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gMMotor full-range fuse: original educational illustration
Symbols

Motor full-range fuse

A gM fuse-link is a motor-circuit fuse with a characteristic chosen for starting and fault conditions. Its dual-rating notation must be recorded accurately, and the motor overload arrangement must be identified.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

The two values in a gM marking are not two independently selectable continuous-current ratings.

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FUFuse: original educational illustration
Symbols

Fuse

A fuse representation identifies a protective fuse link in a circuit. Its rating and operating characteristics are additional information: a generic fuse mark does not specify utilization category, current, voltage, breaking capacity or coordination with other protective equipment.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A fuse and a fused disconnector may share protective components, but the assembly also includes a switching or isolation function.

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