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Fuse protection fusib_013_a_1_cat fusib-pv_016_a_1_cat Photovoltaic fuses gPV curve from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC Function Advantages SOCOMEC's gPV fuses protect photovoltaic installations against overcurrents caused by reverse currents that can occur in PV applications. High breaking capacity Up to 50 kA to 1000 VDC, 30 kA to 1500 VDC. Product dedicated to photovoltaic installations Operating ranges adapted to low overcurrents specific to photovoltaic systems. High reliability • Absolute protection over time guaranteed by the simplicity of manufacture and function (Joule effect). • No downgrading of fuse characteristics over time. Improved safety The energy released whilst eliminating the fault (fuse blowing) is contained within the cartridge (no degassing). > High breaking capacity up to 1500 VDC > Product dedicated to photovoltaic installations > High reliability > Improved safety Strong points > Associated range of switches and fuse bases, dedicated combs and connection accessories Large range > Photovoltaic protection The solution for What you need to know Characteristics used • I SC : short circuit current of the string. • I SC MAX: short circuit current of the string related to maximum sunlight density. • I RM : maximum admitted reverse current. • I n : fuse rating or fuse rated current (at 25°C in a RM fuse base). • N c : number of strings in parallel. • U e : fuse maximum operating voltage. • U OC MAX: maximum open circuit voltage in the lowest temperature conditions. When to protect A PV string requires an overcurrent protection when its own maximum admissible reverse current characteristic (Irm) is less than the current generated by the rest of the installation (current generated by the other "Nc-1" strings). How to protect Protection against overcurrents has to be applied to both polarities, regardless of wheather the DC installation is earthed or not. > IEC 60269-6 > IEC 60269-1 > IEC 60269-2 Compliance with standards fusib_026_a_1_cat fusib_030_a_1_x_cat fusib-pv_031_a_1_cat fusib-pv_032_a_1_cat 368 General Catalogue 2017-2018
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Fuse
pro
tect
ion
fusi
b_01
3_a_
1_ca
t
fusi
b-pv
_016
_a_1
_cat
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
Function
Advantages
SOCOMEC's gPV fuses protect photovoltaic installations against overcurrents caused by reverse currents that can occur in PV applications.
High breaking capacityUp to 50 kA to 1000 VDC,30 kA to 1500 VDC.
Product dedicated to photovoltaic installationsOperating ranges adapted to low overcurrents specific to photovoltaic systems.
High reliability • Absolute protection over time guaranteed by the simplicity of manufacture and function (Joule effect).
• No downgrading of fuse characteristics over time.
Improved safetyThe energy released whilst eliminating the fault (fuse blowing) is contained within the cartridge (no degassing).
> High breaking capacity up to 1500 VDC
> Product dedicated to photovoltaic installations
> High reliability > Improved safety
Strong points
> Associated range of switches and fuse bases, dedicated combs and connection accessories
Large range
> Photovoltaic protection
The solution for
What you need to know
Characteristics used • ISC: short circuit current of the string. • ISC MAX: short circuit current of the string related to maximum sunlight density. • IRM: maximum admitted reverse current. • In: fuse rating or fuse rated current (at 25°C in a RM fuse base). • Nc: number of strings in parallel. • Ue: fuse maximum operating voltage. • UOC MAX: maximum open circuit voltage in the lowest temperature conditions.
When to protectA PV string requires an overcurrent protection when its own maximum admissible reverse current characteristic (Irm) is less than the current generated by the rest of the installation (current generated by the other "Nc-1" strings).
How to protectProtection against overcurrents has to be applied to both polarities, regardless of wheather the DC installation is earthed or not.
> IEC 60269-6 > IEC 60269-1 > IEC 60269-2
Compliance with standards
fusi
b-pv
_016
_a_1
_cat
fusi
b_02
6_a_
1_ca
t
fusi
b_03
0_a_
1_x_
cat
fusi
b-pv
_031
_a_1
_cat
fusi
b-pv
_032
_a_1
_cat
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
How to choose the right fuse protection
fusi
b_17
9_b_
1_gb
_cat
ReCombiner box
Level 2
+
Fuse protection(10x38and RM PV)
Combiner box
Level 1
PV Disconnect switch
PV Disconnect switch
++
+
+
-
-
-
-
-
Surge arrester Surge arrester
Surge arrester
Inverter
Fuse protection(Busbar bolted or NH andbases)
PV panels
Fuse protection(10x38 and RM PV) Combiner box
Level 1
PV Disconnect switch
++
+
+
-
-
-
-
VoltageUe > UOC MAX
In the absence of complementary information use UOC MAX = 1.2 UOC
Fuse rating determinationDetermination of the fuse rated current consists of choosing a protection capable of: • Supporting without fusing the normal overload current during the periods of maximum sunlight density at the ambient temperature of the enclosure in which the fuse is installed, In > ISC MAX In the absence of complementary information use ISC MAX = 1.4 ISC
• Melting and reliably clearing the fault before the PV modules are damaged by the reverse current. In < IRM
368 General Catalogue 2017-2018
Fuse
pro
tect
ion
fusi
b_01
3_a_
1_ca
t
fusi
b-pv
_016
_a_1
_cat
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
Function
Advantages
SOCOMEC's gPV fuses protect photovoltaic installations against overcurrents caused by reverse currents that can occur in PV applications.
High breaking capacityUp to 50 kA to 1000 VDC,30 kA to 1500 VDC.
Product dedicated to photovoltaic installationsOperating ranges adapted to low overcurrents specific to photovoltaic systems.
High reliability • Absolute protection over time guaranteed by the simplicity of manufacture and function (Joule effect).
• No downgrading of fuse characteristics over time.
Improved safetyThe energy released whilst eliminating the fault (fuse blowing) is contained within the cartridge (no degassing).
> High breaking capacity up to 1500 VDC
> Product dedicated to photovoltaic installations
> High reliability > Improved safety
Strong points
> Associated range of switches and fuse bases, dedicated combs and connection accessories
Large range
> Photovoltaic protection
The solution for
What you need to know
Characteristics used • ISC: short circuit current of the string. • ISC MAX: short circuit current of the string related to maximum sunlight density. • IRM: maximum admitted reverse current. • In: fuse rating or fuse rated current (at 25°C in a RM fuse base). • Nc: number of strings in parallel. • Ue: fuse maximum operating voltage. • UOC MAX: maximum open circuit voltage in the lowest temperature conditions.
When to protectA PV string requires an overcurrent protection when its own maximum admissible reverse current characteristic (Irm) is less than the current generated by the rest of the installation (current generated by the other "Nc-1" strings).
How to protectProtection against overcurrents has to be applied to both polarities, regardless of wheather the DC installation is earthed or not.
> IEC 60269-6 > IEC 60269-1 > IEC 60269-2
Compliance with standards
fusi
b-pv
_016
_a_1
_cat
fusi
b_02
6_a_
1_ca
t
fusi
b_03
0_a_
1_x_
cat
fusi
b-pv
_031
_a_1
_cat
fusi
b-pv
_032
_a_1
_cat
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
How to choose the right fuse protection
fusi
b_17
9_b_
1_gb
_cat
ReCombiner box
Level 2
+
Fuse protection(10x38and RM PV)
Combiner box
Level 1
PV Disconnect switch
PV Disconnect switch
++
+
+
-
-
-
-
-
Surge arrester Surge arrester
Surge arrester
Inverter
Fuse protection(Busbar bolted or NH andbases)
PV panels
Fuse protection(10x38 and RM PV) Combiner box
Level 1
PV Disconnect switch
++
+
+
-
-
-
-
VoltageUe > UOC MAX
In the absence of complementary information use UOC MAX = 1.2 UOC
Fuse rating determinationDetermination of the fuse rated current consists of choosing a protection capable of: • Supporting without fusing the normal overload current during the periods of maximum sunlight density at the ambient temperature of the enclosure in which the fuse is installed, In > ISC MAX In the absence of complementary information use ISC MAX = 1.4 ISC
• Melting and reliably clearing the fault before the PV modules are damaged by the reverse current. In < IRM
369General Catalogue 2017-2018
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
References
Size NH1 Size NH2 Size NH3 Size 1XL Size 3L
Accessories Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference
Fuse blown auxiliary contact 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901Fuse base recommended 65PV 1011 65PV 1002 65PV 1003 - 65PV 1113
Accessories
Rating (A) Fuse size
Dissipated power
Breaking capacity ReferenceW @ In W @ 0.8 In
gPV cylindrical fuses1 10 x 38 0.76 0.43 30 kA 60PV 00012 10 x 38 1.54 0.84 30 kA 60PV 00023 10 x 38 1.35 0.74 30 kA 60PV 00034 10 x 38 1.84 1.08 30 kA 60PV 00046 10 x 38 2.50 1.40 30 kA 60PV 00068 10 x 38 2.57 1.47 30 kA 60PV 000810 10 x 38 2.58 1.51 30 kA 60PV 001012 10 x 38 2.61 1.42 30 kA 60PV 001215 10 x 38 2.44 1.08 30 kA 60PV 001516 10 x 38 2.70 1.56 30 kA 60PV 001620 10 x 38 2.99 1.75 30 kA 60PV 002025 14 x 51 5.1 2.7 10 kA 60PV 0C2532 14 x 51 6.2 3.3 10 kA 60PV 0C32
gPV knife edge fuse32 NH1 8.5 4.3 50 kA 60PV 003240 NH1 9 4.6 50 kA 60PV 004050 NH1 10.5 5.4 50 kA 60PV 005063 NH1 12 6.1 50 kA 60PV 006380 NH1 15.5 7.9 50 kA 60PV 0080100 NH1 16.5 8.4 50 kA 60PV 0100125 NH1 17.5 8.9 50 kA 60PV 0125160 NH1 24 12.2 50 kA 60PV 0160200 NH1 25 13 50 kA 60PV 1200250 NH2 35 23 50 kA 60PV 1250315 NH3 44 27 50 kA 60PV 1315400 NH3 50 30 50 kA 60PV 1400500 3 L 85 50 50 kA 60PV 0500600 3 L 118 92 50 kA 60PV 0600
Rated voltage 1000 VDC
Rating (A) Fuse size
Dissipated power
Breaking capacity ReferenceW @ In W @ 0.7 In W @ 0.8 In
gPV cylindrical fuses2 10x85 3.42 1.28 10 61PV 00024 10x85 2.91 1.16 10 61PV 00046 10x85 2.65 1.1 10 61PV 00068 10x85 2.79 1.16 10 61PV 000810 10x85 4.38 1.81 10 61PV 001012 10x85 4.43 1.83 10 61PV 001216 10x85 4.13 1.75 10 61PV 001620(1) 10x85 5.14 2.13 10 61PV 0020(1)
25(1) 10x85 5.48 2.28 10 61PV 0025(1)
gPV knife edge fuse200 1XL 61 31 30 61PV 0200400 3L 91 49 30 61PV 0400
Rated voltage 1500 VDC
(1) Rated voltage 1200 VDC.
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
Adjustment due to ambient temperature
Inf = Iscgen/KtInf - gPV fuse rated current.
Iscgen - short-circuit current of PV generator in STC conditions.
Kt - derating factor.
