Why Choose the Lovato FE01D01600 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Lovato FE01D01600 is a high-performance gPV cylindrical fuse engineered to protect photovoltaic DC circuits against overloads and short circuits. Designed by Lovato Electric, it provides dependable protection for solar strings, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and DC distribution systems operating at high voltages.
Manufactured in the standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format, the FE01D01600 has a rated current of 16 A and a maximum rated voltage of 1000 V DC. Its 30 kA breaking capacity enables it to safely interrupt high DC fault currents, helping protect valuable photovoltaic equipment and minimise downtime.
Designed in accordance with IEC/EN 60269-6, the FE01D01600 features a gPV utilisation category specifically developed for photovoltaic applications. Its compact ceramic construction makes it suitable for residential, commercial and industrial solar installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-built for photovoltaic DC circuit protection.
- 16 A rated current for PV string and equipment protection.
- Suitable for systems operating up to 1000 V DC.
- 30 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format.
- gPV utilisation category provides full-range photovoltaic protection.
- Compact ceramic construction for long service life.
- Compliant with IEC/EN 60269-6.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric photovoltaic fuse.
- 16 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- 30 kA breaking capacity.
- 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse size.
- gPV fuse characteristic.
- Ceramic fuse body.
- Designed for compatible photovoltaic fuse holders.
- Suitable for solar strings and DC distribution circuits.
- EAC certified.
Reliable Protection for Solar PV Systems
Photovoltaic installations require specialised protection devices capable of safely interrupting sustained DC fault currents. The Lovato FE01D01600 incorporates a dedicated gPV operating characteristic, providing full-range protection across photovoltaic circuits while helping safeguard solar modules, combiner boxes, cabling and inverter equipment.
Its compact 10 × 38 mm format enables straightforward installation into compatible photovoltaic fuse holders, making it ideal for new installations, maintenance work and renewable energy upgrades where reliable DC protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Photovoltaic string protection.
- Solar combiner boxes.
- PV inverter input protection.
- Solar DC distribution boards.
- Renewable energy control panels.
- Commercial and industrial solar installations.
- Protection of photovoltaic cables and conductors.
