Why Choose the Mersen Z075899 Protistor® High Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen Z075899 is a genuine Protistor® British Standard BS88-4 high speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide ultra-fast protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Manufactured by Mersen, this fuse features a 17×49 mm body, a 35 A current rating, a 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL voltage rating and an integrated striker for enhanced fault indication and system protection.
Designed with a gR operating class, the Z075899 provides full-range protection for power semiconductors, protecting against both overloads and short circuits. Its exceptionally high breaking capacity and low let-through energy make it ideal for protecting IGBTs, diodes, thyristors, converters, drives and other high-value electronic equipment.
The fuse complies with IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4 standards and is UL Recognized, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications requiring dependable semiconductor protection.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® semiconductor protection fuse.
- 35 A current rating.
- 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL voltage rating.
- gR operating class for full-range semiconductor protection.
- 17×49 mm BS88-4 fuse-link with integrated striker.
- Very high breaking capacity with low let-through energy.
- Suitable for converters, drives, UPS systems and industrial power electronics.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Series: Protistor® BS88-4.
- Model: Z075899.
- Catalogue number: BS17US69V35P.
- Current rating: 35 A.
- Rated voltage: 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL.
- Operating class: gR.
- Body size: 17×49 mm.
- Integrated striker for remote indication.
- UL Recognized and IEC compliant.
High Speed Protection for Sensitive Power Electronics
The Mersen Z075899 is engineered specifically to protect expensive semiconductor devices from damaging overloads and short circuits. Its gR characteristic provides full-range protection, while the high interrupting capacity and rapid fault clearance help minimise equipment damage and reduce downtime in critical industrial applications.
The integrated striker provides a convenient means of remote fuse indication, allowing faster fault detection and simplified maintenance in automated electrical systems.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Industrial power converters.
- Renewable energy inverters.
- UPS systems.
- Semiconductor power supplies.
- IGBT, diode and thyristor protection.
- Industrial automation and control panels.