170M6512 Bussmann - Fuse
170M6512 Description
The 170M6512 from Bussmann is a fuse with an 800 A rating. Its job is to clear faults fast enough to save expensive semiconductors in drives, UPS units and DC supplies.
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Summary of Features
Bussmann 170M6512 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 3, flush end contact, 800 A, 690 V IEC / 700 V UL, with -G/- visual indicator.
Target Applications
Bussmann 170M6512 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 170M6512 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, size 3, flush end contact, 800 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 | 800 A RMS |
| Rated voltage | 690 V IEC / 700 V UL |
| Body size | 3 |
| Contact type | Flush end contact |
| Indicator | -G/- visual indicator |
| Pre-arc I²t | 69500 A²s |
| Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%) | 465000 A²s |
| Watts loss at rated current | 115 W |
| Interrupting rating | 200 kA RMS symmetrical (estimated 300 kA) |
| Main dimensions A / B / D / E | 51 / 53 / 92 / 76 mm (see datasheet drawing) |
| Contact thread | M12 |
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