Bussmann®
Telpower® High Current Switch
TPHCS
Part Number System–Switches (Pullout and Base)
To identify part number, replace block with appropriate
suffix to identify amperage, thread type, and alarm option.
Amperage (select one)
250 - For Use With 70 to 250
Amp Type TPL-B Fuses
800 - For Use With 300 to 800
Amp Type TPL-C Fuses
Thread (select one)
M - Metric, M8 x 1.25
E - English, 5/16 - 18
Alarm (leave blank for non-alarming version)
L - LED Only, Requires Input From Customer Alarm Circuit
AV - Alarm, System Voltage
TPHCS800-MAV (shown)
TPHCS
*Consult factory for availability
®
Telpower High Current Switch
For use with Telpower® Fuses Type TPL-B AND TPL-C.
Patents Pending
Ampere Ratings: 70 to 800 Amperes
Voltage Rating: 80 Volts DC
Part Number System–Bases
To identify part number, replace block with appropriate
suffix to identify thread type, and alarm option.
U.L. Withstand Rating: 100,000A
Agency Information:
TPHCS – B –
Thread (select one)
M - Metric, M8 x 1.25
E - English, 5/16 - 18
U.L. Recognized (investigated to U.L. 1801) as a
disconnect switch for the interruption of load current
by means of withdrawing the fuse carrier.
U.L. Recognized to meet the requirements for
Canadian Standards.
Alarm (leave blank for non-alarming version)
L - LED Only, Requires Input From Customer Alarm Circuit
AV - Alarm, System Voltage
*Consult factory for availability
General Information:
• Innovative new design eliminates need for tools to
Catalog Numbers-Switches (Pullout and Base)
Series Fuse Ampere Rating
replace the Telpower® type TPL-B or TPL-C fuse.
• Easy to install–captive fasteners allow for direct
busbar mounting (bolts not included).
• Optional new electronic alarm provides both local
and remote open-fuse indications.
TPHCS250-M
High Current Switch, Metric
TPL-B
TPL-B
TPL-B
TPL-B
TPL-B
TPL-B
TPL-C
TPL-C
TPL-C
TPL-C
TPL-C
TPL-C
70 to 250 Amp
70 to 250 Amp
70 to 250 Amp
70 to 250 Amp
70 to 250 Amp
70 to 250 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
TPHCS250-E
High Current Switch, English
TPHCS250-ML High Current Switch, Metric, LED
TPHCS250-EL High Current Switch, English, LED
TPHCS250-MAV High Current Switch, Metric, Alarm
TPHCS250-EAV High Current Switch, English, Alarm
—Bipolar alarm designed for both Central Office and
Radio applications.
—Local LED alarm indication for ease-of-viewing.
—Standard ⁄Ω¢∑ male quick-connect terminal for
effortless remote alarm connection (Maximum
remote alarm current: 20mA).
TPHCS800-M
TPHCS800-E
High Current Switch, Metric
High Current Switch, English
TPHCS800-ML High Current Switch, Metric, LED
TPHCS800-EL High Current Switch, English, LED
TPHCS800-MAV High Current Switch, Metric, Alarm
TPHCS800-EAV High Current Switch, English, Alarm
Catalog Numbers – Components
Series Fuse Ampere Rating
—Eliminates need for parallel indicating fuses.
• Fuse presence window allows for easy viewing of
installed fuse ampere rating.
• Compact design for today’s high power, high-density
cabinets.
TPHCS250-P
TPHCS800-P
TPHCS-B-M
TPHCS-B-E
TPHCS-B-ML
TPHCS-B-EL
Pullout only – 250 A
Pullout only – 800 A
Base only, Metric
Base only, English
Base only, Metric, LED
Base only, English, LED
TPL-B
TPL-C
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—
—
70 to 250 Amp
300 to 800 Amp
800 Amp Max.
800 Amp Max.
800 Amp Max.
800 Amp Max.
800 Amp Max.
—
—
• Available as complete switch or pullout and base
may be purchased separately.
TPHCS-B-MAV Base only, Metric, Alarm
TPHCS-B-EAV Base only, English, Alarm
—
800 Amp Max.
Form No. TPHCS
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BIF Doc #5020
12-1-99
SB99155
Rev. A