170M6618 Bussmann - Fuse
170M6618 Description
Bussmann makes the 170M6618, a 1500 A fuse. Fast-acting fuses like this are used to protect rectifiers, inverters and other power-electronic circuits against short circuits.
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Summary of Features
Bussmann 170M6618 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, US style (bolted tags), size 3, 1500 A, 690 V / 700 V IEC, -FU/- without indicator.
Target Applications
Bussmann 170M6618 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 170M6618 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, US style (bolted tags), size 3, 1500 A, 690 V / 700 V IEC, -FU/- without indicator. Source: Bussmann Square Body US Style 690V/700V 40-2000A datasheet (BIF 720023). Values at 25°C unless noted.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated current | 1500 A RMS |
| Rated voltage | 690 V / 700 V IEC |
| Body size | 3 |
| Style | US style (bolted tags) |
| Indicator | -FU/- without indicator |
| Pre-arc I²t | 460000 A²s |
| Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%) | 3100000 A²s |
| Watts loss at rated current | 160 W |
| Interrupting rating | 200 kA RMS symmetrical (estimated 300 kA) |
| Overall length (B) | 135 mm |
| Mounting centres (C1 / C2) | 106 / 77 mm |
| Body A x D x E | 51 x 92 x 76 mm |
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