Bussmann 170M3161 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 700V, 80A
The Bussmann 170M3161 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power electronics applications. Rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC) with an 80A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with blade end x blade end terminals for reliable, low-impedance connections. A top fuse status indicator provides at-a-glance visual confirmation of fuse condition, while UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance support use in professional electrical installations.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 80A for high-speed semiconductor circuit protection.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) for demanding industrial power systems.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC delivers high fault-current interrupting capacity.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for rectifiers, SCRs, and diodes.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted, center-bolted blade end x blade end tags built to DIN 43 620 dimensions.
- Status Indicator: Top fuse status indicator allows quick visual verification of fuse condition.
- Clearing Characteristics: Pre-arc I2t of 185 and clearing I2t of 1250 at 660V for precise coordination.
- Clearing Loss: 18 for efficient thermal performance in continuous operation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 80 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 1250 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 18
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 185
- 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: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection (SCRs, Diodes, Rectifiers)
- Industrial Power Electronics and Drive Systems
- Panelboard and Switchgear Circuit Protection
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a trusted name in circuit protection, and the 170M3161 reflects that reputation with a square body, DIN 43 620 fuse built for precise, high-speed clearing in Class aR semiconductor applications. UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, combined with a top-mounted status indicator for fast visual inspection, help ensure code-compliant, dependable performance in professional electrical and industrial power systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 80 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 1250 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 18
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 185
- 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:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse