Why Choose the Mersen B082456 Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen B082456 is a high performance Protistor® semiconductor fuse designed to provide fast and reliable protection for sensitive power electronic devices. Manufactured by Mersen, this fuse is part of the trusted URE BS88-4 high speed fuse range, developed specifically to safeguard semiconductor equipment against short circuits and excessive fault currents.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the B082456 combines rapid fault interruption with excellent current limiting characteristics, helping to protect valuable components such as variable frequency drives, inverters, soft starters, UPS systems and power converters. Its compact BS88-style design allows straightforward installation while ensuring dependable protection for modern electrical systems.
With a 15 A current rating, 690 V AC voltage rating and compact 10 × 51 mm BS88-4 format, the Mersen B082456 is an excellent choice for protecting semiconductor devices where fast acting overcurrent protection is essential.
Key Advantages
- High speed semiconductor protection fuse for sensitive power electronics.
- 15 A current rating suitable for industrial semiconductor applications.
- 690 V AC voltage rating for demanding electrical installations.
- Excellent current limiting characteristics to minimise equipment damage.
- Compact 10 × 51 mm BS88-4 design for easy installation.
- Reliable protection for drives, converters, UPS systems and industrial automation equipment.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® URE semiconductor fuse series.
- Reference: B082456.
- 15 A rated current.
- 690 V AC rated voltage.
- Ultra fast acting semiconductor fuse technology.
- BS88-4 compliant 10 × 51 mm fuse format.
- Designed for protection of semiconductor devices and power electronics.
- Suitable for industrial electrical panels and automation systems.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
Semiconductor fuses are specifically engineered to protect sensitive electronic power devices from damaging short circuit conditions. Their extremely fast operating characteristics reduce the energy released during fault conditions, helping to extend equipment life and minimise costly downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified by machine builders, panel manufacturers and industrial maintenance engineers for protecting drives, converters, rectifiers, inverters and other semiconductor-based equipment operating in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial motor drives.
- Power converters and rectifiers.
- UPS and power supply systems.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Machine building and electrical control panels.
