Why Choose the Lovato FE01D20 Cylindrical Fuse?
The Lovato FE01D20 is a 10 × 38 mm cylindrical gPV fuse specifically designed to protect photovoltaic DC circuits against overcurrent and short-circuit faults. Part of the Lovato FE photovoltaic fuse range, it combines a rated current of 20 A with operation at voltages up to 1000 V DC.
Engineered specifically for photovoltaic applications, the FE01D20 has an IEC gPV fuse class and complies with IEC/EN/BS 60269-6. It provides a high 25 kA breaking capacity at 1000 V DC, enabling dependable interruption of fault currents in solar PV strings and associated DC distribution circuits.
The compact 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format allows installation in compatible photovoltaic fuse holders, including Lovato devices designed for this fuse size. With a power consumption of 2.10 W at rated current and an operating temperature range from −20 to +70 °C, the FE01D20 is engineered for reliable service in demanding photovoltaic installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed gPV fuse for photovoltaic DC applications.
- 20 A rated current for PV string and DC circuit protection.
- 1000 V DC maximum rated voltage.
- High 25 kA breaking capacity at 1000 V DC.
- Compact standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format.
- Compliant with IEC/EN/BS 60269-6 for photovoltaic fuse protection.
Key Features
- Lovato FE photovoltaic fuse series.
- 20 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- gPV IEC fuse class.
- 25 kA breaking capacity at 1000 V DC.
- 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse dimensions.
- 2.10 W power consumption at rated current.
- No integrated status indicator.
- Designed specifically for photovoltaic applications.
Reliable & Durable Photovoltaic Circuit Protection
Photovoltaic installations can produce significant DC fault currents when faults occur within strings, arrays or associated cabling. The Lovato FE01D20 is specifically designed as a gPV fuse to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for photovoltaic circuits operating at voltages up to 1000 V DC.
Its 25 kA breaking capacity enables the fuse to safely interrupt substantial prospective fault currents, while the standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical construction provides straightforward integration with compatible photovoltaic fuse holders and DC distribution equipment.
Typical Applications
- Photovoltaic string circuit protection.
- Solar PV combiner boxes.
- PV array DC distribution systems.
- Solar inverter input circuits.
- Industrial and commercial photovoltaic installations.
- Renewable-energy DC protection panels.
