HD 60269-3-1:2004

SLOVENSKI SIST HD 60269-3-1:2006

STANDARD
januar 2006
Nizkonapetostne varovalke – 3-1. del: Dodatne zahteve za varovalke, ki jih
uporabljajo nestrokovne osebe (uporaba varovalk zlasti v gospodinjstvu in
podobnih okoljih) – Razdelki od I do IV: Primeri tipov standardiziranih
varovalk (IEC 60269-3-1:2004, spremenjen)
(istoveten HD 60269-3-1:2004)
Low-voltage fuses - Part 3-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by
unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household and similar applications) - Sections I
to IV: Examples of types of standardized fuses (IEC 60269-3-1:2004, modified)
ICS 29.120.50 Referenčna številka
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HARMONIZATION DOCUMENT HD 60269-3-1
DOCUMENT D'HARMONISATION
HARMONISIERUNGSDOKUMENT December 2004

ICS 29.120.50 Supersedes HD 630.3.1 S3:2002

English version
Low-voltage fuses
Part 3-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses
for use by unskilled persons
(fuses mainly for household and similar applications)
Sections I to IV: Examples of types of standardized fuses
(IEC 60269-3-1:2004, modified)

Fusibles basse tension Niederspannungssicherungen
Partie 3-1: Règles supplémentaires Teil 3-1: Zusätzliche Anforderungen
pour les fusibles destinés à être utilisés an Sicherungen zum Gebrauch durch Laien
par des personnes non qualifiées (Sicherungen überwiegend
(fusibles pour usages essentiellement für Hausinstallationen
domestiques et analogues) und ähnliche Anwendungen)
Sections I à IV: Exemples de types Hauptabschnitte I bis IV: Beispiele
de fusibles normalisés von genormten Sicherungstypen
(CEI 60269-3-1:2004, modifiée) (IEC 60269-3-1:2004, modifiziert)

This Harmonization Document was approved by CENELEC on 2004-11-01. CENELEC members are
bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
implementation of this Harmonization Document on a national level.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national implementation may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This Harmonization Document exists in three official versions (English, French, German).

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Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. HD 60269-3-1:2004 E
Foreword
The text of the International Standard IEC 60269-3-1:2004, prepared by SC 32B, Low-voltage
fuses, of IEC TC 32, Fuses, together with the common modifications prepared by the CENELEC
Reporting Secretariat SR 32B, was submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure and was
approved by CENELEC as HD 60269-3-1 on 2004-11-01.

This Harmonization Document supersedes HD 630.3.1 S3:2002.

It includes the following significant technical change:
- introduction of preferred rated currents 3 A and 13 A in section IV (BS plugtop fuse system).

This Harmonization Document is to be read in conjunction with EN 60269-1 and EN 60269-3.

The following dates were fixed:

- latest date by which the existence of the HD
has to be announced at national level (doa) 2005-05-01

- latest date by which the HD has to be implemented
at national level by publication of a harmonized
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-11-01

- latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the HD have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-11-01

Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.

__________
– 3 – HD 60269-3-1:2004
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60269-3-1:2004 was approved by CENELEC as a
Harmonization Document with agreed common modifications as given below.

COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 General
Replace note 2 by:
NOTE 2  The following fuse systems are standardized systems in respect to their safety aspects. The National
Committees shall select at least one complete section of this standard for their standards. Colour codes are not
specified for each fuse system. Where colour codes are indicated, they apply only to that particular fuse system.

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE Where an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code) + corr. May 1993

IEC 60664 Series Insulation coordination for equipment EN 60664 Series
within low-voltage systems
IEC 60898 Series Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers EN 60898 Series
for overcurrent protection for household
and similar installations
IEC 60999 Series Connecting devices - Electrical copper EN 60999 Series
conductors - Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping
units
1)
ISO 228-1 - Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints - -
are not made on the threads
Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and
designation
1)
ISO 228-2 - Part 2: Verification by means of limit - -
gauges
ISO 965-1 1998 ISO general-purpose metric screw - -
threads - Tolerances
Part 1: Principles and basic data

