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2.1 Product Overview: Eaton Expulsion Fuses
2.1 Product Overview: Eaton Expulsion Fuses
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2 Product Description Accessories Catalog Numbers
Eaton’s expulsion fuses use DBU type fuse units are The following accessories are Each Eaton fuse product is
2 boric acid as the interrupting designed for new and available for expulsion fuses: identified by a unique
medium. Under a fault aftermarket utility applications. descriptive catalog number
2 condition, arc heat End fittings are available, in Mountings that contains major
decomposes the boric acid both indoor and outdoor Mountings include a base, information such as the fuse
2 into water vapor. The water versions, as well as live parts porcelain or glass polyester family and item, and rated
vapor blast de-ionizes the arc and mountings. Mufflers insulators, and live parts. maximum continuous current
2 path preventing arc re-ignition
after a natural current zero.
confine the arc within the fuse
and substantially reduce the
They help enable the fuse to
be safely attached to the
and rated maximum
application voltage where
noise and exhaust when the gear. Mountings can be applicable. The catalog
2 RBA type indoor expulsion fuse interrupts. either disconnect, non- number does not change
fuses must be fitted with a disconnect or dropout. Non- where form, fit and function
2 discharge filter or condenser,
that moderates the discharge
RBA E-Rated Refillable
Boric Acid
disconnect mountings are remain unchanged, although
available in bolt-on or clamp- the associated Eaton internal
exhaust. The discharge filter
2 limits the exhaust to a small
type arrangements. Fuses 10 character style number
may be vertical or underhung. may change. Fuse products
and relatively inert amount of should be ordered by the
2 gas and lowers the noise Live Parts descriptive catalog number.
level without affecting the Live parts attach the fuse to
2 fuse interrupting rating. the insulators and are
Steam discharge, that can considered part of the
RDB E-Rated Refillable
2 effect the interrupting, is fully
restricted by the condenser. Outdoor Dropout Boric mounting. All parts above the
Acid insulators are live parts.
2 RDB type outdoor dropout End Fittings
fuses include an ejector
End fittings are metal parts
2 spring that forces the arcing
rod through the top of the that attach to each end of the
fuse. The arcing rod strikes a fuse at the ferrules. They are
2 latch on the mounting that used only on disconnect
forces the fuse to swing fuses or when converting a
2 outward through a 180° arc non-disconnect to a
into the dropout position. disconnect fuse.
2 Refill units can be field DBU Dropout Boric Acid—
installed into RBA and RDB for Use Indoors, Inside
2 expulsion fuses. Once the Switchgear or Outdoors
operated unit has been
2 removed, the separately
purchased unit can be easily
2 installed into the fuse holder.
Contents
2 DBU Outdoor Mounting
Description Page
2 Fuse Selection
Interrupting Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-5
2 Continuous Current Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-7
Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-9
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2 Fuse Selection
2 There are four factors Voltage Rating
involved in the selection of a The first consideration line-to-line voltage under any secondary phase-to-phase
boric acid expulsion fuse. regarding fuse application is fault condition. A good rule of fault that could impose full
2 that the fuse selected must thumb is that if more than line-to-line voltage across a
The first three considerations
are the rated maximum have a rated maximum one phase of the system is single fuse. When only one
2 voltage, the rated maximum voltage equal to or greater extended beyond the fuse phase of a four-wire
interrupting current including than the maximum power location, the fuse rated effectively grounded system
2 the rate of rise of the frequency voltage that could maximum voltage must equal is extended beyond the fuse
transient recovery voltage, be impressed across the fuse or exceed the system location to supply a load
2 and the rated continuous under any possible
conditions. In most cases,
maximum line-to-line voltage,
regardless of how the three-
connected from phase-to-
neutral, it is usually
current of the fuse. Proper
this means that the rated phase system is grounded on acceptable to have the fuse
2 attention must be given to
each of these as improper maximum voltage of the fuse the source side of the fuse or rated maximum voltage equal
application in any one of must equal or exceed the how the transformers or or exceed the maximum line-
2 these areas may result in the system maximum line-to-line loads are connected on the to neutral voltage.
fuse failing to perform its voltage. The only exception load side of the fuse. It is a
It is permissible for expulsion
2 intended function. The fourth to this rule occurs when fairly common practice to
fuse rated voltage to exceed
consideration is coordination fusing single-phase loads fuse wye grounded wye
connected from line-to- the system voltage by any
2 with line and load side
neutral on an effectively
transformers with fuses that
have a rated maximum desired amount but under no
protective equipment that is circumstances may the
grounded four-wire system. voltage that only exceeds
2 needed to give selectivity of
outage and to prevent Here, the fuse rated then system line-to-neutral system maximum voltage
maximum voltage need only voltage. In most cases, this exceed the fuse rated
premature operation.
2 exceed the system maximum presents no problem, but the maximum voltage.
Each of these four areas is line-to-neutral voltage, user should be aware of the
2 discussed in detail. providing it is impossible for remote possibility of a
the fuse to experience the full
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Primary faults, or faults on also reflected in the test Another consideration when fuses are not intended to
2 the primary side of a parameters called for in IEEE applying power fuses is the operate on fault currents
transformer, will generally Std. C37.41-2000™. Eaton’s altitude at which they are below the secondary terminal
2 produce higher short-circuit line of expulsion fuses have installed. The dielectric fault of the associated
currents and less severe proven their ability to strength of air decreases with transformer. Distribution type
2 transient recovery voltages.
Secondary faults produce
successfully withstand the
transient recovery voltage
increasing altitude. De-rating
is required for applications at
expulsion fuses can be used
where the protection
lower fault currents and more associated with both types altitudes above 1000 meters requirements call for a
2 severe transient recovery of faults. The table on Page (3300 feet). Correction factors greater degree of overload
voltages. This is due to the V14-T2-6 lists the frequency for various altitudes are listed protection. However, E-rated
2 insertion of the transformer of the transient recovery in IEEE Std. C37.40™. and K-rated fuses do not
impedance in the circuit. voltage and amplitude factors provide protection for fault
Fuses are fault protective
2 Eaton recognizes the effects at which these fuses were
devices, and are overload
currents less than two times
of the different parameters tested. These conditions the continuous current rating
involved in primary and meet or exceed the tolerant not overload of the fuse.
