Coordination Basics

SUBSTATION PROTECTING B
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OR BACKUP
DEVICE
C ) PROTECTING C 2
DEVICE
SUBSTATION

Figure 1A3.
DISTRIBUTION
Conventional definitíon of protective devices based on
TRANSFORMER rV""","","'"
location. Fuse links are indicated for illustration .

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LOAD LOAD LOAD

Figure 2A3.

Fuse-Fuse Coordination Typical example of system coordination.

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Figure 4A3.
lCCs for coordinating fuse links in Figure 3A3 example.
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TCCs for coordinating fuse links in Figure 3A3 example.

 USE OF COORDINATION TABLES

TABlE 1A3
'Study Results, Coordination 01 25T-15T Fuse-link Coordination
Protectlng Link Protected Link
Location 01
Protected Link*
Protected
Link
Protecting
Link
Maximum
Current Fault
Load
Current Maximum Minimum
Clearing Time Meltlng Time
Percent
CT/MT I

e 1ST - - 21 - - -
B"" 25T 1ST 1550 36 .021 .0165 128
i (.021/.0165)
8 30T 1ST 1550 36 .021 .031 68
•
I (.021/.031 )
A 80T 30T 1630 105 .051 .160 32
(.0511/.160)
'See Figure 1A3
"No eoordination for 25T-15T combination.

TABlE 2A3
EEI-NEMA Type K Fuse links
Protecting Protected Link Rating-Amperes
Fuse-Link 12K 15K 20K 25K 30K 40K 50K 65K 80K 100K 140K 200K
Ratlng-
Amperes Maximum Fault-Current Protectlon Provided by ProtecUng Link-Amperes
6K
8K
190 350
210
510
440
I 650
650
840 11060
840 1060
1340
1340
1700
1700
2200
2200
2800
2800
3900
3900
5800 9200
5800. 9200
10K 300 540 840 1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
12K 320 710 1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
15K 430 870 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
20K 500 1100 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
25K 660 1350 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
30K 850 1700 2800 3900 5800 9200
40K 1100 2200 3900 5800 9200
50K 1450 3500 5800 9200
65K 2400 5800 9200
80K 4500 I 9200
100 2400 9100
140K 4000
Thls table shows maxlmum values ollault eurrents at whleh EEI-NEMA Type K luse hnks wll1 eoordmate
•
wlth eaeh other. The table.s based on maxlmum
clearing-time curves FL2B lor proleeling links and 75 pereent of minimurr melling-time curves FL 1B lor proteeted links,

TABlE6A3
Type N Fuse links
Protecting Protected link Rating-Amperes
Fuse-Link 10 14 20 25 30 40 50 100 150
Ratlng- 8 60 75 85 200
Amperes Maximum Fault-Current Protection Provided by Protecting Link-Ampares
5 22 150 280 400 490 640 1250 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
8 175 350 490 640 1250 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
10 200 370 640 1250 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
15 200 450 1250 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 89W 10000
20 175 1250 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
25 900 1450 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
30 1300 2000 2650 3500 4950 8900 10000
40 1300 2500 3500 4950 8900 10000
50 1700 3200 4950 8900 10000
60 2000 4950 8900 10000
75 3700 8900 10000
85 8900 10000
100 6000 10000
150 3000
Thls table shows maxlmum value ollault eurrents at whlch Type N fuse Ilnks wlll coordmate wllh each other, The table lS based on maxlmum
clearing-time curves FL8B for protecting links and on 75 pereent 01 minimum melling-lime curve FL7B tor proteeted links,

