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High Current Fuses
ZCASE Single MEGA/Starter Fuse
The Single ZCASE is a Minimal Footprint Bolt Down Fuse with a wide rating range up to
600A in the same packaging size. The Time Current characteristic is similar to the well known
MEGA Design and can used as full wire protection until 250A. Higher ratings mostly used for
typically Starter Fuse application as a protector fuse. The fuse design is optimized for a one
bolt connection M6 (40A - 250A) or M8 (300A - 600A) and can used directly on a battery post
or busbar connection. Littelfuse is offering a complete solution for the necessary stud and
different busbar connections including some battery clamps.
Specifications
ZCASE Single Mega/Starter Fuse
Time-Current Characteristic Curves
10000
1000
1000
10
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
1000
10000
300A
350A
400A
450A
500A
100
CURRENT [A]
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
Package
Size
Rating
% of
Rating
40A - 250A
300A - 500A
600A
300 - 600
480
50
–/–
14,400 / ∞
14,400 / ∞
3298XXX.Z
40 - 250 SHUNT
480
100
14,400 / ∞
–/–
–/–
3298XXX.H
40 - 600
100
135
120 / 1800
–/–
–/–
200
1 / 15
1 / 40
1 / 40
350
0.3 / 5
0.3 / 5
0.3 / 5
Ratings
10
Opening Time Min / Max (s)
3298XXX.ZXSTA
10
1
TIME [s]
Time-Current Characteristics
Part Number
100
TIME [s]
TIME [s]
100
0.01
Ordering Information
300A
350A
400A
450A
500A
10000
10
32V DC
2000A @ 32V VDC
-40 to 125°C
Tin plated Copper
PPA-GF33HS (U.L. 94 Flammability rating - HB)
Out of ceramic
9.8Nm±1.4Nm
14Nm±2Nm
60A
80A
100A
125A
150A
175A
200A
225A
250A
40A
See note on next page regarding Test Set-Up
Voltage Rating:
Interrupting Rating:
Recommended Environmental Temperature:
Terminal Material:
Housing Material:
Insulating Tube:
Mounting Torque M6:
Mounting Torque M8:
500
–/–
–/–
0.1 / 1
600
0.1 / 1
0.1 / 1
–/–
Part number
Current
Rating (A)
Test Cable
Size (mm2)
Typ. Voltage
Drop (mV)
Typ. Cold
Resistance (mΩ)
3298040.Z / 3298040.H
40
4
86
1.53
5,000
3298060.Z / 3298060.H
60
6
83
0.98
18,000
100
1000
CURRENT/[A]
3298080.Z
3298080.H
10000
Typ. I²t
(A2s)
80
10
80
0.72
15,500
3298100.Z / 3298100.H
100
16
88
0.57
31,000
3298125.Z / 3298125.H
125
16
71
0.39
45,000
3298150.Z / 3298150.H
150
25
83
0.32
75,000
3298175.Z / 3298175.H
175
25
82
0.26
140,000
3298200.Z / 3298200.H
200
35
92
0.23
235,000
3298225.Z / 3298225.H
225
35
86
0.18
95,000
3298250.Z / 3298250.H
250
50
88
0.17
160,000
3298300.ZXSTA / 3298300.H
3001
35
292
0.13
310,000
3298350.ZXSTA / 3298350.H
1
350
35
302
0.10
570,000
3298400.ZXSTA / 3298400.H
4001
50
302
0.08
870,000
3298500.ZXSTA / 3298500.H
1
500
50
2
34
0.07
1,550,000
3298600.ZXSTA / 3298600.H
6001
50
362
0.05
3,000,000
3298900.Z /
SHUNT
50
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Note 1 STARTER fuses
Note 2 Voltage Drop taken at 50% of Rated Current
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CURRENT [A]
1000
10000
The typical I2t is an average value calculated from the breaking capacity tests by using the melting time before the arcing occurs.
Littelfuse ® products are not designed for, and shall not be used for, any purpose (including, without limitation, automotive, military, aerospace, medical, life-saving, life-sustaining or nuclear facility applications, devices intended for
surgical implant into the body, or any other application in which the failure or lack of desired operation of the product may result in personal injury, death, or property damage) other than those expressly set forth in applicable Littelfuse ®
product documentation. Warranties granted by Littelfuse ® shall be deemed void for products used for any purpose not expressly set forth in applicable Littelfuse ® documentation. Littelfuse ® shall not be liable for any claims or
damages arising out of products used in applications not expressly intended by Littelfuse ® as set forth in applicable Littelfuse ® documentation. The sale and use of Littelfuse ® products is subject to Littelfuse Terms and Conditions of
Sale, unless otherwise agreed by Littelfuse ®.
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High Current Fuses
ZCASE Single Mega/Starter Fuse
Assembly Components (sold separately)
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm for reference only.
See outline drawing for dimensions and tolerances.
12.5
12.5
12.5
30
ø 8.5
26.6
16
Max. Allowed Current Load [A]
2-Way Bus Bar with M8 Insulating Bolts Assembly*
876-199
Battery Terminal Mount
32980001ZXM8
M8 Insulating Bolt
40A
60A
80A
100A
125A
150A
175A
200A
225A
250A
300A
350A
400A
500A
600A
60A
80A
100A
125A
150A
Max Recommended
Environmental
Temperature
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
13 0
140
150
160
170
175A
200A
225A
250A
180
Ambient Temperature [°C]
Max. Allowed Current Load [A]
882-854
max. allowed current load [A] at ambient temperature
40A
240
23 0
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
13 0
120
110
100
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
23 0
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
13 0
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
3-Way Bus Bar with M8 Insulating Bolts Assembly*
Temperature Table
260
250
-3 0
882-853
Please contact your Littelfuse representative for application support and information on
mating hardware.
Temperature Security Margin is 20%
Please contact Littelfuse® for Details Regarding Derating Test Set-Up.
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Description
*M8 Nuts not inlcuded
Typical Derating of Fuse Melting Element
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Part No.
300A
350A
Max Recommended
Environmental
Temperature
-20°C
0°C
20°C
65°C
85°C
110°C
125°C
40
60
80
100
125
150
175
200
220
235
150
175
200
250
300
40
60
80
100
123
140
159
187
199
214
150
175
200
250
300
40
59
79
98
116
133
150
176
187
202
150
175
200
250
300
37
49
67
83
97
112
127
148
157
172
150
175
200
250
268
33
43
61
75
88
102
115
134
141
157
150
175
200
238
242
28
36
52
63
74
87
97
113
119
134
150
163
191
199
204
25
31
45
55
64
76
85
99
103
118
135
141
167
172
177
400A
All tests were performed on the left or right side of the metal bar as shown
in the pictures. A 50mm² Cu wire was mounted at the mid hole (M8) as
current feed.
500A
600A
Single ZCASE
LF Europe
VS-006050
Date: 14-Aug-2019
Status: C
2.1.4 Test Fixture and Assembly
-40
-3 0
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
13 0
140
150
160
170
180
Ambient Temperature [°C]
Illustration 3 Test Fixture Of Single Zcase Mega
Derating curves may change depending on the final condition of the application (terminals
characteristics, wire size etc..).
Please ask Littelfuse for more information.
Zcase Mega Fixture
All tests have to be performed in the shown test fixtures unless not defined differently
in the special part.
All current tests of the ZCase shall be performed on the left or right side of the metal
bar as shown in pictures above. A 50mm² Cu wire shall be mounted at the mid hole
(M8) of the metal bar as current feed.
Zcase Starter Fixture
REV07272021
Littelfuse ® products are not designed for, and shall not be used for, any purpose (including, without limitation, automotive, military, aerospace, medical, life-saving, life-sustaining or nuclear facility applications, devices intended for
surgical implant into the body, or any other application in which the failure or lack of desired operation of the product may result in personal injury, death, or property damage) other than those expressly set forth in applicable Littelfuse ®
product documentation. Warranties granted by Littelfuse ® shall be deemed void for products used for any purpose not expressly set forth in applicable Littelfuse ® documentation. Littelfuse ® shall not be liable for any claims or
damages arising out of products used in applications not expressly intended by Littelfuse ® as set forth in applicable Littelfuse ® documentation. The sale and use of Littelfuse ® products is subject to Littelfuse Terms and Conditions of
Sale, unless otherwise agreed by Littelfuse ®.
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