Hey!
I need some small fuses to protect the outputs of a PLC.
I have the fuse holders in place (40 terminal block type) .... 5 x 20
I want to limit the current to 2 amps (I am actually only going to draw less then half amp, turning a contactor on and off .. 2 amps is the rated output of the PLC contacts ... PLC manufacture recommends a "2 Amp fast acting fuse").
So I found two fuses .. both will fit .. both about the same price ... I can't see what the difference is. I do see the melting point is different on the two but I don't understand why if both are "fast acting" and both are rated at 2A..
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/eaton-electronics-division/BK-S500-2-R/283-2681-ND/954261
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/eaton-electronics-division/BK1-GMA-2-R/283-3268-ND/1877125
I am sure either will work but why would I choose one over the other?
Thanks .... Mike
I need some small fuses to protect the outputs of a PLC.
I have the fuse holders in place (40 terminal block type) .... 5 x 20
I want to limit the current to 2 amps (I am actually only going to draw less then half amp, turning a contactor on and off .. 2 amps is the rated output of the PLC contacts ... PLC manufacture recommends a "2 Amp fast acting fuse").
So I found two fuses .. both will fit .. both about the same price ... I can't see what the difference is. I do see the melting point is different on the two but I don't understand why if both are "fast acting" and both are rated at 2A..
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/eaton-electronics-division/BK-S500-2-R/283-2681-ND/954261
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/eaton-electronics-division/BK1-GMA-2-R/283-3268-ND/1877125
I am sure either will work but why would I choose one over the other?
Thanks .... Mike