5TT 5-R

Fuses

A fuse is a safety device used to protect an electrical system or appliance from excess current or power surges. This may be due to an overload, short circuit, or other cause of excessive current in the circuit. Fuses work by breaking the circuit when too much current is detected, preventing an electrical hazard and damage to the appliance. This type of circuit protection device is especially important in households, since an appliance may malfunction and cause an electrical hazard if too much current flows through it.

The 5TT-5-R is a fuse manufactured by Eaton Industries. It works as a fast-acting self-resetting circuit breaker. This fuse is designed for low-cost industrial control applications, such as motor starters, power supplies, motor drives, and similar equipment. It is a non-replaceable, self-resetting device that provides short-circuit and overload protection. The 5TT-5-R has a voltage rating of up to 240 volts and a current rating of up to 5 amps.

The working principle of the 5TT-5-R fuse involves a heat-sensitive element that reacts to excessive current in the circuit. When the current reaches a predetermined threshold, the fuse momentarily opens to interrupt the circuit and stop the flow of electricity. Once the overcurrent is removed, the fuse automatically resets and the circuit is re-established. This resetting ability is an advantage of the 5TT-5-R fuse over other types of fuses, as it does not require manual resetting after a short-circuit or overload.

The 5TT-5-R fuse is suitable for a range of applications, including motor starters, pumps, air handlers, servo motors, relays, line circuits, transformers, and other industrial equipment. It is particularly useful in applications where current ratings exceed the capacity of traditional fuses. Additionally, because the 5TT-5-R is a self-resetting device, it eliminates the need for manual resetting after every overcurrent event and therefore avoids prolonged equipment downtime.

The 5TT-5-R is a reliable, fast-acting fuse that is suitable for use in a range of industrial applications. Its ability to automatically reset after an overload or short-circuit makes it an ideal solution for those who require a dependable circuit protection device.