Why Choose the Mersen T1000241 High Voltage DIN Back-up Fuse?
The Mersen T1000241 is a high performance Limitor®-PD high voltage DIN back-up fuse designed to provide reliable protection for medium voltage transformers against damaging short-circuit currents. Identified by catalogue number 45DB120V16PD, it is manufactured in accordance with IEC 60282-1 and VDE 0670 T402, making it ideal for demanding industrial and utility power distribution applications.
Constructed using a durable ceramic body with pure silver fuse elements and silver-plated copper end caps, the T1000241 delivers dependable current-limiting performance whilst ensuring long service life. The integrated 80 N striker enables reliable coordination with compatible medium voltage switchgear for improved fault isolation and system safety.
Rated at 12 kV AC with a 16 A current rating, this fuse features a 56 mm diameter and 292 mm DIN length. It is ideally suited for transformer protection in substations, industrial power distribution systems and medium voltage switchgear.
Key Advantages
- Designed specifically for medium voltage transformer protection.
- 12 kV AC rated voltage.
- 16 A rated current.
- 63 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Integrated 80 N striker for coordinated switchgear operation.
- High quality ceramic construction with pure silver fuse elements.
Key Features
- Mersen Limitor®-PD series.
- High voltage DIN back-up fuse.
- 12 kV AC IEC rated voltage.
- 16 A rated current.
- 56 mm diameter × 292 mm fuse size.
- 63 kA maximum AC breaking capacity.
- Integrated 80 N striker.
- Clip-mounted DIN construction.
- Ceramic body with pure silver fuse elements.
- Silver-plated copper terminals.
High voltage back-up fuses rapidly interrupt damaging short-circuit currents before excessive thermal and mechanical forces can affect transformers, switchgear and associated electrical equipment. Their current-limiting characteristics help reduce equipment stress whilst improving installation reliability and reducing downtime.
The Mersen T1000241 is designed for correctly coordinated transformer protection systems where dependable fault interruption, DIN compatibility and reliable striker indication are essential for safe medium voltage operation.
Typical Applications
- Medium voltage transformer protection.
- Distribution substations.
- Industrial power distribution systems.
- Medium voltage switchgear.
- Utility electrical networks.
- Infrastructure and renewable energy installations.
