Why Choose the Mersen E1028288 HP10NH1GPV160 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Mersen E1028288 is a high-performance NH1 gPV photovoltaic fuse-link engineered specifically to protect modern solar photovoltaic systems against overloads and short circuits. Part of the trusted Mersen HelioProtection® HP10NH range, it provides reliable protection for photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes, inverter DC inputs and associated DC cabling operating at up to 1000 V DC.
Designed for demanding renewable energy applications, the HP10NH series combines low power losses, excellent temperature cycling performance and dependable fault interruption. The E1028288 features plain silver-plated copper blades for clip mounting, making installation straightforward whilst ensuring secure electrical connections throughout the lifetime of the installation.
With a 160 A current rating, 1000 V DC voltage rating and 50 kA DC breaking capacity, the Mersen E1028288 is ideal for commercial, industrial and utility-scale photovoltaic installations requiring dependable circuit protection.
Key Advantages
Purpose-designed gPV fuse-link for photovoltaic protection.
160 A rated current for high-capacity PV circuits.
1000 V DC operating voltage.
50 kA DC breaking capacity for reliable fault interruption.
Plain blade terminals for secure clip mounting.
Low power dissipation helps improve system efficiency.
Manufactured by trusted circuit protection specialist Mersen.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Mersen.
Series: HelioProtection® HP10NH.
Catalogue number: HP10NH1GPV160.
Manufacturer part number: E1028288.
Fuse type: NH1 gPV photovoltaic fuse-link.
Rated current: 160 A.
Rated voltage: 1000 V DC.
Plain blades for clip mounting.
Silver-plated copper terminals.
Designed for photovoltaic string and combiner protection.
Reliable Protection for Solar Power Systems
Purpose-designed photovoltaic fuse-links are essential for protecting DC circuits against sustained fault currents that can occur within solar arrays. Correctly specified gPV fuses help safeguard photovoltaic modules, combiner boxes, inverter equipment and associated cabling whilst reducing downtime and improving overall system reliability.
The Mersen HelioProtection® HP10NH range has been engineered specifically for photovoltaic applications, combining durable construction, low power losses and excellent fault interruption performance for demanding commercial and utility-scale renewable energy systems.
Typical Applications
Solar PV string protection.
PV combiner and recombiner boxes.
Inverter DC input protection.
Commercial rooftop photovoltaic systems.
Utility-scale solar farms.
Renewable energy distribution equipment.
Technical Specifications
Current
160 A
Voltage
000 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
HelioProtection® HP10NH
Manufacturer part number
E1028288
Catalogue number
HP10NH1GPV160
Product type
NH1 gPV photovoltaic fuse-link
Rated current
160 A
Rated voltage
1000 V DC IEC / UL
Fuse characteristic
gPV
Fuse size
NH1
Terminal type
Plain blades for clip mounting
Breaking capacity
50 kA DC
Power dissipation at rated current
23 W
Power dissipation at 70% rated current
9.6 W
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions (L × W × H)
135 × 39.5 × 64.5 mm
Weight
0.3 kg
Standards
IEC 60269-6, UL 2579
EAN
3605340532340
HS Code
85361090
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen E1028288 used for?
The Mersen E1028288 protects photovoltaic DC circuits against overloads and short circuits in solar power installations.
What is the current rating of this fuse?
This fuse has a 160 A rated current.
What voltage is this fuse designed for?
The HP10NH1GPV160 is designed for photovoltaic systems operating at up to 1000 V DC.
What is the breaking capacity of this fuse?
The fuse provides a maximum 50 kA DC breaking capacity, allowing dependable interruption of high DC fault currents.
How is the Mersen E1028288 installed?
It features plain silver-plated copper blades designed for clip mounting within compatible NH1 photovoltaic fuse bases.
Trusted by Renewable Energy Professionals
Mersen HelioProtection® photovoltaic fuse-links are trusted worldwide by solar installers, EPC contractors and renewable energy engineers for dependable protection of commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic systems.
Current
160 A
Voltage
000 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
HelioProtection® HP10NH
Manufacturer part number
E1028288
Catalogue number
HP10NH1GPV160
Product type
NH1 gPV photovoltaic fuse-link
Rated current
160 A
Rated voltage
1000 V DC IEC / UL
Fuse characteristic
gPV
Fuse size
NH1
Terminal type
Plain blades for clip mounting
Breaking capacity
50 kA DC
Power dissipation at rated current
23 W
Power dissipation at 70% rated current
9.6 W
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions (L × W × H)
135 × 39.5 × 64.5 mm
Weight
0.3 kg
Standards
IEC 60269-6, UL 2579
EAN
3605340532340
HS Code
85361090
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