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MERSEN FUSE 1000VDC 3A MIDGET PV FUSE HP10M3
Mersen HP10M3 gPV photovoltaic fuse rated at 3 A and 1000 V DC with ferrule terminals for clip mounting, designed for protecting photovoltaic strings and solar DC circuits.
£5.35
Why Choose the Mersen HP10M3 Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Mersen HP10M3 is a compact, high-performance gPV photovoltaic fuse link designed specifically to protect modern solar photovoltaic systems against overloads, line faults and ground faults. As part of the trusted Mersen HelioProtection® HP10M series, it delivers dependable protection for photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes, inverter DC inputs and battery charging systems operating at up to 1000 V DC.
Rated at 3 A, the HP10M3 has been engineered for the unique electrical characteristics of PV installations, including the relatively low fault currents produced by solar arrays. Its enhanced fuse construction offers excellent resistance to continuous temperature and current cycling, helping maximise long-term system reliability.
Featuring ferrule terminals for clip mounting, the HP10M3 installs easily into compatible 10 × 38 mm photovoltaic fuse holders. It is suitable for both off-grid and grid-connected renewable energy systems requiring reliable full-range gPV protection.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed gPV fuse for photovoltaic applications.
- 3 A rated current for low-current PV string protection.
- 1000 V DC operating voltage.
- Designed for low photovoltaic fault-current interruption.
- High 50 kA DC breaking capacity.
- Excellent resistance to repeated temperature and current cycling.
- Ferrule terminals for straightforward clip mounting.
- Complies with IEC 60269-6, UL 2579 and CSA C22.2 requirements.
Key Features
- Mersen HelioProtection® HP10M series.
- Model: HP10M3.
- 3 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- gPV full-range photovoltaic characteristic.
- Ferrule terminals for clip mounting.
- 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse body.
- Designed specifically for photovoltaic DC circuits.
- Suitable for inverter DC input and string protection.
- RoHS compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for Solar PV Systems
Photovoltaic arrays continue producing electrical power whenever exposed to sunlight, making specialist DC overcurrent protection essential. The HP10M series has been specifically developed to interrupt the relatively low fault currents encountered in photovoltaic installations safely while protecting cables, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and associated equipment.
The HP10M3 is ideal for protecting low-current photovoltaic strings and other critical DC circuits in both residential and commercial renewable energy systems. Its enhanced fuse construction provides excellent durability under repeated thermal cycling and continuous outdoor operation.
Typical Applications
- Photovoltaic string protection.
- PV combiner boxes.
- Solar inverter DC input protection.
- Battery charging systems.
- Residential rooftop solar installations.
- Commercial photovoltaic systems.
- Off-grid renewable energy systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Voltage | 1000 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 3 A | |
| Device Type | Fuse link | |
| Fuse Type | PV (gPV) | |
| Fuse Class | gPV | |
| Manufacturer | Mersen | |
| Series | HelioProtection® HP10M | |
| Model | HP10M3 | |
| Reference number | D1018581 | |
| Product type | Photovoltaic fuse link | |
| Fuse characteristic | gPV | |
| Rated current | 3 A | |
| Rated voltage | 1000 V DC | |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz | |
| Breaking capacity | 50 kA DC | |
| Fuse dimensions | 10 × 38 mm | |
| Connection type | Ferrule terminals | |
| Mounting type | Clip mounting | |
| Power loss at 70% rated current | 0.66 W | |
| Power loss at 80% rated current | 0.87 W | |
| Power loss at rated current | 1.36 W | |
| EAN / UPC | 782001429874 | |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant | |
| Standards | IEC 60269-6, UL 2579 and CSA C22.2 | |
| HS Code | 85361010 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Mexico |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen HP10M3 used for?
The HP10M3 protects photovoltaic strings, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and other solar DC circuits against overloads and short circuits.
What are the voltage and current ratings?
The fuse is rated at 3 A and 1000 V DC.
What type of fuse is the HP10M3?
It is a gPV photovoltaic fuse specifically designed to provide full-range protection for solar photovoltaic installations.
How is the fuse mounted?
The HP10M3 features ferrule terminals and is designed for installation in compatible clip-mounted 10 × 38 mm fuse holders.
Which standards does this fuse comply with?
The HP10M3 complies with IEC 60269-6, UL 2579 and CSA C22.2 photovoltaic fuse standards.
Trusted by Solar Professionals Worldwide
Mersen HelioProtection® photovoltaic fuses are trusted by renewable energy engineers, solar installers and panel builders worldwide for dependable DC circuit protection in modern photovoltaic systems.
