BS-compliant fuse-link engineered for high reliability in semiconductor device protection with aR characteristic for rapid fault current interruption.
£13.24
The Mersen Q076650 is a premium Protistor® British Standard high-speed semiconductor fuse engineered to provide rapid protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices against damaging short-circuit and overcurrent conditions. Designed in accordance with IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4, it delivers exceptional fault interruption for demanding industrial power electronic applications.
As part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 17 × 27 mm series, the Q076650 is specifically developed for protecting variable frequency drives, UPS systems, inverters, converters and other equipment incorporating sensitive semiconductor devices. Its high-speed operating characteristic minimises let-through energy, helping to reduce equipment damage and improve system reliability.
Featuring a 16 A current rating, 250 V AC IEC rating and 300 V DC UL rating, this British Standard fuse-link provides dependable semiconductor protection for industrial automation, motor control and power conversion systems.
High-speed semiconductor fuses are engineered to protect expensive power electronic components by interrupting fault currents before excessive thermal or electrical stress can occur. Their ultra-fast operating characteristics help extend equipment life while reducing maintenance costs and production downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified by OEMs, panel builders and industrial engineers for protecting variable speed drives, power converters, UPS systems and renewable energy equipment where reliable semiconductor protection is essential.
| Item number | Q076650 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No | BS17US25V16 |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17x27 aR 250V AC UL 16A |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340019490 |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 250 V |
| Rated voltage DC UL | 300 V |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 250 V |
| Ampere Rating | 16 A |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| AC or DC | AC |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR |
| Fuse Size | 17x27 |
| Mounting | Bolted |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 59 A²s |
| Melting I2t | 11.2 A²s |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Copper |
| Connection/Terminal Type | L Brackets |
| Product Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Product Length | 54.4 mm |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 10 EA |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.276 kg |
| Sell Pack Width | 68 mm |
| Sell Pack Length | 188 mm |
| Sell Pack Height | 24 mm |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic |
| Product Weight | 0.0276 kg |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 3 W |
| HS Code | 85361050 |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
The Mersen Q076650 is designed to protect sensitive semiconductor devices used in drives, converters, UPS systems and other industrial power electronic equipment.
The fuse has a 16 A current rating.
The Q076650 is rated for 250 V AC (IEC) and 300 V DC (UL).
It provides aR high-speed semiconductor protection for power electronic devices including IGBTs, diodes and thyristors.
It is commonly installed in variable frequency drives, converters, UPS systems, inverter equipment and industrial automation systems requiring fast semiconductor protection.
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide by machine builders and industrial engineers to deliver fast, dependable protection for critical power electronic equipment.
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