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FE01D00400 – CYLINDRICAL FUSE 10X38 GPV 4A
Lovato FE01D00400 gPV photovoltaic cylindrical fuse rated 4 A at 1000 V DC with a 10 x 38 mm format and 30 kA breaking capacity for solar PV circuit protection.
£17.67
Why Choose the Lovato FE01D00400 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Lovato FE01D00400 is a high-performance gPV cylindrical fuse specifically developed to protect photovoltaic DC circuits against overloads and short circuits. Designed for use in modern solar installations, it delivers dependable protection for photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes and inverter input circuits operating at high DC voltages.
Manufactured in the standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format, the FE01D00400 is rated at 4 A with a maximum operating voltage of 1000 V DC. Its impressive 30 kA breaking capacity enables it to safely interrupt high fault currents commonly encountered in photovoltaic installations while helping to protect valuable solar equipment.
Complying with IEC/EN 60269-6, the Lovato FE01D00400 offers reliable DC protection using a ceramic fuse body and gPV utilisation category, making it an excellent choice for residential, commercial and industrial solar energy systems.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-built for photovoltaic DC applications.
- 4 A rated current for low-current PV string protection.
- Suitable for systems operating up to 1000 V DC.
- 30 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical format.
- gPV utilisation category provides full-range photovoltaic protection.
- Ceramic construction for long service life.
- Manufactured in accordance with IEC/EN 60269-6.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric FE series photovoltaic fuse.
- 4 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- 30 kA breaking capacity.
- 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse size.
- gPV fuse characteristic.
- Ceramic fuse body.
- Designed for compatible 10 × 38 mm photovoltaic fuse holders.
- Suitable for PV strings, combiner boxes and DC distribution circuits.
- EAC certified.
Reliable Protection for Solar PV Systems
Photovoltaic installations require specialised fuse technology capable of safely interrupting DC fault currents. The Lovato FE01D00400 incorporates a gPV fuse characteristic, enabling dependable protection across the full operating range of photovoltaic systems while helping safeguard expensive solar modules, cables and inverter equipment.
Its compact 10 × 38 mm format allows simple installation into compatible PV fuse holders, making it ideal for new solar installations as well as maintenance and retrofit projects where reliable DC circuit protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Photovoltaic string protection.
- Solar combiner boxes.
- DC distribution boards.
- PV inverter input protection.
- Commercial and industrial solar installations.
- Renewable energy control panels.
- Protection of photovoltaic cables and conductors.
Technical Specifications
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| Current | 4 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Fuse link | |
| Fuse Type | Cylindrical, PV (gPV) | |
| Fuse Size | 10x38 mm | |
| Fuse Class | gPV | |
| Voltage | 1000 V | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Model | FE01D00400 | |
| Product type | Photovoltaic cylindrical fuse | |
| Application | Solar PV circuit protection | |
| Fuse size | 10 × 38 mm | |
| Rated current | 4 A | |
| Rated voltage | 1000 V DC | |
| Voltage type | DC | |
| Breaking capacity | 30 kA at 1000 V DC | |
| Utilisation category | gPV | |
| Fuse construction | Ceramic cylindrical fuse | |
| Power loss at rated current | Approximately 1.57 W | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +80°C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | Approximately 8.2 g | |
| Conformity | IEC/EN 60269-6 | |
| Certification | EAC | |
| HS Code | 85361010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato FE01D00400 used for?
The FE01D00400 is designed to protect photovoltaic DC circuits against overloads and short circuits in solar installations.
What is the rated current of the FE01D00400?
The Lovato FE01D00400 has a 4 A rated current.
What voltage is this fuse designed for?
It is rated for use in photovoltaic systems operating at up to 1000 V DC.
What is the breaking capacity?
The FE01D00400 provides a 30 kA breaking capacity at 1000 V DC.
What fuse holder does it require?
The fuse is designed for installation in compatible 10 × 38 mm photovoltaic fuse holders.
Trusted by Solar Installers Worldwide
Lovato Electric photovoltaic fuses are trusted by renewable energy engineers, solar installers and panel builders to provide dependable DC circuit protection across residential, commercial and industrial photovoltaic installations.
