Bussmann 170M3173 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 630A Class aR
The Bussmann 170M3173 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power circuits. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) at 630A with a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse features blade end X blade end terminals per DIN 43 620 and a top fuse status indicator for quick visual verification of fuse condition. Its square body construction with slotted center bolted tags supports reliable, high-current connections in power electronics and rectifier assemblies where fast, coordinated clearing of fault current is essential.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 630A for high-current semiconductor and power circuit protection.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) for use in demanding industrial power systems.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC to safely clear high fault currents.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of power semiconductor devices.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted center bolted tags and blade end X blade end terminals for secure, low-resistance high-current connections.
- Status Indicator: Top fuse status indicator gives a quick visual confirmation of fuse condition.
- Let-Through Characteristics: Pre-arc I2t of 48500 and clearing I2t of 325000 at 660V, with a clearing loss of 80, for predictable current-limiting performance during a fault.
- Dimensional Standard: Manufactured to DIN 43 620 dimensions for compatibility with standard high-speed fuse holders.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 630 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 325000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 80
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 48500
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 341 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Electronics and Rectifier Circuits
- High-Speed Industrial Power Distribution
- Motor Drive and Converter Protection
- Panelboard and Switchgear Fault Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers high-speed fuses like the 170M3173 to deliver dependable current-limiting protection for sensitive semiconductor devices and power electronics. With UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, precise pre-arc and clearing I2t characteristics, and DIN 43 620 compatibility, this square body fuse gives professionals a trusted, code-compliant solution for industrial power protection.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 630 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 325000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 80
- 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:
- 48500
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 341 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