Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Littelfuse KLDR-1-1/2?
It is a 1.5 A Class CC current-limiting time-delay cartridge fuse from the Littelfuse POWR-GARD KLDR series. The series is designed for compatible control transformers, solenoids and industrial control circuits.
What is the manufacturer's catalog number?
The corresponding Littelfuse catalog number is KLDR01.5. The manufacturer's product marking is KLDR 1 1/2 A.
What is the current rating?
The fuse is rated for 1.5 amperes, equivalent to 1500 milliamperes or one and one-half amperes.
What are its AC and DC voltage ratings?
The manufacturer specifies 600 VAC and 300 VDC. The circuit voltage must remain within the applicable rating.
What are the interrupting ratings?
The AC interrupting rating is 200,000 A RMS symmetrical at 600 VAC. The DC interrupting rating is 20,000 A at 300 VDC and is self-certified by Littelfuse.
Is KLDR-1-1/2 a time-delay or fast-acting fuse?
It is a time-delay fuse intended to accommodate brief inrush currents from control transformers, solenoids and related inductive components.
Does the fuse open in exactly 12 seconds at 200% rated current?
No. Littelfuse lists a UL opening-time requirement of at least 12 seconds at 200% rated current. This is a minimum requirement rather than an exact opening time. Refer to the published time-current curves for application analysis.
What are its pre-arcing and total clearing I²t values?
The manufacturer specifies a pre-arcing I²t of 0.9302 A²s and a total clearing I²t of 5.885 A²s. The total clearing value is stated for the manufacturer's 200 kA test condition.
What are the nominal physical dimensions?
The cartridge measures approximately 10.3 mm in diameter and 38.1 mm in length, corresponding to 0.41 x 1.50 inches.
What materials and fuse holders are used?
The KLDR series uses a melamine body and nickel-plated bronze caps. Littelfuse identifies compatible fuse holder families including L60030C, LPSC/LFPSC, LEC and 571/572. Confirm the holder's applicable electrical rating and physical compatibility.
What certifications and environmental compliance information are available?
The manufacturer identifies the KLDR series as UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS compliant, with a CE declaration referenced in the datasheet. The 20 kA DC interrupting rating is manufacturer self-certified rather than part of the listed AC approvals.
What should be confirmed before purchasing KLDR-1-1/2?
Verify the KLDR-1-1/2 or KLDR01.5 designation, 1.5 A current rating, applicable 600 VAC or 300 VDC requirement, interrupting rating, time-delay characteristics, fuse-holder compatibility and the offered quantity. Littelfuse lists KLDR01.5TXP for a manufacturer 10-piece pack and KLDR01.5HXP for a 100-piece pack; these codes do not establish the quantity supplied by a separate retail listing.