AMP-TRAP®–FoRM 101
A15QS
SEMICoNDUCToR PRoTECTIoN FUSES
A15QS Amp-trap Form 101 Semiconductor Protection
fuses were designed for the specific protection
of diodes and other semiconductor devices rated
150VAC/DC.
®
The A15QS product line’s compact design is perfect
for those applications that have limitations on avail-
able space.
Features/Benefits
➤
Low l t
minimizes damage to protected components on
short circuit
➤
Controlled arc voltage
reduces stress to circuit
components during fuse clearing
➤
Choice of mounting types
provides options for unique
termination requirements
2
Ratings
➤
AC:
1-6000A
150VAC, 100kA I.R.
➤
DC:
1-6000A
150VDC, 100kA I.R.
Approvals
➤
UL Recognized
Component
UL File E60314
➤
AC: UL Guide No.
JFHR2 (1-4000A)
➤
DC Tested to UL
Standard 198L
parameters (1-4000A)
HIGHLIGHTS:
➤
Fast Acting
➤
Current Limiting
➤
Low l t
➤
Indicator Options
Available
2
APPLICATIoNS:
➤
Protection of heavy
duty devices such
as electrochemical
rectifiers
Catalog Numbering System
Amp-trap Fuse
®
A 15 QS 400 - 4 TI
A
15
QS
400
1
2
4
128
Rated Volts - 250
Style
Amperes *
Mounting Types*
Ferrule
Ferrule, midget dims.
(1-1/2” x 13/32”)
Blades, bolt-in
Hockey puck, bolt-in
Integral Blown-Fuse
Indicator
Trigger Indicator
Trigger Actuator
Single Pole Fuse Blocks for A15QS Fuses
FUSE
AMPERE
RATING
1-30
31-60
61-100
101-200
201-450
500-600
FUSE BLOCK
CATALOG
NUMBER
30311
U71006
P243D
P243D
P243D
P243G
TI
IL
* For ampere ratings and types not listed, consult the factory.
** For harsh duty appllications, refer to the A13X product family. Consult
the factory or OEM Central web site for A13X application information.
Http://www.ferrazshawmut.com/oem
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AMP-TRAP
®
–Form 101
A15QS
AMPERE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
40
45
50
50
60
CATALOG
SEMICoNDUCToR PRoTECTIoN FUSES
OUTLINE AMPERE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
70
70
80
80
90
100
100
130
130
150
150
150
175
200
200
250
250
300
300
300
350
CATALOG
A15QS70-4
A15QS70-4TI
A15QS80-4
A15QS80-4TI
A15QS90-4
A15QS100-4
A15QS100-4TI
A15QS130-4
A15QS130-4TI
A15QS150-4
A15QS150-4IL
A15QS150-4TI
A15QS175-4TI
A15QS200-4
A15QS200-4IL
A15QS250-4
A15QS250-4TI
A15QS300-4
A15QS300-4IL
A15QS300-4IL
A15QS350-4
OUTLINE AMPERE
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
350
400
400
400
450
450
500
500
600
800
800
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1200
1200
1200
1500
2000
CATALOG
A15QS350-4TI
A15QS400-4
A15QS400-4IL
A15QS400-4TI
A15QS450-4
A15QS450-4IL
A15QS500-4
A15QS500-4IL
A15QS600-4
A15QS600-4IL
A15QS800-4
A15QS1000-4
A15QS1000-4IL
A15QS1000-4TI
A15QS1000-128
A15QS1000-128IL
A15QS1200-128
A15QS1200-128IL
A15QS1500-128
A15QS1500-128IL
A15QS2000-128
OUTLINE AMPERE
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
CATALOG
OUTLINE
5
4
5
4
5
6
6
7
Standard Fuse Ampere Ratings, Catalog Numbers
A15QS1-2
A15QS2-2
A15QS3-2
A15QS4-2
A15QS5-2
A15QS6-2
A15QS7-2
A15QS8-2
A15QS10-2
A15QS12-2
A15QS15-2
A15QS20-2
A15QS25-2
A15QS30-2
A15QS35-1
A15QS40-1
A15QS40-4TI
A15QS45-1
A15QS50-1
A15QS50-4
A15QS60-1
2000
A15QS2000128IL
2500
A15QS2500-128
2500
A15QS2500-128IL
3000
A15QS3000-128
3000
A15QS3000-128IL
3500
A15QS3500-128
4000
A15QS4000-128
4000
A15QS4000-128IL
4500
A15QS4500-128
4500 A15QS4500-128IR
5000*
A15QS5000-128
6000*
A15QS6000-128
8
8
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*For ampere ratings, technical information, and styles not listed, call Technical Services.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Dimensions
OUTLINE
REF.
A15QS1 to 30
A15QS35 to 60
A15QS20 to 450
A15QS500 to 1000
A15QS750 to 2000
A15QS2500 to 3000
A15QS3500 to 4000
A15QS4500 to 6000
MOUNTING
TYPE
2
1
4, 4TI*, 4IL*
4, 4TI*, 4IL*
128, 128IL*
128, 128IL*
128, 128IL*
128
FIG.
1
1
2, 3*
2, 3*
4, 5*
4, 5*
6, 7*
8
A
1.50
(38.1)
2.00
(50.8)
2.66
(67.6)
3.50
(88.9)
1.88
(47.8)
1.88
(47.88)
1.88
(47.88)
2.38
(60.5)
B
.41
(10.4)
.81
(20.6)
1.13
(28.7)
1.50
(38.1)
2.00
(50.8)
3.00
(76.2)
3.50
(88.9)
5.75
(146)
DIMENSIONS - INCHES (mm)
C
D
E
F
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.16
2.19
1.91
.31
(29.5)
(55.6)
(48.5)
(7.9)
1.25
2.56
1.94
.41
(31.8)
(65.0)
(49.3)
(10.4)
1.63
(41.4)
1.63
(41.4)
1.63
(41.4)
1.88
(47.7)
1.75
(44.5)
2.50
(63.5)
3.00
(76.2)
5.00
(127)
1.00
(25.4)
1.50
(38.1)
1.06
(27.0)
1.50
(38.1)
-
-
-
-
1.06
(27.0)
1.50
(38.1)
G
-
-
-
-
.74
(22.4)
1.00
(25.4)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
H
-
-
-
-
.13
(4.8)
.25
(6.4)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TAP
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3/8-24-1/2 Deep
-
1/2-20-1/2 Deep
-
1/2-20-1/2 Deep
-
1/2-20-1/2 Deep
-
* Optional Trigger Actuator (IL)
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AMP-TRAP
®
–Form 101
A15QS
I
2
t Data-150VAC
AMPERE
RATING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
70
80
90
100
Type 2
0.0001
0.0007
0.002
0.005
0.008
0.015
0.001
0.001
0.002
0.003
0.005
0.009
0.017
0.032
SEMICoNDUCToR PRoTECTIoN FUSES
I
2
Data-150VDC ; L/R=10ms
MAX
CLEARING I
2
t
@ 150VAC
(A
2
s X 10
3
)
0.0002
0.001
0.003
0.007
0.012
0.022
0.011
0.015
0.019
0.030
0.042
0.072
0.14
0.25
0.21
0.28
0.34
0.47
0.80
0.10
0.16
0.21
0.29
0.39
0.47
0.64
0.94
2.0
2.5
3.1
3.6
Melting
(A
2
s X 10
3
)
AMPERE
RATING
125
130
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
700
800
900
1000
750
800
1000
1200
1500
1600
1800
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
5000
6000
Body Style
Type 4
0.49
0.53
0.72
1.0
1.3
1.7
1.9
2.4
2.9
4.1
5.1
6.4
15
18
20
25
34
46
58
Type 128
MAX
CLEARING I
2
t
@ 150VAC
(A
2
s X 10
3
)
5.0
5.3
6.8
9.0
11
14
15
19
22
32
40
50
90
108
130
220
290
400
520
300
340
540
680
1200
1200
1500
1900
3200
4800
6500
8500
12,000
17,000
AMPERE
RATING
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
70
80
90
100
125
130
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
700
750
800
900
1000
1200
1500
1600
1800
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
CLEARING I
2
t @ 150 VDC
L/R =10ms (A
2
s X 10
3
)
Type 4
0.07
0.11
0.15
0.20
0.27
0.33
0.45
0.66
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.5
3.5
3.7
4.7
6.3
7.7
9.8
11
13
15
22
28
35
63
76
91
150
200
280
360
Type 128
Melting
(A
2
s X 10
3
)
Body Style
Type 1
Type 4
0.045
0.060
0.074
0.10
0.18
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.21
0.27
0.33
40
46
72
90
160
160
202
250
422
640
1200
1400
2800
3900
210
240
380
470
840
840
1000
1300
2200
3400
5200
6800
Clearing I
2
t vs Working Voltage
200
175
DC Voltage vs Time Constant (L/R)
Correction Factor for I
2
t
750 - 4000 AMP
TYPE 128
DC Voltage Capability
1 - 60 AMP
TYPE 1, 2
150
20 - 4000 AMP
TYPE 4, 128
125
100
75
500 - 1000 AMP
TYPE 4
20 - 450 AMP
TYPE 4
operating Voltage
D
Time Constant (L/R)
AMP-TRAP
®
–Form 101
A15QS
AMPERE
RATING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
70
80
90
SEMICoNDUCToR PRoTECTIoN FUSES
Watts Loss vs % Rated Current
Watts Loss @ Rated Current
WATTS LoSS @
RATED CURRENT (W)
Type 1
Type 4
Type 2
0.68
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.8
3.1
2.2
2.5
2.6
3.0
3.0
4.0
5.2
5.6
9
10
12
13
14
1.5
2.0
2.2
2.6
3.1
3.4
4.0
4.7
5.6
8.0
9.0
WATTS LoSS @
AMPERE RATED CURRENT (W)
Type 4 Type 128
RATING
10
100
13
125
14
130
16
150
20
175
22
200
25
225
27
250
30
275
33
300
40
350
45
400
50
450
30
500
33
550
35
600
50
700
66
750
57
71
800
67
900
75
88
1000
100
1200
130
1500
132
1600
149
1800
165
2000
195
2500
240
3000
260
3500
270
4000
330
5000
400
6000
Correction Factor for Watts Loss
D
Percent Rated Current
Max ARC Voltage vs System Voltage
Peak Let Thru Data A15QS 1 to 4000
Circuit Voltage (Volts RMS)
Max Instantaneous Let -Thru I
Max Peak Arc Voltage
Available Current (RMS Symmetrical)
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AMP-TRAP
®
–Form 101
A15QS
SEMICoNDUCToR PRoTECTIoN FUSES
Melt Time - Current Data A15QS 20 to 100
Melt Time - Current Data A15QS 1 to 30
Time in Seconds
Current in Amperes
Melt Time - Current Data A15QS 125 to 1000
Time in Seconds
Current in Amperes
Melt Time - Current Data A15QS 750 to 4000
Time in Seconds
Current in Amperes
D
Time in Seconds
Current in Amperes