TABlE 1A2
Standard Fuse-link Ratings
"Non-Preferred"
Preferred Ratings Ratings
6,10,15,25,40, 8, 12.20.30,
65,100,140,200 50.80
 RULESOFTHUMB
Simple rules of thumb have been formulated for coordi­
natíng EEI-N EMA fuse links of the same type and category
-for example. usíng preferred T línks with preferred 1. or
nonpreferred K línks with nonpreferred K.
K links can be satisfactorily coordínated between adja­
cent ratíngs ín the same series up to current values of 13
times the rating of the protecting link. T links can be
satisfactorily coordinated between adjacent ratings up to
. a current value of 24 times the rating of the protecting link.
Such applications provide a safefy factor of 75 percent or
more.
Preferred T ratings are 6. 10, 15, 25, 40. 65. 100, 140.
200; nonpreferred T ratings are 8, 12,20.30.50,80. As in
the example in the preceding section, a 15T link will
coordinate with a 25T link up to 24 times 15, or 375
amperes.The rules of thumb cannot be extended further,
and thus are limited in applicatíon.

TABLE 3A3
EEI-NEMA Type T Fuse Links
Prolecting Prolecled Link Rating-Amperes
Fuse-Link 8T 10T 12T 15T 20T 25T 30T 40T 50T 65T 80T 100T 140T 200T
Raling-
Amperes Maximum Faull-Currenl Prolection Provided by Protecting Link-Ampares
6T 350 680 920 1200 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
8T 375 800 1200 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
10T 530 1100 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
12T 680 1280 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
15T 730 1700 2500 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
20T 990 2100 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
25T 1400 2600 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
30T 1500 3100 5000 6100 9700 15200
40T 1700 3800 6100 9700 15200
50T 1750 4400 9700 15200
65T 2200 9700 15200
80T 7200 15200
100T 4000 13800
140T I I i
I I 7500
Thls table shows maxlmum values 01 laull currents al whlch EEI-NEMA Type T fuse hnks wllI eoordmale wlth eaeh other. The table IS based on maxlmum
clearing-time eurves FL4B for proteeling links and 75 pereent 01 minimum melti'ng-time curves FL38 lor proteeted links.

TABLE4A3
EEI-NEMA Type K and High-Surge Type H Fuse Links
Prolecling Protected Link Rating-Amperes
Fuse-Link
Ralir.g­ 8H 10H 12H 15H 20H 25H I
30H 40H 50H 65H 80H 100H i 140H 200H
Amperes Maximum Fault-Current Proteclion Provided by Protecting Link-Amperes
lH 125 280 380 510 650 840 ¡1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
2H 45 220 450 650 840 1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
3H 45 220 450 650 840 1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
5H 45 220 450 650 840 11060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
8H 45 220 450 650 840 1060 1340 1700 2200 2800 3900 5800 9200
Thls table shows maxlmum values 01 laull currents al whlch EEI-NEMA Type K luse Imks WIII coordlnate wlth hlgh-surge Type H Imks. The table IS
based on maximum clearing-time curves FL6B lor protecting links and on 75 pereent 01 minimum melting-time curves FL 1B lor protecled línks.

TABLE 5A3
EEI-NEMA Type T and High-Surge Type H Fuse Links
Prolecting Prolected Link Rating-Amperes
Fuse-Link
Raling-
8H I 10H I 12H 15H 20H I
25H 30H 40H 50H I
65H i 80H I 100H 140H 200H
Amperes
Maximum Fault-Currenl Proleclion Provided by Prolecling Link-Amperes

lH

2H
400 520
500
710 I 920
710 . 920
1200 11500
1200 1500
2000
2000
2540
2540.' 3200
l.
3200 1 4100
4100
5000
5000
6100
6100
9700
9700
15200
15200
3H 240 I 500
240 710 920 1200 1500 2000 2540' 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
5H 240 500 710 920 1200 1500 2000 I 2540 3200. 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200·
8H 240 500 I 710 920 • 1200 I 1500 i 2000 2540 3200 I 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200.
Thls table shows maXlmum values 01 laull eurrents at whleh EEI-NEMA Type T luse ImkswlIl eoordmate wlth h,gh-surge Type H Ilnks. The table IS based
on maximum clearing-time eurves FL68 lor proteeting links and on 75 pereent 01 mínimum melting-time curves FL3B lor proteeted links.
TABLE2A2
Surnrnary of Available Ratings tor Dislribution Culouls
(Expulsion Type)
'Max Design
Voltage Type
ICon!.Ratings
Currenl Interrupting
Sym.Amps
(kV) • (amps) (kA)
5.2 Enclosed 50.100&200 1.6 througl112.5
7.8 Enclosed 50,100 1.4 through 8.0
7.8 Open Link 50 1.2
7.8/13.5 Open 100.200 3.6 through 12.5
15.0 Open Link 50 1.2
15.0 Open 100,200 2.8 through 10.0
15/26 Open 100,200 1.8 through 5,6
18 Open Link 50 .75
27 Open 100 1.1 through 8.0
38 I Open 100
..
1.3 through 8.0
See manuracturers' catalogs lor speclflc rallngs.
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t:t:I-NEMA Type T Fuse links

