‘R’ Rated Motor Fuses

2.75kV, 5.5kV & 8.3kV ‘R’ Rated Motor Fuses

 MVR ‘R’ Rated Motor Fuses

‘R’ Rated Motor Fuses

MVR fuses are current and energy limiting fuses intended for the
backup protection of medium voltage motor control. They are non-
venting.

MVR fuses have integral striker/indicators and have standardized

dimensions compatible with today’s 5.5kV motor control gear. They
are fully interchangeable with other manufacturers’ fuses of the
same type and rating.

They feature a ‘field toughened’ element design which makes them

less susceptible to mechanical damage during shipping and instal-
lation while also providing superior cycling characteristics.

Features
• Integral indicating pin
• Standard “R” Ratings
• Toughened element design
• Fully plated parts

MVR Series General Specifications

Series Vac I.R Clip Diam Clip centers Ratings Options
MVR2 2.75kV 7” (178mm) 25A, 30A, 2R, B,Y,S
3R, 4R, 5R, 6R,
MVR5 5.5kV 50kA rms symm 3” 12” (305mm) B,Y,S,X,1B,1iB
9R, 12R, 18R,
MVR8 8.3kV 12” (305mm) 24R, 36R B,Y,S

Options

Standard fuses are clip-in design with 3” diameter barrels (18R - 36R are double barrel designs) and have an integral striker/in-
dicator pin. Several options are available to make them compatible with other manufacturers’ specialized designs. Add suffixes
to the part number as required. More than one option can be specified.

All options are not available in some voltages.

1B 1iB

GE 1B-Bolt-in
GE 1iB-bolt-in
Standard Hook-eye Bolt-in Extended Inverted
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HV Accessories
600 Amp clip for 3” diameter barrels p/n. FC3R

Steel backup spring for high pressure contact.

Compatible with any 3” diameter fuse.

Hookeye Add on p/n. Hookeye

Hookeye kit is compatible with any 3” diameter fuse. May be

ordered separately.

Epoxy Resin Insulators p/n. refer to Fusetek

We carry a range of epoxy resin insulators from 7.2kV to

38kV. Tapped brass inserts can accomodate a wide range of
equipment.

Medium voltage LED line Indicators p/n. KF22-12

Bolt these line indicators onto any convenient live part and
the high brightness LED cluster will flash to indicate pres-
ence of voltage.
Rated for 2.5kV - 38kV

Medium Voltage Microswitch p/n. 3100110

Need more than visual indication? Our remote mount mi-

croswitch is good for all systems up to 38kV. The insulated
Bowden cable is actuated by the fuse striker which then
actuates the microswitch at the other end.

Medium voltage bases p/n. refer to Fusetek

Fusetek can supply single or 3 pole bases for most of the

medium voltage fuses we supply.
 MVR ‘R’ Rated Motor Fuses

8.3kV Total Clearing Time Current Characteristics

100
2R
3R
4R
5R
6R
9R
12R
10 18R
24R
36R
Time in Seconds

0.1

0.01
100 1000 10000 100000

RMS Amperes
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Part Number System

MV R 5 / 09R - DI XYS

MV Series 5 09R DI XYS

Medium Voltage R Motor Fuse Voltage Class Rating Body Size Option Modifier
2 = 2.75kV 25A, 30A D = Single 3” I = Striker (standard)
2R, 3R X = 2” extension
5 = 5.5kV DD = Double 3”
4R, 5R B = Bolt-in
8 = 8.3kV 6R, 9R S = Div. 1, class ll
12R, 18R Y = Hookeye
24R, 36R 1B = GE Tags
1iB = GE inverted tags

Installation Notes:
R Rating Defined
1. When replacing ‘R’ fuses, always replace with the The ‘R’ rating of a fuse is established by dividing the 20-35s melt cur-
same ‘R’ rating to maintain coordination and motor rent of the fuse by 100.
starting capability.
Fuses of the same ‘R’ rating will have the same time current character-
2. These fuses can replace any manufacturers’ fuse of
istics and ensure identical motor starting performance and coordination
same ‘R’ rating. with the overload relays.
3. Ensure that fuse clips have good tension. (if you can
spin the fuse in the clips easily, clips should be
replaced.)

4. Clean all contact surfaces before installation.

5. Install with striker pin facing up.

6. Unless the cause of fuse failure is known to have been confined to 1 phase, fuses should be replaced in sets of 3
to ensure ‘As new’ performance.

Technical data presented.

Amp Rating

Each fuse has both an assigned ‘R’ and amp rating. It is the ‘R’ rating of the fuse that governs the motor starting capability and coordi- 9R
nation with the overload relays. To maintain the same capabilities, fuses should be replaced with matching ‘R’ ratings.
200A
On direct across the line starts, the necessity of passing the motor starting current results in a fuse selection with an
assigned amp rating well above the nominal motor full load amps.

However, applications using reduced voltage starts, variable frequency drives or other methods to reduce the motor starting current, can result in a fuse
rating with an amp rating too close to the motor F.L.A. As a check, the fuse’s assigned full load amp rating should be a minimum of 140% of the nominal
full load amps of the motor.
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Peak Let-thru Characteristics

Use these characteristics to evaluate busbar bracing requirements and withstand capability of down-the-line components.

Read RMS fault value on lower scale and read up to where it intersects the line for the fuse you are evaluating. From this intersec-
tion point, read across to the left hand scale to obtain the peak current let-thru. Note: this value is in peak asymmetrical amperes.
To convert to RMS symmetrical, divide by 2.3. Peak let-thru graph is valid for all voltage classes.

100
90

Time current Characteristic curves.

80
70
60 24R (450A)
50
40 18R (390A)
12R (230A)
30
9R (200A)
20 6R (170A)
5R (150A)

Peak Let-Thru - Assymmetrical Amperes X 1000

4R (130A)

Time current curves shown on pages 4-6 are minimum melting curves. For total clearing, 10
9
8
7
3R (100A)
2R (700A)

please refer to the curves on pages 7-9.

6
5 25A/30A
4

Characteristic curves are generated with the fuse at an ambient

1
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.8
.7
.6

temperature of 24-26 C. Ambient temperatures higher than 30 C may

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require fuse de-rating. Please contact Fusetek in this instance.
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.09
.08
.07
.06
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.04

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RMS Symmetrical Amperes

Motor Application Tables.

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Standard duty is defined as: 2 evenly spaced starts per hour, 25 C ambient temperature, 10 second run-up time and
a starting current of no more than 6X the nominal full load amp of the motor.

If any of these parameters are exceeded - use the heavy duty (HD) column.

The graphic on the right is a screen shot from our free

Fusesoft 5.0 fuse selection software and shows the ideal
coordination between the fuse, overload relay and motor
starting current. The motor starting tables were generated
using this software. Fusesoft 5.0 can be downloaded at no
charge by visiting www.fusetek.com

• Select the appropriate HP rating in the left column

• Read across to the appropriate voltage and duty
column (Std or HD)
• Use the ‘R’ rating of fuse specified
• 5.5kV fuses may be used on 2.3kV control.
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Total Clearing time current characteristics

5.5kV Total Clearing Time Current Characteristics

5.5kV Total Clearing Time Current Characteristic

100
30A
2R
3R
4R
5R
6R
10 9R
12R
18R
Time in Seconds

24R
36R

0.1

0.01
100 1000 10000 100000
RMS Amperes
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Total Clearing time current characteristics

These time current curves have been plotted to maximum test points so any variations should be negative. Curves
are based on tests at an ambient of 25 C with fuses starting from cold with no initial load.
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2.75kV
2.75kV Total ClearingTime
Total Clearing TimeCurrent
CurrentCharacteristics
Characteristic

100
25A
2R
3R
4R
5R
6R
9R
12R
10
18R
24R
Time in Seconds

0.1

0.01
100 1000 10000 100000
RMS Amperes
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2.75kV Motor Fuses - 7” clip center

2.75kV Minimum Melt Time Current Characteristics General Specifications

100 Part DxL I.R Avail.
25A A F.L.A.
Number (inches) kA Options
2R
3R MVR2/025A-DI 25A 25A 3 10.8
4R
MVR2/02R-DI 2R 70 3 10.8
5R
6R MVR2/03R-DI 3R 100 3 10.8
9R
10 MVR2/04R-DI 4R 130 3 10.8
12R
18R MVR2/05R-DI 5R 150 3 10.8 50kA
B,Y,S
24R
MVR2/06R-DI 6R 170 3 10.8 rms
Time in seconds

MVR2/09R-DI 9R 200 3 10.8

MVR2/12R-DI 12R 230 3 10.8
1 MVR2/18R-DDI 18R 390 2X3 10.8
MVR2/24R-DDI 24R 450 2X3 10.8

10.88”
276.35mm
3” .63” max 3”
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

D
0.1

10.88”
276.35mm 3”
3” .63” max
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

DD
6.31”
0.01 160mm
100 1000 10000 100000

RMS Amperes
Fuse selection for Motors rated at 2.75kV or less
2.75kV Peak Current Let-through Fuse ‘R’ rating
2.75 kVPeak Current Let-through Motor HP
100 Standard Duty Heavy Duty
90
80
70 100 2R 2R
Peak instantaneous Let Through current in Kilo Amperes

60
50 24R
40 18R 150 3R 3R
30 9R/12R
6R 200 4R 5R
20
5R
4R 250 4R 5R
10 3R
9
8
2R 300 5R 6R
7
6
5 25A 350 6R 6R
4
3 400 9R 9R
2 450 9R 9R
500 9R 12R
1
.9
.8
.7 600 12R 12R
.6
.5
.4
700 12R 18R
.3
800 18R 18R
.2
900 18R 18R
1000 18R 24R
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1000

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4000
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9000
10000

20000

30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100

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400
500
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700
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900

1250 24R 24R

Available Current in Amperes
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5.5kV Motor Fuses - 12” clip center

5.5kV Minimum Melt Time Current Characteristics

General Specifications
Part DxL I.R Avail.
100 30A Number
A F.L.A.
(inches) kA Options
2R
3R MVR5/030A-DI 30A 30A 3 15.8
4R
5R MVR5/02R-DI 2R 70 3 15.8
6R
MVR5/03R-DI 3R 100 3 15.8
9R
12R MVR5/04R-DI 4R 130 3 15.8
10 18R
24R MVR5/05R-DI 5R 150 3 15.8
36R 50kA B.Y.S,X
MVR5/06R-DI 6R 170 3 15.8
rms
MVR5/09R-DI 9R 200 3 15.8
Time in seconds

MVR5/12R-DI 12R 230 3 15.8

1 MVR5/18R-DDI 18R 390 2X3 15.8
MVR5/24R-DDI 24R 450 2X3 15.8
MVR5/36R-DDI 36R 650 2X3 15.8

15.88”
403mm
3” .63” max 3”
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm
0.1 D

15.88”
403mm 3”
3” .63” max
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

DD
6.31”
0.01 160mm

100 1000 10000 100000

RMS Amperes
Fuse selection for Motors rated at 5.5kV or less
2.75kV Peak Current Let-through Fuse ‘R’ rating
5.5 kV Peak Current Let-through Motor HP
Standard Duty Heavy Duty
100
90
80
70
36R 100 30A 30A
Peak instantaneous Let Through current in Kilo Amperes

60
50 24R
40 18R 150 2R 2R
30 9R/12R
200 2R 2R
20 6R
5R
4R 250 3R 3R
10 3R
9
8
2R 300 3R 3R
7
6
5 30A 350 3R 4R
4
3 400 4R 5R
2 450 4R 5R
500 5R 6R
1
.9
.8
.7 600 5R 6R
.6
.5
.4
700 6R 9R
.3 800 9R 9R
.2
900 9R 12R
1000 9R 12R
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4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000

20000

30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100

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300
400
500
600
700
800
900

1250 12R 18R

Available Current in Amperes 1500 18R 18R
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8.3kV Motor Fuses - 12” clip center

8.3kV Minimum Melt Time Current Characteristics

100 General Specifications

2R
Part DxL I.R Avail.
3R A F.L.A.
Number (inches) kA Options
4R
5R MVR8/02R-DI 2R 70 3 15.8
6R MVR8/03R-DI 3R 100 3 15.8
10 9R MVR8/04R-DI 4R 130 3 15.8
12R
18R MVR8/05R-DI 5R 150 3 15.8
24R MVR8/06R-DI 6R 170 3 15.8 50kA
B.Y.S
Time in seconds

36R MVR8/09R-DI 9R 200 3 15.8 rms

MVR8/12R-DI 12R 230 3 15.8

1
MVR8/18R-DDI 18R 390 2X3 15.8
MVR8/24R-DDI 24R 450 2X3 15.8
MVR8/36R-DDI 36R 650 2X3 15.8

15.88”
403mm
0.1 3” .63” max 3”
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

15.88”
403mm 3”
0.01 3”
76.2mm
.63” max
16mm 76.2mm
100 1000 10000 100000
DD
RMS AMPERES 6.31”
160mm

8.3kV Peak Current Let-through

8.3 kVPeak Current Let-through
100
90 Fuse selection for Motors rated at 8.3kV or less
80
70
36R
Peak instantaneous Let Through current in Kilo Amperes

60
50 24R Fuse ‘R’ rating
40 18R Motor HP
30 9R/12R
Standard Duty Heavy Duty
20 6R 250 2R 2R
5R
4R
10 3R 300 2R 2R
9
8
2R
7
6
350 2R 2R
5
4 400 2R 3R
3
450 3R 3R
2
500 3R 4R
1
.9
.8 600 3R 4R
.7
.6
.5 700 4R 5R
.4
.3 800 4R 5R
.2
900 5R 6R
1000 5R 6R
100000
1000

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4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000

20000

30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100

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300
400
500
600
700
800
900

1250 6R 9R
Available Current in Amperes 1500 9R 12R
Dimensions - Standard
15.88”
403mm
3” .63” max 3”
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

15.88”
403mm 3”
3” .63” max
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

DD
6.31”
160mm

Dimensions - ‘B’ bolt-in

.44” X .91” Slots
15.88” (1.53” c.t.c.)
3” 403mm .63” max 3”
76.2mm 16mm 76.2mm

3.6”
91.4mm

3” 3”
.63” max
76.2mm 76.2mm
16mm

7.6”
193mm

17.8”
457mm Front view

19.3”
490mm
Dimensions - GE Tags
Dimensions for GE tags are dictated by the GE starters they fit into.

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