Wind

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Keeping Wind Turbines Turning

Look to Littelfuse for circuit protection and sensing solutions that boost the performance of wind turbines and the efficiency of wind energy transmission. Our industrial power fuses and surge protective devices prevent damage to generating equipment, power lines, and transformers. We also make arc flash relays, thermistors, dc disconnect switches, and temperature sensors for turbine components.

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Product SeriesPGR-8800

Features

  • Responds to impending arc-flash in less than 1 ms.
  • Can utilize multiple sensors (up to 24).
  • Fail-safe system

Benefits

  • Limits arc-flash damage and risk of injury.
  • A single unit can monitor six sensors. Up to four PGR-8800 units can be linked into one system.
  • Provides continuous monitoring of optical sensors and inputs ensuring protection.

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Product SeriesAF0100

Features

  • Responds to impending arc-flash in 5 ms (typical).
  • Works with two different optical sensor types.
  • Fail-safe system

Benefits

  • Limits arc-flash damage and risk of injury.
  • Point sensors or fiber-optic sensors can be used in any combination for maximum flexibility.
  • Provides continuous monitoring of optical sensors and inputs ensuring protection.

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Product SeriesAF0500

Features

  • Responds to impending arc-flash in less than 1 ms.
  • Works with four different optical sensor inputs.
  • Fail-safe system

Benefits

  • Limits arc-flash damage and risk of injury.
  • Supports both point and fiber sensors.
  • Provides continuous monitoring of optical sensors and inputs ensuring protection.

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Littelfuse 1000 V dc disconnect switches

Switches & Connectors

Product SeriesDC Disconnect Switches

Features

  • Streamline design.
  • High-level disconnection insulation.
  • Self-cleaning blade contacts.

Benefits

  • Eliminates the need for external bridging links (jumpers) to lower heat dissipation for increased energy efficiency and reduced footprint for added design flexibility.
  • Provides a barrier to stop conduction when switch is in OFF position for added safety.
  • Eliminate performance degradation to ensure consistent behavior across the product’s lifespan.

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Features

  • Fast-acting and extremely current-limiting.
  • Low watt loss.
  • Available in various mounting styles and amperages.

Benefits

  • Prevent damage to equipment from short circuit or other overcurrent situations.
  • Increases energy efficiency.
  • Provides design and installation flexibility.

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DIN Rails

Surge Protective Modules & Devices

Product SeriesDIN Rail

Features

  • Capability to clamp and withstand high-energy transients.
  • UL Recognized and VDE-IEC compliant in single part number.
  • Interlocking tab mechanism.

Benefits

  • Ensures low-residual voltage during high-energy surge events and higher nominal discharge current to prevent disruption, downtime, and degradation or damage to equipment.
  • One component can be utilized globally, reducing inventory needs and simplifying allocation of parts.
  • Secures module to withstand vibration.

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  • Accurately detects and measures the average heat or thermal energy of components.
  • Measures a wide range of operating temperatures.
  • Available in a variety of styles and coatings including customized options.

Benefits

  • Helps manage component efficiency to maximize effectiveness.
  • Cost-effective solution for many applications.
  • Provides design and installation flexibility.

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  • Accurately detects and measures the average heat or thermal energy of components.
  • Precisely measures a very wide range of temperatures – especially on the high side.
  • Available in a variety of styles and coatings including customized options.

Benefits

  • Helps manage component efficiency to maximize effectiveness.
  • Ideal for extreme environmental conditions or where accuracy is crucial.
  • Provides design and installation flexibility.

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