
Four samples are tested, two samples are tested at the r.m.s. prospective test current I, corre-
sponding to the minimum preLarcing Pt values, the other samples at the r.m.s. prospective test
current I, corresponding to the operating Pt values.
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TABLE H
The evaluated Izt values shall lie within the corresponding Pt limits specified in Table H.
maintained with or without the test current, the temperature being measured at a horizontal
distance of 150 mm from the dummy centre point.
After loading and 3 min after switching off, a tensile force Fmax (see Table J) is applied
smoothly to the dummy. The force Fmax is exerted for a period of 15 s.
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TABLE J
Withdrawal force
Size Fmin Lx
W) (NJ
00 60 250
0 80 300
1 110 350
2 150 400
3 210 400
L
In order to verify that the fuse-base contacts are firmly seated, steel screws (class 8.8) are
fastened at the terminals. They are fastened three times by applying a torque which is 1.2 times
the torque as specified in Table F. For flat connections requiring a nut, steps shall be taken to
prevent, by suitable means, the nut from turning round.
After this test the contact pieces of the fuse-base shall not have moved to such an extent as
to affect the further use of the fuse-base. The insulating mounting part of the fuse-base shall
neither be broken nor shall it show any signs of cracks.
8.11.1.8 Impact resistance of gripping-lugs of moulded material or of metal fixed in moulded
material
8.11.1.8.1 Test arrangement
The facility to verify impact resistance is given in Figure 9(I), page 38. The weight of the
drop hammer is 300 g, the height of fall between the impact-mandrel and the gripping-lug is
300 mm.
8.11.1.8.2 Test meihod
One fuse-link is exposed to (150+ 5)C for 168 h and another one to _ 15C for 72 h. The
fuse-link exposed to heat is to be cooled off to room temperature before being subjected to the
dynamic stress. For the sample exposed to cooling the time interval between the taking out
and the dynamic stress shall not be longer than 1 min.
The samples are placed in the test facility of Figure 9(I) in such a way that the direction of
the stroke is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuse-link. Each of the gripping-lugs is only
once exposed to stress at which the place of impact shall be the middle of the gripping-lug-
neck. It shall be guaranteed that each time only the upper gripping-lug is stressed by the
impact.
8.11.1.8.3 Acceptability of test results
The gripping-lugs shall show no damage capable of hindering their further use. Each of the
gripping-lugs shall not be bent out by more than 3 mm measured before and after the impact;
furthermore the coupling with a handle according to Figure 3(I), page 32, shall not be
hindered.
13 ( IEC page 25 )
Iy _-.-_
Fuse-links: verification of the breaking capacity with Zl and 12 in accordance with Sub-
clause 8.5 of IEC Publication 269-1,
Fuse-base: verification of the mechanical strength in accordance with Sub-clause 8; 11.1.2.
( IEC page 27 ) 14
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Dimensions in millimetres
DETAIL X ($1
aM
( IEC page 28 ) 16
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01 a2 43 04 b fed,* =2 d e; e2 4 f
(min.) (max.) (max.) *?,* (max.)
Size
4(7) 2OOf3 90 max. 62 f 2,5 68f 2,5 .49 87 II-2 2,5+_$ II0 I05 20:; 8 25
17 ( IEC page 29 )
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Dimensions in millimetres
h nl n2 PI P2 t V WI w2 x Y 2
Size f I,5 (max.) (max.) (max.) f 1,5 (mk.) (mix.) (min.) (min.) f0,5 (max.)
(7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
(6)
FIG. 2(I). - Fuse-bases for fuse-links with blade contacts. (Figure conrimed)
( IECpage 30 ) 18
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00 160 12
0 160 25
1 250 32
2 400 45
3 630 60
4 I000 90
4a I 250 110
Dimensions in millimetres
130 max.
I L 1M-MI 1M-M2 1
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Dimensions in millimetres
Bars
\ al /
/
Brass, silver-plated
FIG. 5(I). - Dummy fuse-link according to Sub-clauses 8.3.4.1, 8.5.5.1, 8.9.1 and Sub-clause 8.10
of IEC Publication 269- 1.
FIG. 6(I). - Measuring points according to Sub-clause 8.3.4 of IEC Publication 269-l and Sub-
clauses 8.3.4.1 and 8.3.4.2.
