C308F160MA-TR

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Fuses, just as the name implies, are devices that are used to protect electrical circuits and systems from over current situations that may cause damage or danger to the components of the circuits. The C308F160MA-TR fuse is a great example of a fuse that is designed to provide secure protection in a cost-efficient manner. In this article, we’ll take a look at the C308F160MA-TR, its application fields and its working principle.

Application Fields

The C308F160MA-TR is a midget style Class CC electricalcurrent limiting fuse with a time delay element, which makesit the perfect choice for medium voltage applications. Theseapplications could include motor starting operations andother high inrush currents. The C308F160MA-TR is rated at 8A@600VAC/DC, 10A@250VAC/DC and comes with clips forscrew terminal. The C308F160MA-TR has a dual element designthat offers variable time delay characteristics and major trippingcurrent of 20A, which provides good protection for equipmentusing motor starting operations.

The C308F160MA-TR may also be used in lighting anddistribution applications such as oven, deep fryer, productionmachinery, HVAC equipment, appliances or other low voltageelectrical systems. It is designed to meet UL, CSA and IECstandards and also includes an interrupting rating up to 1000A. Its compact size allows it to fit into tight spaces, making installation and maintenance a breeze. In addition, the fuse also features an open fuse indicator for visual identification of an open fuse.

Working Principle

The C308F160MA-TR features a dual element design that limitsexcess current and provides protection for overcurrent conditions. The fuse consists of a thermal element and an electromechanical element. The thermal element senses the heat generated due to the fault current and operates to quickly cut off the current if it reaches a certain level. The electromechanical element senses the excess current and operates to disconnect the current if it exceeds the trip point. The two elements work together to provide secure protection for the system.

The thermal element is the core of the fuse and contains thefusions, which contain the heat generated and melt the fuse todisconnect it from the system. The resistance of the fuse increasesin a linear manner with the increase in temperature. Themelting of the core occurs when the heat reaches a certainpoint, which ensures that the current is limited to the setlevel.

The electromechanical element operates by sensing the currentflow in the circuit and cutting off the power supply if thecurrent reaches a certain predetermined level. Thisfeature helps to protect against surges and other unexpectedcurrent conditions. By working together with the thermal element,the fuse provides protection against both overload andshort circuit faults.

The C308F160MA-TR is an excellent choice of fuse to provide protection for medium voltage circuits. Its temperature sensing capabilities help protect against overloads, while its electromechanical element causes it to disconnect current if it reaches a preset level. The fuse also has a visual open fuse indicator that makes it easy to identify when an open condition occurs, providing a secure sense of protection.

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