5.9 Installing Upstream Fuses
5.9.1 Upstream Fuse Considerations
Factory fuse options like a fusible disconnector or MCCB protect the busbars and circuits within the drive. To protect the cables, an
installer should use separate F1 fuses for upstream protection.
• Danfoss recommends the fuse type gG (IEC 60269-1) for the mains fuses. Use only fuses with a sufficient voltage rating according
to the mains voltage. Do not use larger fuses than what is recommended. These fuses are selected for short-circuit protection only.
• Operation time of the fuse must be less than 0.4 s. The operation time must also agree with the fuse type and the impedance of the
supply circuit.
• The recommended mains cable and fuse sizes are valid up to a cable length of 100 m, with mains having a short-circuit current of
20 kA. Recommended cable sizes are shown in the Electrical Data section.
• Danfoss recommends the use of FC1 fuses to meet short-circuit protection for any enclosed drives supplied with only the non-
fusible disconnect, a non-fusible disconnect and contactor, or a contactor only option.
5.9.2 Recommended Fuse Ratings for IEC Installation
Table 44: Recommended Fuse Ratings for IEC Installation, 380–480 V
Drive model Fuse P/N Fuse size Rated cur-
rent [A]
Minimum
SCCR [kA]
Maximum
fuse rating F1
[A]
Minimum
voltage rat-
ing [V]
Type F1
N110K Mersen NH1GG50V250 1 250 6.8 250 500 gG/gL
N132 Mersen NH2GG50V315 2 315 7 315 500 gG/gL
N160 Mersen NH2GG50V355 2 355 8.5 355 500 gG/gL
N200 Mersen NH3GG50V425 3 425 10 425 500 gG/gL
N250 Mersen NH3AGG50V630 3 630 13 630 500 gG/gL
N315 Mersen NH3AGG50V630 3 630 13 630 500 gG/gL
N355 Mersen NH4GG50V800 4 800 18 800 500 gG/gL
N400 Mersen NH4GG50V1000 4 1000 25 1000 500 gG/gL
N450 Mersen NH4GG50V1000 4 1000 25 1000 500 gG/gL
N500 Mersen NH4GG50V1000 4 1000 25 1000 500 gG/gL
N560 Mersen NH4GG50V1250 4 1250 33 1250 500 gG/gL
Table 45: Recommended Fuse Ratings for IEC Installation, 525–690 V
Drive model Fuse P/N Fuse size Rated cur-
rent [A]
Minimum
SCCR [kA]
Maximum
fuse rating F1
[A]
Minimum
voltage rat-
ing [V]
Type F1
N110 Mersen NH2GG69V250 2 250 6.5 250 690 gG/gL
N132 Mersen NH2GG69V250 2 250 6.5 250 690 gG/gL
N160K Mersen NH2GG69V250 2 250 6.5 250 690 gG/gL
N200 Mersen NH2GG69V315 2 315 7.5 315 690 gG/gL
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