Why Choose the Mersen HP10M10 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Mersen HP10M10 is a high-performance gPV photovoltaic fuse specifically engineered to protect modern solar photovoltaic systems against overloads and short circuits. As part of the trusted Mersen HelioProtection® HP10M series, it is designed to provide dependable protection for PV strings, combiner boxes, in-line modules, battery charge controllers and inverter DC circuits operating at up to 1000 V DC.
Rated at 10 A, the HP10M10 has been developed specifically for the unique characteristics of photovoltaic installations, including the low fault currents generated by solar arrays. Its robust fuse construction provides excellent resistance to repeated thermal cycling, helping maximise system reliability and service life.
Featuring ferrule terminals for clip mounting, this compact fuse is easy to install in compatible fuse holders and DC protection equipment. It complies with internationally recognised photovoltaic standards, making it suitable for commercial, industrial and residential renewable energy systems.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed gPV fuse for photovoltaic applications.
- 10 A rated current for PV string protection.
- 1000 V DC operating voltage.
- Engineered specifically for low photovoltaic fault currents.
- Excellent resistance to temperature cycling.
- Ferrule terminals for simple clip mounting.
- Compact design for photovoltaic equipment.
- Complies with IEC 60269-6, UL 2579 and CSA requirements.
Key Features
- Mersen HelioProtection® HP10M series.
- Model: HP10M10.
- 10 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- gPV full-range photovoltaic characteristic.
- Ferrule terminals for clip mounting.
- Designed specifically for solar DC circuits.
- Suitable for combiner boxes and inverter protection.
- Enhanced thermal cycling performance.
- RoHS compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for Solar PV Systems
Unlike conventional industrial fuses, gPV photovoltaic fuses are specifically engineered to interrupt the relatively low fault currents generated by solar arrays safely and consistently. The HP10M series helps protect valuable photovoltaic equipment while improving overall system safety and operational reliability.
The HP10M10 is suitable for protecting photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and battery charging systems in both grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy installations.
Typical Applications
- Photovoltaic string protection.
- PV combiner boxes.
- Solar inverter DC input protection.
- In-line photovoltaic module protection.
- Battery charge controllers.
- Residential solar installations.
- Commercial and industrial photovoltaic systems.
