Bussmann 170M3988 High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 250A
The Bussmann 170M3988 is an Eaton series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power circuits. Rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC) with a 250A amperage rating and 150 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with a square body and slotted center bolted tags. A top fuse status indicator provides quick visual confirmation of fuse condition, and the fuse carries a 1000V AC voltage rating for accompanied semiconductor protection duty.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 250A rated for high-speed semiconductor protection circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL), 690V (IEC), and 1000V AC for demanding power electronics applications.
- Interrupt Rating: 150 kAIC for reliable high fault-current interruption.
- Utilization Category: Class aR, accompanied semiconductor protection duty.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted center bolted tags conforming to DIN 43 620.
- Top Fuse Status Indicator: Enables fast visual identification of a blown fuse.
- I2t Ratings: Clearing I2t of 57000 at 1000V and Pre-Arc I2t of 9550 for precise coordination.
- Watt Losses: 50W rated power loss.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 250 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t: 57000 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: 9550
- 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: 50 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Circuits
- Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives
- Industrial Motor Control Systems
- High-Speed Fault Current Interruption
- Panelboard and Switchgear Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers high-speed square body fuses to DIN 43 620 standards for the demanding coordination requirements of semiconductor protection. With a 150 kAIC interrupt rating, IEC rating, and CE marking, the 170M3988 delivers dependable, code-compliant fault interruption for critical industrial power electronics circuits.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 250 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 57000 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:
- 9550
- 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:
- 50 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse