Eaton TPL-BK Telecommunication Fuse - 100 kAIC DC
Part Number: TPL-BK
Quick Summary
Eaton TPL-BK telecommunication fuse is a current-limiting protection device designed for telecom power and data infrastructure. Engineers often face costly downtime when protection fails or panels are crowded, making reliable DC protection essential. This device carries CE marking and RoHS compliance, supports a 170 Vdc rating with a 225 A capacity and a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, ensuring safety and reliability. Its bolted blade end connections and silver-plated terminals simplify installation in dense enclosures, while its non-indicating design integrates with remote monitoring schemes and helps keep panel layouts clean. For telecom players seeking robust protection with predictable lifecycle costs, the TPL-BK delivers proven performance and ease of integration in modern racks.
Product Information
Extended Description
TPL-BK Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series TPL telecommunication fuse, 170 Vdc, 225 A, 100 kAIC, Non Indicating, Current-limiting, Bolted blade end X bolted blade end, Silver-plated terminal
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series TPL telecommunication fuse
Catalog Number
TPL-BK
UPC
051712813853
EAN
5027590507998
Product Length/Depth
1 in
Product Height
2.66 in
Product Width
1 in
Product Weight
0.19 lb
Warranty
Not Applicable
Compliances
CE Marked RoHS Compliant
Amperage Rating
225 A
Interrupt rating
100 kAIC
Voltage rating
170 Vdc
Packaging type
Standard
Connection
Bolted blade end x bolted blade end
Fuse indicator
Non-indicating
Bussmann series complete full line catalog no. 1007
Bussmann series Fuseology
Eaton Specification Sheet - TPL-BK
TPL-BK~TELPOWER FUSE
TPL-BK~TELPOWER FUSE
Datasheet - FNQ-30
Feature: 225 A amperage rating, 170 Vdc voltage rating, and 100 kAIC interrupt rating. Business Impact: Delivers high-capacity protection forDC telecom power rails, reducing fault energy and safeguarding critical equipment under surge and fault conditions. Application: Suitable for DC distribution in telecom racks and data-center power shelves. Feature: Current-limiting action. Business Impact: Limits fault current quickly to minimize damage and arc energy, enhancing equipment longevity and safety. Application: Used in high-density telecom power paths and remote cabinets. Feature: Non-indicating design with bolted blade ends. Business Impact: Simplifies wiring and field installation while enabling easy integration with monitoring strategies. Application: Ideal for panel builders and service teams deploying in constrained spaces. Feature: Silver-plated terminals. Business Impact: Improves contact reliability and corrosion resistance for long service life. Application: Harsh-environment telecom enclosures and outdoor-rated DC rails. Feature: Compliances CE RoHS. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment for European and global deployments, reducing compliance risk. Application: Widely adopted in European telecom deployments. Feature: Compact form factor (1 in x 1 in footprint with 2.66 in height) and standard packaging. Business Impact: Enables dense panel layouts and rapid replacement in high-volume deployments. Application: Telecom cabinet assemblies and modular rack systems.
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FAQs
The TPL-BK uses bolted blade end x bolted blade end connections, designed for secure, high-current DC paths. With a standard 1 in width footprint and silver-plated terminals, installation is straightforward in dense telecom enclosures. This configuration supports reliable, vibration-resistant contact in busy rack environments while maintaining serviceability during panel upgrades.
TPL-BK offers a 225 A amperage rating, 170 Vdc voltage rating, and a 100 kAIC interrupt rating. These specifications enable robust current protection for DC telecom circuits, reducing fault energy and protecting sensitive equipment in high-current telecom power paths and DC distribution modules.
Yes. The TPL-BK is designed as a current-limiting DC protection fuse for telecom power rails. Its 170 Vdc rating and 225 A capacity, combined with a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, make it appropriate for protecting telecom racks, DC power shelves, and remote cabinets from short circuits and overcurrent conditions.
The TPL-BK is CE marked and RoHS compliant, reflecting compliance with European regulatory requirements and restrictions on hazardous substances. These certifications support regulatory acceptance across European deployments and help reduce compliance risk in global rollouts.
Using the TPL-BK improves uptime by delivering fast current-limiting protection and reducing fault energy, which lowers repair and replacement costs. The compact form factor and durable silver-plated terminals simplify installation and maintenance in dense telecom panels, contributing to lower lifecycle costs and faster asset deployment.