Fused Terminal Block with Spare Fuse: News from Camden Electronics

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Camden Electronics' latest fused terminal block incorporates a spare fuse option in the fuse carrier allowing technicians to immediately locate a replacement in the event of a blown fuse, resetting the circuit with minimum delay. The CFTBN is the first fused terminal block in the world to gain both UL and CSA approval (cUR us). Ideal for lighting and security applications, the CFTBN dispenses with the need to store spare fuses in polythene bags attached to the panel or enclosure or otherwise.

In addition, technicians no longer have to search through a selection of fuses to find the correct replacement.

With Camden's CFTBN fused terminal block the correct spare fuse is safely stored at the point where it is required, becoming available simply by removing the fuse carrier from the terminal block.

Camden's CFTBN also features redesigned square screw turrets with thicker walls that strengthen the overall construction of the terminal blocks.

Compared with previous generation products, the CFTBN terminal blocks offer exceptional strength.

The fuse carrier also features improved finger grip making insertion and removal of fuses easier and is polarised to ensure that fuses are inserted properly and to protect fuse contacts within the terminal blocks from damage.

The carrier also provides positive feedback that the fuse has been inserted fully.

CFTBN fused terminal blocks are available with a one- to five-pole terminal strip plus 5x20mm fuseholder to IEC257.

Meeting IEC creepage and clearance requirements (8mm), the CFTBN's specifications include IP20 finger protection, 4mm2 cable entry and 10mm fixing pitch.

Screw/dust protection covers are also available as an option.

The CFTBN simplifies manufacturing of products such as security equipment, emergency lighting, power supplies, luminaires and fluorescent fittings with the terminal strip featuring an integrated fuse holder.

In addition, customising the connector is a simple task enabling users to produce multi-pole fused units thanks to the terminal block's unique interlocking system.

The spare fuse option makes the CFTBN terminal block an even more convenient product and provides users with additional flexibility.

The standard terminal options of single to five-pole terminal strips are rated at 440V and the fuse module is uniquely able to take glass or ceramic bodied types.

Individual fuse modules can easily be interlocked onto the standard fused part of the block allowing construction of any number of additional fused lines, as required.

Standard versions cover one to five poles with earth screw and without wire protectors.

Additional versions encompass blocks with or without earth and with or without wire protectors on all poles.

Perfect for protecting lighting equipment, power supplies, fire and security systems and in domestic control applications, as well as having cUR us, the fused terminal block features IMQ, VDE, SEMKO and FIMKO approvals.

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