The Reliance ECSR-17-1/2 is a 17.5-ampere, dual-element, time-delay fuse classified under Class RK5. Designed for both AC and DC applications, it operates at 600 VAC and 300 VDC, offering a high interrupting rating of 200,000 amperes for AC and 20,000 amperes for DC.
Key Features
- Dual-Element Design: Provides superior time-delay performance, allowing for closer sizing and enhanced protection of motors and transformers.
- Time-Delay Capability: Offers a 10-second time delay at 500% of the rated current, accommodating temporary motor overloads and surge currents.
- High Interrupting Rating: Ensures reliable protection with an interrupting capacity of 200 kA for AC and 20 kA for DC applications.
- Current Limiting: Limits the let-through energy, safeguarding downstream components from high fault currents.
- Compact Dimensions: Measures 0.81 inches in diameter and 5 inches in length, facilitating easy installation in various setups.
Applications
This fuse is ideal for use in power panelboards, motor control centers, combination starters, and machinery disconnects. Its time-delay feature makes it particularly suitable for circuits subject to temporary motor overloads and surge currents, providing both high-performance short-circuit and overload protection.
Benefits
- Enhanced Motor Protection: Helps protect motors against burnout from overloads and single-phasing when sized properly.
- Cost Efficiency: Allows for the use of smaller fuses and less costly switches due to closer sizing capabilities.
- Improved System Reliability: Simplifies and enhances blackout prevention through selective coordination.
The Reliance ECSR-17-1/2 fuse combines advanced protection features with practical design, making it a reliable choice for safeguarding electrical systems in various industrial applications.