Max. ambient temperature (°C) Kt: derating factor
20 1
40 0.92
45 0.90
50 0.87
55 0.85
60 0.82
65 0.79
70 0.76
Standard dimensions (mm) as per IEC 60269-2
FG
CE
B
AD
fusi
b-pv
_001
_a_1
_x_c
at
Fuse size Striker
A B C D T F G
max max max max
NH1 Without 137 20 6 68 40 53 40
NH2 Without 152 25 6 75 60 61 48
NH3 Without 152 32 6 75 70 75 60
1XL Without 190 20 6 128 51 51 40
3L Without 205 32 6 123 74 74 60
gPV knife edge fuse
BC
A
fusi
b_16
7_a_
1_x_
cat
Fuse size Striker A B C
10 x 38 Without 10.3 38 10.5
14 x 51 Without 14.3 51.5 10.10
10 x 85 Without 10.3 85 10.5
gPV cylindrical fuses
25A
32A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
14x5
1 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_003
_c_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 14x51
Time/current operation characteristics
1A 2A 3A 4A 6A 8A 10A
12A
15/1
6A
20A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
10x3
8 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_002
_b_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 10x38
Rated voltage 1000 VDC
370 General Catalogue 2017-2018
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
References
Size NH1 Size NH2 Size NH3 Size 1XL Size 3L
Accessories Reference Reference Reference Reference Reference
Fuse blown auxiliary contact 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901 56PV 9901Fuse base recommended 65PV 1011 65PV 1002 65PV 1003 - 65PV 1113
Accessories
Rating (A) Fuse size
Dissipated power
Breaking capacity ReferenceW @ In W @ 0.8 In
gPV cylindrical fuses1 10 x 38 0.76 0.43 30 kA 60PV 00012 10 x 38 1.54 0.84 30 kA 60PV 00023 10 x 38 1.35 0.74 30 kA 60PV 00034 10 x 38 1.84 1.08 30 kA 60PV 00046 10 x 38 2.50 1.40 30 kA 60PV 00068 10 x 38 2.57 1.47 30 kA 60PV 000810 10 x 38 2.58 1.51 30 kA 60PV 001012 10 x 38 2.61 1.42 30 kA 60PV 001215 10 x 38 2.44 1.08 30 kA 60PV 001516 10 x 38 2.70 1.56 30 kA 60PV 001620 10 x 38 2.99 1.75 30 kA 60PV 002025 14 x 51 5.1 2.7 10 kA 60PV 0C2532 14 x 51 6.2 3.3 10 kA 60PV 0C32
gPV knife edge fuse32 NH1 8.5 4.3 50 kA 60PV 003240 NH1 9 4.6 50 kA 60PV 004050 NH1 10.5 5.4 50 kA 60PV 005063 NH1 12 6.1 50 kA 60PV 006380 NH1 15.5 7.9 50 kA 60PV 0080100 NH1 16.5 8.4 50 kA 60PV 0100125 NH1 17.5 8.9 50 kA 60PV 0125160 NH1 24 12.2 50 kA 60PV 0160200 NH1 25 13 50 kA 60PV 1200250 NH2 35 23 50 kA 60PV 1250315 NH3 44 27 50 kA 60PV 1315400 NH3 50 30 50 kA 60PV 1400500 3 L 85 50 50 kA 60PV 0500600 3 L 118 92 50 kA 60PV 0600
Rated voltage 1000 VDC
Rating (A) Fuse size
Dissipated power
Breaking capacity ReferenceW @ In W @ 0.7 In W @ 0.8 In
gPV cylindrical fuses2 10x85 3.42 1.28 10 61PV 00024 10x85 2.91 1.16 10 61PV 00046 10x85 2.65 1.1 10 61PV 00068 10x85 2.79 1.16 10 61PV 000810 10x85 4.38 1.81 10 61PV 001012 10x85 4.43 1.83 10 61PV 001216 10x85 4.13 1.75 10 61PV 001620(1) 10x85 5.14 2.13 10 61PV 0020(1)
25(1) 10x85 5.48 2.28 10 61PV 0025(1)
gPV knife edge fuse200 1XL 61 31 30 61PV 0200400 3L 91 49 30 61PV 0400
Rated voltage 1500 VDC
(1) Rated voltage 1200 VDC.
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
Adjustment due to ambient temperature
Inf = Iscgen/KtInf - gPV fuse rated current.
Iscgen - short-circuit current of PV generator in STC conditions.
Kt - derating factor.
Max. ambient temperature (°C) Kt: derating factor
20 1
40 0.92
45 0.90
50 0.87
55 0.85
60 0.82
65 0.79
70 0.76
Standard dimensions (mm) as per IEC 60269-2
FG
CE
B
AD
fusi
b-pv
_001
_a_1
_x_c
at
Fuse size Striker
A B C D T F G
max max max max
NH1 Without 137 20 6 68 40 53 40
NH2 Without 152 25 6 75 60 61 48
NH3 Without 152 32 6 75 70 75 60
1XL Without 190 20 6 128 51 51 40
3L Without 205 32 6 123 74 74 60
gPV knife edge fuse
BC
A
fusi
b_16
7_a_
1_x_
cat
Fuse size Striker A B C
10 x 38 Without 10.3 38 10.5
14 x 51 Without 14.3 51.5 10.10
10 x 85 Without 10.3 85 10.5
gPV cylindrical fuses
25A
32A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
14x5
1 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_003
_c_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 14x51
Time/current operation characteristics
1A 2A 3A 4A 6A 8A 10A
12A
15/1
6A
20A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
10x3
8 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_002
_b_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 10x38
Rated voltage 1000 VDC
371General Catalogue 2017-2018
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1 000 10 000
NH
1 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
80A
100A
125A
160A
200A
32A
40A
50A
63A
fusi
b-pv
_004
_d_1
_gb_
cat
gPV NH1 knife edge fuses
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
2XL
gPV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10 100 1 000 10 000
400A
315A
500A
600A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
3L g
PV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10 100 1 000 10 000
fusi
b-pv
_005
_d_1
_gb_
cat
fusi
b-pv
_006
_d_1
_gb_
cat
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
250A
NH
2 gP
V
fusi
b-pv
_033
_a_1
_gb_
cat
gPV NH2 knife edge fuses
gPV NH3 knife edge fuses gPV 3L knife edge fuses
Time/current operation characteristics (continued)Rated voltage 1000 VDC
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
400A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
3L g
PV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)fu
sib-
pv_0
29_b
_1_g
b_ca
t
gPV 3L knife edge fuses
2A 4A 6A 8A 10A
12A
16A
20A
25A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
10x8
5 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_027
_b_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 10x85
200A
1XL
gPV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
fusi
b-pv
_028
_b_1
_gb_
cat
Rated voltage 1500 VDC
gPV 1XL knife edge fuses
372 General Catalogue 2017-2018
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curvefrom 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1 000 10 000
NH
1 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
80A
100A
125A
160A
200A
32A
40A
50A
63A
fusi
b-pv
_004
_d_1
_gb_
cat
gPV NH1 knife edge fuses
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
2XL
gPV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10 100 1 000 10 000
400A
315A
500A
600A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
3L g
PV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10 100 1 000 10 000
fusi
b-pv
_005
_d_1
_gb_
cat
fusi
b-pv
_006
_d_1
_gb_
cat
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
250A
NH
2 gP
V
fusi
b-pv
_033
_a_1
_gb_
cat
gPV NH2 knife edge fuses
gPV NH3 knife edge fuses gPV 3L knife edge fuses
Time/current operation characteristics (continued)Rated voltage 1000 VDC
Photovoltaic fusesgPV curve
from 1 to 600 A, up to 1500 VDC
400A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
3L g
PV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_029
_b_1
_gb_
cat
gPV 3L knife edge fuses
2A 4A 6A 8A 10A
12A
16A
20A
25A
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.0011 10 100 1000
10x8
5 gP
V
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
fusi
b-pv
_027
_b_1
_gb_
cat
gPV cylindrical fuses 10x85
200A
1XL
gPV
Pre
arci
ng ti
me
(s)
Available Current, DC-Time Constant 1-3ms (Amps)
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.00110 100 1000 10000
fusi
b-pv
_028
_b_1
_gb_
cat
Rated voltage 1500 VDC
gPV 1XL knife edge fuses
373General Catalogue 2017-2018