Protecting Protected link Rating-Amperes I
Fuse-link 8T 10T 12T 15T 20T 25T 30T 40T 50T 65T 80T 100T 140T
Rating­ 200T I

Amperes Maximum Fault-Current Protection Provided by Protecting link-Amperes

6T 350 680 920 1200 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200·
8T 375 800 1200 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200·
10T 530 1100 1500 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
12T 680 1280 2000 2540 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
15T 730 1700 2500 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
20T 9% 2100 3200 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
25T 1400 2600 4100 5000 6100 9700 15200
30T 1500 3100 5000 6100 9700 15200
40T 1700 3800 6100 9700 15200
50T 1750 4400 9700 15200
65T 2200 9700 15200
80T 7200 15200
100T 4000 13800
140T 7500 :
This table shows maximum values 01 lault currents at which EEI-NEMA Type T luse links will coordinate with each other. The table is based on maximum
clearing-time curves FL4B lor protecting links and 75 percent 01 minimum melting-time curves FL3B lor protected links.

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 S&C Power Fuses

Types SMD-20 and SMD'-40 ­ Outdoor Distribution

CONSTRUCTION
Type SMD·20 (Overhead Pole-Top Style)

AHachment hooks for Loadbus­

Latch-and-upper-contact assembly­ ler-also provide self-guiding
prevents fuse unit trom dropping open action for fuse unit during .....
due to vibration or shock, or when hot­ elosing
washed. Assures positive laten release
for dropout when fuse unit blows

Pul! ring-carefully contoured tor reliable

operation from pale ar bucket. with Load­
buster or hookstick
Birdproof-design ·insulator-provides

insulation eharaeteristics higher than

ANSI distributian-cutout standards

and equal in most cases to ANSI

switch and bus standards

Hínge-and-Iower-contact assem­
Silver-clad contacts-backed by pre­
bly-guides fuse unit during elos­
stressed loading springs, feature built-in
íng tor on-center approach even - - - - ­
wiping action
when ooerated from an adverse

angle

STYLE SMD-20 MOUNT1NGS

Amperes. Rma Calalog

Number
! Interrupting i
Max

125 200E or 200K 14000 92122R3

150 200E or 200K 14000 17 92142R3

150 200E or 200K 12500 17 92123R3

200 200E or 200K 25''<' 92544R3

4
Clip-Style Current-Limiting Fuse
STANDARD MAGNIFORMED
ENDCAP
CONSTRUCTION
Seated to the luse tube
CONSTRUCTION
using a magnetic forma­
END FITTINGS
(CONTACTSJ
-----------------1 tion technique where
high-energy capacitors
Silver- or tin-plated as discharge into a magnetic
required. Copper or red , core to providé! consistent
brass provides e x c e l l e n t _ . '~w:-,¡I force around the cap clr­
current- and heat-con-
ducling properties.
: I'.ilitl ' j i
,
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1\'
JI cumlerence.
t -........_ _ EPOXY

