170M5518 Bussmann - Fuse

170M5518 Description

The Bussmann 170M5518 is a fuse, rated for 1250 A. Fast-acting fuses like this are used to protect rectifiers, inverters and other power-electronic circuits against short circuits.

USComponent (Young & New Century LLC) supplies power modules, thyristors, diodes and other industrial components, including legacy parts. Contact us for a quote on the 170M5518, and please confirm ratings against the datasheet before ordering.

Summary of Features

Target Applications

Bussmann 170M5518 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 170M5518 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 2, flush end contact, 1250 A, 690 V IEC / 700 V UL, with -G/- visual indicator. Source: Bussmann Square Body Flush End Contact 690V/700V 40-2000A datasheet (BIF 720019). Values at 25°C unless noted.

Parameter	Value
Rated current	1250 A RMS
Rated voltage	690 V IEC / 700 V UL
Body size	2
Contact type	Flush end contact
Indicator	-G/- visual indicator
Pre-arc I²t	365000 A²s
Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%)	2400000 A²s
Watts loss at rated current	130 W
Interrupting rating	200 kA RMS symmetrical (estimated 300 kA)
Main dimensions A / B / D / E	50 / 51 / 77 / 61 mm (see datasheet drawing)
Contact thread	M10

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