SPXI012.L Datasheet/PDFElectrical, Specialty Fuses
Fuses are a very important part of electrical protection and are widely used in hundreds of different applications. One example of a specialized fuse is the SPXI012.L. This type of fuse is designed for applications with higher fault power requirements. It is also used in applications where the area of installation is of very limited size. This article focuses on the application field and working principle of the SPXI012.L.
Application Field of the SPXI012.L
The SPXI012.L is a very special type of fuse. It is designed for applications that require both higher fault power dissipation and a very limited installation area. One example is in circuit breakers, where the SPXI012.L is an excellent choice for protection of high current transformers, overhead lines, and high voltage networks. Additionally, it is also well-suited for power converters, machine tools, solar PV systems, and other industrial machinery. In some cases, it may even be used as an alternative to circuit breakers when voltage, short-circuit, and let-through energy demands are high.
Working Principle of the SPXI012.L
The SPXI012.L is an over-current protective device which works based on the principle of thermal-magnetic protection. This means that when high amounts of current flow through the fuse, the internal temperature rises and exceeds the limit set by the fuse’s operating point. At this point, the fuse’s metal element melts and opens the circuit. Consequently, the current flow is desturbed and the fuse is cut-out from the circuit. The SPXI012.L also has a magnetic element which trips the fuse at an even higher current value, ensuring the integrity of the fuse and thereby, protection of the system.
Advantages of the SPXI012.L
The primary advantage of the SPXI012.L is that it is a low-profile device designed to fit into small spaces. This makes it an ideal solution for applications that require both high fault power and a compact form factor. Additionally, it has a wide operating range and superior overload and short-circuit protection. Furthermore, the SPXI012.L also offers superior creepage and corrosion protection.
Conclusion
To conclude, the SPXI012.L is a specialty fuse designed for applications that require high fault power, a limited installation area, and superior overload and short-circuit protection. Its thermal-magnetic design works very well for these types of applications and it offers significant advantages over other types of fuses such as its low-profile design, wide operating range, and excellent creepage and corrosion protection.