1)
Undated reference.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60269-3-1
INTERNATIONAL
Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
2004-07
Fusibles basse tension –
Partie 3-1:
Règles supplémentaires pour les fusibles destinés
à être utilisés par des personnes non qualifiées
(fusibles pour usages essentiellement
domestiques et analogues) –
Sections I à IV: Exemples de types de fusibles
normalisés
Low-voltage fuses –
Part 3-1:
Supplementary requirements for fuses
for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly
for household and similar applications) –
Sections I to IV: Examples of types of
standardized fuses
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60269-3-1  IEC:2004 – 3 –
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.8
EXPLANATORY NOTE .10

1 General.19
2 Normative references.19

Section I – D-type fuses
1.1 Scope.21
5 Characteristics of fuses .21
5.2 Rated voltage.21
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link.21
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder .21
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated acceptable power
dissipation of a fuse-holder.21
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics.23
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current zones and overload curves .23
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.23
5.6.3 Gates.23
5.7 Breaking range and breaking capacity .25
5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity .25
6 Markings.25
7 Standard conditions for construction .25
7.1 Mechanical design.25
7.1.2 Connections including terminals.25
7.1.3 Fuse-contacts.27
7.1.4 Non-interchangeability .27
7.1.5 Construction of a fuse-base .27
7.1.6 Construction of a fuse-carrier.27
7.1.7 Construction of a fuse-link .29
7.1.8 Construction of a gauge-piece .29
7.2 Insulating properties.29
7.3 Temperature rise, power dissipation of the fuse-link and acceptable power
dissipation of the fuse-holder .31
7.7  I t characteristics .31
7.7.1 Pre-arcing I t values .31
7.7.2 Operating I t values .31
7.8 Overcurrent discrimination of "gG" fuse-links .31
7.9 Protection against electric shock.33
8 Tests.33
8.1.4 Arrangement of the fuse and dimensions .33
8.1.5.1 Complete tests.33
8.1.5.2 Testing of fuse-links of a homogeneous series.35
8.2 Verification of insulating properties .35
8.2.1 Arrangement of the fuse-holder .35
8.2.6 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound.35
8.2.6.1 Test method.35
8.2.6.2 Acceptability of test results .37

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8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation .37
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .37
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link .37
8.3.4.1 Temperature rise of the fuse-holder .37
8.3.5 Acceptability of test results .37
8.4.3.1 Verification of conventional non-fusing and fusing current.37
8.4.3.2 Verification of rated current of fuse-links.37
8.4.3.5 Conventional cable overload protection .39
8.4.3.6 Operation of indicating devices and strikers, if any .39
8.5.2 Characteristics of the test circuit.39
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results .39
8.7.4 Verification of overcurrent discrimination .39
8.9 Verification of resistance to heat.41
8.9.1 Fuse-base.41
8.9.1.1 Test arrangement.41
8.9.1.2 Test method.43
8.9.1.3 Acceptability of test results .43
8.9.2 Fuse-carrier.43
8.9.2.1 Test arrangement.43
8.9.2.2 Test method.45
8.9.2.3 Acceptability of test results .45
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .45
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse .45
8.10.2 Test method.45
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results .47
8.11 Mechanical and miscellaneous tests .47
8.11.1 Mechanical strength.47
8.11.1.1 Mechanical strength of the gauge-piece.47
8.11.1.2 Mechanical strength of the fuse-carrier .49
8.11.1.3 Mechanical strength of the fuse-link.49
8.11.1.4 Mechanical strength of the fuse .49
8.11.2.4 Resistance to storage at elevated temperature .51
8.11.2.4.1 Test arrangement.51
8.11.2.4.2 Test method.51
8.11.2.4.3 Acceptability of test results .51
Figures1 to 10.53
Annex A (informative) Special test for cable overload protection .115

Section IIA – Cylindrical fuses type A (NF cylindrical fuse system)
1.1  Scope.117
2 Definitions.117
5 Characteristics of fuses .117
5.2 Rated voltage.117
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link.117
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder .117
5.5  Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated acceptable power dissipation
of a fuse-holder .117
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.119
5.6.3 Gates.119

