Bussmann 170M3985 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 125A, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M3985 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 125A with a 150 kAIC interrupting rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards and features a top fuse status indicator for quick visual verification of fuse condition. Its square body design with slotted, center bolted tags supports reliable, low-resistance connections in high-current semiconductor protection applications.
Key Features
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) for use across both UL and IEC-governed installations.
- Amperage Rating: 125A continuous current rating suited to semiconductor protection circuits.
- Interrupting Rating: 150 kAIC high interrupting capacity for demanding fault conditions.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) fuse designed to protect semiconductor devices in coordination with other overcurrent protection.
- Fuse Shape: Square body construction with slotted, center bolted tags to DIN 43 620 dimensions for standardized mounting.
- Status Indicator: Top fuse status indicator provides at-a-glance confirmation of fuse operation.
- I2t Characteristics: Pre-arc I2t of 1450 and clearing I2t of 8600 at 1000V for precise coordination with semiconductor let-through ratings.
- Watt Losses: 40W rated power loss.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 125 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t: 8600 at 1000 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 1450
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length/Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 483.3333333 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1000 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 40 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Electronics and Drive Systems
- Industrial Control Panels and Switchgear
- Rectifier and Converter Circuit Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers the 170M3985 to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards with IEC-rated and CE-marked compliance, giving electrical professionals a dependable Class aR fuse for coordinated semiconductor protection. The 150 kAIC interrupting rating and top fuse status indicator support safe, code-compliant performance in demanding industrial power applications.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 125 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 8600 at 1000 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 150 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 1450
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 483.3333333 g
- Product Width:
- 145 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1000 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 40 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse