Why Choose the Mersen C099960 Protistor® Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen C099960 is a Protistor® BS88-4 high-speed semiconductor fuse-link designed to provide fast and reliable protection for sensitive power electronic equipment. It is specifically engineered to safeguard semiconductors such as thyristors, diodes, IGBTs and rectifiers against short circuits and high fault currents, helping to minimise equipment damage and downtime.
Manufactured as part of the proven Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 series, the C099960 features a 2 × 17 × 49 mm British Standard fuse-link construction with a 150 A current rating and 690 V AC IEC voltage rating. It offers exceptional current-limiting performance and a very high breaking capacity, making it suitable for demanding industrial power electronic applications.
Designed for use in industrial drives, UPS systems, converters, inverters and similar equipment, the Mersen C099960 complies with BS88-4 and IEC 60269 semiconductor fuse standards, ensuring dependable protection for critical electrical installations.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® high-speed semiconductor fuse.
- 150 A current rating for industrial power electronics.
- 690 V AC IEC and 700 V AC UL voltage ratings.
- Excellent current-limiting performance for semiconductor protection.
- Very high 200 kA breaking capacity.
- Suitable for demanding industrial automation and power conversion applications.
Key Features
- Mersen catalogue number: BS217UT69V150.
- Manufacturer reference: C099960.
- Protistor® BS88-4 semiconductor fuse-link.
- 150 A rated current.
- 690 V AC IEC rating.
- 700 V AC UL / 600 V DC UL ratings.
- British Standard 2 × 17 × 49 mm format.
- Designed for semiconductor and power electronic protection.
High-Speed Protection for Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are designed to interrupt fault currents before expensive semiconductor devices can be damaged. Their low let-through energy and rapid operating characteristics help maximise equipment reliability while reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified for industrial drives, renewable energy systems, UPS installations, converters, rectifiers and automation equipment where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial motor control systems.
- Power converters and rectifiers.
- UPS and battery backup systems.
- Renewable energy inverters.
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
