Bussmann 170M5208 High Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 400A
The Bussmann 170M5208 is an Eaton Bussmann series high speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding power electronic circuits. Rated 1250V (IEC) / 1300V (UL) with a 400A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupting rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with blade end x blade end connections for reliable installation in high-speed fuse holders. A top fuse status indicator allows for quick visual confirmation of fuse condition, helping maintenance teams identify a blown fuse without removing it from service.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 400A for high-current semiconductor circuit protection.
- Voltage Rating: 1250V (IEC) / 1300V (UL), with a 690V AC voltage rating listed for the fuse element.
- Interrupting Rating: 200 kAIC for dependable clearing performance under high fault-current conditions.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of power semiconductors.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted center bolted tags for secure blade end x blade end mounting.
- Status Indicator: Top fuse status indicator for fast visual confirmation of fuse condition.
- Standard: Constructed to DIN 43 620 dimensional standard for compatibility with standard high-speed fuse holders.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 400 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 74000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 130
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 1100
- Product Height: 66 mm
- Product Length Depth: 286 mm
- Product Weight: 622.6666667 g
- Product Width: 165 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection in Power Electronic Circuits
- High-Speed Fault Current Interruption
- Variable Frequency Drives and Rectifier Systems
- Industrial Power Electronic Equipment
- Coordinated Protection Ahead of Power Semiconductors
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized name in circuit protection, and the 170M5208 reflects that standard with a Class aR, DIN 43 620 square body construction rated for 400A and 200 kAIC. Its UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, combined with a top fuse status indicator, supports code-compliant, serviceable protection for semiconductor and power electronic applications where reliable high-speed interruption is essential.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 400 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 74000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 130
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 1100
- Product Height:
- 66 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 286 mm
- Product Weight:
- 622.6666667 g
- Product Width:
- 165 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse