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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IEC60127-1 Second edition2006-06 Miniature fuses Part 1:Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links Reference number IEC 60127-1:2006(E)LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.Publication numbering As from 1 January 1997 all IEC publications are issued with a designation in the 60000 series.For example,IEC 34-1 is now referred to as IEC 60034-1.Consolidated editions The IEC is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications.For example,edition numbers 1.0,1.1 and 1.2 refer,respectively,to the base publication,the base publication incorporating amendment 1 and the base publication incorporating amendments 1 and 2.Further information on IEC publications The technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC,thus ensuring that the content reflects current technology.Information relating to this publication,including its validity,is available in the IEC Catalogue of publications(see below)in addition to new editions,amendments and corrigenda.Information on the subjects under consideration and work in progress undertaken by the technical committee which has prepared this publication,as well as the list of publications issued,is also available from the following:IEC Web Site(www.iec.ch)Catalogue of IEC publications The on-line catalogue on the IEC web site(www.iec.ch/searchpub)enables you to search by a variety of criteria including text searches,technical committees and date of publication.On-line information is also available on recently issued publications,withdrawn and replaced publications,as well as corrigenda.IEC Just Published This summary of recently issued publications(www.iec.ch/online_news/justpub)is also available by email.Please contact the Customer Service Centre(see below)for further information.Customer Service Centre If you have any questions regarding this publication or need further assistance,please contact the Customer Service Centre:Email:custserviec.ch Tel:+41 22 919 02 11 Fax:+41 22 919 03 00 LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IEC60127-1 Second edition2006-06 Miniature fuses Part 1:Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links IEC 2006 Copyright-all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopying and microfilm,without permission in writing from the publisher.International Electrotechnical Commission,3,rue de Varemb,PO Box 131,CH-1211 Geneva 20,SwitzerlandTelephone:+41 22 919 02 11 Telefax:+41 22 919 03 00 E-mail:inmailiec.ch Web:www.iec.ch U For price,see current cataloguePRICE CODE Commission Electrotechnique InternationaleInternational Electrotechnical Commission LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.2 60127-1 IEC:2006(E)CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 1 Scope and object.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms and definitions.5 4 General requirements.9 5 Standard ratings.9 6 Marking.9 7 General notes on tests.10 7.1 Atmospheric conditions for testing.10 7.2 Type tests.11 7.3 Fuse-bases for tests.11 7.4 Nature of supply.11 8 Dimensions and construction.12 8.1 Dimensions.12 8.2 Construction.12 8.3 Terminations.12 8.4 Alignment and configuration of terminations.12 8.5 Soldered joints.12 9 Electrical requirements.12 9.1 Voltage drop.12 9.2 Time/current characteristic.13 9.3 Breaking capacity.14 9.4 Endurance tests.15 9.5 Maximum sustained dissipation.16 9.6 Pulse tests.16 9.7 Fuse-link temperature.16 Annex A(informative)Colour coding for miniature fuse-links.17 Annex B(informative)Example presentations of time/current characteristic Annex C(informative)Audit testing and surveillance Guidelines for the application of the principles of IECEE 03(CB-FCS)to miniature fuse-links.21 Bibliography.27 Figure A.1 Layout of colour bands.17 Figure B.1 Example presentation of time/current characteristic,ratio 2:1.19 Figure B.2 Example presentation of time/current characteristic,ratio 3:1.20 Figure C.1 Example of a fuse-link description.22 Table A.1 Colour coding for miniature fuse-links.18 Table C.1 Audit testing for option 3.25 Table C.2 Audit testing for option 4.26 LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.60127-1 IEC:2006(E)3 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION _ MINIATURE FUSES Part 1:Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links FOREWORD 1)The International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees(IEC National Committees).The object of IEC is to promote international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electric