2 secondary fault phenomena. requirements of the ANSI protective devices. By
These various conditions are Standards. design, power type expulsion
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2 Transient Recovery Voltage Values for RBA, RDB and DBU Fuses
Voltage kV Transient Recovery Voltage Values
2 Primary Fault Recovery Secondary Fault Recovery
Nominal Maximum Design Frequency in kHz Amplitude Factor Frequency in kHz Amplitude Factor
2 2.40 2.75 9.0 1.6 26.0 1.6
4.16 4.80 9.0 1.6 26.0 1.6
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4.80 5.50 9.0 1.6 26.0 1.6
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Using the two paralleled 800 fuse design, which has a 10% derating factor, ratings of 450, 540 and 720 are available.
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Melting
Curves
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Contents
2 RBA Fuses
Description Page
2 Application
Transformer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-12
2 Repetitive Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-19
Repetitive Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-19
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2 Application
Use of the current generation When applying expulsion Outdoor fuses are vented and Outdoor fuses are vented,
2 of protection and coordination fuses, physical as well as thus have a high noise level and the venting of the hot
computer programs has electrical properties must be and expel a greater amount of gases resembles a cylindrical
2 taken much of the hard work considered. Expulsion fuses gas making clearance from or narrowly conical column
out of checking coordination emit gases from the bottom ground an important height above the minimum
2 between medium voltage of the fuse and as a result, consideration. However, the ground clearance. It is not
fuses and the upstream and care should also be taken to noise level of outdoor power really a factor except as
2 downstream devices and
protective equipment in the
maintain minimum phase-to-
phase and phase-to-ground
fuses that employ boric acid
solid material to control the
related to rebounding from
the ground of hot particles
circuit. In addition, they allow clearances when mounting arcing process is generally and gases. The illustration on
2 detailed analysis of potential fuses. Indoor fuses employ much lower, and the exhaust Page V14-T2-3 shows the
arc flash that could occur due an exhaust control device, a column is less violent than nature of the discharge and
2 to faults at particular circuit discharge filter, a muffler or a that associated with fuses allows the user to suggest
locations. Additional condenser to absorb some or employing links and cutouts, specific safety zones for each
2 considerations such as the most of the exhaust from the even at higher levels of particular application.
effects of cable run lengths fuse but specified clearances interrupting current. When
can also be included in the must still be maintained. applying outdoor fuses,
2 fault current calculations to clearance must also be
increase the accuracy of allowed for the arc that the
2 coordination and arc flash fuse swings through during
studies. However, a basic dropout. The tables on Page
2 understanding of the V14-T2-11 give the minimum
coordination principles behind clearance to ground and the
2 such studies is necessary for
correct interpretation of the
minimum phase spacing.
results.
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Transformer Application
2 Fuses are installed on the There are two sometimes Typical Fuse—Transformer Coordination
primary side of a transformer to: conflicting factors when
2 selecting a fuse to protect a 1000
● Protect the system on the transformer circuit. The 800
2 source side of the fuses from continuous current rating must 600 C B A
an outage due to faults in or be large enough to prevent 400 Minimum Total
beyond the transformer
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premature fuse interruption
from magnetizing or inrush
Melt Clearing
from an otherwise healthy currents and it must also be 200
2 distribution system to large enough to prevent fuse
prevent further deterioration or fuse
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an internal winding fault in
interruption during normal or
100
80
emergency overload situations.
the transformer, the fuse 60
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The fuse rating must also be
small enough to provide the 40
collateral damage to the protection listed in the purpose
2 transformer and its hierarchy.
surroundings (although the 20
2 primary fuses will isolate a Fuses on the primary side of
transformer with an internal transformers should not
10
2 fault from the primary
system, expulsion fuses
operate on transformer
magnetizing or inrush current.
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generally are not fast enough The magnitude of the first loop
2 to prevent extensive damage of inrush current and the rate at
Time In Seconds
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to the transformer) which the peaks of subsequent
2 ● Coordinate with protection loops decay is a function of
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on the low-voltage side of many factors. Some of these
2 the transformer (transformer are transformer design, residual
primary protection must be flux in the core at the instant of 1
energization, the point on the
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voltage wave at which the
0.8
the secondary protection to 0.6
clear faults occurring transformer is energized and
2 downstream of the the characteristics of the source 0.4
secondary protection) supplying the transformer.
2 ● Protect the transformer When energizing, the heating 0.2
against bolted secondary effect of the inrush current can
2 faults (the fuse should be considered equal to 12 times
the transformer full load current
operate on any bolted 0.1
for 1/10 of a second. Thus,
2 secondary faults, between
when selecting the current
0.08
0.06
the transformer secondary
rating for fuses used at the
2 terminals and the secondary
protection before the primary side of a transformer, 0.04
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80
100
200
400
600
800
1000
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
seconds. The fuse whose
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minimum melting curve lies just
is to isolate a faulted Scale x 10 = Secondary Current In Amperes
transformer from the primary above and to the right of this
2 system) point is the lowest rated fuse
that can be used at the primary 4.8 kV LD LD SD SD I
● Protect the transformer
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terminals to satisfy the inrush Breaker Amps PU T PU T PU
requirements. This criterion is
secondary faults to whatever normally satisfied for all Eaton BDS-416 1200 IX 4 4X 0.18 12X
2 extent is possible (the fuse expulsion fuses if the fuse A RBA sec sec
should limit damage to the 200E CCDS-206 400 IX 20 — — 9X
current rating is equal to or
2 transformer windings to the greater than the transformer 1000 kVA sec
best extent possible) self-cooled full load current.
2 Selecting the proper voltage, Thus, a fusing ratio as low as 480V
1:1 could be used in selecting B DS-416
interrupting and continuous 1200 LSI
2 current ratings for the fuse is primary side fuses if inrush or
magnetizing current were the
straightforward and has been
only concern.
2 sufficiently covered in their
respective sections. DS-206
C C C
400 LI
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2 750 180.00 250E 104.00 150E 90.00 125E 60.00 100E 36.10 50E
1000 241.00 400E 140.00 200E 120.00 200E 80.00 125E 48.10 80E
2 1500 360.00 540E 208.00 300E 180.00 250E 120.00 200E 72.00 100E
2000 481.00 720E 278.00 400E 241.00 400E 160.00 250E 496.20 150E
2 2500 600.00 — 346.00 540E 301.00 450E 200.00 300E 120.00 200E
3750 — — — — — … — — 180.00 250E
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5000 — — — — — … — — 241.00 400E
2 Single-Phase Transformers
5 2.08 3E 1.20 3E 1.04 3E 0.69 3E 0.416 3E
2 10 4.17 7E 2.40 5E 2.08 3E 1.39 3E 0.832 3E
15 6.25 10E 3.60 5E 3.13 5E 2.08 3E 1.25 3E
2 25 10.40 15E 6.00 10E 5.20 10E 3.47 5E 2.08 3E
2 500 208.00 300E 120.00 200E 104.00 150E 69.60 100E 41.60 65E
667 278.00 400E 160.00 250E 139.00 200E 92.60 150E 55.40 80E
2 833 347.00 540E 200.00 300E 173.00 250E 115.50 200E 69.40 100E
1250 521.00 720E 300.00 540E 260.00 400E 174.00 250E 104.00 150E
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2 Two (2) 300E ampere fuse refills used in parallel with 10% derating factor.
