SC 32B - Low-voltage fuses

IEC 60269-3:2024 is divided into four fuse systems, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by unskilled persons. This part applies to “gG” fuses only. Unskilled persons do not have technical knowledge or sufficient experience. To avoid dangers, which electricity may create, the relevant part of the fuse standard shall provide requirements for maximum safety in service. IEC 60269-3 provides four systems for use by unskilled persons. Instructions for the safe operation of fuse-links are provided in the manufacturer’s literature. All systems provide their own mechanical solution to avoid the use of a fuse-link with higher current rating (non-interchangeability) whereas the protection of cables and lines is ensured. The applicant is required to take care to replace a fuse-link by the same type.

IEC 60269-1:2024 is applicable to fuses incorporating enclosed current-limiting fuse-links with rated breaking capacities of not less than 6 kA, intended for protecting power-frequency AC circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 000 V or DC circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 500 V.

IEC 60269-4:2024 applies with the following supplementary requirements. Fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices shall comply with aIl requirements of IEC 60269-1, if not otherwise indicated hereinafter, and shall also comply with the supplementary requirements laid down below. These supplementary requirements apply to fuse-links for application in equipment containing semiconductor devices for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. For some fuse‑links higher rated voltages can be used.

IEC 60269-2:2013 provides supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons and are generally designed to be used in installations where the fuse-links are accessible to, and may be replaced by, authorized persons only. Fuses for use by authorized persons according to the following fuse systems also comply with the requirements of the corresponding subclauses of IEC 60269-1, unless otherwise defined in this standard. This standard is divided into fuse systems, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by authorized persons:
- Fuse system A: Fuses with fuse-links with blade contacts (NH fuse system),
- Fuse system B: Fuses with striker fuse-links with blade contacts (NH fuse system),
- Fuse system C: Fuse-rails (NH fuse system),
- Fuse system D: Fuse-bases for busbar mounting (NH fuse system),
- Fuse system E: Fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections (BS bolted fuse system),
- Fuse system F: Fuses with fuse-links having cylindrical contact caps (NF cylindrical fuse system),
- Fuse system G: Fuses with fuse-links with offset blade contacts (BS clip-in fuse system),
- Fuse system H: Fuses with fuse-links having "gD" and "gN" characteristic (class J and class time delay and non time delay fuse types),
- Fuse system I: gU fuse-links with wedge tightening contacts,
- Fuse system J: Fuses with fuse-links having "gD class CC" and "gN class CC" characteristics (class CC time delay and non-time delay fuse types),
- Fuse system K: gK fuse-links with blade for bolted connections - High fuse-link ratings from 1 250 A up to 4 800 A (master fuse-links). This fifth edition of IEC 60269-2 cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
1. fuse systems A and B: modified values for the power dissipation of NH aM fuse-links;
2. fuse systems A and B: introduction of dimension r for NH fuse-links;
3. addition of new fuse system K: gK fuse-links with contacts for bolted connections. Key Words: fuse systems A to K, requirements for fuses
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2006.

IEC 60269-7:2021 These supplementary requirements apply to fuse-links for the protection of batteries and battery systems, including, but not limited to terminology, for electricity storage in equipment for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 500 V DC.

The contents of the corrigendum of November 2021 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60269-6:2010 gives supplementary requirement to those given in IEC 60269-1 for fuse-links for protecting photovoltaic (PV) strings and photovoltaic (PV) arrays in equipment for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 500 V d.c.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2006.

IEC/TR 60269-5:2014 serves as an application guide for low-voltage fuses, shows how current-limiting fuses are easy to apply to protect today's complex and sensitive electrical and electronic equipment. This guidance specifically covers low-voltage fuses up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. designed and manufactured in accordance with IEC 60269 series. This guidance provides important facts about as well as information on the application of fuses. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- recommendations for fuse operations in high altitudes added,
- more details for operational voltages added,
- recommendations for photovoltaic system protection added,
- numerous details improved Keywords: application guide for low-voltage fuses, current-limiting fuses

The contents of the corrigendum of March 2013 and of June 2013 have been included in this copy.

IEC/TR 60269-5:2010 serves as an application guide for low-voltage fuses, shows how current-limiting fuses are easy to apply to protect today's complex and sensitive electrical and electronic equipment. This guidance specifically covers low-voltage fuses up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. designed and manufactured in accordance with IEC 60269 series. This guidance provides important facts about as well as information on the application of fuses.

IEC 60269-3:2010 provides supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons according to the following fuse systems comply with all subclauses of IEC 60269-1 and with the requirements laid down in the relevant fuse systems. This part is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1, Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements. This Part 3 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses or subclauses of Part 1.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2009.

IEC 60269-2:2010 provides fuses for use by authorized persons are generally designed to be used in installations where the fuse-links are accessible to, and may be replaced by, authorized persons only. This standard is divided into fuse systems,(A thru I), each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by authorized persons. This fourth edition of IEC 60269-2 cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2006 and constitutes a minor revision. This part is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2006, Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements and its Amendment 1 (2009). This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. Where no change is necessary, this Part 2 indicates that the relevant clause or subclause applies. Tables and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from 101. Additional annexes are numbered AA, BB, etc.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60269-1:2009.

IEC 60269-1:2006+A1:2009 is applicable to fuses incorporating enclosed current-limiting fuse-links with rated breaking capacities of not less than 6 kA, intended for protecting power-frequency a.c. circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 000 V or d.c. circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 500 V. Subsequent parts of this standard, referred to herein, cover supplementary requirements for such fuses intended for specific conditions of use or applications. This consolidated version consists of the fourth edition (2006) and its amendment 1 (2009). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

IEC 60269-4:2009 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60269-1. This Part 4 supplements or modifies the corresonding clauses or subclauses of Part 1. Fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices shall comply with aIl requirements of IEC 60269-1, if not otherwise indicated hereinafter, and shall also comply with the supplementary requirements laid down below. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. The significant technical changes to the fourth edition are:
- the introduction of voltage source inverter fuse-links, including test requirements;
- coverage of the tests on operating characteristics for a.c. by the breaking capacity tests;
- the updating of examples of standardised fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices.

Fuses for use by authorized persons are generally designed to be used in installations where the fuse-links are accessible to, and may be replaced by, authorized persons only. This standard is divided into fuse systems,(A thru I), each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by authorized persons.

These supplementary requirements apply to fuse-links for application in equipment containing semiconductor devices for circuits of nominal voltages up to 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. and also, in so far as they are applicable, for circuits of higher nominal voltages.

Fuses for use by unskilled persons according to the following fuse systems comply with all subclauses of IEC 60269-1 and with the requirements laid down in the relevant fuse systems. This standard is divided into six fuse systems, each dealing with a specific example of standardized fuses for use by unskilled persons.

This part of IEC 60269 is applicable to fuses incorporating enclosed current-limiting fuse-links with rated breaking capacities of not less than 6 kA, intended for protecting power-frequency a.c. circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 000 V or d.c. circuits of nominal voltages not exceeding 1 500 V. Subsequent parts of this standard, referred to herein, cover supplementary requirements for such fuses intended for specific conditions of use or applications.

Establishes the characteristics of fuses or parts of fuses (fuse-base, fuse-carrier, fuse-link) in such a way that they can be replaced by other fuses or parts of fuses having the same characteristics provided that their dimensions are identical. This publication supersedes IEC 60066 (1953) and IEC 60088 (1957).

This standard is divided into five sections, each dealing with a specific example of standardized 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. Section IV: Fuses with fuse-links with offset blade contacts. Section V: Fuses with fuse-links having "gD" and "gN" characteristics. NOTE - 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.

Gives a comprehensive description of the mechanical and electrical characteristics of these fuses and of the relevant tests. Describes six types of standardized fuses: D types fuses; cylindrical fuses (types A, B, C); pin-type fuses; cylindrical fuse links (primarily used in plugs). This new publication is of equal interest to the manufacturer and to the user of fuses namely for household and similar applications.

Gives a comprehensive description of the mechanical and electrical characteristics of fuses for household and similar applications and of the relevant tests. Describes six types of standardized fuses: D types fuses; cylindrical fuses (types A, B, C); pin-type fuses; cylindrical fuse links (primarily used in plugs). This new publication is of equal interest to the manufacturer and to the user of fuses namely for household and similar applications.

This standard is divided into six sections, each dealing with a specific example of standardized 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. Section IV: Fuses with fuse-links with offset blade contacts. Section V: Fuses with fuse-links having "gD" and "gN" characteristics. Section VI: "gV" fuse-links with wedge tightening contacts. NOTE - The following fuse systems are standardized systems in respect to their safety aspects.

This guide for low-voltage fuses shows how current-limiting fuses are easy to apply to protect today's complex and sensitive electronic equipment. It specifically covers low-voltage fuses up to a.c. 1 000 V and d.c. 1 500 V. Provides information on the application of fuses which are not always covered, as well as important facts which are sometimes difficult to locate in standards.

Is divided into three sections, each dealing with specific examples of standardized dimensions. Section I: Fuse-links having bolted connections: Type A, Type B, Type C. Section II: Fuse-links with flush end connections: Type A, Type B. Section III: Fuse-links with cylindrical contact caps: Type A. This standard covers dimensional systems but does not standardize characteristics.

The following characteristics of fuses are specified in addition to IEC Publication 269-1: - minimum rated breaking capacities; - time-current characteristics; - I2t characteristics; - standard conditions of constructions; - power dissipation and acceptance.