FE01D01600 - CYLINDRICAL FUSE 10X38 GPV 16A

Why Choose the Lovato FE01D01600 Photovoltaic Fuse?

The Lovato FE01D01600 is a high-performance gPV cylindrical fuse designed specifically for photovoltaic DC circuit protection. Manufactured by Lovato Electric, this compact fuse link is suitable for 10 × 38 mm fuse holders and provides dependable protection for solar PV strings, combiner boxes and renewable energy systems.

With a 16 A rated current, 1000 V DC rated voltage and 30 kA breaking capacity, the FE01D01600 is engineered to safely interrupt fault currents in photovoltaic applications. Its gPV utilisation category makes it suitable for DC solar circuits where reliable overcurrent protection is essential.

Built to recognised photovoltaic fuse standards, the FE01D01600 supports safe and efficient operation of solar power systems while offering a compact, reliable and easy-to-install protection solution for PV equipment and DC distribution assemblies.

Key Advantages

• Designed specifically for photovoltaic DC applications.
• 16 A rated current for PV string protection.
• 1000 V DC rated voltage.
• 30 kA breaking capacity for reliable fault interruption.
• gPV utilisation category for solar installations.
• Suitable for 10 × 38 mm fuse holders.
• Compact cylindrical fuse construction.
• Manufactured to IEC/EN 60269-6.

Key Features

• Lovato Electric FE series.
• 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse.
• 16 A rated current.
• 1000 V DC rated voltage.
• 30 kA breaking capacity.
• gPV photovoltaic protection characteristic.
• Designed for DC solar power circuits.
• No light indicator.
• Compact and lightweight construction.
• Suitable for PV combiner boxes and string protection.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lovato Electric
• Series: FE
• Model: FE01D01600
• Product type: Photovoltaic cylindrical fuse
• Fuse size: 10 × 38 mm
• Rated current: 16 A
• Rated voltage: 1000 V DC
• Breaking capacity: 30 kA
• Utilisation category: gPV
• Voltage type: DC
• Light indicator: No
• Compliance: IEC/EN 60269-6
• Suitable for photovoltaic applications: Yes
• Fuse format: Cylindrical
• Weight: Approx. 8 g

Reliable Protection for Solar Power Systems

The Lovato FE01D01600 is engineered to protect photovoltaic circuits against overloads and short circuits. Its gPV fuse characteristic ensures safe DC fault interruption, helping protect solar panels, inverters, combiner boxes and associated balance-of-system components.

Designed for use in modern renewable energy installations, the FE01D01600 provides dependable protection in a compact 10 × 38 mm format, making it suitable for new solar projects, maintenance work and retrofit photovoltaic applications.

Typical Applications

• Photovoltaic string protection.
• Solar combiner boxes.
• DC distribution circuits.
• PV inverter protection.
• Renewable energy installations.
• Industrial solar power systems.

Trusted by Solar Installation Professionals Worldwide

Lovato Electric photovoltaic fuses are trusted by renewable energy installers, panel builders and electrical engineers for dependable DC circuit protection, high breaking capacity and reliable long-term performance in solar power systems.