02301.25HXP

02301.25HXP Application Field and Working Principle

The 02301.25HXP fuse is a low voltage, high interrupting rating (HIR) fuse. It is designed for use with electrical equipment, particularly in applications requiring high current for short periods of time. It has a nominal voltage rating of 600V AC, a current rating of 2.5 amps, and an interruption rating of 200 amps. The 02301.25HXP fuse is generally used in industrial applications as a protective device for equipment against damage from overloads or short circuits.

The 02301.25HXP fuse is designed to provide optimum protection for various types of electrical equipment by responding quickly to overcurrents while limiting the magnitude of the current. It does this by the formation of a meltable link or "fuse link" within the fuse body. The fuse link is made of metal alloys that easily melt when subjected to a specified current for a specified amount of time, thus interrupting the flow of current. Furthermore, the fuse link is designed to maintain its integrity even after the fault condition has occurred, preventing a re-strike.

When exposed to an overcurrent, the fuse link begins to heat up due to its resistance to the current flow. At a certain threshold temperature, the link\'s alloys melt and become a lower resistance path for the current, thus resulting in a much lower current level. As the current level rapidly drops, the fuse link re-solidifies, forming an open circuit which prevents the current from flowing. This action results in the interruption of the fault condition and the protection of the equipment.

The 02301.25HXP fuse is certified to UL Standard 248-14 for 325 HIR and has the following general characteristics: Nominal Operating Voltage rating of 600V AC, Rated Current of 2.5A, Interrupting Rating of 200A. Typical applications for the 02301.25HXP include process control equipment, machine tools, and other motor and power control systems.