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  • BS 88-2.1:1988

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    Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons (mainly for industrial application). Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Withdrawn date:  15-10-1995

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-10-1995

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    National foreword
    Committees responsible
    Clause
    1 General
       1.1 Scope
       1.2 Object
    4 Classification
    5 Characteristics of fuses
       5.3.2 Rated currents of the fuse-holder
       5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and
                rated power acceptance of a fuse-holder
       5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics
                Table A: Gates for "aM" fuse-links (all rated
                currents)
       5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity
                Table B: Minimum rated breaking capacities
    6 Marking
       6.1 Markings of the fuse-holders
       6.2 Markings of the fuse-links
       7.2 Insulating properties
       7.6 Cut-off current characteristic
       7.7 I2t characteristics
                Table C: Maximum operating I2t values for "aM"
                fuse-links
    8 Tests
       8.4.3.3 Verification of time-current characteristics
                and gates
       8.9.1 Verification of resistance to heat of the
                fuse-holder
       8.11.1 Mechanical strength
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    These supplementary requirements apply to fuses for use by authorized persons. Covers rated currents of the fuse holder, rated power dissipation of a fuse link and rated power acceptance of a fuse holder, limits of time current characteristics, gates for "aM" fuse links, rated breaking capacity, minimum rated breaking capacities, markings of the fuse holders and links, insulating properties, cut off current characteristic, verification of time current characteristics and gates, verification of resistance to heat of the fuse holder and mechanical strength. ALSO NUMBERED AS BS EN 60269 PT2

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    Committee PEL/78
    Development Note Renumbered and superseded by BS EN 60269-2. Supersedes BS 88-2(1975) & 79/21092 DC. (10/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 7452:1991 Specification for separating transformers, autotransformers, variable transformers and reactors
    BS 88-2.2:1988 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons (mainly for industrial application) Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections
    BS EN 61046:1995 Specification for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors for filament lamps. General and safety requirements
    BS 88-6:1988 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification of supplementary requirements for fuses of compact dimensions for use in 240/415 V a.c. industrial and commercial electrical installations

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    IEC 60269-2:2013+AMD1:2016 CSV Low-voltage fuses - Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) - Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to K
    IEC 60269-1:2006+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2014 CSV Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements
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