Bussmann 170M3248 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 400A, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M3248 is an Eaton series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding semiconductor protection applications. Rated 400A with a voltage rating of 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC), this Class aR fuse delivers a 100 kAIC interrupt rating for accompanied semiconductor protection in high fault-current environments. Built to the DIN 43 620 square body configuration with slotted center bolted tags, it is UL Recognized and CE Marked for use in industrial power electronics and drive systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 400A high-speed fuse designed for fast-acting overcurrent protection in semiconductor circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL), 690V (IEC), with a 1250V voltage rating for AC applications.
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC interrupting capacity for reliable performance under high fault-current conditions.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of power semiconductors.
- Fuse Shape: Square body construction with slotted center bolted tags per DIN 43 620 for secure mounting and connection.
- Clearing I2t: 265,000 at 1000V and 335,000 at 1250V for predictable let-through energy characteristics.
- Pre-Arc I2t: 53,000, supporting precise coordination with upstream and downstream protective devices.
- Compact Footprint: Product dimensions of 305 mm length, 145 mm width, and 65 mm height at a weight of 73 g.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 400 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t : 265000 at 1000 V, 335000 at 1250 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl : No
- Pre Arc I2t : 53000
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 73 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1250 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 70 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives
- Industrial Rectifier and Converter Circuits
- High Fault-Current Industrial Power Systems
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized leader in circuit protection, and the 170M3248 reflects that standard with UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance for coordinated semiconductor protection. Its DIN 43 620 square body design, defined Clearing and Pre-Arc I2t characteristics, and 100 kAIC interrupt rating make it a dependable choice for engineers specifying reliable, code-compliant overcurrent protection in demanding industrial power electronics applications.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 400 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 265000 at 1000 V, 335000 at 1250 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 53000
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 73 g
- Product Width:
- 145 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 70 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse