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MERSEN FUSE 1000VDC NH1 gPV 160A K bolted HP10NH1GPV160B
Mersen G1048668 HP10NH1GPV160B HelioProtection photovoltaic fuse link rated at 160 A and 1000 V DC, with an NH1 body, gPV characteristic and DIN-type blades for direct mounting.
£71.36
Why Choose the Mersen G1048668 HP10NH1GPV160B Photovoltaic Fuse?
The Mersen G1048668, catalogue reference HP10NH1GPV160B, is a high-performance gPV photovoltaic fuse link designed specifically for protecting solar photovoltaic circuits against dangerous overcurrents and short circuits. Part of the proven Mersen HelioProtection® HP10NH series, it provides dependable DC circuit protection for commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar installations.
Rated at 160 A and 1000 V DC, this NH1 fuse is engineered to interrupt the low-level and high-level fault currents that can occur within photovoltaic arrays. Its full-range gPV operating characteristic helps protect PV cables, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and associated DC equipment throughout the expected range of photovoltaic fault conditions.
The G1048668 features silver-plated copper DIN-type blades for secure direct mounting within compatible fuse bases and photovoltaic distribution equipment. Its compact NH1 body, high breaking capacity and resistance to repeated temperature cycling make it suitable for demanding solar installations where long-term reliability, low power losses and international standards compliance are essential.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed gPV fuse protection for photovoltaic systems.
- 160 A current rating for high-capacity solar DC circuits.
- 1000 V DC voltage rating under IEC and UL requirements.
- High 50 kA DC breaking capacity at 1000 V.
- DIN-type blades support secure direct mounting.
- Low power losses help maintain photovoltaic system efficiency.
- Durable construction withstands demanding temperature cycles.
- Complies with internationally recognised photovoltaic fuse standards.
Key Features
- Mersen HelioProtection® HP10NH series.
- HP10NH1GPV160B manufacturer catalogue reference.
- 160 A rated current.
- 1000 V DC rated voltage.
- gPV full-range photovoltaic fuse characteristic.
- NH1 standard fuse size.
- Silver-plated copper connection blades.
- DIN-type blade terminals for direct mounting.
- High fault-current interruption capability.
- RoHS-compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for Solar PV Circuits
Photovoltaic installations can continue generating current whenever sufficient light is present, making dependable DC overcurrent protection essential. A gPV fuse is designed to disconnect photovoltaic circuits safely when reverse currents, cable faults or short circuits exceed acceptable operating levels.
The Mersen G1048668 is particularly suited to the protection of grouped PV strings and main DC circuits. Its high breaking capacity helps isolate faults before they cause extensive damage to cables, combiner equipment, inverter inputs or other system components.
Typical Applications
- Commercial and industrial photovoltaic installations.
- Utility-scale solar farms and generating stations.
- PV array combiner and re-combiner boxes.
- DC input protection for solar inverters.
- Main photovoltaic cable protection.
- Battery-supported renewable energy systems.
- High-current DC distribution equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Voltage | 1000 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 160 A | |
| Device Type | Fuse link | |
| Fuse Type | NH (DIN), PV (gPV) | |
| Fuse Size | NH1 | |
| Fuse Class | gPV | |
| Manufacturer | Mersen | |
| Series | HelioProtection® HP10NH | |
| Item number | G1048668 | |
| Catalogue number | HP10NH1GPV160B | |
| Product type | Photovoltaic fuse link | |
| Fuse characteristic | gPV | |
| Rated current | 160 A | |
| Rated voltage IEC | 1000 V DC | |
| Rated voltage UL | 1000 V DC | |
| Maximum breaking capacity | 50 kA DC at 1000 V, L/R = 1 ms | |
| Fuse size | NH1 | |
| Current type | DC | |
| Mounting type | Direct mounting | |
| Terminal type | DIN-type blades | |
| Terminal material | Silver-plated copper | |
| Power dissipation at rated current | 23 W | |
| Power dissipation at intermediate current | 9.6 W at 0.7 × In | |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | approx. 135 × 40 × 56 mm | |
| Product weight | approx. 0.40 kg | |
| EAN | 3605340577891 | |
| Standards | IEC 60269-6 and UL 2579 | |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant | |
| HS Code | 85361090 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen G1048668 used for?
The Mersen G1048668 is a gPV photovoltaic fuse link used to protect solar PV cables, combiner boxes, inverter inputs and other DC circuits against overcurrents and short circuits.
What are the current and voltage ratings of this fuse?
The fuse has a rated current of 160 A and a rated operating voltage of 1000 V DC.
What fuse size is the G1048668?
The Mersen G1048668 is an NH1-size fuse link fitted with DIN-type blades for direct mounting.
What does the gPV fuse classification mean?
The gPV classification identifies a full-range fuse developed specifically to protect photovoltaic circuits across the expected range of PV overcurrent and short-circuit conditions.
Which standards does the Mersen G1048668 meet?
The fuse is designed to comply with IEC 60269-6 and UL 2579 requirements for photovoltaic fuse protection.
Trusted Protection for Photovoltaic Installations
Mersen HelioProtection® photovoltaic fuses are used by solar installers, panel builders and system integrators to provide reliable overcurrent protection in modern commercial, industrial and utility-scale PV installations.