Two (2) 400E ampere fuse refills used in parallel with 10% derating factor.
Two (2) 250E ampere fuse refills used in parallel with 10% derating factor.
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If provisions are made to limit Equal concern should be transformer banks. Curves for This is not the case when the
2 transformer overloads to a given to the upper limit of values of N other than 1 apply transformer has a delta
lower range, by thermal or continuous current rating that to unsymmetrical faults on connected winding, either on
2 other protective devices, the will provide protection for the three-phase transformers and the primary or the secondary
ratio of fuse current to transformer. The extent to three-phase transformer side of the transformer. With
2 transformer full load current
can be less than 1.4:1. To find
which the fuses are to
protect the transformer
banks that have at least one
delta connected winding.
delta connected primary
windings the current in the
the amount of reduction against secondary faults is Ideally, the total clearing lines (fuses) supplying the
2 permissible without damage one of several factors that time-current of the primary delta winding and currents in
to the fuse, the procedure determines the upper limit. fuse would lie below the heat the primary delta windings
2 using the overload curve
When a main secondary
curve for all values of current generally are not equal, and
should be employed. up to 25 times the of greater importance, the
breaker is not used, the
2 When the transformer has primary fuses may be the
transformer rated current. ratio of line (fuse) current to
However this is not usually the winding current varies
forced cooling, the minimum only devices that provide possible as the fuse has with the type of fault on the
2 fuse size that can be applied thru-fault protection for the minimum limitations placed external system. With delta
should be based on the transformer. In these on the rating due to long time connected secondary
2 transformer top rating and circumstances the fuse overload impressed on the windings, the current in the
the extent to which the should operate before the transformer and the fact that - transformer secondary
2 transformer will be overloaded
beyond the top rating.
transformer windings are
damaged due to heavy
E-rated expulsion fuses do windings is generally not
not provide protection for equal to the secondary line
currents. The capability of
2 It should be remembered that transformer windings to carry
currents below two times
their continuous current
current, and the ratio of
primary line current to the
E- or K-rated expulsion fuses these thru-fault or heavy rating. In spite of these lower secondary line current varies
2 applied at the primary
terminals of a transformer do
currents varies from one limitations, primary side fuses with the type of fault on the
transformer design to should protect the secondary system.
not provide protection for
2 currents below two times the
another. When specific transformer for bolted
information applicable to secondary faults and higher
continuous current rating of individual transformers is not
2 the fuse. That is, for currents available, the transformer
impedance secondary faults
that exceed the time limits to whatever extent is
heat curves shown on possible.
2 shown by the fuse overload Page V14-T2-18 can be used
curve on Page V14-T2-5, the to evaluate the thru-fault Wye connected transformers,
2 fuse may have deteriorated protection offered the regardless of whether or not
before the fusible element transformer by the fuses. The the neutral is grounded, tied
melts. In order to provide
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curve labeled N=1 is drawn
through the points defined in
to the system neutral or
floating have line currents
protection for the IEEE Std. C57.92™, such that that are equal to the winding
2 transformer, protection must the curve has the same currents for faults external to
be applied on the secondary shape as shown in Figure 1 of the transformer. Thus a fuse
2 side of the transformer. IEEE publication 273 titled, connected to the terminal of
“Guide to Protective Relay a wye connected winding will
2 Application to Power see the same current that is
Transformers”. This curve in the winding for all faults
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transformers and to three- Also, there is a simple
phase faults on three-phase relation between the primary
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whether or not load of fault
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considered.
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The preceding pertains to When using the current Typical Transformer Heat Curves
2 diagrams using secondary generation of protection and
amperes. If the breaker coordination computer 10000
8000
2 characteristic is to be programs, all the factors such
6000
translated to primary as the ratios of line to
2 amperes, its characteristics
must lie beneath the fuse
winding ratios and
transformation ratios should
4000
80%
Tn Reclosing Circuit Breaker Fuse Coordination 2
QMMN
60%
Tm
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80 2
A
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Contents
2 BA Fuseholder
Description Page
2 BA Type Fuses
Catalog Number Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-21
2 Interrupting Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-21
Product Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-22
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2 BA Type Fuses
2 Product Description
The refillable BA type (boric Introduction Main operating parts are the Operation
2 acid) high voltage expulsion BA power fuses provide fusible element, arcing rod, BA type fuses are of the
fuse is an E-rated fuse that protection for circuits and helical spring, and dry boric refillable type. When a fuse
acid cylinder. To prevent
2 can be vented (outdoor) or equipment that operate on
warping under outdoor
operates due to a fault blown,
enclosed (indoor). These voltages from 7.2 to 38 kV. the fuse holder is removed
fuses are designed for power When the calibrated current conditions, a heavy glass- with from the mounting.
2 applications and were responsive element melts, epoxy or ceramic tube After replacement of the refill
introduced by the the fuse reacts rapidly to encloses the entire assembly. unit, the fuse holder can be
2 Westinghouse Electric de-ionize the arc and interrupt This glass-epoxy tube also reinserted into the fuse
Company in the middle the circuit. On outdoor assures adequate strength to mounting.
2 1930s. The refill units have vented installations, a contain the force of the arc
interruption.
been in continuous mechanical dropout action Application
2 production since that time
and are still available for use
gives a 180˚ air break. On
indoor applications, the arc
Within the fuse, the current BA fuses are applied in utility
path is maintained by tight and industrial high voltage
in existing installations. exhaust is absorbed by the power systems for
2 attached exhaust control
electrical connections. From
protecting:
Mountings are no longer the top ferrule, the path is
device (filter or condenser). through the extended spring
2 available for use with BA refill The fuse refill unit is of the and shunt assembly; then to
● Power transformers
units, but a limited range of replaceable type rather than ● Feeder circuit
replacement fuse holders is the arcing rod, on through the
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the renewable type, resulting fusible element that is sectionalizing
in light weight for ease in bridged by the mechanical ● Distribution transformers
2 New and replacement handling. strain element, and into the ● Potential transformers
applications should use RBA bottom ferrule. When the
fuses that superseded BA Construction
2 fuses a number of years ago. DE-ION® arc interruption
fuse element melts, the
arcing rod is pulled upward
Ratings
● 8.3 to 38 kV
permits application of the BA drawing the arc into the boric
2 type power fuse over a range acid cylinder. As it strikes,
● 0.5E to 400E Amperes
of system voltages. This line intense heat from the arc
2 of dropout fuses carries the decomposes the compressed
boric acid principle of circuit boric acid powder.
2 protection to higher voltage
ratings, and at the same time Decomposition of the dry
provides short-circuit boric acid forms water vapor
2 protection for systems of and boric acid anhydride. The
moderate capacity at a lower electrical interruption is
2 cost. caused by the steam cooling
and de-ionizing the arc as it is
2 drawn through the cylinder by
the action of the spring and
rod.
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Product Selection
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BA2 Type Expulsion Fuse Refill Units
2 Voltage (kV) Performance Curves
Approximate Shipping
2 Nominal Maximum Ampere Rating Catalog Number Weight Lbs (kg) Minimum Melting Total Clearing
7.2 8.3 0.5 8BA2-.5 1.0 (0.45) TC28115801 TC28021601
2 7.2 8.3 5E 8BA2-5E 1.0 (0.45) TC28115801 TC28021601
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BA2 Type Expulsion Fuse Fuse Holders and Exhaust Control Devices
2 Notes
Available as replacements in exiting installations. For new installations, use RBA fuse assemblies.
Mounting no longer available. If mounting is required, convert installation to RBA fuse assemblies.
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8.3 to 69 kV
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38 to 72.5 kV
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DBA-2
92 to 145 kV
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Interrupting Ratings
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DBA Fuse Interrupting Ratings
2 Fuse Unit Maximum Maximum System DBA-1 rms DBA-2 rms
Voltage Rating kV Voltage kV Symmetrical kA Symmetrical kA
2 8.3 2.75 6.3 —
2 — 5.5 6.3 —
— 8.3 6.3 —
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25.8 25.8 6.3 12.5
2 38 38 5.0 12.5
48 48 4.0 12.5
2 72 72 — 10.0
2 92 92 — 6.3
121 121 — 5.0
2 145 145 — 4.0
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DBU Sectioned View solid boric acid liner that DBU fuse units are discarded
2 assists with the interruption. after fault interruption, and do
All of these components are not present any
2 contained within a high environmental hazard if
strength glass-epoxy tube discarded in a landfill.
2 sealed with high conductivity
copper end contacts that are DBU End Fittings
compatible with industry End fittings that are
2 standard end fittings for positioned on the top and
indoor or outdoor application. bottom of the fuse unit and
2 The calibrated fuse element are required to complete the
determines the operational electrical connection
2 When the fuse operates, the DBU fuse units have reliable fault response characteristics between the fuse unit and
spring forces the top of the performance in compliance of the fuse unit, which are mounting, can be reused if
arcing rod to penetrate the with industry-standard time- indicated on the specific
2 upper seal. On indoor current characteristics which time-current characteristic
they remain undamaged.
They are completely
applications, this action allow close coordination that curve. interchangeable with other
2 causes the visible blown fuse other DBU fuses, as well as comparable industry standard
indicator to actuate. other fuses and a wide variety The heavy copper cylindrical
end fittings.
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of other protective devices. arcing rod is contained within
the boric acid liner and
latch releases the fuse unit DBU fuses operate promptly to Outdoor End Fittings
performs two functions.
2 allowing the ejector spring to limit the stress on electrical Under normal conditions, it Reusable outdoor end fittings
move the assembly outward systems due to short-circuits. conducts the continuous are silver plated and made of
2 and swing into the vertical They isolate the faulted circuit, rated current of the fuse. a cast high conductivity
copper alloy. The hookeye in
down dropout position. This limiting service interruptions. When the fuse element and
dropout action provides They act rapidly to take the lower end fitting allows
2 immediate visual indication transformers off-line,
strain wire melt during a fault
the fuse unit to be easily
condition, the arcing rod
that the fuse has interrupted preventing tank rupture, and draws and lengthens the arc lifted in or out of the lower
2 a fault. When a fuse has feeder circuits off-line before as it moves up through the hinge contact of the
operated and the dropout damage can become boric acid liner. This mounting. A large hookeye
2 action is complete, the fuse widespread. They also provide movement is caused by on the upper fitting allows for
unit complete with end excellent isolation for spring tension accelerating easy operation in pole-top
2 fittings can be removed with capacitors, preventing case the arcing rod after release by mountings with a switch
stick. The design of the upper
a switch stick. Refer to I.L.36- failure in the event of a fault the melted strain link.
642-E for Installation condition. end fitting provides for proper
2 Instructions. Intense heat from the arc engagement in the upper
When installed on the primary separates the hydrated boric contact assembly of the
2 Applications side of substation power acid producing water vapor mounting. The positive
DBU fuses provide effective transformers, DBU fuses and inert boric anhydride that locking action of the latch
provide protection against
2 protection for circuits and
small, medium or large faults.
extinguishes and de-ionizes mechanism prevents
equipment that operate on the arc. detachment from the
Regardless of the nature of the mounting due to shock or
2 systems with voltage ratings up
to 34,500V. They can be used fault, full protection is provided On low current interruptions, vibration. The lower end
even down to minimum melt the vent diaphragm is not fitting has two cylindrical
on both electric utility and
2 industrial distribution systems current. ruptured, and the pressure posts that insert into the
retained within the fuse unit lower contact assembly of
and are suitable for use on the
2 DBU Details helps to extinguish the low the mounting. These posts
following:
Eaton’s DBU fuses provide intensity arc. On high current allow the fuse to rotate into
● Power transformers interruptions, the vent
2 ● Feeder circuits
superior performance and are
applicable for distribution diaphragm is ruptured and
the proper engaged position,
and suspend the fuse in the
system protection up to an the exhaust exits from the operated, drop-out position. If
Distribution transformers
2 ●
operational voltage of 34.5KV. bottom of the fuse. a fault occurs, the arcing rod
● Potential transformers
Because DBU fuses are In either case, the resulting will pierce the seal at the
2 ● Station service transformers available in a range of current dielectric strength generated upper end of the fuse unit,
● Metal-enclosed switchgear and speed ratings, close fusing and cause the latch to
in the fuse unit prevents
2 ● Pad mount switches can be achieved to maximize reignition of the arc after a release. Once released, the
protection and overall current zero. fuse will rotate down into the
DBU fuse units are sealed and coordination. The quality of the
2 can be used in outdoor or DBU design and manufacturing
drop-out position to indicate
that the fuse has operated.
indoor applications. They can be process ensures repeatable
2 used to directly replace accuracy and ongoing time-
competitive equivalent units. current protection.
