Why Choose the Mersen FR10GR69V16 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen FR10GR69V16 (Item No. D1014579) is a premium Protistor® high-speed cylindrical semiconductor fuse designed to provide full-range (gR) protection for sensitive semiconductor devices. Engineered specifically for power electronic applications, it safeguards inverters, UPS systems, variable speed drives and other semiconductor equipment against overloads and short-circuit faults while minimising damage to expensive components.
Manufactured to comply with IEC 60269-4, this international 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse combines low I²t characteristics with exceptional current-limiting performance, ensuring rapid fault clearance and improved protection for IGBTs, thyristors, SCRs, diodes and rectifiers.
Rated at 16 A and 690 V AC, the FR10GR69V16 delivers dependable protection in compact industrial electrical installations where reliable semiconductor protection is critical.
Key Advantages
- Full-range gR semiconductor protection.
- 16 A current rating.
- 690 V AC IEC voltage rating.
- Extremely fast fault interruption.
- Low I²t minimises thermal stress on semiconductor devices.
- High current-limiting capability improves equipment protection.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® Size 10 × 38 mm.
- 16 A rated current.
- 690 V AC IEC rated voltage.
- gR operating class for full-range semiconductor protection.
- No blown-fuse indicator.
- Current-limiting ceramic construction.
- Worldwide standard 10 × 38 mm format.
- Excellent cycling capability.
Reliable Protection for Semiconductor Equipment
The FR10GR69V16 is engineered to rapidly clear fault currents before excessive thermal energy reaches sensitive semiconductor components. Its low let-through energy helps maximise equipment life while reducing maintenance costs and production downtime.
Mersen Protistor® fuses are widely used throughout industrial automation, renewable energy systems, motor drives, UPS installations and power conversion equipment where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- UPS systems.
- Industrial inverters.
- Power converters.
- Servo drives.
- Industrial automation equipment.