1 Scope
This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-holders for miniature cartridge fuse-links according to IEC 60127‑2, sub-miniature fuse-links according to IEC 60127‑3, universal modular fuse-links to IEC 60127‑4 and miniature fuse-links for special applications to IEC 60127‑7 for the protection of electric appliances, electronic equipment and component parts thereof, normally intended for use indoors.
NOTE Requirements for fuse-holders for miniature fuse-links complying with IEC 60127‑4 and IEC 60127‑7 are under consideration.
It does not apply to fuse holders for fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269‑1.
This document applies to fuse-holders with:
a maximum rated current of 25 A and
a maximum rated voltage of 1 500 V DC or 1 000 V AC; and
for use up to 2 000 m above sea-level, unless otherwise specified.
The object of this document is to establish uniform requirements for safety and the assessment of electrical, mechanical, thermal and climatic properties of fuse-holders and the compatibility between fuse-holders and fuse-links.