2
DBU Fuse Unit current responsive silver
2 A DBU fuse unit is comprised element with a parallel
mechanical strain wire that
of a compression spring, an
isolates the silver element
2 arcing rod, a calibrated
from the spring tension, and a
Fuses should never be Coordination Consideration The melting time is the time Finally, low currents, usually
2 applied where the available Coordination considerations in seconds required to melt referred to as overload
fault current exceeds the must be made to help the fuse element. This curve currents, must also be
2 rated maximum interrupting determine what type of fuse indicates when or even if the considered. The DBU and
current of the fuse, or the is applied. The DBU power element of the fuse will melt other expulsion fuses have a
2 maximum value of the power
frequency system voltage
fuse interrupts at a natural for different symmetrical
current magnitudes.
rather low thermal capacity
and cannot carry overloads of
current zero in the current
exceeds the rated maximum wave and allows a minimum the same magnitude and
2 voltage of the fuse. of a half cycle of fault current
The total clearing time is the duration as motors and
total amount of time it takes transformers of equal
to flow before the fault is
2 The rated maximum
interrupting current values for cleared. The time-current
to clear a fault once the
element has melted. The
continuous currents. For this
characteristics associated reason, the fuse must be
DBU fuses are listed on Page total clearing time is really the
2 V14-T2-44. with a DBU has a rather sum of the melting time and
sized with the full load
gradual slope making it easier current in mind. This
the time the fuse arcs during consideration should be
2 The continuous current rating to coordinate with
downstream equipment. In
the clearing process. The made so the fuse does not
of a DBU power fuse should DBU power fuse is offered in
equal or exceed the addition, the DBU is ideal for blow on otherwise
2 maximum load current where higher voltage (up to 38 kV)
three configurations for use acceptable overloads and
with high currents: “E” inrush conditions.
the fuse is applied. and high current applications
2 (through 200A). It is
(Standard), “K” (Fast) and
“SE” (Slow). The curves for The Eaton DBU family of
DBU fuse units are available important to examine the the SE are less inverse and power fuses is broad and
2 with continuous current
ratings up to 200A and are
minimum melting and total allow for more of a time delay comprehensive. Refer to the
clearing time-current at high currents. table below to review the
designated as either E- or
2 K-rated. These designations
characteristics of this
particular fuse.
ratings available for most
are defined in ANSI/IEEE Std. application requirements. The
2 C37.42™ and C37.46™. final selection process for
new applications will include
the fuse unit, end fittings, and
2 a mounting.
2
DBU Power Fuse Short-Circuit Interrupting Ratings
2 Interrupting mVA
Nominal kV Interrupting Amperes (Three-Phase Symmetrical)
2 Symmetrical
DBU System Based on X/R = 16 Asymmetrical Where X/R = 16
2 17 7.2 14,000 22,400 175
4.8/8.32Y 200
2 7.2/12.47Y 300
2 7.62/13.2Y 320
13.8 335
2 14.4 350
16.5 400
2 27 7.2/12.47Y 12,500 20,000 270
7.62/13.2Y 285
2 13.8 300
2 14.4 310
16.5 365
2 23.0 500
14.4/24.9Y 540
2 20/34.5Y —
2 Note
Applies to 23 kV single-insulator style only, for the protection of single-phase-to-neutral circuits (line or transformers) and three-phase
2 DBU 17 100 E
2 Type Speed
DBU Voltage Rating Ampere E
Rating
2 17 = 17.1 kV
27 = 27 kV 3 30
K
SE
38 = 38 kV 5 40
2 6 50
7 65
8 80
2 10 100
12 125
2 13
15
140
150
20 175
2 25 200
2
DBU Mounting Catalog Numbers
2
DBU 17 - G DM - L
2
Type Hardware Connection Side
2 DBU Voltage Rating Insulator DL = Disconnect live parts L = Left hand
17 = 17.1 kV G = Glass polyester DM = Disconnect mounting R = Right hand
2 27 = 27 kV
38 = 38 kV
P = Porcelain EFID
EFOD
= Indoor end fittings
= Outdoor end fittings
MFLR = Muffler
2 NL = Non-disconnect live parts
NLP = Non-disconnect live parts (SS)
NM = Non-disconnect mounting
2 NMP = Non-disconnect mounting (SS)
2
Interrupting Ratings
2
DBU Fuse Interrupting Ratings
2 Fuse Unit Indoor with
Maximum Rated Maximum System Outdoor Vented rms Muffler rms
Voltage Rating kV Voltage kV Symmetrical kA Symmetrical kA
2
17.1 17.1 14.0 14.0
2 27 27 12.5 12.5
38 38 10.0 8.5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
DBU17 Type K Speed Expulsion Fuse Units 2
Voltage (kV) Performance Curves
2
DBU27 Type Standard E Speed Expulsion Fuse Units
2 Voltage (kV) Performance Curves
Approximate Shipping
2 Nominal Maximum Ampere Rating Catalog Number Weight Lbs (kg) Minimum Melting Total Clearing
23 27 5 DBU27-5E 2.5 (1.15) TC66702701 TC66703901
2 23 27 7 DBU27-7E 2.5 (1.15) TC66702701 TC66703901
23 27 10 DBU27-10E 2.5 (1.15) TC66702701 TC66703901
2 23 27 13 DBU27-13E 2.5 (1.15) TC66702701 TC66703901
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2 DBU38 Type K Speed Expulsion Fuse Units
Voltage (kV) Performance Curves
2 Nominal Maximum Ampere Rating Catalog Number
Approximate Shipping
Weight Lbs (kg) Minimum Melting Total Clearing
2
2
2
2
2
Dimensions
2
Dimensions are in Inches (mm)
2 Non-Loadbreak Mounting
2 D 0.50 (12.7)
1.00 (25.4)
0.50 (12.7)
E 0.75 (19.1)
2 F
0.56 (14.2) Dia. K
2
2
B
2
Side View
2
2 4.25 (108.0)
Front View
2 (Fuse removed)
2 kV Max.
Catalog
Number kv BIL
Dimensions
B D E F K
2
Loadbreak Mounting
2 6.50 (165.1)
3.00 (76.2)
C
0.75 D
2 0.50
5.50 (139.7) (19.1) 1.50 (38.1)
K
E
F
(12.7) 2.03 2.03 (51.6)
(51.6)
2 0.50 x 0.75 0.56
(12.7 x 19.1) (14.2)
Mtg. Slots Dia.
