Why Choose the Mersen J300112 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen J300112 is a Protistor® Size 30 square body high-speed semiconductor fuse engineered to provide advanced protection for modern power electronic equipment. Featuring an aR ultra-fast operating characteristic, it protects sensitive semiconductor devices including IGBTs, thyristors, diodes and MOSFETs from damaging short-circuit currents while helping maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Manufactured by Mersen, the J300112 carries catalogue number PC30UD69V160A and forms part of the trusted Protistor® Size 30 range. It is rated at 160 A with a 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL voltage rating and features DIN 80 blade terminals with an integrated striker indicator for easy status monitoring and maintenance.
Its ceramic square body construction, silver-plated contacts and high 200 kA AC breaking capacity make the J300112 ideal for demanding industrial power conversion applications including variable frequency drives, UPS systems, converters, soft starters and renewable energy installations.
aR ultra-fast protection for semiconductor devices.
High 200 kA AC breaking capacity.
Integrated striker indicator for simplified maintenance.
Silver-plated contacts for dependable electrical performance.
Low I²t helps minimise damage to sensitive power electronics.
Key Features
Protistor® Size 30 square body construction.
Catalogue number PC30UD69V160A.
aR ultra-fast semiconductor protection.
160 A current rating.
690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL rating.
DIN 80 blade terminals.
Integrated striker indicator.
Ceramic body with silver-plated contact surfaces.
RoHS compliant.
Reliable Protection for Semiconductor Equipment
High-speed semiconductor fuses are specifically designed to interrupt fault currents before they can damage expensive power electronic components. Their ultra-fast response and low let-through energy help improve equipment availability while reducing repair costs and unplanned downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is trusted worldwide by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers for protecting industrial drives, converters, UPS systems and renewable energy equipment operating in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Industrial motor drives.
Power converters and rectifiers.
UPS systems.
Renewable energy inverters.
Soft starters.
Industrial power supplies.
Semiconductor protection systems.
Technical Specifications
Current
08 A
Item number
J300112
Catalogue No
PC30UD69V160A
Description
Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® Size 30 aR 690VAC IEC 700VAC UL 160A With Striker DIN 80 Blades
EAN/UPC Code
3605340323573
Rated voltage AC UL
700 V
Rated voltage AC IEC
690 V
Ampere Rating
160 A
RoHS Compliant
Yes
AC or DC
AC
Speed/Characteristic
aR
Fuse Size
30
Mounting
Bolted
Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage
9.2 kA²s
Melting I2t
1.6 kA²s
AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity
I1: 200 kA
Indication System
Yes
Indication System Type
Striker
Connection/Terminal Material
Silver-Plated Copper
Connection/Terminal Type
DIN 80 Blades
Product Width
40 mm
Product Length
110 mm
Product Height
48 mm
Sell Pack Quantity
3 EA
Sell Pack Weight
0.8199 kg
Sell Pack Width
135 mm
Sell Pack Length
145 mm
Sell Pack Height
55 mm
Product group
Semiconductor Protection Fuses
Body/Insulating Material
Ceramic
Product Weight
0.2733 kg
Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value
37 W
HS Code
85361090
Country of Manufacture
France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen J300112 used for?
The J300112 is a high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to protect IGBTs, thyristors, MOSFETs and other sensitive power electronic devices from short-circuit faults.
What is the current rating of the J300112?
The Mersen J300112 has a rated current of 160 A.
What voltage is this fuse rated for?
It is rated for 690 V AC (IEC) and 700 V AC (UL).
What does the aR fuse characteristic mean?
The aR characteristic provides ultra-fast short-circuit protection specifically for semiconductor devices while allowing normal operating currents.
Which applications commonly use the J300112?
This fuse is commonly used in variable speed drives, converters, UPS systems, renewable energy inverters and other industrial power electronic equipment.
Trusted Semiconductor Protection from Mersen
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide by engineers and OEMs for delivering rapid fault protection that helps maximise equipment reliability in demanding industrial power conversion applications.
Current
08 A
Item number
J300112
Catalogue No
PC30UD69V160A
Description
Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® Size 30 aR 690VAC IEC 700VAC UL 160A With Striker DIN 80 Blades
EAN/UPC Code
3605340323573
Rated voltage AC UL
700 V
Rated voltage AC IEC
690 V
Ampere Rating
160 A
RoHS Compliant
Yes
AC or DC
AC
Speed/Characteristic
aR
Fuse Size
30
Mounting
Bolted
Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage
9.2 kA²s
Melting I2t
1.6 kA²s
AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity
I1: 200 kA
Indication System
Yes
Indication System Type
Striker
Connection/Terminal Material
Silver-Plated Copper
Connection/Terminal Type
DIN 80 Blades
Product Width
40 mm
Product Length
110 mm
Product Height
48 mm
Sell Pack Quantity
3 EA
Sell Pack Weight
0.8199 kg
Sell Pack Width
135 mm
Sell Pack Length
145 mm
Sell Pack Height
55 mm
Product group
Semiconductor Protection Fuses
Body/Insulating Material
Ceramic
Product Weight
0.2733 kg
Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value
37 W
HS Code
85361090
Country of Manufacture
France
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