Dimensions in milhetres
Rounded
IEC page 36 ) 24
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1000
I- -4
Sheet-metal
/ Test knife
%
120
L 20
Fuse-base size 00 /
\
Fuse-base other sizes
Dimensions in millimetres
FIG. 8(I). - Example of a measuring device for determining the withdrawal forces according to
Sub-clauses 8.9.1 and 8.11. I .2.
( IEC page 37 )
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@ Impact mandrel
@ Guide bars
DETAIL X
Dimensions in millimetres
FIG. 9(I). - Facility for verifying the mechanical strength of gripping lugs (see Sub-
clause 8.11. I .8).
The maximum values of power dissipation of fuse-links are given in Figure l(I1).
The maximum values of rated power acceptance of fuse-holders are given in Figure 2(11).
TABLE II
(4 (h) I nr lf
5.6.3 Gates
For gG fuse-links the gates given in Table III and in IEC Publication 269-l apply.
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TABLEIII
Gates for specified pre-arcing and operating times of gGfuse-links
( IEC page 43 ) 28
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k----b-
305i75
FIG. l(II*). - Fuse-links for bolted connection - References A, B, C and D. (Figure conrinued)
* Refers to Section I I I.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Notes:
(1) In all references, dimension II includes any projections
such as rivet heads, but the design of the tags between
dimensions a and m is limited by a line drawn at 45 to
the contact surface.
FIG. 1 (Concluded)
31 ( IEC page 45 )
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Standardized *giU*fuse-ii&s
Al 20M25 20 25
Al I 20M32 I 20 I 32 I
A2 32M40 32 40
A2 32M50 32 50
A2 32M63 32 63
B2
B2 I 2OOM315
2OOM250 I 200
200 315
250 I
The power dissipation of gM fuse-links are lower than the values given for gG fuse-
links in the same dimensional references.
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A B
v c
El
f- Y
+
Q d
P---r . Fuse-carrier
Blads contact A+
Note. - The fuse-carrier may accommodate centre tag or offset tag fuse-links.
33 ( IEC page 47 )
ontact shrouds
Fuse
I
A B 4 c D
Maximum rated Maximum rated power Fuse-link
current acceptance accommodated,
reference
(A) (W max. max. max. max.
20 62 44s Al
32 75 73 A2
63 91 73 A3
loo 121 94 A4
200 159 III BI +B2
Dimensions in miNimeWes
This drawing is ircluded by way of illustration only and does not prejudice the use of other shapes or forms provided they
fall within the dimensions listed above.
( IEC page 48 )
34
4h
3h
2h
I
j I,IAl
-4
i 10' i 3 4 6 102 2 3 4 5 10s 2 345 2 3 4 5 10%
,4RI
Equally space
- Point of measurement
Contact surface of voltage for
> to be tin-plated determination of power
or silver-plated dissipation
Insulated
base-board /
Diameter of hole
conductor termination
Fuse-link, reference
T -
a
-
b
-
c
-
d
-
m
-
t
Current rating in A up to
Al IO 12,5 16 50 38 0.5 20
A2 IO 12,5 16 50 61 0.5 32
A3 16 12,5 16 50 62 f,O 63
A4 20 25 25 70 75 196 100
BI 20 25 25 70 83 196 100
B2 20 25 25 70 83 5 200
B3 25 38 25 80 83 8 315
84 25 38 25 80 90 IO 400
Cl 25 38 25 80 96 10 400
c2 32 38 25 80 96 12 530
c3 40 45 32 100 101 12 800
DI 80 60 45 160 96 IO 1250
- - - - - -
Dimensions in millimerres
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306/75
Dimensions in millimetres
Dimensions
Current
Fuse-link,
rating up to a b c d e f 8 h .j
reference
A
BI B/to B4 400 187 127 25 36.5 38 12 114 Ml2 111
FIG. 6(U). - Breaking capacity test rig for fuse-links for bolted connection. (Figure continued~
Notes:
(1) Detachable cover fabricated from woven wire cloth,
mild steel sheet or perforated mild steel sheet of such
thickness as to ensure reasonable rigidity. Individual
apertures in the wire cloth or perforated steel sheet
shall not exceed.8.5 mm2 in area. The cover may differ
in section from that shown on the drawings provided
that the clearance of 19 mm between the cover and live
metal parts is not exceeded.
