Bussmann 170M6518 Class aR High Speed Fuse, 1500A
The Bussmann 170M6518 is a Class aR high speed fuse engineered for demanding DC power applications, including DC common bus systems, DC drives, and power converters/rectifiers. Rated at 1500A RMS with a voltage rating of 1250 Vac (IEC) and 1300 Vac (UL), this fuse delivers a 200 kAIC interrupt rating for reliable protection in high fault-current environments. Backed by UL Recognized and IEC Rated compliance, the 170M6518 is built for professional electrical and industrial power systems where fast-acting overcurrent protection is essential.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 1500A RMS current rating supports high-capacity DC power circuits.
- Class aR Design: High speed fuse construction suited for semiconductor and power converter protection.
- Voltage Rating: 1250 Vac (IEC), 1300 Vac (UL) for use across IEC and UL-rated systems.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC provides dependable protection against high fault currents.
- Application: Designed for DC common bus, DC drives, and power converters/rectifiers.
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating design for standard field installations.
- Mounting Method: Flush mounting for compact panel and enclosure integration.
- Watt Losses: 160W rated watt loss for predictable thermal performance.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 1500A
- Application: DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers
- Class: Class aR
- Clearing I2t: Clearing at 660V: 3100000
- Current Rating: 1500A RMS
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 460000
- Voltage Rating: 1250 Vac (IEC), 1300 Vac (UL)
- Watt Losses: 160W
- Product Type: Square body -BKN/- type K indicator for micro
- Product Details: Square body -BKN/- type K indicator for micro
- Mounting Method: Flush
Typical Applications
- DC Common Bus Systems
- DC Drives
- Power Converters and Rectifiers
- Industrial Power Electronics
- Semiconductor Overcurrent Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuses are engineered for dependable overcurrent protection in demanding industrial power applications. The 170M6518 combines a 1500A RMS current rating, 200 kAIC interrupt rating, and UL Recognized, IEC Rated compliance to deliver code-compliant, high speed protection for DC common bus, DC drive, and power converter systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 1500A
- Application:
- DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- Clearing at 660V: 3100000
- Current Rating:
- 1500A RMS
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 460000
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 Vac (IEC), 1300 Vac (UL)
- Watt Losses:
- 160W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Length:
- 5.433 IN
- Product Details:
- Square body -BKN/- type K indicator for micro
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Product Height:
- 2.087 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 LB
- Product Width:
- .315 IN