Bussmann 170M3145 High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 250A
The Bussmann 170M3145 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding power electronics and semiconductor protection applications. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) and 250A with a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensions and includes a top fuse status indicator for at-a-glance condition monitoring. Its square body design with slotted, center-bolted tags supports secure, high-current connections in accompanied semiconductor protection duty.
Key Features
- Dimensions: Square body fuse measuring 305 mm long, 145 mm wide, and 65 mm high, built to DIN 43 620 standard dimensions.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted, center-bolted tags for secure, high-current terminal connections.
- Class aR Rating: Utilization category aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of semiconductor devices.
- Electrical Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC), 250A, with a 100 kAIC interrupt rating for high fault-current environments.
- Top Fuse Status Indicator: Built-in indicator allows quick visual confirmation of fuse condition without de-energizing equipment.
- I2t Ratings: Pre-arc I2t of 9200 and clearing I2t of 54500 at 1000V / 73000 at 1250V for precise current-limiting coordination.
- Watt Losses: Rated at 55W for accurate thermal design planning.
- Weight: 425 g per fuse for enclosure and panel layout planning.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 250 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t: 54500 at 1000 V, 73000 at 1250 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 9200
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 425 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1250 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 55 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection in Power Electronics
- Motor Drive and Rectifier Protection
- Industrial Power Conversion Equipment
- High-Speed Fault Current Limiting
- OEM Equipment Requiring DIN 43 620 Fuses
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized name in circuit protection, and the 170M3145 reflects that standard with precise Class aR semiconductor protection, a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, and a top fuse status indicator for quick condition checks. Built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with IEC rated and CE marked compliance, this fuse delivers dependable, code-aware protection for demanding industrial power electronics applications.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 250 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 54500 at 1000 V, 73000 at 1250 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 9200
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 425 g
- Product Width:
- 145 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 55 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse