Bussmann 170M-498 Class aR High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 700V
The Bussmann 170M-498 is a high-speed square body fuse built for semiconductor protection, rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC). Part of the Eaton Bussmann 170M series, it is available in amp ratings from 160A to 630A to match a wide range of power electronics and industrial circuits. Designed to DIN 43 620 with a square body and slotted center bolted tags, this Class aR fuse features a top-mounted fuse status indicator and is CE marked for compliance in demanding industrial power distribution applications.
Key Features
- Amp Rating Range: Available across the 170M series in ratings from 160A to 630A for flexible semiconductor circuit protection.
- Voltage Rating: Rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC) for high-voltage industrial power distribution systems.
- Class aR Utilization Category: Accompanied semiconductor protection (aR) designed to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards.
- Square Body Construction: Square body design with slotted center bolted tags for secure, high-current connections.
- Top Fuse Status Indicator: Top-mounted visual indicator simplifies blown-fuse identification during maintenance and troubleshooting.
- High Interrupting Capacity: Rated up to 150 kAIC for dependable performance under fault conditions.
- Compact Footprint: Reference dimensions of 142 mm width, 62 mm height, and 245 mm length/depth for the base configuration.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized, 700V
- IEC Rated, 690V
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Type: AC
- Product Width: 142 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Product Height: 62 mm
- Application: Semiconductor protection
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Product Length/Depth: 245 mm
- Voltage Rating: 1000V
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Variable Frequency Drives and Power Electronics
- Industrial Power Distribution Panels
- Motor Control Centers and Drive Systems
- High-Voltage Industrial Control Enclosures
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers the 170M series to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards with UL recognition and IEC rating, giving specifiers a Class aR fuse built for accompanied semiconductor protection across a broad 160A-630A range. The top fuse status indicator and bolted square body construction support fast field verification and secure high-current terminations, while CE marking backs code-compliant performance for professional industrial electrical work.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Class:
- Class aR
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Width:
- 142 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Interrupt Rating:
- 150 kAIC
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Product Height:
- 62 mm
- Product Details:
- Fuse
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Product Length Depth:
- 245 mm
- Department:
- Electrical
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Voltage Rating:
- 1000V
- Series:
- 170M
- Amperage Rating:
- 160A - 630A
- Configuration:
- Square Body, Slotted Center Bolted Tags
- Standards:
- CE Marked