High-speed fuse with 160A rating, double indicator system, ceramic body, and plain blades for semiconductor protection in industrial applications.
£101.42
The Mersen NH1UD69V160PV is a robust NH Size 1 high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to protect sensitive power electronic components against damaging short-circuit currents. Its ultra-rapid operating characteristics help limit peak fault current and reduce the thermal energy transferred to semiconductor devices during an electrical fault.
Developed for demanding industrial power-conversion systems, the NH1UD69V160PV is suitable for protecting components such as diodes, thyristors, rectifiers, inverters and variable-speed drive assemblies. Its NH blade-contact construction provides a secure electrical connection and allows installation in compatible NH Size 1 fuse bases and switch-fuse equipment.
With a rated current of 160 A and a nominal voltage rating of 690 V AC, this Mersen fuse provides dependable current-limiting protection for industrial equipment. Its visual indication system helps maintenance engineers identify an operated fuse quickly, supporting efficient fault diagnosis and reduced equipment downtime.
Power semiconductor devices can be permanently damaged within milliseconds when exposed to excessive fault current. The Mersen NH1UD69V160PV is designed to interrupt serious short circuits rapidly, limiting the peak current and I²t energy reaching connected electronic components.
Correct fuse selection should consider the circuit voltage, continuous operating current, prospective short-circuit current, duty cycle and energy-withstand capability of the protected semiconductor. A standard general-purpose NH fuse should not be used as a direct substitute unless its suitability has been confirmed by the equipment manufacturer.
| Item number | C320369 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No | NH1UD69V160PV |
| Description | Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® NH Size 1 aR 690VAC IEC 700VAC UL 160A With Double indicator Plain Blades |
| EAN/UPC Code | 8430399015712 |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V |
| Ampere Rating | 160 A |
| AC or DC | AC |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR |
| Fuse Size | NH1 |
| Mounting | Clip |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 6270 A²s |
| Melting I2t | 1170 A²s |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 170 kA |
| Indication System | Yes |
| Indication System Type | Double indicator |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Brass |
| Connection/Terminal Type | Plain Blades |
| Product Width | 40 mm |
| Product Length | 135 mm |
| Product Height | 64 mm |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 3 EA |
| Sell Pack Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Sell Pack Width | 125 mm |
| Sell Pack Length | 140 mm |
| Sell Pack Height | 70 mm |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic |
| Product Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 58 W |
| HS Code | 85361090 |
| Country of Manufacture | Tunisia |
The NH1UD69V160PV is a high-speed fuse designed to protect compatible semiconductor devices and industrial power electronic equipment against damaging short-circuit currents.
The Mersen NH1UD69V160PV has a rated current of 160 A.
The fuse has a nominal voltage rating of 690 V AC.
This model uses the standard NH Size 1 blade-contact format and should be installed in a compatible NH1 fuse base.
A general-purpose fuse should not be used as a direct replacement unless compatibility has been confirmed. High-speed semiconductor fuses have specialised current-limiting characteristics designed to protect sensitive power electronic components.
Mersen Protistor® high-speed fuses are widely used by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers to provide dependable protection for critical semiconductor devices in demanding industrial power electronic systems.
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