2 (Four)
B A 43°
B G
2
2
L
2 Mounting Base Detail
1.88 (47.8)
M
3.50 (88.9) H
2 Front View J
(Fuse removed) Side View
2 Catalog Dimensions
kV Max. Number kv BIL A B C D E F G H J K L M
2 17 DBU17-GDML 95 22.50 18.44 30.50 19.25 14.25 9.25 18.44 9.44 11.50 3.0 9.50 3.75
(571.5) (468.4) (774.7) (489.0) (362.0) (235.0) (468.4) (240.0) (292.1) (76.2) (241.3) (95.3)
2 DBU17-GDMR
27 DBU27-GDML 125 26.75 22.69 34.63 21.38 16.75 11.56 22.69 11.75 13.50 3.0 9.50 3.75
2 DBU27-GDMR
(679.5) (576.3) (879.6) (543.1) (425.5) (293.6) (576.3) (298.5) (343.0) (76.2) (241.3) (95.3)
Notes
2 Bus for cable termination on right side of mounting.
Bus for cable termination on left side of mounting.
2
2
Contents
2 RBA Fuses
Description Page
2 RBA/RDB Type Fuses (Including Superseded BA Fuses)
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-52
2 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-53
Operation and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-53
2 Catalog Number Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-58
Interrupting Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-59
2 Product Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-60
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V14-T2-68
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2 RBA/RDB Type Fuses (Including Superseded BA Fuses)
2 Product Description
BA Fuses RBA and RDB Fuses
2
Westinghouse Electric In 1969, Westinghouse An RBA/RDB fuse is basically RBA power fuses can be
Company introduced the BA Electric Company introduced a vented electromechanical used with either disconnect
2 range of DE-ION boric acid the redesigned and improved device which is applicable to or non-disconnect mounting,
refillable fuses in the 1930s, RBA (indoor with exhaust many different power so matching these fuses into
2 and BA refill units have been control device—filter or applications. RBA/RDB power the equipment type and
in continuous use and condenser) and RDB (vented fuses are particularly layout is a simplified process.
2 production since then. Eaton outdoor dropout) ranges of effective for higher Thus RBA fuses are easy to
still manufactures BA refill boric acid DE-ION fuses to operational voltage and install and maintain. RDB
2 units for use in existing fuse
holders and installations.
replace the BA range of fuses higher continuous current
applications. RBA/RDB
fuses are only available for
use in outdoor dropout style
However, the manufacture of Eaton’s RBA (Refillable Boric expulsion type fuses do not mountings.
2 most BA fuse holders and all Acid) and RDB (Refillable limit the magnitude of the
BA mountings has been Dropout Boric acid) power fault current during operation. RBA power fuses have a long
2 discontinued. fuses are expulsion type They limit the duration of the and enviable reputation for
power fuses designed for fault in the electrical system. outstanding protection and
indoor or weatherproof reliability, broad selection
2 enclosure (RBA) or outdoor RBA/RDB expulsion fuses are possibilities, ease of
vented (RDB) applications. available in a wide range of installation and economy over
2 RBA/RDB fuses are ratings to simplify the time.
renewable (refillable) as the selection process. They offer
2 descriptions above state. The continuous current ratings of
whole fuse unit is not 0.5 through 720 amperes, at
2 discarded after a fault
interruption. Usually, only one
maximum voltages of 8.3
through 38 kV and with
Installation
piece of the fuse, the refill symmetrical interrupting See Publication No.
2 unit, needs to be replaced ratings up to 37,500 IL.36-65A-1C for installation
after an interruption and for amperes. RBA and RBB instructions.
2 this reason, RBA/RDB fuses fuses both use replaceable
provide an economical RBA refill units, which are
2 approach to the protection of available with both standard
power circuits rated up to a speed or time lag
maximum of 38 kV. They are characteristics, that when
2 especially well suited for combined with the wide
large industrial load fusing range of ratings, allow
2 needs. maximization of both
coordination and protection.
2
2
RBA and RDB Details RBA Refill Unit RBA Refill Unit Operation
2 Eaton’s renewable RBA or The internal parts of an RBA time-current characteristic Under fault conditions, the
RDB fuse unit is not totally refill unit are a calibrated curve for a particular fuse. fuse and strain elements melt
2 discarded after it interrupts a current responsive fuse RBA fuse elements are and the arcing rods pull the
fault. This makes the RBA element and a parallel high available in standard and arc back through the boric
2 quite economical to use over strength strain element, an time-lag configurations. The acid liner. Intense heat from
the arc separates the
time. Normally, only the fuse arcing rod, an auxiliary arcing standard element assemblies
refill is discarded with the rod assembly, and a solid are made of pure silver with a hydrated boric acid,
2 RBA design. boric acid liner which assists parallel Nichrome strain wire, producing water vapor and
with the interruption. The and the time-lag elements inert boric anhydride. This
2 The RBA power fuse lower end of the fuse have a calibrated tin alloy expanding mixture
provides performance element is attached to an end joint. The Nichrome wire extinguishes the arc by
2 characteristics especially
intended for power system
cap which is securely relieves the fuse element of blasting through and de-
crimped onto the lower end any strain put on it by the ionizing it. The exhaust
protection up to an caused by the interruption
2 operational voltage of 34.5
of a glass-epoxy refill tube
and the upper end is brazed
spring loaded arcing rod. This
parallel high resistance exits from the bottom of the
kV. Because RBA fuses are or securely crimped to the vaporizes immediately after fuse. The de-ionizing action
2 available in a wide range of main arcing rod. The upper the fuse element melts. prevents the arc from re-
continuous current ratings end of the tube permits the striking after a current zero.
