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Get Your Fuses From Us!

AutomationDirect has teamed up with Edison Fuse, a
subsidiary of Cooper Industries, the worldwide leader in
circuit protection, to offer the Edison line of fuses and
fuse holders. Cooper Industries is a $4.1B corporation
with seven electrical products divisions, including two
fuse brands. The Edison Fuse products are industry-
standard fuses that are designed using the highest
quality materials and manufacturing methods. All
Edison fuses can be directly cross referenced and used
as replacements for other name-brand fuses such as
Littelfuse, Mersen, Siemens, and many more. Our fuse
manufacturer cross reference list is at the end of this
section.

AutomationDirect carries a wide range of fuses in

convenient package sizes. Just about every electrical
system requires some sort of circuit protection, so while
you’re ordering your other components from us, don’t
forget the fuses!
Fuses

Fuse Blocks

Where to Use a Fuse

Fuse Holders

Fuses can be used for a variety of In addition, the current limiting line And, we’ve not forgotten the accessories
overcurrent and overload applications. is recognized for NEC branch circuit you need: fuse holders and fuse blocks are
They can be used to protect transformers, protection and Type 2 coordinated available in a variety of 1, 2, and 3-pole
motors, DC power supplies, lighting applications for IEC or NEMA starters/ form factors.
circuits, contactors, relays and other contactors.
industrial and commercial electrical Small dimension fuses are perfect in size
equipment and conductors. and ratings for protection in electronic
AutomationDirect now carries a vast applications. Feeder In
assortment of fuse types. General purpose
Midget Class fuses are typically used as
supplemental protection for control loads. RK5 RK1
IWhere adherence to extensive current
limiting codes is not required, the Class M
Midget fuses are a great low-cost solution
for both time-delay and fast-acting
protection.
Current limiting fuses, frequently used Current
Limiting
Class Class
RK1 Class Class Class Class
RK1 RK5
in applications for motor branch circuit Class CC
J J J J CC J
protection, are available in both time-
delay and fast-acting models.

Resistance Inductive
Feeder for
Load Load
MOL Lighting
M Panel

Motor Class Midget

Protection CC

Per 2005 NEC Article 430 PLC Contactor Relays

I/O Coils

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10 Great Reasons to Use a Fuse...

Why use a fuse?
Fuses offer a safe and economical solution for overcurrent protection of both conductors and components. Fuses can help make
your control systems meet the UL and NEC codes.

Safety North American standards

1  vercurrent protective devices that have tripped are
O
often reset without first investigating the cause of
the fault. Electromechanical devices may not have the
5  ri-National Standards specify fuse performance and
T
maximum allowable fuse Ip and I2t let-thru values.

reserve capacity to open safely when a second or third

Component protection
6
fault occurs. When a fuse opens it is replaced with a
new fuse, so the protection level is not degraded by  he high current limiting action of a fuse minimizes or
T
previous faults. Our current limiting fuses meet the UL
eliminates component damage.
and NEC codes.

Extended protection
2 Cost effective
F uses typically are the most cost effective means of
providing overcurrent protection. This is especially
7  evices with low interrupting ratings are often
D
rendered obsolete by service upgrades or increases in
available fault current. Updated NEC and UL standards
true where high fault currents exist or where small
components such as Control Transformers or DC are causing the need for potentially expensive system
power supplies need protection. upgrades to non-fused systems.

Selectivity
3 High interrupting rating
 ith most low voltage current limiting fuses (< 600
W
volts) having a 200,000 amp interrupting rating, you
8 F uses can be easily coordinated to provide selectivity
under both overload and short circuit conditions.
are not paying a high premium for a high interrupting
Minimal maintenance
9
capacity. Our current limiting fuses meet the UL and
NEC codes. F uses do not require periodic recalibration as do some

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electromechanical overcurrent protective devices.
Reliability
Long life
10
F uses have no moving parts to wear out or become
contaminated by dust or oil.  s a fuse ages, the speed of response will not slow
A
down or change. A fuse’s ability to provide protection
will not be adversely affected by the passing of time.

...plus the best reason of all - our prices!

