Bussmann
®
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression Limiters
TVSS
General Information:
• Designed to protect TVSS systems per UL 1449 Second
Edition Requirements.
• Able to withstand 8x20 µSec surge pulses without opening.
• Limiters are identified by a surge rating and not continuous
current rating.
Dimensional Data
TVSS-(
)
Catalog Symbol:
TVSS
Physical Size:
Refer to “Dimensional Data”
Construction:
Melamine Tube
Nickel Plated Brass End Caps
Voltage Rating:
600Vac
Interrupting Rating:
200,000A RMS Sym.
Agency Approvals:
UL Recognized 600Vac, File E56412
Catalog Symbol and Surge Ratings
CATALOG
8x20
µ
S
NUMBER SURGE RATING
TVSS-5
TVSS-10
TVSS-15
TVSS-20
5,000A
10,000A
15,000A
20,000A
MELTING I
2
t
(A
2
s)
559
1,788
3,760
6,020
CLEARING I
2
t
(A
2
s)
1,650
5,766
9,730
14.000
Ipeak @ 100kA
60 Hz (A)
4,283
6,618
7,843
8.594
TVSS-(
)-01
Above catalog numbers are available with Printed Circuit Board Tabs. When
ordering, use suffix “-01”.
CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive
(50-1000Vac, 75-1500Vdc). Refer to Data Sheet: 8002 or contact
Bussmann Application Engineering at 636-527-1270 for more information.
Recommended fuseblocks/fuseholders for
13/32” x 1-1/2” fuses
See Data Sheets listed below
• Open fuseblocks - 1104, 2104
• Finger-safe fuseholders - 1109, 1102, 1103, 1151
• Panel-mount fuseholders - 2114, 2113, 2108,
• In-line fuseholders - 2127, 2126
9-01-04
SB04303
Form No. TVSS
Page 1 of 3
Data Sheet: 2141
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression Limiters
TVSS
Time-Current Characteristic Curves–Peak Let-Through
Current In Amperes x100
200
Instantaneous Peak Let Thru Current In Amps x100
100
20
15
10
5
10
3
2
10
100
RMS Symmetrical Current In Amperes x100
1000
3000
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intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design applications. Bussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change
design or construction of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information con-
tained in this bulletin. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications.
9-01-04
SB04303
Form No. TVSS
Page 3 of 3
Data Sheet: 2141