Bussmann CH143DMSU-F Eaton's series 3-Pole modular fuse holder, rated at 690 V a.c./750 V d.c. (IEC), 700 V a.c. (UL), 50 Amps (IEC and UL), fitted with a microswitch, suitable for 14 x 51 mm Cylindrical fuses.
- Voltage rating: 690 V
- Product type: fuse accessory
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 225 x 48 x 80 mm
Genuine Bussmann part number CH143DMSU-F.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 50 A
- Application:
- C14G(A)S fuses
- Built In Depth:
- 51.5 in
- Certifications:
- IEC 60269-2
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Concurrently Switching N Neutral:
- No
- Degree Of Protection:
- IP20
- Fuse Size:
- 14 x 51 mm
- Lockable:
- Yes
- Mounting Method:
- DIN rail
- Number Of Poles:
- Three-pole
- Optical Defect Indication:
- No
- Product Height:
- 80 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 225 mm
- Product Weight:
- 161.5 g
- Product Width:
- 48 mm
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Width In Number Of Modular Spacings:
- 6
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- fuse accessory
- Product Details:
- fuse accessory
Bussmann CH143DMSU-F – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does the Bussmann CH143DMSU-F mount in a panel?
DIN rail mounting, and it occupies 6 modular spacings of rail width. Overall body is 225 x 48 x 80 mm, so allow for the 80 mm height plus carrier swing when you plan the enclosure depth and wireway clearance.
2) What are the voltage and current ratings on this 3-pole Bussmann fuse holder?
50 A on both IEC and UL, with 690 V a.c./750 V d.c. to IEC and 700 V a.c. to UL. It is a three-pole holder, so it covers all three line conductors of a 3-phase circuit.
3) What does the microswitch on this Bussmann holder actually do for me?
The -F suffix version is fitted with a microswitch, which gives you an auxiliary contact you can wire back to a PLC, contactor coil or alarm so the control system knows when the fuse carrier has been pulled. That is the reason to pick it over a plain holder. Note that it does not have optical (blown fuse) defect indication, so the microswitch is your status signal, not an LED.
4) Does the CH143DMSU-F switch the neutral as well as the three phases?
No. It is a three-pole holder with no concurrently switching neutral pole, so it breaks L1, L2 and L3 only. If your design has to open the neutral at the same time, you need a 3P+N holder instead.
5) Can the fuse carrier be padlocked for lockout/tagout?
Yes, the holder is lockable, so the carrier can be secured for LOTO or to stop unauthorised re-fusing. Combined with the microswitch signalling carrier position, it suits maintenance procedures on machinery panels.
6) Is this fuse holder safe to touch when the carrier is open, and can it be used outside an enclosure?
It is rated IP20, which is finger-protection against solid objects 12.5 mm and larger with no water protection. That makes it a panel-interior device, mounted inside a cabinet or behind a dead front. Do not use it in a wash-down, outdoor or dusty location without a suitable enclosure.
7) Does the Bussmann CH143DMSU-F meet IEC standards for European machinery builds?
It is built to IEC 60269-2 and is CE marked, which is what a panel builder shipping into Europe needs on the fuse holder line. It also carries UL ratings at 700 V a.c. and 50 A for North American work.
8) Do fuses come with the Bussmann CH143DMSU-F holder?
The CH143DMSU-F is the holder only, a fuse accessory. You order the 14 x 51 mm cylindrical links separately, sized at or below the 50 A holder rating and within the 690 V a.c. IEC / 700 V a.c. UL limits.
9) Can I use this holder on a 750 V DC solar or battery string?
The IEC rating covers 750 V d.c., so it is within spec for DC work at that level with an appropriately rated 14 x 51 mm link. The UL rating is a.c. only at 700 V, so for a UL-listed DC application check that the DC rating is acceptable to your listing authority.
10) How much does the CH143DMSU-F weigh and how much rail length does it eat up?
161.5 g per holder, 48 mm wide across the rail (6 modular spacings), 80 mm high and 225 mm deep front to back. Useful numbers if you are laying out a crowded DIN rail or calculating shipping on a multi-panel order.
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