AGC-1-2/10-R

AGC-1-2/10-R application field and working principle

An AGC-1-2/10-R is an Automated Graphite Fuse (AGF) that is designed for residential and commercial use. The AGF is a lightweight, long-lasting, and reliable fuse with great current carrying capacity and high circuit protection characteristics. The working principle of AGC-1-2/10-R is simple. When a current load is detected, the internal circuit is broken and the contact point opens to prevent excess current from flowing to the appliance.

Application field

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse is applicable for residential and commercial AC and DC applications. This includes protection of service entrance panels, branch circuits, junction boxes, transfer switches, and industrial machinery. It is also ideal for use in safety protection systems such as fire alarm systems, emergency lighting systems, and electronic equipment. It is compatible with both insulated and uninsulated cables.

Working principle

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse is composed of a glass tube which contains the current limiting graphite core, a copper contact on each end, and a plastic terminal on one end. The contact points are in contact with the graphite core and when a overload current is detected, the graphite core melts, which causes the contact points to separate and break the circuit. This also helps to protect the load downstream from over-current.

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse has several advantages over traditional over-current protection devices, such as fast fault detection, high current carrying capacity, and low voltage drop. It is also smaller in size and lighter in weight, making it a great choice for many applications.

Wiring

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse is wired with the incoming power and the load, with the fuse connected between the two. The fuse should be positioned so that it is within the sight of the operator, and the wiring should be neat and secure. Specific attention should be paid to ensure that the terminals are securely connected and all the correct terminal markings are visible.

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse has a rated current of 10A and a rated voltage of 500V AC and 250V DC and is available in several sizes. It is UL certified and meets the requirements of IEC 60947-1.

Conclusion

The AGC-1-2/10-R Automated Graphite Fuse is a reliable, lightweight fuse that provides excellent current limiting protection for residential and commercial applications. It has a simple working principle and is easy to install and wire. The fuse is also UL certified and meets strict safety certification standards.