Why Choose the Mersen S301707 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen S301707 (PC71GB69V500TF) is a Protistor® Size 71 gR high-speed square body semiconductor fuse engineered to provide full-range protection for power semiconductors and power conversion equipment. Rated at 690VAC and 500A, it delivers rapid fault interruption to protect sensitive electronic components from overloads and short circuits while maintaining maximum system reliability.
Manufactured using pure silver fuse elements embedded in solidified sand, the S301707 provides low I²t performance and a high breaking capacity to minimise damage during fault conditions. Silver-plated contact surfaces, a ceramic body and an integrated striker indicator make it ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Suitable for variable speed drives, UPS systems, inverters, rectifiers and other power electronic equipment, the Mersen S301707 offers dependable semiconductor protection in accordance with IEC standards.
Key Advantages
- 690VAC high-speed semiconductor protection.
- 500A current rating with full-range gR protection.
- Protects sensitive power semiconductors against overloads and short circuits.
- Integrated striker indicator for remote fault signalling.
- High interrupting capacity up to 150kA.
- Silver-plated contacts for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Part Number: S301707
- Catalogue Number: PC71GB69V500TF
- Protistor® Size 71 square body fuse.
- Rated Voltage: 690VAC.
- Rated Current: 500A.
- Operating Class: gR semiconductor protection.
- Flush ends with metric threads.
- Integrated striker indication.
- RoHS compliant.
Designed for Semiconductor Protection
The Mersen Protistor® S301707 has been specifically developed for protecting semiconductor devices used within industrial power conversion systems. Its low I²t characteristics and rapid fault-clearing capability help minimise thermal and electrical stress on valuable electronic components, improving equipment reliability while reducing downtime.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Power converters and inverters.
- UPS systems.
- Industrial motor drives.
- Renewable energy inverters.
- Rectifiers.
- Industrial power supplies.
- Semiconductor protection circuits.