Bussmann 170M3321 Class aR Square Body High Speed Fuse, 500A
The Bussmann 170M3321 Class aR Square Body High Speed Fuse delivers dependable overcurrent protection for demanding power electronics applications, rated 500A RMS with a voltage rating of 700 Vac (UL) and 690 Vac (IEC). Built for DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, and reduced voltage starters, this high speed fuse carries a 200 kAIC interrupt rating and is UL Recognized and IEC Rated for use in demanding industrial circuits.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 500A RMS current rating delivers high-capacity protection for heavy industrial loads.
- Class aR High Speed Design: Engineered for DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, and reduced voltage starters where fast semiconductor protection is critical.
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC) supports both UL and IEC installation standards.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC interrupt rating provides reliable performance under high fault-current conditions.
- I²t Ratings: Pre-arc I²t of 27000 and clearing I²t of 180000 at 660V for precise fuse coordination with upstream and downstream devices.
- Watt Losses: 70W power dissipation rating supports accurate thermal and enclosure design.
- Fuse Indicator: Non-Indicating design in a square body, French-style construction.
- Packaging: Standard packaging type.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 500A
- Application: DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, reduced voltage starters
- Class: Class aR
- Clearing I²t: Clearing at 660V: 180000
- Current Rating: 500A RMS
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I²t: 27000
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses: 70W
- Product Type: Square body, French style -E/ type T indicator for micro
- Product Length: 5.433 IN
- Product Details: Square body, French style -E/ type T indicator for micro
- Product Height: 2.087 IN
- Product Weight: 1.6456 LB
- Product Width: .315 IN
Typical Applications
- DC Common Bus Protection
- DC Drives
- Power Converters and Rectifiers
- Reduced Voltage Starters
- Industrial Motor Drive Circuits
- Semiconductor and Power Electronics Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuses are engineered for dependable, code-compliant performance in demanding industrial power applications. The 170M3321 Class aR High Speed Fuse combines a 500A RMS rating, 200 kAIC interrupt rating, and dual UL/IEC voltage compliance with UL Recognized and IEC Rated construction, making it a trusted choice for protecting DC drives, power converters, and reduced voltage starters in critical electrical systems.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 500A
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- Clearing at 660V: 180000
- Current Rating:
- 500A RMS
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 27000
- Voltage Rating:
- 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses:
- 70W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Square Body Fuses
- Product Length:
- 5.433 IN
- Product Height:
- 2.087 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 LB
- Product Width:
- .315 IN
- Product Type:
- Fuse