Mersen HP15NH3LGPV160 gPV photovoltaic fuse link rated at 160 A and 1500 V DC for protecting photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes and inverter DC inputs.
£263.07
The Mersen H1037859, catalogue reference HP15NH3LGPV160, is a high-performance gPV photovoltaic fuse link developed to provide reliable overcurrent protection for modern high-voltage solar installations. As part of the Mersen HelioProtection® HP15NH series, it is specifically engineered to protect photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes and inverter DC inputs operating at up to 1500 V DC.
Rated at 160 A, this Size 3L fuse provides full-range gPV protection against both low-level overloads and high fault currents commonly encountered in photovoltaic systems. Its robust construction, low power dissipation and high interrupting capability help maximise system safety while maintaining long-term reliability.
Designed with plain blades for clip mounting, the HP15NH3LGPV160 is suitable for commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar installations where dependable DC circuit protection is essential. Compliance with both IEC 60269-6 and UL 2579 ensures worldwide acceptance across a wide range of photovoltaic applications.
Photovoltaic fuse links protect solar cables and equipment by safely interrupting dangerous DC fault currents before damage can occur. The Mersen HP15NH series has been specifically developed for modern photovoltaic systems operating at up to 1500 V DC, providing dependable protection across the complete range of expected PV fault conditions.
The H1037859 is particularly well suited to protecting inverter inputs, string combiners and main DC distribution equipment in large-scale photovoltaic installations where reliability and long service life are critical.
| Current | 160 A |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 500 V |
| Manufacturer | Mersen |
| Series | HelioProtection® HP15NH |
| Model | HP15NH3LGPV160 |
| Item number | H1037859 |
| Product type | Photovoltaic fuse link |
| Fuse characteristic | gPV |
| Rated current | 160 A |
| Rated voltage | 1500 V DC (IEC / UL) |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Fuse size | 3L |
| Connection type | Plain blades for clip mounting |
| Power dissipation at rated current | 36 W |
| Power dissipation at 0.7 × In | 15 W |
| Product weight | Approx. 1.69 kg |
| EAN | 3605340547368 |
| Standards | IEC 60269-6, UL 2579 |
| HS Code | 85351000 |
The H1037859 is designed to protect photovoltaic DC circuits including PV strings, combiner boxes and inverter inputs against overloads and short circuits.
This fuse is rated for 1500 V DC under both IEC and UL standards.
The fuse has a continuous current rating of 160 A.
The gPV operating class provides full-range protection specifically designed for photovoltaic installations, covering both overload and short-circuit conditions.
The HP15NH3LGPV160 complies with IEC 60269-6 and UL 2579 photovoltaic fuse standards.
Mersen HelioProtection® photovoltaic fuses are trusted worldwide by solar installers, panel builders and renewable energy engineers for reliable protection of modern high-voltage photovoltaic systems.
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