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News Release
Contact:
Ralitza Arafin
ralitza.arafin@cooperindustries.com
New 1500Vdc Cooper Bussmann Photovoltaic Fuses Have Industry’s
Highest Ratings
Innovative global line of PV fuses meet demand for greater efficiencies with higher voltage ratings.
ST. LOUIS, MO, September 6, 2012 – With the goal of providing photovoltaic (PV) system OEMs
greater flexibility in protecting more efficient, higher voltage power PV arrays, Cooper Bussmann, a
leader in critical circuit protection, power management and electrical safety, is launching a new range of
1500Vdc photovoltaic fuses. With the highest ratings ever achieved by a fuse manufacturer, the new line
represents a breakthrough in fuse performance that permits OEMs to design more efficient solar power
systems that use smaller conductors, components and save costs. With UL, IEC and CCC approvals,
the entire line permits designers to create systems that are globally accepted.
PV system manufacturers can select from sizes ranging from a 14x65mm ferrule fuse to four square
body XL sizes, with ampacities from 15 to 400 amps.
Designed specifically to protect and isolate PV array combiners and disconnects, these high
performance fuses are capable of interrupting low overcurrents associated with faulted PV systems,
such as reverse current and multi-array faults. The XL size PV fuses with their compact dimensions and
options for blade or bolt mounting provide simple and cost effective project design and installation. The
14x65mm size comes with ferrules, bolt tags or 10mm fixings to accommodate multiple mounting
designs.
“The use of higher voltages in PV systems is becoming the global standard. PV system OEMs need a
source for overcurrent protection solutions that are capable of meeting their unique requirements,” said
Ivo Jurek, Group President, Cooper Bussmann and Cooper Power Systems. “The new line of 1500Vdc
fuses is an innovative solution offering OEMs a new level of circuit protection with unsurpassed
performance in a compact package that expands their system design possibilities and permits higher
levels of efficiency and system economy.”
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With the launch of the 1500Vdc PV fuses Cooper Bussmann is providing an unmatched offering of
circuit protection for PV system manufacturers. Cooper Bussmann also offers superior service, providing
dedicated renewable energy Field Application Engineers to assist customers with component protection
selection.
For more information about the Cooper Bussmann new PV fuses, visit
www.cooperbussmann.com/solar.
The Cooper Bussmann Customer Satisfaction team can assist regarding products and services at 636527-3877 or email busscustsat@cooperindustries.com. For application engineering assistance contact
636-527-1270 or email fusetech@cooperindustries.com.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Mike Petrasek at (412) 394-6611 or
michael.petrasek@bm.com.
About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, the industry leader in critical circuit protection, power management and electrical
safety, is a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), and is headquartered in St. Louis,
Missouri, USA. The company is committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of
innovative circuit and power electronics protection as well as power management solutions for industrial,
electronics, alternative energy and high reliability markets. Industry-leading brands offered include:
Cooper Bussmann® circuit protection products; Coiltronics® magnetics; OMNEX Trusted Wireless®
systems; and Martek power management solutions. For more information, visit
www.cooperbussmann.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues of
$5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and
meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions
and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; CrouseHinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle
and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers
outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more
information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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