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MERSEN FUSE 6,9 GRB 17 P 40 6,9GRB17P40
British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17×49 gR 690VAC IEC 40A With Striker, designed for industrial power circuit and semiconductor protection with integrated striker indication.
£36.37
Why Choose the Mersen K220993 High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen K220993 (BS17GB69V40P) is a Protistor® British Standard high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide ultra-fast protection for sensitive power electronic equipment. Featuring a 40 A current rating, 690 VAC IEC voltage rating and a compact 17 × 49 mm body, it is engineered for demanding industrial semiconductor protection applications.
This gR class semiconductor fuse provides full-range protection for power semiconductor devices, helping to safeguard IGBTs, thyristors, diodes and similar components against overload and short-circuit faults. Its integrated striker indicator provides clear fuse operation indication, simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime.
Manufactured by Mersen as part of the trusted Protistor® range, the K220993 complies with IEC semiconductor fuse standards and is suitable for variable speed drives, UPS systems, power converters, rectifiers and other industrial power electronic equipment requiring fast, reliable fault protection.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® BS17GB69V40P semiconductor fuse.
- 40 A current rating.
- 690 VAC IEC / 700 VAC UL voltage rating.
- gR full-range semiconductor protection.
- Integrated striker indication for rapid maintenance.
- Excellent current-limiting performance.
- High breaking capacity up to 200 kA.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Manufacturer Part Number: K220993
- Catalogue Number: BS17GB69V40P
- Series: Protistor® BS88-4
- Fuse Class: gR
- Current Rating: 40 A
- Rated Voltage (IEC): 690 VAC
- Rated Voltage (UL): 700 VAC AC / 600 VDC
- Fuse Size: 17 × 49 mm
- Indication: Striker
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Industrial inverters.
- Power converters.
- UPS systems.
- Rectifiers.
- Soft starters.
- Industrial power supplies.
- DC drive systems.
- Protection of IGBT, SCR, thyristor and diode assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Fuse Indication | Striker | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Size | 17x49 mm | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Item number | K220993 | |
| Catalogue No | BS17GB69V40P | |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17x49 gR 690VAC IEC 40A With Striker | |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340249132 | |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage DC UL | 600 V | |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V | |
| Ampere Rating | 40 A | |
| AC or DC | AC | |
| Fuse Size | 17x49 | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 610 A²s | |
| Melting I2t | 96 A²s | |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 200 kA | |
| Design Details | gRB | |
| Indication System | Yes | |
| Indication System Type | Striker | |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Copper | |
| Connection/Terminal Type | L Brackets | |
| Product Diameter | 18.5 mm | |
| Product Width | 27 mm | |
| Product Length | 77.2 mm | |
| Product Height | 24 mm | |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 3 EA | |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.18 kg | |
| Sell Pack Width | 110 mm | |
| Sell Pack Length | 140 mm | |
| Sell Pack Height | 40 mm | |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses | |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic | |
| Product Weight | 0.06 kg | |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 10.5 W | |
| HS Code | 85361050 | |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen K220993 used for?
The Mersen K220993 is a Protistor® high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to protect sensitive power semiconductor devices in industrial power electronic equipment.
What is the current rating?
The K220993 has a rated current of 40 A.
What voltage is the fuse rated for?
The fuse is rated at 690 VAC IEC, 700 VAC UL AC and 600 VDC UL.
Does the fuse include an operation indicator?
Yes. The K220993 includes an integrated striker indicator that provides visual indication when the fuse has operated.
Which applications is it suitable for?
Typical applications include variable speed drives, UPS systems, inverters, rectifiers, converters and other equipment containing sensitive semiconductor devices.
Trusted Semiconductor Protection
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide for delivering exceptionally fast fault clearing, high breaking capacity and reliable protection for modern power electronic systems.
