Why Choose the Mersen FR22GR69V12 High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen FR22GR69V12 is a high-performance Protistor® high-speed cylindrical fuse specifically engineered to protect power semiconductors in industrial power conversion equipment. Designed as part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® 22×58 gR series, this fuse delivers rapid fault interruption to help safeguard sensitive semiconductor devices from damaging short circuits.
Designed in accordance with IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4, the FR22GR69V12 offers outstanding current-limiting performance and a very high breaking capacity. It is ideally suited for protecting drives, inverters, UPS systems, soft starters and other power electronic equipment where fast-acting semiconductor protection is essential.
With a 12 A current rating, 690 V AC IEC rating and compact 22 × 58 mm cylindrical body, this fuse provides dependable circuit protection while allowing straightforward installation into compatible fuse holders within industrial control panels and electrical distribution systems.
Key Advantages
- High-speed gR semiconductor protection fuse.
- 12 A current rating for sensitive power electronic circuits.
- 690 V AC IEC rated for demanding industrial applications.
- Protects power semiconductors against short-circuit faults.
- Excellent current-limiting characteristics reduce equipment damage.
- Compact 22 × 58 mm cylindrical design for easy installation.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuse series.
- 22 × 58 mm cylindrical fuse.
- 12 A rated current.
- 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL rated.
- gR operating class for semiconductor protection.
- Complies with IEC 60269-1 & IEC 60269-4.
- Very high interrupting capacity.
- Suitable for industrial power electronics and automation systems.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
The Mersen FR22GR69V12 is designed to provide extremely fast fault clearing to minimise damage to expensive semiconductor components. Its current-limiting characteristics help reduce thermal and mechanical stress during fault conditions, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
Protistor® semiconductor fuses are widely used by machine builders, panel manufacturers and maintenance engineers who require dependable protection for variable speed drives, power converters and industrial automation equipment operating in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Servo drives and motion control systems.
- Power converters and rectifiers.
- UPS and power supply equipment.
- Industrial automation panels.
- Semiconductor protection within OEM machinery.