POWR-GARD Technical Center

Welcome to the Littelfuse POWR-GARD Products Technical Center!!

The Technical Center allows you to download the most up-to-date resources on circuit protection in our industry. New information is constantly added, so be sure to check back often for new files and downloads.

Be sure to look at the Littelfuse NEC 2005 Code Changes Tech Paper, written to help you better understand all the changes to the 2005 NEC that affect fuses and related overcurrent protection.

To open a file, simply click on the name below and download the PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete this process. Adobe can be downloaded for free by visiting www.adobe.com.

For Technical Assistance, please contact our Technical Support and Engineering Services Group at techline@littelfuse.com or 800-TEC-FUSE (800-832-3873).

And be sure to visit our new Arc-Flash Safety Center for additional information on how Littelfuse can help you better understand and reduce your Arc-Flash and Electrical Hazards!

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Applications

Fuses vs Breakers Article

Arc-Flash & Electrical Safety Technical Briefs

Littelfuse Warning Label Tech Brief (PF984)
Littelfuse PPE Tech Brief (PF981)
Littelfuse Arc-Flash White Paper
Littelfuse Arc-Flash Tech Brief (PF980)

Codes & Standards

Littelfuse 2005 NEC Code Changes Tech Paper

Datasheets

LPS POWR-Switch Data Sheet
NEC Article 620.62 requires elevator circuits to be selectively coordinated, and many elevator codes require shunt trip operation and fire safety interface. The Littelfuse POWR-Switch and LPMP Panel products provide single-unit solutions to help you meet all these Codes and Standards.
572 Series Panel Mounted Fuse Holder Data Sheet
Minimize installation time with the Littelfuse 572 series panel mount fuseholder. This exclusive design incorporates a snap-mount feature that allows the holder to be installed without any tools or mounting hardware. The 572 is available for Class CC (branch circuit) or Midget (supplementary) type fuses.

Elevator POWR-Switches & LPMP Panels

Industrial Fuse Storage System

Storage Pro
StoragePro helps end-users organize and manage their electrical fuse inventory.

New Products

DIN Rail Mounted Class CC and Midget Fuse Blocks
Eliminate mounting adapters, save assembly time, and reduce costs using Littelfuse DIN series Class CC and Midget fuseblocks. These gangable fuseblocks have integral DIN rail mounting capabilities for secure mounting to 35mm "hat" type DIN rails.

POWR-GARD Services & Compliance Requirements

Overview of NFPA 70E Arc-Flash / PPE Guidelines
One-page overview of the new Arc-Flash and PPE Guidelines introduced in the April 2004 Edition of NFPA 70E. The document contains a checklist that includes references to OSHA's application of NFPA 70E, new requirements for employers, and the need for NEC Arc-Flash labeling.
Misconceptions of Arc-Flash Hazard Assessments - PF993
This eight-page piece addresses some of the most common misconceptions involved with Electrical and Arc-Flash Hazard Assessments. This document discusses and clarifies what OSHA and NFPA actually require when conducting Hazard Assessments, with suggestions for how to avoid common mistakes when conducting assessments.
OSHA Compliance Requirements - PF948
Four-page review discusses how POWR-GARD Services can help you determine what is required to become OSHA compliant and how to follow NFPA 70E to protect your workers. This piece answers many of the Frequently Asked Questions involving IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, Warning Labels, and how to get started.
OSHA's 2005 Top 25 Violations - PF949
OSHA's list of the most frequent violations of Standard 1910 in the General Industry for states that are regulated by Federal OSHA. The list of violations is sorted by frequency into the Top 25 Violations, while notating the citation dollars and highlighting those standards that are specifically related to Electrical Safety.
POWR-GARD Services 9 Steps Brochure - PF341
This four-page brochure introduces POWR-GARD Services' offering, and reviews a 9 step process for achieving Electrical Safety and OSHA Compliance. POWR-GARD Services can provide you with everything needed to improve safety in your facility.
Overview of OSHA Requirements for Electrical Hazard Assessment and PPE
One-page overview of OSHA's requirements focused on improving electrical safety for electrical workers. This document discusses the OSHA 1910 Subpart "S" Standard and its relationship to NFPA 70E.

Product Solutions

OEM Product Solutions flyer
OEM Customers had problems...Littelfuse provided solutions. This flyer details six situations where Littelfuse provided cost- and time-saving solutions for customers requiring unique circuit protection needs.

Software

The Indicator Solution
This easy to use software analyzes plant operations and calculates six areas of potential cost benefits by entering five simple variables. Based on switching to Littelfuse Indicator series fuses, the annual dollar savings are calculated. Also included are animated demos, calculation screens, a fuse consolidation table, and a cross reference program.

Success Stories

POWR-Win - Lead Modified TLS Fuse - PF964
An OEM customer wanted to use a Littelfuse product but had some dimensional restrictions. Read how Littelfuse worked with the customer to quickly design and prototype a solution that solved the problem and satisfied the customer.

Written Specifications

Littelfuse Indicator Long Form Spec
Littelfuse Short Form Spec

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