Why Choose the Mersen V097193 High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen V097193 is a BS88 high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide fast-acting protection for sensitive power electronic equipment. Rated at 315 A and 690 V AC, this fuse features an aR operating class, making it ideal for protecting semiconductor devices against short-circuit faults while allowing normal overload protection to be provided elsewhere in the system.
Manufactured by Mersen, the V097193 belongs to the trusted URGL BS88 fuse range and is suitable for demanding industrial applications requiring high interrupting capacity, reliable performance and rapid fault clearance. Its 36 × 55 mm BS88 format with bolt connections makes it suitable for installation in compatible fuse holders and power distribution equipment.
Key Advantages
- High-speed aR semiconductor fuse for converter protection.
- 315 A rated current.
- 690 V AC voltage rating.
- 200 kA breaking capacity.
- BS88 standard 36 × 55 mm size.
- Provides rapid protection for semiconductor devices.
- Bolt-mounted construction for secure installation.
- Integrated striker indicator for fuse operation indication.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Part number: V097193
- Series: URGL
- Fuse class: aR high-speed semiconductor fuse.
- BS88 British Standard design.
- Round body fuse with bolt terminals.
- Mechanical striker indicator.
- Designed for protection of semiconductor power devices.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are specifically engineered to protect sensitive electronic power components such as IGBTs, thyristors, diodes, inverters and variable speed drives. Their extremely fast fault-clearing performance helps minimise damage during short-circuit conditions, reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.
The Mersen V097193 combines a high breaking capacity with proven semiconductor protection technology, making it suitable for demanding industrial power conversion applications where rapid fault interruption is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives.
- Power converters.
- Industrial rectifiers.
- Soft starters.
- UPS systems.
- IGBT and thyristor protection.
- Motor drives.
- Industrial power electronics.