AutomationDirect has secured great
pricing for our fuses, fuse holders and fuse
blocks, and can pass those savings on to
you. Many items are priced well below
industry list prices, making fuse protection
a beneficial and affordable option for
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Fuse Construction and Operation

The typical fuse consists of an element an overload or short circuit. low-level overloads for relatively long
which is surrounded by a filler and When a sustained overload occurs, the periods without damage. However, under
enclosed by the fuse body. The element element will generate heat at a faster high-current conditions, damage can occur
is welded or soldered to the fuse contacts rate than the heat can be passed to the quickly. Because of its inverse time current
(blades or ferrules). filler. If the overload persists, the element characteristic, a properly applied fuse can
The element is a calibrated conductor. will reach its melting point and open. provide effective protection over a broad
Its configuration, mass and the materials Increasing the applied current will heat the current range, from low-level overloads to
employed are selected to achieve element faster and cause the fuse to open high-level short circuits.
the desired electrical and thermal
characteristics. The element provides
the current path through the fuse. It
BLADE BODY FILLER ELEMENT

generates heat at a rate dependent on its

resistance and the load current.
The heat generated by the element is
absorbed by the filler and passed through
the fuse body to the surrounding air.
The filler material, such as quartz sand,
provides effective heat transfer and allows sooner. Thus, fuses have an inverse time
for the small element cross-section typical current characteristic: that is, the greater
in modern fuses. The effective heat transfer the overcurrent, the less time required for
allows the fuse to carry harmless overloads. the fuse to open the circuit.
The small element cross section melts This characteristic is desirable because it
quickly under short-circuit conditions. parallels the characteristics of conductors,
The filler also aids fuse performance by motors, transformers, and other electrical
absorbing arc energy when the fuse clears apparatus. These components can carry

How to Talk Fuses

Commonly used terms
I2t (Ampere Squared seconds): A Current-Limiting Range: The available Ferrule: The cylindrical brass, bronze
measure of the thermal energy associated fault currents a fuse will clear in less than or copper mounting terminals of fuses
with currentflow. I2t is equal to ½ cycle, thus limiting the actual magnitude with amp ratings up to 60 amperes. The
(IRMS)2 x t, where t is the duration of of current flow. cylindrical terminals at each end of a fuse
current flow in seconds. Element: A calibrated conductor inside fit into fuse clips.
Clearing I2t: The total I2t passed by a fuse a fuse that melts when subjected to Current-limiting Fuse: A fuse that meets
as the fuse clears a fault, with t being equal excessive current. The element is enclosed the following three conditions:
to the time elapsed from the initiation of by the fuse body and may be surrounded 1. Interrupts all available overcurrents
the fault to the instant the fault has been by an arc-quenching medium such as silica within its interrupt rating.
cleared. sand. The element is sometimes referred to
as a link. 2. Within its current limiting range, limits
Melting I2t: The minimum I2t required to the clearing time at rated voltage to
melt the fuse element. Fast-Acting Fuse: This is a fuse with no an interval equal to, or less than, the
Ampere Rating: The continuous current intentional time-delay designed into the first major or symmetrical current loop
carrying capability of a fuse under defined overload range. It is sometimes referred to duration.
laboratory conditions. The ampere rating is as a “single-element fuse” or “non-delay
fuse.” 3. Limits peak let-through current to
marked on each fuse. a value less than the available peak
Available Fault Current: The maximum Fault Current: Short-circuit current that current.
short-circuit current that can flow in an flows partially or entirely outside the
intended normal load current path of a Interrupting Rating: The maximum level
unprotected circuit of fault current that the fuse has been
circuit component. Values may be from
Coordination: The use of overcurrent hundreds to many thousands of amperes. tested to safely interrupt.
protective devices that will isolate only that
portion of an electrical system that has
been overloaded or faulted.

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Our Fuses at a Glance

Fuse Fuse Holders Fuse Block

Fuse Amperage
Class Description Application
Series Range
Most popular current limiting dual element time delay All general purpose circuits with high inrush inductive loads
fuses available. Small physical size and high preformance including motor branch circuits and transformers. Also suited for
JDL
characteristics makes the class J ideal for any space limited lighting loads. Recommended for type 2 (no damage) protection of
applications IEC style motors, starters, and contactors.
J 1A to 600A JHL Class J fuses combine the performance of high-speed
semiconductor fuses and the convenience of Class J branch-
AC and DC drives, electronic motor controllers, power
JHL circuit fuses in one small package. Ideal for AC and DC drives
semiconductor devices that utilize diodes, GTOs, SCRs, or SSRs.
and controllers.

ECNR 1A to 600A The dual element time delay characteristics of these fuses Use in AC power distribution system mains, feeders, and branch
typically allows them to be sized closer to the running ampacity circuits. Recommended for high inrush inductive loads, like
RK5
ECSR 3A to 600A of inductive loads to reduce cost and improve over current motors and transformers, and non inductive loads like lighting, and
protection. heating loads.
LENRK 10A to 600A These dual element time delay fuses have up to 40% more Use in AC power distribution system mains, feeders, and branch
current limitation and up to 350% more I2t limitation under circuits. Recommended for high inrush inductive loads, like
RK1
LESRK 5A to 600A fault conditions than the ECNR and ECSR fuses, reducing the motors and transformers, and non inductive loads like lighting, and
potential for damage. heating loads.
TJN These fuses are extremely fast-acting fuses in a compact, space- These fuses are ideal as the main fuse protection for panel
T 1A to 600A
TJS saving size. boards, load centers, meter stacks, and AC drives.
Fast acting characteristics with 200kA Interrupting Rating, and
Recommended for branch circuit protection, resistive heating
HCLR CC 0.5A to 30A compact design are an excellent choice for inductive loads as
loads, and lighting loads
well as resistive loads
Time delay characteristics with 200kA Interrupting Rating, and Recommended for Motor Branch protection, short circuit protection
HCTR CC 0.25A to 30A compact design are an excellent choice for high inductive loads. required by NEC® 430.52 and for Primary protection for control
Meets the requirements of the NEC® 430.72 and UL508 transformer loads.
Low peak design was developed specifically for motor protection,
Recommended for small horsepower motor circuits. Can provide
EDCC CC 0.5A to 30A Provides excellent current limiting capabilities up to 200KA
Type 2 coordinated protection for IEC or NEMA starters/contactors
600VAC
Provides supplemental protection to end-use equipment with a
Recommended for control circuits, street lighting, HID lighting, and
MCL Midget 0.5A to 50A 100KA interruption rating, 600VAC. Fast acting design responds
electronic equipment protection
quickly to both overloads and short-circuit protection
Provides supplemental protection to end-use equipment with a Recommended to use as supplemental protection for non inductive
MOL Midget 0.5A to 30A
10,000A interruption rating, economical laminated paper tube control loads and lighting circuits
Provides supplemental protection to high inrush loads. has a Recommended to use as supplemental protection for inductive
MEQ Midget 0.25 to 30A
10,000A interruption rating, 500VAC. Fiber tube construction. control loads such as transformers and solenoids.
Provides supplemental protection to high inrush loads. has a Recommended to use as supplemental protection for inductive
MEN Midget 0.5A to 30A 10,000A interruption rating, fiber tube construction. Dual element control loads such as transformers and solenoids, and other high
allows harmless inductive surges to pass without opening. inrush electronics circuits.
1 1/4” x 1/4” Fast acting 1/4” x 1-1/4” ceramic tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
ABC 0.5A to 30A
Ceramic Small dimension electronic fuses. applications
1 1/4” x 1/4” Fast acting 1/4” x 1-1/4” glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
AGC 0.5A to 30A
Glass Small dimension electronic fuses. applications
5mm x 20mm Fast acting 5mm x 20mm glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
GMA 0.063A to 15A
Glass Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
5mm x 20mm Medium Time Delay 5mm x 20mm glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
GMC 0.5A to 10A
Glass Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
1 1/4” x 1/4” Time Delay 1/4” x 1-1/4” ceramic tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
MDA 0.5A to 20A
Ceramic Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
1 1/4” x 1/4” Time Delay 1/4” x 1-1/4” glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
MDL 0.0625A to 20A
Glass Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
5mm x 20mm Fast acting 5mm x 20mm glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
S500 0.032A to 10A
Glass Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
5mm x 20mm Time Delay 5mm x 20mm glass tube construction. Recommended as supplemental protection for electronic
S506 0.25A to 6.3 A
Glass Small dimension electronics fuses. applications
Suited for protection of low interrupting circuit breakers and non-
LCU L 601-1200 A Fast acting current limiting for non-inductive applications.
inductive loads.