BOND
SILVER RIBBON ---------------~' >"~¡ For added cap-retention

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accurate melting charac-
. PI~'~'~_'~:j:" '.;,:,1
,
:~;:th~1I 8.3, 15.5 and
23 kv 2-inch-diamete r NX
terislics. ". ~ :-'1. fuses have magniformed
_ - J1 end littings.
SPIDER----------------4-4-
'~(~
I
Gas-evolving support
,¡ AUXILlARYELEMENT
element lo cool heal dis­ I;...~d Silver wire melts rapldly
sipatedduringluseopera­ t' . to aid in low-currenl
tion and aid low current
' ,ti operation.
clearing.
1" '. .; M SPOT (SOLDER)
AUXILlARY CONTACTS
,.~ ¡ Reduces melting temper­
Cause the arc length to
." {i1' ~ ature 01 silver element at
triple during low lault cur­ V .' low lault-current opera­
rents. thus dissipating cir­
cuit energy more rapidly.

J¿l.a
~.=5¡r
j' tlon.
•. ,: HIGH-TEMPERATURE­
SAND-FILLED
RESISTANT TUBING
Silica sand (99.5% pure)
Contains internal pres­
fuses into a glass-like tun­
sures during fuse opera­
nel structure (lulguríte)
tion,
during fuse operation, dis­

sipating arc heat energy

rapidly,

INDICATOR sunON --~------..

Indicates a blown luse

when protruding.

Figure 7A2.
Basic components of McGraw-Edison NX1: cu.".~.!'nt....:-I.::.:im.::.:·:.:.ltI:.:.n..:g:...:f..:.u.:..se.:...:.-._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Single Element FUSE ELEMENT AUXILlARY TUBE LEADER

Engineered lor accurate Provides gases lor low­ Stranded lor strength
lusíng using a single tin current ínterruption. and flexibility
element lor cooler oper­

L
ation.

BunONHEAD
STRAINWIRE
FERRULE

Provides exceptional ten­

Copper construction lor

sion reliel in excess 01

better soldering, conduc­

standards.
tivity, and strength.

Dual Element FERRULE SEAL AUXILIARY TUBE

Retains tube to assure Provides gases lor low­
low-current interruption. current interruption

8unONHEAD

FUSE ELEMENT
Designed lor slow-speed.
LADERStranded lor strength and
high-surge withstand flexibility.
characteristics.
Figure 1A2.

Fuse-link construction, single and dual element.

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 PORCELAIN MOUNTING
HOUSING BRACKET
LINK
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FUSE
CLlPS

FUSE
LlNE CLlPS
TERMINAL PORCELAIN
SUPPORT
FLlPPER
LlNE
TERMINAL

Open Open-Link

Enclosed
Figure 4A2.

Distribulion-type fuse cutouts.

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CLIP STYLE

Figure 5A2.
HINGE STYLE WITH
Vacuum fuse. ARC-STRANGLER®
LOADBREAK DEVICE,

Figure 6A2.
Current-lirniting fuses.
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BASIS FOR DATA Standard. NEMAPUB•. NO•.. SG2::-.I9.5.4.. o.ted .O.CI.OBEFL.... 195.4............. ,--------------j

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%. Curn• ..., plolted lo ......t.1AXlMU M .......... Teot poi oto lO ~ ahouId ....... .M.tI'lUS ................................ . 30006

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1¡¡ Subsdlary 01 Emerson Electnc Co

I;MI':ASON
A. B. CHANCE COa
Centralia, Missouri
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CURRENT IN AMPERES

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BASIS f'QR DATA Standard. NEMAPUBA.,N.o..SG2 ~19.5.4. Doled .. O.c.T'OBfE........ L9.5.4................ ,------------1

1. Teol. made atLESS...'IHAN.22Ovolt. a.e at....... HIGH ............. p.I., Startin¡ al 2SC wilh no iniHalload

2. Curv.. are plotted lo ..... .MINIM.UM ........... Te.t point••o van.tion•• hould be .... P..LUS. .. .............. . 30005

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1¡¡ Subsidiary of Emerson Electr,,- Co.

I;MI;RSCN.
A. B. CHANCE CO.
Centralia, Mlssourl
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