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7 Standard conditions for construction .119
7.1 Mechanical design.119
7.1.2 Connections including terminals.121
7.2 Insulating properties.121
7.7 I t characteristics .123
7.7.1 Pre-arcing I t values .123
7.7.2 Operating I t values .123
7.8 Overcurrent discrimination of "gG" fuse-links .123
7.9 Protection against electric shock.125
8 Tests.125
8.1.5.1 Complete tests.125
8.1.6 Testing of fuse-holders.125
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .127
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link .127
8.3.4.1 Temperature rise of the fuse-holder .129
8.4 Verification of operation.129
8.4.1 Arrangement of the fuse .129
8.4.3.6 Operation of indicating devices and strikers, if any .129
8.5 Verification of the breaking capacity .129
8.5.1 Arrangement of the fuse .129
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results .131
8.7.4 Verification of overcurrent discrimination .131
8.8 Verification of the degree of protection of enclosures.131
8.8.1 Verification of protection against electric shock.131
8.9 Verification of resistance to heat.131
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .133
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse .133
8.10.2 Test method.133
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results .133
8.11.1.1 Mechanical strength of the fuse-holder .135
8.11.1.1.1 Verification of resistance to shock .135
8.11.1.1.1.1 Test apparatus. 135
8.11.1.1.1.2 Test procedure . 135
8.11.1.1.2 Verification of the constructional requirements.137
8.12 Verification of the reliability of terminals .139
Figures 10 to 16.141

Section IIB – Cylindrical fuses type B (BS cylindrical fuse system)
1.1 Scope.157
5 Characteristics of fuses .157
5.3 Rated current.157
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link.157
5.3.2 Rated current of the fuse-holder .157
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated acceptable power
dissipation of a fuse-holder.157
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics.157
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current curves and overload curves .157
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.157
5.7 Breaking range and breaking capacity .159
5.7.2 Rated breaking capacity .159

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7 Standard conditions for construction .159
7.1 Mechanical design.159
7.1.2 Connections including terminals.159
7.9 Protection against electric shock.159
8 Tests.159
8.1 General.159
8.1.4 Arrangement of the fuse .159
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation .159
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .159
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link .159
8.4 Verification of operation.159
8.4.1 Arrangement of fuse.159
8.5 Verification of breaking capacity .159
8.5.1 Arrangement of the fuse .159
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results .161
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .161
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse .161
8.10.2 Test method.161
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results .161
Figures 17 to 22.163

Section IIC – Cylindrical fuses type C (Italian cylindrical fuse system)
1.1 Scope.179
5 Characteristics of fuses .179
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link.179
5.3.2  Rated current of the fuse-holder .179
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated acceptable power dissipation
of a fuse-holder .179
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics.181
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current zones and overload curves .181
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.181
5.6.3 Gates.181
7 Standard conditions for construction .183
7.1 Mechanical design.183
7.1.2 Connections including terminals.183
7.2 Insulating properties.183
7.3 Temperature rise, power dissipation of the fuse-link and acceptable power
dissipation of the fuse-holder .183
7.7  I t characteristics .183
7.7.1 Minimum pre-arcing I t values at 0,01 s .183
7.7.2 Maximum operating I t values at 0,01 s.185
8 Tests.185
8.1.6 Testing of the fuse-holder .185
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation .185
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .185
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link .185
8.3.4.1 Temperature rise of the fuse-holder .187
8.4 Verification of operation.187
8.4.1 Arrangement of the fuse .187

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8.5 Verification of the breaking capacity .187
8.5.1 Arrangement of the fuse .187
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results .187
8.7.4 Verification of discrimination.187
8.9 Verification of resistance to heat.189
8.9.1 Test in heating cabinet.189
8.9.2 Ball pressure test.189
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .189
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse .189
8.10.2 Test method.191
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results .191
8.11 Mechanical and miscellaneous tests .191
8.11.1.6 Mechanical strength of the fuse-holder .191
8.11.1.6.1 Impact test.191
8.11.1.6.2 Construction of the fuse-carrier.195
8.11.1.6.3 Mechanical strength of the screw-type fuse-holder.195
Figures 23 to 28.196

