Technical Data 2010 Effective December 2015
Supersedes April 2014
Catalog symbol / color code:
• BBS
Black (600Vac max, 1/10 to 6A)
Green (250Vac max, 7 to 10A)
Purple (48Vac max, 12 to 30A)
Description:
Fast-acting supplemental fuse.
For superior protection, Eaton recommends
upgrading to Bussmann series Low-Peak™
Class CC fuses. See data sheet No.1023.
Specifications:
Ratings
Fuse amp
range
Interrupting rating at
system voltage
Agency
information
600
Vac
250
Vac
48
Vac UL®CSA®
1/10 to 6 10kA X X
7 to 10 10kA X X
12 to 30* ––––-
* For interrupting rating, contact factory.
Agency information
• CE
• UL Listed, Std. 248-14 (1/10-6A@600Vac,
7-10A@250Vac), Guide JDYX, File E19180
• CSA Certified, C22.2 No. 248.14
(1/10-6A@600Vac, 7-10A@250Vac),
Class 1422-01, File 53787
Catalog numbers (amps)
BBS-1/10 BBS-8/10 BBS-4 BBS-15
BBS-2/10 BBS-1 BBS-5 BBS-20
BBS-1/4 BBS-1-1/2 BBS-6 BBS-25
BBS-4/10 BBS-1-6/10 BBS-7 BBS-30
BBS-1/2 BBS-1-8/10 BBS-8
BBS-6/10 BBS-2 BBS-10
BBS-3/4 BBS-3 BBS-12
Carton quantity
Amps Qty.
1/10 to 30 10
BBS 13⁄32˝ x 1-3/8˝ 600Vac fast-acting
supplemental fuses
1.38"
(±0.031)
0.41"
(±0.004)
Dimensions - in:
600Vac
1/10 to 6A
250Vac
7 to 10A
48Vac
12 to 30A
BUSSMANN
SERIES
Features:
• Color coded for 600Vac (black) 250Vac
(green) and 48Vac (purple) for maximum
voltage ratings
• Fiber tube construction
• Nickel-plated endcaps.
Typical applications
• Control circuits
• Gaseous vapor fixtures
• HID ballasts
• Electronic circuits
• Hand-held meters
Recommended fuse blocks/fuse
holders:
Catalog
symbol
Description Data sheet
No.
Blocks
BMM
1-, 2- and 3-pole
modular blocks with
optional covers
10235
DIN-Rail holders / switches
CHM 1-, 2- and 3-pole 3185
Optima NG 3-pole protection
module 110 9
Optima 3-pole holder 110 2
Optima 3-pole holder +
switch
110 3
Panel mount holders
HPF-L 1-pole holder 2 11 4
HPS-L 1-pole holder 2 11 3
In-line
HEH 1-pole holder 2124
Fuseclips
1A3400, 5956
and 5960 PCB fuseclips 2132
Fuse covers
CVR(I)-CCM(-QC) Finger-safe fuse cover 10235
BBS
600Vac fast-acting supplemental fuses
Technical Data 2010
Effective December 2015
The only controlled copy of this data sheet is the electronic read-only version located on the Eaton network drive. All other copies of this
document are by definition uncontrolled. This bulletin is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical
information that will help the end user with design applications. Eaton reserves the right, without notice, to change design or construction
of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Eaton also reserves the right to change or update, without notice,
any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the user in all possible
applications.
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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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Time-current characteristic curves – average melt:
0.4
1
10
100
200
Current in Amps
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
Time in Seconds
Amp Rating
2
4/10
1
3
5
6
3/4
7
Amp rating
Time in seconds
Current in amps