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TABLE K
10X38 25 16 IO
14x51 50 40** 25 25
22 x 58 100* 100* 50 50
10x38 25
14x51 50
22 x 58 100*
5.5 Rated power dicsipation of a fuse-link and rated power acceptance of a fuse-holder
The maximum rated values of power dissipation of fuse-links are specified,in .~_, Table M.
They apply for a rated voltage of 500 V a.c. The values for 660 V a-c. are under consideration.
( IEC page 55 )
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TABLE M
The maximum rated values of power acceptance of fuse-bases are given in Table N.
TABLE N
TABLE P
Cross-section
(mm2) 1.5to6 I 2.5 to 16 I 4to50
41 ( IEC page 57 )
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TABLE Q
Nominai diameter
of thread (mm)
( IEC page 59 )
42
-.. ,.-. ,I. ..I.-.._I ,, .I__
._
Dimensions in millimetres
--b- , b ,&-
14x51 5 5, +I.6
-I 13.8 14,3fO,l I,5 2fl
Notes:
(1) Cylindrical part within which the specified tolerances
shall not be exceeded.
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/Contact zone
Spring-loaded I-adial
contact pieces
Axial stop
Radial stop
74m7
-Radial stop
Spring-loaded radial
contact pieces
Axial stop
Contact zone
743187
Dimensions in millimetres
FIG. 2(111). - Base for fuse-links with cylindrical caps. (Figure conrimed:).
Application piece
Spring-loaded radial
contact pieces
Contact zone
;I
Dimensions in millimetres
The drawings are not intended to govern the design of Notes on the drawings
fuse-links except as regards the notes and dimensions (I) The contacts shall be made within the contact zones
shown. shown on the fuse-links. For sizes I4 x 5 1 and 22 x 58,
the contact forces shall be provided by an external
spring (for sizes 10 x 38, the elasticity of the contad
pieces themselves is sufftcient). The elastic properties
and coating of the contact pieces shall remain stable
when subjected to the thermal and mechanical stresses
to be reasonable expected in practice.
( EC page 62 )
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NATIONAL ANNEX
CIause Rqtiarks
7.1.2 ( Table D ) For the purposes of Indian Standard, terminals shall be so designed
as to be suitable for aluminium conductors.
Section IV For the purposes of Indian Standard, fuses of compact dimensions
primarily intended for use in 240/415 V ac commercial installations
are also considered standard.
SECTION IV
FUSES WITH COMPACT DIMENSIONS
1 SCOPE
The following supplementary requirements .apply to fuses of compact dimensions primarily
intended for use in 240/415 V ac industrial and commercial installations.
2 TIME CURRENT ZONES
The standard zones for time-current characteristics based on ambient air temperature of 20%
and at rated voltage are as given in Fig. 1 ( IV ), 2 ( IV ), 3 ( IV ) and 4 ( IV ).
3 DIMENSIONS
3.1 Dimensions for fuse finks are given in Fig. 5 ( IV ). El fuse-links are rated at 240 V and FL
F2 fuse units are rated at 415 V
MUX Mmemion# ( mm )
ASP
Rating
Power
Dksipation
A W d 1
Max 1 Min i Mm I Min
- --
El 20 1.8 2s / 14.5 / 51 / 47 / 13 ( 11 1 1.5 1 0.8 / 3.8 ) 3.2
I
*Dimension <(I*may be up to O-5 mm more than the stated value to allow for projectin#
I rivet heads at the centres of tag faces.
.--
POINT OF MEASUREMENT OF
VOLTAGE FOR DETERMlNATlON
c OF POWER LOSS
_-
--v
/
4\ CABLE
Fuse
ENTRY
El ( 20 1
2 ] 26 j ~ 71 159
Fl I 32 I 3.5 1 26 1 81 ( 59
1, 1 63 / ,5 32 96 1 68
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H C COPPER
CONDUCTORS
b OF HOLE TO SUI
-4 TEST CONDUCTOR
TERMINATION -
INSULATED CLAMPS
WIDTH d 7
CONTACT SURFACE TO
BE TIN PLATED OR
SILVER PLATED \
STEEL -
OVERALL LENGTH OF
CONDUCTOR 210 -
u
/ INSULATED BASE BOARD
% 180x100
1 50 ; 15 / 45 ! 28 1 1.6 1 M5 j 45 1 1.0 1 63
50
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