Bussmann F61C500V2AS Eaton series F61 fuse, Military qualified fuse, Silver-plated fuse caps, Instruments, power and telephone, 2 A, Non-indicating, Standard, 500 V.
- Amp rating: 2 A
- Voltage rating: 500 V
- Product type: Military qualified fuse
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 2 x 0.562 x 0.562 in
Genuine Bussmann part number F61C500V2AS.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 2 A
- Application:
- Instruments, power and telephone
- Compliances:
- Contact factory
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non-indicating
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Product Height:
- .562 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 2 in
- Product Weight:
- .041 lb
- Product Width:
- .562 in
- Special Features:
- Silver-plated fuse caps
- Voltage Rating:
- 500 V
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Military qualified fuse
- Product Details:
- Military qualified fuse
Bussmann F61C500V2AS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a 500 V fuse like the F61C500V2AS on a lower voltage circuit?
Yes. The 500 V rating on the F61C500V2AS is a maximum, so it can be applied on circuits at or below that voltage. What you cannot do is go the other way, putting it on anything above 500 V. The current rating is fixed at 2 A and must match the circuit protection called out on your drawing.
2) What is the F61C500V2AS fuse actually used for?
Eaton Bussmann lists the F61 series for instruments, power and telephone applications. It is a military qualified fuse, so it shows up in defense and avionics builds as well as telecom power and instrumentation circuits needing 2 A protection at up to 500 V.
3) Will I be able to tell by looking whether this Bussmann F61 fuse has blown?
No. The F61C500V2AS is non-indicating, meaning there is no pop-up pin or lamp to flag an open element. Crews troubleshooting in the field have to pull it and check continuity with a meter. If you want visual fault indication on that circuit, you need an indicating-style fuse instead.
4) Why does the F61 fuse have silver-plated caps, and does that matter for my holder?
The silver-plated caps on the F61C500V2AS give a low-resistance, corrosion-resistant contact surface at the clips, which matters in instrumentation and telecom gear where a few milliohms of contact resistance and long-term oxidation affect readings and heat. They seat in ordinary fuse clips of the right size; no special holder is required.
5) Do I get compliance and qualification paperwork with the Bussmann F61C500V2AS?
Eaton directs compliance questions on the F61 series to the factory rather than publishing them on the part record. For a procurement file that needs qualification documentation on record, request it from Eaton Bussmann against part number F61C500V2AS.
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