Bussmann® Fast-Acting Ceramic Fuses ABC ABC-V For ⁄Ω¢∑ ≈ 1⁄Ω¢∑ (6.3mm ≈ 32mm) 1.292" (± .031) 32.82 mm (± .79) 1.25" (± 0.031) 31.85 mm Catalog Symbol: ABC (3AB) Fast-Acting Agency Approvals*: U.L./CSA No. 248-14 Construction: Ceramic, Nickel Plated Brass Endcaps 100 AMPERE RATING 2 3 5 8 10 15 20 30 1.500" 38.10 mm (REF) .25" 6.35 mm 10 1.500" 38.10 mm (REF) 0–15 Amp: .032" (REF) .81 mm 20–30 Amp: .040" (REF) 1.02 mm Packaging & Ordering Information: TIME IN SECONDS .25" (± 0.003) 6.35 mm 1 Time-Current Characteristic Curves–Average Melt (Full Size Curves Available) .266" 6.76 mm 1 .1 Lead Blank V-Axial lead Rated Current 1 10 .01 Weight = 1.0 lbs/100 Time-Current Characteristics Rated Current ⁄Ω¢-30 10,000 Product Symbol (See Table) 1,000 Package Code Blank 5 in BK/ 100 in V 100 ABC CURRENT IN AMPERES 110% Percent of Rating 135% 200% 4 hrs. (min) 60 min. (max) 120 sec. (max) CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive (50-1000 Vac, 75-1500 Vdc). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact Bussmann Application Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information. Electrical Characteristics 484.30 497.00 830.00 1220.00 251.00 Typical Total Clearing3 I2 t (A2Sec) AC DC6 1.42 .03 1.45 2.37 2.31 2.43 3.27 2.85 13.30 15.80 19.90 26.90 76.11 55.90 46.59 445.10 56.48 113.60 168.80 293.80 286.70 515.90 616.00 1078.00 1438.00 401.00 Typical Voltage Drop2 Volts at 100% Rated Current 3.25 .51 .42 .35 .35 .25 .26 .25 .25 .23 .24 .20 .17 .15 .12 .13 .12 .14 Agency* Approvals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CSA Pre-arcing I2t (A2Sec) AC DC6 .02 .03 .26 .21 .60 .72 1.47 1.27 2.80 4.98 8.56 12.30 30.63 27.40 19.53 21.73 25.52 65.23 115.20 209.60 U.R. Interrupting Rating1 AC DC6 35A 35A 35A 35A 35A 35A 35A 35A 100A 100A 100A 100A 200A 200A 200A 200A 200A 200A 200A 200A 200A 750A 750A 750A 400A 1000A 1000A U.L. Rated Current5 ⁄Ω¢ ⁄Ω™ ‹Ω¢ 1 1⁄Ω™ 2 2⁄Ω™ 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 Rated Voltage AC (Max.) DC6,7 (Max.) 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 125V 125V • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • *Approvals: U.L. Listed, Std. 248-14, Guide JDYX, File E19180; CSA Certification Class 1422-01, File 53787; U.L. Recognition, Guide JDYXZ, File E19180. 1. ⁄Ω¡§-15A interrupt ratings were measured @ 70%-80% power factor on AC, 18-30A measured @ 85%-95% power factor on AC and at a time constant described in U.L. 198L 2. Voltage drop was measured at 25°C±3°C ambient temperature at rated current. 3. I2t was measured at listed interrupting rating and rated voltage. 4. Interrupting rating for ABC ⁄Ω¢-15A @ 125V is 10000A. Interrupting rating listed corresponds to maximum rated voltage. 5. Other available sizes include ⁄Ω¡§, ⁄Ω¡º, ⁄Ω•, ‹Ω•, 1⁄Ω¢, 9, 12, and 18. 6. DC ratings shown are self-certified. 7. 0-20 is UL recognized to 125 VDC and 10,000A. 25-30 is UL recognized to 125 VDC, 400A and 75 VDC, 1000A. 9-7-99 SB99168 Rev. A Form No. ABC Page 1 of 2 BIF Doc #2000 Bussmann® Fast-Acting Ceramic Fuses ABC ABC-V For ⁄Ω¢∑ ≈ 1⁄Ω¢∑ (6.3mm ≈ 32mm) 1.0 Typical Voltage Drop (At 25° C Ambient Temperature) .4 ABC ‹Ω¢ ABC 1 ABC 1⁄Ω™ .3 .2 .1 0 .3 ABC ⁄Ω™ 5% 50% 75% 25% PERCENT OF RATED CURRENT .15 .1 .05 5% 50% 75% 25% PERCENT OF RATED CURRENT 100% .14 .2 ABC 7 .15 ABC 8 ABC 10 .1 .05 5% 50% 75% 25% PERCENT OF RATED CURRENT ABC 30 ABC 20 ABC 25 ABC 15 .12 VOLTAGE DROP VOLTAGE DROP .2 0 100% .25 0 ABC 2 ABC 3 ABC 2⁄Ω™ ABC 6 ABC 5 ABC 4 .25 VOLTAGE DROP VOLTAGE DROP .5 .1 .08 .06 .04 .02 100% 0 5% 50% 75% 25% PERCENT OF RATED CURRENT 100% PERCENTAGE OF RATED CURRENT 2.0 Ambient Temperature Effect Chart (Derating Curve) 120 110 100 90 80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 80 100 This bulletin is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design applications. Bussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change design or construction of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications. 9-7-99 SB99168 Rev. A Form No. ABC Page 2 of 2 BIF Doc #2000