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Selection Guide
Line Overview
The Edison family of fuses, fuse blocks and fuse holders is divided specifications included for each fuse type. This selection guide
into two classes: does not include the many variables that can exist for specific
1. Current Limiting: Class CC, Class J, Class L, Class RK, Class T situations such as local codes, unusual temperature, or other
2. General Purpose: Class M Midget and Small Dimension operating conditions. When selecting fuses, be sure to comply
The fuse selection guide below is a general summary of the with any applicable PUBLIC SAFETY standards that apply to
Overcurrent Protection Devices (OPD).

Edison Fuses Selection Guide and General Specifications

Current Limiting
Description
Class J Class RK5 Class RK1 Class T Class L Class CC
Fuse Type Fast-Acting Time-Delay Time-Delay Extremely Fast-Acting Fast-Acting Fast-Acting Time-Delay
Part Number JHL JDL ECNR ECSR LENRK LESRK TJN TJS LCU HCLR HCTR EDCC
250VAC 250VAC 600VAC
125 VDC* 600VAC 125VDC* 300VAC 600VAC
600VAC 600VAC (10-60A) 600VAC
Voltage 300VDC
(1-200A) 160 VDC 600VAC 600V 300VDC 600VAC
450VDC 300VDC* 250VDC* 300VDC* 250VDC* 300VDC*
Rating (0.5-2.25A)
(15-600A) (15-20A) (20–30A)
(201-600A) (70-600A)
Amp Rating 1 - 600 1 - 600 3 - 600 10 - 600 5 - 600 1 - 600 601 - 1200 0.5 - 30 0.25 - 30 0.5 - 30
Interrupting 200,000 RMS Symmetrical Amps
Rating
Current Class J Class RK5 Class RK1 Class T Class L Class CC
Limiting
UL Listed
Class J UL Listed UL Listed,
UL Listed, Class T,
Guide JDDZ Class J Std. 248-10
Guide JDDZ, File
File E162363 Guide JDDZ UL Listed, Class RK, Guide JDDZ, CSA
E162363 UL Listed to 248.4, Class CC,
CSA Certified File E162363 File E162363 Certified,
CSA Certified HRCI-T HRC-L C22.2 CSAGuide
Agency JDDZ, File E162363,
HRCI-J per CSA Certified CSA Certified HRCI-R per C22.2, No. 248.12,
Approvals per C22.2, No. 248.12, certified HRCI-MISC per C22.2
C22.2, HRCI-J per File 700489 No. 248.10,
File 53787, No. 248.4, File 700489
No. 248.8 C22.2, No. (LENRK CSA File 053787) Class 1422-
Class 1422-02 &
File 700489 248.8 02,
1422-82
RoHS File 700489 File 53787
compliant
Dimensions See product specification pages. ferrule (in): 13/32, length (in): 1-1/2
* Self-certified DC ratings

Edison Fuses Selection Guide and General Specifications

Description General Purpose – Midget General Purpose – Small Dimension Electronic
Time-
Fast-Acting Medium Time- Time-Delay Time-Delay Fast-Acting
Fuse Type Fast-Acting Time-Delay Fast-Acting Glass Delay
Ceramic Delay Glass Ceramic Glass Glass Glass
Part Number MCL MOL MEQ MEN ABC AGC GMA GMC MDA MDL S500 S506
250VAC:
250 VAC 250VAC: 250VAC 250VAC 250VAC (0.0625
Voltage 250 (0.5 to 30A) (0.1 to 10A) (0.063 - 3A) (0.5 - 3A)
600 VAC 500 VAC 250 VAC 125VDC to 8A) 250VAC 250VAC
Rating VAC 125VDC: 32VAC: 125VAC 125VAC (20A) 32VAC:
(0.5 to 30A) (15 to 30A) (4 - 15A) (4 - 10A) (10 to 20A)
Amp Rating 0.5 to 50 0.5 to 30 0.25 to 30 0.5 to 30 0.5 to 30 0.10 to 30 0.063 to 15 0.5 to 10 0.5 to 20 0.0625 to 20 0.032 to 10 0.25 to 6.3
100,000
Interrupting RMS 10,000 RMS Amps See specifications table on product pages
Rating Amps
Current N/A N/A
Limiting
UL Listed standard 248-14 UL Listed standard 248-14
 UL Listed Guide and File nos.  UL Listed Card:
Designed to UL/CSA 248-14
(ABC 0.25-20 A): MDA 2/10-20A ,  UL Recognized Guide
 UL Listed, Guide JDYX, File
(AGC 1/100-10 A) MDL 1/16-8A JDYX2, File E19180
E19180 63mA-6A
JDYX and E19180 (Guide JDYX, File E19180  Semko Approval
 UL Recognition, Guide
Agency UL Listed to 248.14, File E162443 UL Recognition Guide and File  UL Recognized Card: VDE Approval
JDYX2, File E19180, 7A-15A
Approvals CSA Cert. C22.2 Part 59.2, LR 700489 nos. (ABC 20-30A):(AGC 11-30) MDA 25-30A MDL 9-30A BSI Approval
 CSA Certified, File
JDYX2 and E19180 (Guide JDYX2, File E19180) IMQ Approval
053787_C_000,
 CSA Certification Record No:  CSA Certification Card: RoHS compliant
63mA-6A Class 1422-01
053787 C 000 and Class No: MDA 2/10-15A
1422 01 and 1422 30 (Class No. 1422-01)
RoHS
1/4” x 1-1/4”, 0.197” x 0.788” 1/4” x 1-1/4”, 0.197” x 0.788”
Dimensions ferrule (in): 13/32 length (in): 1-1/2 (6.3mm x 32mm) (5mm x 20mm) (6.3mm x 32mm) (5mm x 20mm)

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Cross Reference Guide

CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE By manufacturers type reference or series number.

Ampere ratings must be added for ordering purposes.
BRUSH/ MERSEN /
FUSE TYPE VOLT EDISON BUSSMANN GEC/CEFCO LITTELFUSE
DORMAN GOULD
UL CLASS CURRENT LIMITING FUSES (CSA CLASS)
Time-Delay 600 EDCC – LP-CC ATDR – CCMR
CC (HRCI-CC) Time-Delay 600 HCTR – FNQ-R ATQR – KLDR
Fast-Acting 600 HCLR HCLR KTK-R ATMR CTK-R KLKR
Time-Delay Dual 250 LENRK – LPN-RK-SP A2DR – LLNRK
RK1
Element 600 LESRK – LPS-RK-SP A6DR – LLSRK
Time-Delay Dual 250 ECNR – FRN-R TR – FLNR
RK5
Element 600 ECSR – FRS-R TRS – FLSR
Time-Delay Dual
600 JDL – LPJ AJT – JTD
Element
J
High-Speed AC
600 JHL – DFJ HSJ – –
Drive
Extremely Fast- 300 TJN – JJN A3T – JLLN
T
Acting 600 TJS – JJS A6T – JLLS
L Fast-Acting 600 LCU LCU KTU A4BY CL, CLU LDC
UL CLASS GENERAL PURPOSE FUSES
600 MCL MCL KTK ATM CTK KLK
Fast-Acting
250 MOL MOL BAF/BAN OTM – BLF
Midget
500 MEQ MEQ FNQ ATQ – FLQ
Time-Delay
250 MEN MEN FNM TRM – FLM
1/4”x1/4”
250/125 ABC ABC ABC GAB – 314
Ceramic Fast-Acting
1/4”x1/4”Glass 250/32 AGC AGC AGC GGC – 312
1/4”x1/4”
250 MDA MDA MDA – – 326
Ceramic Time-Delay
1/4”x1/4”Glass 250/32 MDL MDL MDL GDL – 313
5x20 mm Fast-Acting 250/125 GMA GMA GMA GGM – 235
Glass Medium Time-Delay 250/125 GMC GMC GMC GSC – –
5x20 mm Fast-Acting 250 S500 BDB GDB GSB – 217
Glass Time-Delay 250 S506 BDC GDC GDG – 218
Fuse Puller
old - 38072
Fuse Puller FP-2 – – FP-2 – – –
new - FP-2

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