Bussmann 170M3164 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 160A, 690V, Class aR

Bussmann 170M3164 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 160A, 690V, Class aR

The Bussmann 170M3164 is an Eaton Series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power circuits. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) AC at 160A with a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse is built for accompanied semiconductor protection duty. It features a square body with slotted center bolted tags, blade end X blade end terminations per DIN 43 620, and a top fuse status indicator for a quick visual check of fuse condition. This fuse is UL Recognized and CE Marked for use in code-compliant electrical installations.

Key Features

• Square Body Construction: Measures 305 mm (length/depth) x 145 mm (width) x 65 mm (height) and weighs 317 g, with slotted center bolted tags and blade end X blade end terminations.
• High-Speed Class aR Fuse: Utilization category aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) built to DIN 43 620 for fast-acting protection of semiconductor devices.
• Voltage & Current Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) AC, 160A, with a 200 kAIC interrupt rating for high fault-current environments.
• Top Fuse Status Indicator: Gives a visual indication of fuse condition for fast field troubleshooting.
• Fast-Clearing Performance: Pre-arc I²t of 1100 and clearing I²t of 7500 at 660V, with a clearing loss of 30, for reliable semiconductor circuit protection.
• Semiconductor Protection: Purpose-built application for semiconductor protection in industrial power electronics.
• Termination Style: Blade end X blade end terminations without insulated metal gripping lugs (IMGL).

Certifications & Compliance

• UL Recognized
• CE Marked

Technical Specifications

• Amperage Rating: 160 A
• Application: semiconductor protection
• Certifications: UL Recognized
• Clearing I2t: 7500 at 660 V
• Clearing Loss: 30
• Compliances: CE Marked
• Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
• Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
• Packaging Type: Standard
• Pre Arc I2t: 1100
• Product Height: 65 mm
• Product Length Depth: 305 mm
• Product Weight: 317 g
• Product Width: 145 mm
• Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
• Voltage Rating: 690 V
• Voltage Type: AC

Typical Applications

• Semiconductor Protection in Power Electronics
• Industrial Power Distribution and Switchgear
• High Fault-Current Circuit Protection
• OEM and Replacement Fuse Applications for Class aR Circuits

Why Bussmann?

Bussmann, part of Eaton, is a trusted name in circuit protection engineering. The 170M3164 pairs UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance with a robust square body construction and DIN 43 620 blade end X blade end termination for dependable performance in semiconductor protection duty. Choose Bussmann for code-compliant, high fault-current fuse protection built for professional industrial electrical work.