170M6759 Bussmann - Fuse
170M6759 Description
The Bussmann 170M6759 is a fuse, rated for 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 170M6759, and please confirm ratings against the datasheet before ordering.
Summary of Features
Bussmann 170M6759 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, US style (bolted tags), size 3, 550 A, 690 V / 700 V IEC, -FKE/115 type K indicator for microswitch (115 mm version).
Target Applications
Bussmann 170M6759 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 170M6759 is a high speed square body semiconductor fuse, US style (bolted tags), size 3, 550 A, 690 V / 700 V IEC, -FKE/115 type K indicator for microswitch (115 mm version). Source: Bussmann Square Body US Style 690V/700V 40-2000A datasheet (BIF 720023). Values at 25°C unless noted.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated current | 550 A RMS |
| Rated voltage | 690 V / 700 V IEC |
| Body size | 3 |
| Style | US style (bolted tags) |
| Indicator | -FKE/115 type K indicator for microswitch (115 mm version) - microswitch ordered separately |
| Pre-arc I²t | 19500 A²s |
| Clearing I²t at 660 V (power factor 15%) | 135000 A²s |
| Watts loss at rated current | 100 W |
| Interrupting rating | 200 kA RMS symmetrical (estimated 300 kA) |
| Overall length (B) | 155 mm |
| Mounting centres (C1 / C2) | 125 / 97 mm |
| Body A x D x E | 51 x 92 x 76 mm |
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