Bussmann 170M3955 Class aR High Speed Fuse, 125A
The Bussmann 170M3955 is a Class aR high speed fuse engineered for semiconductor-grade overcurrent protection in demanding DC power systems. Rated 125A RMS with a voltage rating of 700 Vac (UL) / 600 Vac (IEC), this fuse delivers a 150 kAIC interrupt rating for high fault-current environments. It is IEC Rated and UL Recognized, making it suitable for DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, and reduced voltage starter applications where precise, fast-acting protection is critical.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 125A RMS current rating for dependable overcurrent protection in DC power applications.
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL) / 600 Vac (IEC) supports use across both UL and IEC-rated electrical systems.
- Fuse Class: Class aR construction provides semiconductor-style fast clearing for DC drives, converters, and rectifiers.
- Interrupt Rating: 150 kAIC interrupt rating delivers high fault-current withstand capability for demanding installations.
- Clearing Characteristics: Pre-arc I2t of 1450 and clearing I2t of 8600 at 1000V for precise coordination in circuit protection design.
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating design with a square body, flush end contact configuration.
- Watt Losses: 40W rated power loss.
- Mounting Method: Flush mounting, standard packaging type.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 125A
- Application: DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers, reduced voltage starters
- Class: Class aR
- Clearing I2t: Clearing at 1000V: 8600
- Current Rating: 125A RMS
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating: 150 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 1450
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL), 600 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses: 40W
- Product Type: Square body flush end contact, -BKN/- type K indicator for micro
- Product Length: 5.433 IN
- Product Details: Square body flush end contact, -BKN/- 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 Drives and Motor Control Systems
- Power Converters and Rectifiers
- Reduced Voltage Starters
- Industrial DC Power Distribution
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuses are built for reliable, code-compliant performance in critical electrical systems. The 170M3955 combines IEC Rated and UL Recognized construction with CE Marked and RoHS Compliant manufacturing, backed by a 150 kAIC interrupt rating for demanding DC power protection applications. This makes it a dependable choice for professionals specifying high speed fuses in industrial and commercial installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 125A
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- Clearing at 1000V: 8600
- Current Rating:
- 125A RMS
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating:
- 150 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 1450
- Voltage Rating:
- 700 Vac (UL), 600 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses:
- 40W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Length:
- 5.433 IN
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Product Height:
- 2.087 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 LB
- Product Width:
- .315 IN