Bussmann
®
SHORTSTOP
®
Auto, Manual & Modified Reset Circuit Protectors
Series 120
SPECIFICATIONS
Single Pole Thermal Type Breakers
Ratings:
8A to 50A; 12 VDC; 24 VDC.
Operating Temperature:
–10°F (–23°C) to 150°F (65°C).
Storage Temperature:
–20°F (–29°C) to 200°F (93°C).
Applications:
Battery chargers, trucks, buses, RV’s, trolling motors, etc.
Approvals:
Complies with SAE Standard J553.
TEMPERATURE DERATING CURVES
200%
% 0F RATED CURRENT
% 0F RATED CURRENT
150%
100%
50%
0%
-50º
Two 10-32 studs:
.66" (AUX); .56" (BAT)
.69"
(17.5)
Two 10-32 studs:
.56" (AUX & BAT)
.99"
(25.2)
.66"
(16.8)
TIME VS. PERCENT OF RATED CURRENT
600%
500%
400%
300%
200%
100%
0
5
10 15
20 30 40 100 200 500
TIME IN SECONDS
Terminal Options
.69"
(17.5)
.66"
(16.8)
.69"
(17.5)
.56"
(14.2)
A
B
.56"
(14.2)
0º
50º 77º 100º 150º
200º
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES F.
250º
C
D
.41"
(10.3)
Cover & Bracket Options
METAL COVER
1.24"
(31.5)
.79"
(20.1)
1.56"
(39.6)
.38" (9.6)
1.24"
(31.5)
.79"
(20.1)
PLASTIC COVER
1.27"
(32.3)
.83" 1.56"
(21.1) (39.6)
.62"
(15.7)
O Bracket
1.56"
(39.6)
.83"
1.27" (21.1)
(32.3)
A Bracket
.37" (9.4)
.37" (9.4)
Two 10-32 studs:
.66" (AUX & BAT)
.84"
(21.4)
.41"
(10.3)
Two .25" Q.C.
(AUX & BAT)
.69"
(17.5)
E
.56"
(14.2)
.41"
(10.3)
H
.56"
(14.2)
One .25" Q.C. (AUX);
One 10-32 stud (BAT)
.99"
(25.2)
.30"
(7.7)
Double .25" Q.C. (AUX);
One 10-32 stud (BAT)
.84"
(21.4)
.64"
(16.3)
O Bracket
.69"
(17.5)
A Bracket
.79"
1.24"
(31.5) (20.1)
1.27"
(32.2)
B Bracket
.12" (3.0)
dia. boss
1.27"
(32.2)
C Bracket
J
.41"
(10.3)
K
.83"
(21.1)
.54"
(13.7)
1.56"
(39.6)
.79"
(20.1)
1.24"
(31.5)
.69"
(17.5)
B Bracket
Double .25" Q.C. (AUX);
Single .25" Q.C. (BAT)
.69"
(17.5)
Two .25" Q.C. (AUX & BAT)
Perpendicular
Orientation
Reset button
.06"
(1.5)
.62"
(15.7)
1.27"
(32.3)
.83"
(21.1)
.38" (9.6)
1.56"
(39.6)
L
.37" (9.4)
.69"
(17.5)
C Bracket
Two 10-32 studs
(AUX & BAT)
.62" (15.7)
Ref. (Typ)
w/base attached
E Bracket
Series 123
O Bracket w/reset
PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
Series
Terminal
Rating
Bracket
Mtg. Holes
Cover*
Options
Hardware
1 2
ttt
t
tt
–
t
O – No bracket
A – Bracket
B – Bracket
C – Bracket
E – Bracket
(plastic only)
t
0 – No bracket
1 – .140 dia.
2 – .196 dia.
3 – .237 dia.
(metal only)
4 – .265 dia.
(plastic only)
5 – .228 dia.
(plastic only)
6 – .221 dia.
(metal only)
t
–
tt
–
tt
M – Metal
P – Plastic
01 – Waterproof
(metal
covers only)
02 – Splashproof
(optional on
metal covers -
add 02 suffix;
std. on plastic
covers - omit
02 suffix.)
WA – Whiz-lock nut
assembled
WB – Whiz-lock
nut bulk un-
assembled
HA – Nut & lock
washer
assembled
HB – Nut & lock
washer bulk
unassembled
KA – Keps lock nut
assembled
KB – Keps lock
nut bulk
unassembled
121 – Auto Reset
08 – 8 amps
A – Two 10-32 studs;
12 VDC
10 – 10 amps
.66 (Aux), .56 (Bat)
122 – Modified
12 – 12 amps
B – Two 10-32 studs;
12 VDC
15 – 15 amps
.56 (Aux & Bat)
123 – Manual
20 – 20 amps
C – Two 10-32 studs;
24 VDC
25 – 25 amps
.66 (Aux & Bat)
115 VAC
30 – 30 amps
***D – Two .250 QC;
124 – Auto
35 – 35 amps
(Aux & Bat)
24 VDC
***E – One .250 QC (Aux); 40 – 40 amps
125 – Modified
One 10-32 stud (Bat) 50 – 50 amps
24 VDC
** H – One 10-32 stud
.56 (Bat), Double
.250 QC (Aux)
***J – Single .250 QC (Bat)
Double .250 QC (Aux)
***K – Two .250 QC (Aux & Bat)
L – Two 10-32 studs; .37 (Aux & Bat)
* Series 123 available in plastic cover only. Series
122 & 125 available in metal cover only.
** 40A maximum
*** 30A maximum
12-16-98
SB98107 Rev. A
The only controlled copy of this BIF document is the electronic read-only version located on the Bussmann Network Drive. All other copies
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or construction of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or
update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the
user in all possible applications.
Form No. 120 ShortStop
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