170M4568 Bussmann - Fuse

170M4568 Description

The 170M4568 from Bussmann is a fuse with an 800 A rating. It protects power semiconductors such as diodes, thyristors and IGBTs from short-circuit damage in drives, rectifiers and UPS systems.

USComponent (Young & New Century LLC) supplies power modules, thyristors, diodes and other industrial components, including legacy parts. Contact us for a quote on the 170M4568, and please confirm ratings against the datasheet before ordering.

Summary of Features

Target Applications

Bussmann 170M4568 is used for protection of power semiconductors (diodes, thyristors and IGBT modules) in rectifiers, AC and DC drives, inverters, UPS systems, soft starters and other power conversion equipment.

Key Specifications

Bussmann 170M4568 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 1, flush end contact, 800 A, 690 V IEC / 700 V UL, with -GKN/- type K indicator for microswitch. Source: Bussmann Square Body Flush End Contact 690V/700V 40-2000A datasheet (BIF 720019). Values at 25°C unless noted.

Parameter	Value
Rated current	800 A RMS
Rated voltage	690 V IEC / 700 V UL
Body size	1
Contact type	Flush end contact
Indicator	-GKN/- type K indicator for microswitch (microswitch ordered separately)
Pre-arc I²t	105000 A²s
Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%)	725000 A²s
Watts loss at rated current	95 W
Interrupting rating	200 kA RMS symmetrical (estimated 300 kA)
Main dimensions A / B / D / E	50 / 51 / 69 / 53 mm (see datasheet drawing)
Contact thread	M8

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