Why Choose the Mersen HSJ17-1/2 High-Speed Class J Fuse?
The Mersen HSJ17-1/2 is a 17.5 A high-speed Class J fuse designed to provide branch-circuit protection and rapid fault interruption for sensitive power-electronic equipment. Part of the Mersen Amp-Trap® HSJ range, it combines the rejection-style dimensions of a Class J fuse with low let-through energy for improved semiconductor protection.
The HSJ17-1/2 is suitable for industrial circuits containing variable frequency drives, electronic motor controllers, rectifiers, inverters and solid-state components. Its current-limiting construction helps reduce peak fault current and thermal stress during short-circuit conditions, protecting equipment and helping minimise costly downtime.
Rated at 17.5 A, 600 V AC and 500 V DC, the Mersen HSJ17-1/2 provides a compact protection solution for industrial control panels and power-conversion equipment. It should be installed in a compatible Class J fuse holder or fuse block with suitable voltage, current and short-circuit ratings.
Key Advantages
Combines Class J branch-circuit and semiconductor protection.
17.5 A current rating for lower-current industrial applications.
Suitable for circuits rated up to 600 V AC or 500 V DC.
Current-limiting performance reduces peak fault current and let-through energy.
Class J rejection dimensions help prevent incorrect fuse substitution.
Key Features
Mersen Amp-Trap® HSJ series.
17.5 A rated current.
600 V AC and 500 V DC voltage ratings.
High-speed Class J operating characteristic.
Low I²t performance for semiconductor protection.
Current-limiting fuse construction.
Designed to tolerate normal drive and motor-controller inrush conditions.
Suitable for compatible Class J fuse holders and fuse blocks.
Fast Protection for Sensitive Power Electronics
Power-semiconductor devices can be damaged by fault energy before a conventional general-purpose fuse has time to operate. The Mersen HSJ17-1/2 uses a high-speed fuse element and low-I²t design to interrupt severe faults rapidly, limiting the thermal and electrical energy transferred to connected components.
Its Class J construction also provides branch-circuit protection and rejection-style dimensional control. Correct fuse selection should consider the system voltage, continuous load current, temporary inrush current, available fault current and the protection recommendations supplied by the equipment manufacturer.
Typical Applications
Variable frequency drives and motor-drive systems.
Electronic motor controllers and soft starters.
Industrial rectifiers, inverters and power converters.
Uninterruptible power supply equipment.
Solid-state relays and semiconductor assemblies.
Industrial control panels and OEM machinery.
Technical Specifications
Current
2 A
Voltage
600 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
Amp-Trap® HSJ
Model / catalogue reference
HSJ17-1/2
Product type
High-speed Class J fuse
Rated current
17.5 A
Rated voltage AC
600 V AC
Rated voltage DC
500 V DC
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Fuse class
Class J
Operating characteristic
High speed
Current limiting
Yes
Protection type
Branch-circuit and semiconductor protection
Mounting
Compatible Class J fuse holder or fuse block
Fuse holder included
No
HS Code
85361050
Country of Manufacture
Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen HSJ17-1/2 used for?
The Mersen HSJ17-1/2 provides high-speed overcurrent and short-circuit protection for industrial branch circuits, drives, converters and sensitive semiconductor equipment.
What is the current rating of the HSJ17-1/2?
The Mersen HSJ17-1/2 has a nominal current rating of 17.5 A.
What voltage is the Mersen HSJ17-1/2 rated for?
The fuse is rated for applications operating at up to 600 V AC or 500 V DC.
Is the HSJ17-1/2 a time-delay fuse?
No. It is a high-speed Class J fuse designed to limit fault energy and protect semiconductor devices more rapidly than a conventional time-delay fuse.
Which fuse holder is required for the HSJ17-1/2?
The fuse should be installed in a compatible Class J fuse holder or fuse block with electrical and mechanical ratings suitable for the application.
Trusted High-Speed Circuit Protection
Mersen Amp-Trap® HSJ fuses are used by panel builders, equipment manufacturers and industrial engineers to provide dependable branch-circuit protection while limiting damaging fault energy in power-electronic systems.
Current
2 A
Voltage
600 V
Manufacturer
Mersen
Series
Amp-Trap® HSJ
Model / catalogue reference
HSJ17-1/2
Product type
High-speed Class J fuse
Rated current
17.5 A
Rated voltage AC
600 V AC
Rated voltage DC
500 V DC
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
Fuse class
Class J
Operating characteristic
High speed
Current limiting
Yes
Protection type
Branch-circuit and semiconductor protection
Mounting
Compatible Class J fuse holder or fuse block
Fuse holder included
No
HS Code
85361050
Country of Manufacture
Mexico
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