Bussmann 170M3446 High Speed Fuse, Class aR, 315A
The Bussmann 170M3446 is a Class aR high-speed fuse built in a square body design rated 315A RMS at 700Vac (UL) / 690Vac (IEC), engineered to protect semiconductors and power electronics where fast clearing is critical. With a 100kAIC interrupt rating and Non Indicating operation, this fuse is intended for DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, and reduced voltage starter applications. The unit carries RoHS Compliant and CE Marked status along with UL Recognized and IEC Rated listings for use in professional electrical and industrial control systems.
Key Features
- Compact Square Body: Measures 5.433 IN long, 2.087 IN high, and .315 IN wide, with a flush mounting method for space-conscious panel and drive layouts.
- Amperage Rating: 315A RMS current rating for reliable protection of high-power DC and rectifier circuits.
- Voltage Rating: Rated 700Vac (UL) and 690Vac (IEC) for use across UL and IEC-compliant electrical systems.
- Class aR Design: Purpose-built semiconductor protection class for rectifier and DC drive circuits demanding high-speed clearing.
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC interrupt rating supports safe fault clearing in high fault-current environments.
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating construction, -BKN/80 type K indicator for micro switch compatibility per product design.
- Watt Losses: Rated at 60W, an important design factor for panel heat load calculations.
Certifications & Compliance
- RoHS Compliant
- CE Marked
- UL Recognized
- IEC Rated
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 315A
- Application: DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, reduced voltage starters
- Class: Class aR
- Clearing I2t: Clearing at 1000V: 115000, Clearing at 1250V: 150000
- Current Rating: 315A RMS
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 18500
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses: 60W
- Product Type: Square body, -BKN/80 type K indicator for micro
- Product Length: 5.433 IN
- Product Details: Square body, -BKN/80 type K indicator for micro
- Mounting Method: Flush
- Product Height: 2.087 IN
- Product Weight: 1.6456 LB
- Product Width: .315 IN
Typical Applications
- DC Common Bus Protection
- DC Drive Systems
- Power Converters and Rectifiers
- Reduced Voltage Starters
- Industrial Motor Drive Circuits
- Semiconductor and Power Electronics Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann engineers the 170M3446 as a Class aR high-speed fuse with a rugged square body construction, a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, and RoHS, CE, UL, and IEC compliance for dependable semiconductor protection. For professionals specifying DC drive and rectifier circuit protection, this fuse delivers the fast-clearing performance and code-compliant reliability that demanding industrial applications require.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 315A
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- Clearing at 1000V: 115000 , Clearing at 1250V: 150000
- Current Rating:
- 315A RMS
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 18500
- Voltage Rating:
- 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses:
- 60W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Length:
- 5.433 IN
- Product Details:
- Square body, -BKN/80 type K indicator for micro
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Product Height:
- 2.087 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 LB
- Product Width:
- .315 IN