2 and time-current upper end of the arcing rod to The heavy copper cylindrical
RBA fuses are designed to
characteristics, close fusing exit the refill tube through a arcing rod is contained within
can be achieved, maximizing the main bore of the boric interrupt short-circuit currents
2 the protection and overall
molded plug. At the upper
acid liner and performs two within 1/2 cycle at the next
end of the refill unit, the plug current zero. Two different
coordination. The quality and functions. Under normal
2 accuracy of the RBA design
is sealed around the arcing
rod where it exits from the operating conditions, it chambers in parallel within
and manufacturing process carries the continuous rated the solid boric acid liner
refill tube. The lower end of
2 ensures accurate initial and the refill unit is sealed with a current of the fuse. When the provide for selective
ongoing melting time-current fuse element melts during a operation and interruption for
blowout disc to maintain the both low current and high
2 characteristics. Proven RBA
power fuses perform as
integrity of the seal in RDB fault interruption, the acing
rod lengthens the arc as it is current faults using the
outdoor applications. The seal principles of de-ionization.
intended and operate exactly pulled through the boric acid
2 when and how they should,
must be removed before an
liner. This backward
exhaust control device is Low Current Fault
and do not operate when fitted to a fuse holder for movement occurs because Interruption
2 they should not operate. This indoor applications, to the arcing rod is under spring When a low current fault
is a subtle but important prevent clogging the exhaust tension from the outside of occurs, the main fuse and
2 point. control device. the refill. strain elements melt and the
Each individual RBA fuse An auxiliary arcing rod is main and auxiliary arcing rods
2 component is discussed
The calibrated fuse element
assembly determines the contained within the small start to draw through the
individually. Its makeup and bore of the boric acid liner. It boric acid liner. At this stage,
operational time-current
2 unique role in the protection characteristics of the RBA plays a role in the proper the main rod circuit is open,
process are also discussed. operation of the fuse under shorted out by the auxiliary
fuse. It is sensitive to the rod. The fine auxiliary coil
2 heat produced by the amount low intensity fault conditions.
No load current is carried by rapidly melts and the arc is
of current flowing. How, extinguished in the small
the auxiliary wire.
2 when or if it melts for bore of the boric acid liner.
different magnitudes of The arcing rod drawing no
current and amounts of time,
2 a particular current magnitude
arc, moves back to an open
position because of the
experienced by the fuse is
2 indicated on the specific
spring tension.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
RBA disconnect and RDB The exhaust control device is RBA/RDB Interruption and
2 dropout mountings are threaded onto the bottom of an Protection
switch stick-operable, RBA fuse holder to minimize The operation of RBA and Note: If temporary overloads are
2 facilitating opening, closing, the noise and exhaust while RDB fuses must be below the temporary overload
curve, with values based on the
and fuse replacement. The containing the arc within the considered for three sets of
allowable continuous current, not
2 switch stick can be used to
open and close the fuse, and
fuse during interruption, and
also to clamp the lower end of
conditions:
on the rated continuous current,
● Normal loading—This is the fuse unit or refill unit,
also to lift the fuse into and the fuse refill unit into the fuse
2 out of the mounting. This holder to ensure an adequately when the circuit current is although it may be subject to
temporarily slightly elevated
keeps the operator well clear tight electrical and mechanical below the allowable
temperatures, will not be subject
2 of any live parts during fuse connection to minimize contact continuous current or to conditions that could affect its
removal. The lower end of resistance and enable thermal within the limits of the long term integrity or degrade its
allowable short-time
2 the mounting is the hinged conduction out of the refill unit.
overload current shown on
ability to correctly interrupt fault
conditions.
end and the upper end is the Exhaust control devices are
latched end and they work in metallic containers with copper Page V14-T2-8 of the
2 conjunction with the screen inside to absorb and Expulsion Fuse Note: After the fuse has been
Introduction, for the subjected to a temporary
compatible contacts of the dissipate arc heat and
2 fuse holder. Positive electrical condense steam to water. particular set of application overload as indicated on Page
V14-T2-8, the current should be
connections are maintained Although the inner and outer conditions. Under such
reduced to no more than the
2 at both ends of the mounting metals of the condenser and normal loading, the fuse is
not subject to any
normal circuit full load condition—
through the spring fingers at discharge filter are similar, the typically (fuse rated continuous
conditions that would
2 the lower end and clip type
contacts on the upper end.
internal designs and venting
methods are different. A degrade its long term
current) /1.4 for a period long
enough for any temporary excess
The spring fingers are condenser can be identified by integrity, or affect its ability heat to be dissipated—typically 2
2 compressed on closing in of the very restrictive bottom plate to correctly interrupt fault hours minimum.
the fuse holder. with only one small hole to conditions.
2 allow the slow release, after Note: If the current is at or below
● Overloading—This occurs
if the circuit current
RBA Exhaust Control Devices interruption, of water absorbed the allowable continuous current exceeds the allowable
2 For indoor applications, phase- by the condenser during a fuse for the particular set of short-time overload
to-phase clearances and interruption. A discharge filter is conditions, that is, allowing for an
elevated ambient temperature,
conditions shown on Page
2 clearances to ground are very less restrictive, and acts
only to de-ionize the exhaust high altitude, or an enclosure that V14-T2-8 of the Expulsion
generally restricted, and Fuse Introduction, but is
gases and reduce the flow rate restricts natural cooling, the
exhaust control devices must
2 be used with RBA indoor of the discharge. The flow temperature rise and maximum below 240% (for fuses
temperature of the fuse will be rated 100E or below) or
expulsion fuses to retard the restriction in a condenser below the allowable limits stated 264% (for fuses rated
2 gases and reduce the noise causes a back-pressure in the in IEEE Std. C37.40™-2003. above 100E).
associated with this type of fuse which reduces the ability
2 fuse operation. Eaton offers of the fuse to interrupt higher
three devices called the current faults.
2 condenser, the discharge filter
and the high capacity discharge
filter—the high capacity
2 discharge filter has limited
application at a specific voltage
2 level. Other manufacturers
refer to such devices as
2 suppressors or silencers.
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2
2
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2 RBA and RBT Fuse Holders, Mounting and Accessories
2 15 RBA2 P NM
2
Maximum kV Hardware
Type Insulator
2 8 = 8.3 kV
15 = 15.5 kV RBA2 P = Porcelain
COND
DH
= Condenser
= Disconnect fuse holder
25 = 25.5 kV RBA4 G = Glass polyester DL = Disconnect live parts
2 38 = 38 kV RBA8 H = Porcelain, high DM
FLTR
= Disconnect mounting
= Filter
RDB4 LIWL (BIL)
RDB8 HC-FLTR = High capacity filter
2 IDH = Indicating disconnect fuse holder
INH = Indicating non-disconnect fuse
2 INH-B
holder
= Indicating non-disconnect fuse
holder, bolt in
2 NH
NL
= Non-disconnect fuse holder
= Non-disconnect live parts
NM = Non-disconnect mounting
2 UL = Underhung live parts
UM = Underhung mounting
VL = Vertical live parts
2 VM = Vertical mounting
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Product Selection
2
8RBA2 and 8RBA4 Type Standard Speed and 8RBT2 and 8RBT4 Time Lag Fuse Refill Units
2
Performance Curves
2 Voltage (kV) Standard Speed Time Lag
Approximate
Standard Speed Time Lag
Ampere Catalog Catalog Shipping Weight Minimum Total Minimum Total
2 Nominal Maximum Rating Number Number Lbs (kg) Melting Clearing Melting Clearing
7.2 8.3 10E 8RBA2-10E — 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 — —
2 7.2 8.3 15E 8RBA2-15E — 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 — —
2 7.2 8.3 20E 8RBA2-20E 8RBT2-20E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
7.2 8.3 25E 8RBA2-25E 8RBT2-25E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 30E 8RBA2-30E 8RBT2-30E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
7.2 8.3 40E 8RBA2-40E 8RBT2-40E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 50E 8RBA2-50E 8RBT2-50E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 65E 8RBA2-65E 8RBT2-65E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
7.2 8.3 80E 8RBA2-80E 8RBT2-80E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 100E 8RBA2-100E 8RBT2-100E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
7.2 8.3 125E 8RBA2-125E 8RBT2-125E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 150E 8RBA2-150E 8RBT2-150E 1.0 (0.5) TC62882301 TC66701401 TC62886301 TC66701301
2 7.2 8.3 30E 8RBA4-30E 8RBT4-30E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
7.2 8.3 40E 8RBA4-40E 8RBT4-40E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
2 7.2 8.3 50E 8RBA4-50E 8RBT4-50E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
7.2 8.3 65E 8RBA4-65E 8RBT4-65E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
2 7.2 8.3 70E 8RBA4-80E 8RBT4-80E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
2 7.2 8.3 100E 8RBA4-100E 8RBT4-100E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
7.2 8.3 125E 8RBA4-125E 8RBT4-125E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
2 7.2 8.3 150E 8RBA4-150E 8RBT4-150E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
7.2 8.3 175E 8RBA4-175E — 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 — —
2 7.2 8.3 200E 8RBA4-200E 8RBT4-200E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC62886501 TC66701201
2 7.2 8.3 250E 8RBA4-250E 8RBT4-250E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC63943501 TC66701101
7.2 8.3 300E 8RBA4-300E 8RBT4-300E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC63943501 TC66701101
2 7.2 8.3 400E 8RBA4-400E 8RBT4-400E 2.1 (1.0) TC62886101 TC66701501 TC63943501 TC66701101
7.2 8.3 450E (2) 8RBA4-250E (2) 8RBT2-250E — TC62886102 TC66701001 TC63943502 TC66700901
2 7.2 8.3 540E (2) 8RBA4-300E (2) 8RBT2-300E — TC62886102 TC66701001 TC63943502 TC66700901
2 7.2 8.3 720E (2) 8RBA4-400E (2) 8RBT2-400E — TC62886102 TC66701001 TC63943502 TC66700901
2
2
2
25RBA2 and 25RBA4 Type Standard Speed and 25RBT2 and 25RBT4 Time Lag Fuse Refill Units
2 Performance Curves
2 13.8 15.5 10E–200E 110 Disconnect non-indicating 15RBA2-DH 15RBA2-PDM — 15RBA2-DL 15RBA2-ISHNT
Non-disconnect non-indicating 15RBA2-NH 15RBA2-PNM — 15RBA2-NL 15RBA2-ISHNT
2 Disconnect indicating 15RBA2-IDH 15RBA2-PDM — 15RBA2-DL 15RBA2-ISHNT
Non-disconnect indicating 15RBA2-INH 15RBA2-PNM — 15RBA2-NL 15RBA2-ISHNT
2 Non-disconnect indicating bolt in 15RBA2-INH-B 15RBA8-PNM — 15RBA8-NL 15RBA2-ISHNT
23 25.5 10E–200E 150 Disconnect non-indicating 25RBA2-DH 25RBA2-PDM — 38RBA2-DL 25RBA2-ISHNT
2
Non-disconnect non-indicating 25RBA2-NH 25RBA2-PNM — 38RBA2-NL 25RBA2-ISHNT
2 13.8 15.5 450E–720E 110 Non-disconnect indicating bolt in 15RBA8-INH 15RBA8-PNM — 15RBA8-NL 15RBA4-ISHNT
23 25.5 450E–754E 150 Non-disconnect indicating bolt in 25RBA8-INH 25RBA8-PNM — 38RBA8-NL 15RBA4-ISHNT
2 34.5 38 450E–754E 150 Non-disconnect indicating bolt in 38RBA8-INH 38RBA8-PNM — 38RBA8-NL 38RBA4-ISHNT
2
RBA4 and RBA8 Exhaust Control Devices
2 Exhaust Control
Voltage (kV) Devices
2 Catalog
Nominal Maximum Ampere Rating LIWL (BIL) Style Number
2 4.8–13.8 5.5–15.5 0.5–720E — Condenser (1 pack) RBA4-COND-1
— Condenser (3 pack) RBA4-COND
2 — Filter (1 pack) RBA4-FLTR-1
— Filter (3 pack) RBA4-FLTR
2 23–34.5 25.5–38 0.5–540E — Condenser (1 pack) RBA4-COND-1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Dimensions
2 Approximate Dimensions in Inches (mm)
2
RBA Fuse Mountings—RBA200, RBA400 Disconnect Mounting—4.8 to 34.5 kV
2 0.62 (15.7) Dia. Holes (4)
0.56 (14.2) Dia. Holes (4)
2 1.75 G
0.75 (44.5) K
C
2 (19.0)
2 3.56
(90.4) E
2
2 3.56
(90.4)
D
2 A I
F
J
2 N
45º Opening
0.88
2 (22.4)
1.75
0.75
(19.0) (44.4)
2 L
2
0.75 0.75
(19.0) (19.0)
2 M
Fuse Holder
B
2 H
2 W—Minimum P
Clearance to Ground
2 A-20 Insulators Used on 4.8 to 14.4 kV 0.61
R
Note
2
Phase-to-phase center spacing, without barriers.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2 1.75
(44.4)
G
2 G
2 E A
A
2 F F
2 1.75
(44.4)
1.00
2 (25.4)
D
5.87 (149.1)
D 6.12 (155.4)
0.44 (11.2) Dia.
2 0.62
Holes (8)
(15.7) 4.25 W—Minimum W—Minimum
2 (108.0) Clearance to Ground Clearance to Ground
2
2
R 0.41 (11.2) Dia.
2 K Holes (2)
J
R 0.41 (11.2) Dia.
Holes (2)
Fuse Holder RBA200, RBA400
2 Fuse Holder RBA800
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2