0PAL4100XP

Fuses are essential components in the electrical system of many industries including commercial, industrial and residential applications. The OPAL4100XP is a type of fast-acting fuse designed to cut off the circuit in the event of an overload or short circuit, protecting the connected device and preventing fires or other dangerous situations from occurring. The main application fields and working principle of the OPAL4100XP will be discussed in this article.

Application Fields

The OPAL4100XP is designed for fast-acting short circuit and overload protection in various electrical applications. It is commonly used in residential, industrial and commercial applications due to the dependable protection it provides. The OPAL4100XP is most commonly used to protect motor circuits, lighting circuits, heating circuits and other low voltage DC circuits. It is also widely used in telecommunications systems and motor control circuits. Additionally, the OPAL4100XP is also suitable for use in HVAC, security systems, and even household appliances.

Working Principle

The OPAL4100XP is designed as a fast-acting current limiting fuse. When the load draws more current than the rated current, the fuse blows, cutting off the circuit and protecting the connected device. The fuse is composed of a metal wire that melts when it is subjected to excessive current. The melting wire then breaks the electrical connection between the two metal ends, thus cutting off the circuit.

The OPAL4100XP is self-resetting, meaning when the excess current is removed, the current flow returns inside the fuse. This type of fuse is suitable for use as an overcurrent protection device because it only blows once the rated current is exceeded. It is designed with an improved pressure operated element that functions at temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F). The fuse also features a metal oxide current interruption element that results in fast operation and greater reliability.

Conclusion

The OPAL4100XP is a fast-acting, reliable fuse designed for protection against overloads and short circuits in a variety of applications. It is designed with an improved pressure operated element and metal oxide current interruption element for fast operation and greater reliability. The main application fields of the OPAL4100XP include residential, industrial and commercial applications, motor circuits, lighting circuits, heating circuits and other low voltage DC circuits, telecommunications systems, motor control circuits, HVAC systems, and security systems. The working principle of the OPAL4100XP is that of a fast-acting current limiting fuse, which melts when it is subjected to excessive current and breaks the electrical connection between the two metal ends, thus cutting off the circuit.