Why Choose the Mersen V097377 High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen V097377 is a Protistor® BS88-4 high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide rapid short-circuit protection for sensitive power electronic equipment. This model is rated at 500 A and 690 V AC with an aR operating class, making it suitable for protecting semiconductor devices such as IGBTs, thyristors and power diodes against damaging fault currents.
Manufactured by Mersen, the V097377 forms part of the trusted Protistor® BS88 fuse range and features a 2 × 36 × 55 mm BS88-4 body size with bolt connections and a separated trip indicator. It is designed for demanding industrial applications requiring high breaking capacity, dependable performance and extremely fast fault interruption.
Key Advantages
- High-speed aR semiconductor fuse for power electronics protection.
- 500 A rated current.
- 690 V AC voltage rating.
- High breaking capacity for demanding industrial applications.
- BS88-4 dual 36 × 55 mm construction.
- Fast fault clearing to minimise semiconductor damage.
- Bolt-mounted terminals for secure installation.
- Separated trip indicator for fuse status monitoring.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Part number: V097377
- Catalogue designation: BS236UU69V500P
- Designation: 6.9 URU 236P500
- Fuse class: aR high-speed semiconductor fuse.
- BS88-4 compliant construction.
- Dual 36 × 55 mm body design.
- Designed specifically for semiconductor protection.
Fast Protection for Industrial Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are engineered to protect expensive power electronic components by interrupting high fault currents before damage can occur. Their very low let-through energy makes them ideal for use in variable speed drives, power converters, UPS systems and industrial rectifiers.
The Mersen V097377 combines proven Protistor® fuse technology with a BS88-4 design to provide dependable protection in demanding industrial installations where rapid fault interruption is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives.
- Power converters.
- Industrial rectifiers.
- UPS systems.
- Soft starters.
- IGBT protection.
- Thyristor and diode protection.
- Industrial power electronic equipment.
