170M5561 Bussmann - Fuse
170M5561 Description
Bussmann 170M5561 is a fuse rated at 550 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 170M5561, and please confirm ratings against the datasheet before ordering.
Summary of Features
Bussmann 170M5561 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 2, flush end contact, 550 A, 690 V IEC / 700 V UL, with -GKN/- type K indicator for microswitch.
Target Applications
Bussmann 170M5561 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 170M5561 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 2, flush end contact, 550 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 | 550 A RMS |
| Rated voltage | 690 V IEC / 700 V UL |
| Body size | 2 |
| Contact type | Flush end contact |
| Indicator | -GKN/- type K indicator for microswitch (microswitch ordered separately) |
| Pre-arc I²t | 28000 A²s |
| Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%) | 190000 A²s |
| Watts loss at rated current | 80 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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