Mersen Z1033389 HP12NH3LGPV250 HelioProtection gPV photovoltaic fuse link rated at 250 A and 1250 V DC with NH3L construction and plain blade terminals.
SKU:Z1033389Alt SKU:HP12NH3LGPV250MPN:Z1033389
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Why Choose the Mersen Z1033389 HP12NH3LGPV250 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Mersen Z1033389, catalogue number HP12NH3LGPV250, is a heavy-duty gPV photovoltaic fuse link developed to provide reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for high-voltage solar power installations. As part of the Mersen HelioProtection® HP12NH series, it is specifically engineered for modern photovoltaic systems operating at up to 1250 V DC, helping protect cables, combiner equipment and inverter DC inputs from damaging electrical faults.
Rated at 250 A, the Z1033389 features a robust NH3L square-body fuse with plain blade terminals for installation into compatible fuse clips. Its full-range gPV operating characteristic enables reliable interruption of both low-level overload currents and high-energy short-circuit faults commonly encountered within photovoltaic arrays.
Designed to meet recognised international photovoltaic protection standards, this fuse combines low power dissipation, durable construction and excellent resistance to thermal cycling, making it ideal for utility-scale, commercial and industrial renewable energy installations.
Key Advantages
Purpose-designed gPV fuse protection for photovoltaic systems.
250 A rated current for high-capacity solar DC circuits.
1250 V DC voltage rating for modern photovoltaic installations.
Full-range protection against overloads and short circuits.
Large NH3L fuse body for demanding applications.
Low power losses improve photovoltaic system efficiency.
Excellent resistance to temperature cycling.
Manufactured to IEC 60269-6 and UL 2579 photovoltaic fuse standards.
Low power dissipation of approximately 46 W at rated current.
Compact footprint for photovoltaic switchgear.
RoHS compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for High-Voltage Solar Installations
Dedicated photovoltaic fuse links are specifically engineered to safely interrupt the unique DC fault currents generated by solar arrays. The Mersen Z1033389 helps protect grouped photovoltaic strings, combiner equipment and inverter inputs from damaging overloads while maintaining dependable long-term performance in demanding renewable energy environments.
Its robust NH3L construction and proven gPV operating characteristics make it well suited to commercial rooftop installations, industrial photovoltaic systems and utility-scale solar farms where system uptime and equipment protection are essential.
Typical Applications
Utility-scale photovoltaic power plants.
Commercial solar installations.
Industrial photovoltaic systems.
PV combiner and recombiner panels.
Solar inverter DC input protection.
Array group protection.
Renewable energy distribution systems.
Battery-supported solar energy installations.
Technical Specifications
Current
250 A
Voltage
250 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
HelioProtection® HP12NH
Item number
Z1033389
Catalogue number
HP12NH3LGPV250
Product type
Photovoltaic fuse link
Fuse utilisation category
gPV
Rated current
250 A
Rated voltage
1250 V DC
Breaking capacity
50 kA DC
Fuse size
NH3L
Terminal type
Plain blades
Mounting method
Fuse clip mounting
Power dissipation at rated current
46 W
Power dissipation at 0.7 × rated current
18 W
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Standards
IEC 60269-6, UL 2579
RoHS compliant
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen Z1033389 used for?
The Mersen Z1033389 protects photovoltaic cables, grouped strings, combiner boxes and inverter DC inputs against overloads and short circuits.
What is the current rating of the Z1033389 fuse?
The fuse has a rated current of 250 A.
What voltage is the Mersen Z1033389 designed for?
The Z1033389 is designed for photovoltaic systems operating at up to 1250 V DC.
What does the gPV classification mean?
The gPV classification identifies a full-range photovoltaic fuse capable of protecting solar DC circuits against both overload and short-circuit faults.
How is the Z1033389 installed?
This NH3L fuse link has plain blade terminals and is installed into a compatible photovoltaic fuse base or fuse clip assembly.
Trusted Photovoltaic Circuit Protection
Mersen HelioProtection® photovoltaic fuse links are trusted worldwide by renewable energy engineers, EPC contractors and solar installers to deliver dependable DC protection for modern photovoltaic systems.
Current
250 A
Voltage
250 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
HelioProtection® HP12NH
Item number
Z1033389
Catalogue number
HP12NH3LGPV250
Product type
Photovoltaic fuse link
Fuse utilisation category
gPV
Rated current
250 A
Rated voltage
1250 V DC
Breaking capacity
50 kA DC
Fuse size
NH3L
Terminal type
Plain blades
Mounting method
Fuse clip mounting
Power dissipation at rated current
46 W
Power dissipation at 0.7 × rated current
18 W
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Standards
IEC 60269-6, UL 2579
RoHS compliant
Yes
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