Section III – Pin-type fuses
1.1 Scope.209
2 Definitions.209
2.3 Characteristic quantities.209
5 Characteristics of fuses .209
5.5 Rated power dissipation of the fuse-link.209
5.6 Limits of time-current characteristics.209
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.209
5.6.3 Gates.211
6 Markings.211
6.1 Markings of fuse-holders.211
6.2 Markings of fuse-links.211
6.4 Markings of the gauge-pieces .211
7 Standard conditions for construction .211
7.1 Mechanical design.211
7.1.8 Construction of the gauge-piece .211
7.3 Temperature rise, power dissipation of the fuse-link and acceptable power
dissipation of the fuse-holder .213
8 Tests.213
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation .213
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .213
8.3.3 Measurement of the power dissipation of the fuse-link .213
8.3.4 Test method.215
8.3.4.1 Temperature rise of the fuse-holder .215
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .217
8.10.1 Arrangement of the fuse .217
8.10.2 Test method.217
8.10.3 Acceptability of test results .219
Figures 29 to 32.221

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Section IV – Cylindrical fuse-links for use in plugs (BS plugtop system)
1.1 Scope.229
5 Characteristics of fuses .229
5.2 Rated voltage.229
5.3.1 Rated current of the fuse-link.229
5.5 Rated power dissipation of a fuse-link and rated acceptable power
dissipation of a fuse-holder.229
5.6.1 Time-current characteristics, time-current zones and overload curves .229
5.6.2 Conventional times and currents.229
5.6.3 Gates.229
6 Markings.231
7 Standard conditions for construction .231
7.7 I t characteristics .231
7.7.1  Pre-arcing I t values .231
8 Tests.231
8.1.4 Arrangement of the fuse-link for tests .231
8.1.5 Testing of fuse-links.231
8.1.5.2 Testing of fuse-links of a homogeneous series.233
8.2.5 Acceptability of test results .235
8.3 Verification of temperature rise and power dissipation .235
8.3.1 Arrangement of the fuse .235
8.3.4 Test method.235
8.3.5 Acceptability of test results .235
8.4 Verification of operation.235
8.4.1 Arrangement of the fuse .235
8.4.3.1 Verification of conventional non-fusing and fusing current.235
8.4.3.2 Verification of rated current of "gG" fuse-links.235
8.5 Breaking-capacity tests.237
8.5.1 Arrangement of the fuse .237
8.5.2 Characteristics of the test circuit.237
8.5.4 Calibration of the test circuit .237
8.5.8 Acceptability of test results .239
8.7 Verification of I t characteristics and overcurrent discrimination.239
8.7.3 Verification of compliance for fuse-links at 0,01 s .239
8.10 Verification of non-deterioration of contacts .239
8.11.1 Mechanical strength.239
Figures 33 to 36.241

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES –
Part 3-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses
for use by unskilled persons
(fuses mainly for household and similar applications) –
Sections I to IV: Examples of types of standardized fuses

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International Standard IEC 60269-3-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 32B: Low-voltage
fuses, of IEC technical committee 32: Fuses.
This second edition of IEC 60269-3-1 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1994,
amendment 1 (1995) and amendment 2 (2001) and constitutes a major revision.
The document 32B/448/FDIS, circulated to the National Committees as amendment 3, led to
the publication of the new edition.

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This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
• introduction of push-in gauge-rings in addition to screw-in gauge-rings in section I (D type
fuse-system);
• addition of a special test for cable overload protection in the informative annex A of
section I (D type fuse-system);
• introduction of preferred rated currents 3 A and 13 A in section IV (BS plugtop fuse
system).
The text of this standard is based on the first edition, its amendment 1, amendment 2 and on
the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
32B/448/FDIS 32B/450/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
IEC 60269 consists of the following parts, under the general title Low-voltage fuses:
Part 1:1986, General requirements
Part 2:1986, Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses
mainly for industrial application)
Part 3:1987, Supplementary re
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