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The Protistor® 17×49 gR fuse-link provides reliable protection for industrial and commercial applications up to 690V AC with a 20A rating and integrated striker for status indication.
£34.41
The Mersen W075896 BS17US69V20P is a high-performance British Standard semiconductor fuse-link engineered to provide rapid and reliable protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 series, this fuse is specifically designed for industrial power electronics, variable speed drives, UPS systems and other applications requiring extremely fast fault interruption.
Designed to IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4 standards, the W075896 delivers outstanding protection against short circuits while helping to minimise damage to costly semiconductor components. Its compact 17 × 49 mm format and integrated striker make it suitable for demanding industrial installations where dependable circuit protection is essential.
With a 20 A current rating and a 690 V AC IEC voltage rating, this Protistor® fuse provides exceptional breaking capacity and reliable protection for power conversion equipment, ensuring improved system safety, equipment uptime and operational reliability.
High-speed semiconductor fuses are designed to protect sensitive electronic power devices against damaging short-circuit currents. Their extremely fast operating characteristics reduce thermal and electrical stress on semiconductor components, helping to extend equipment life and minimise costly downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified for industrial drives, power converters, UPS systems and renewable energy equipment where dependable overcurrent protection is essential for safe and reliable operation.
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| Fuse Indication | Striker | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Size | 17x49 mm | |
| Fuse Class | aR | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Item number | W075896 | |
| Catalogue No | BS17US69V20P | |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 17x49 gR 690V AC UL 20A With Striker | |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340012699 | |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage DC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V | |
| Ampere Rating | 20 A | |
| AC or DC | AC | |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR | |
| Fuse Size | 17x49 | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 185 A²s | |
| Melting I2t | 17.3 A²s | |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 200 kA | |
| 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 | 5.3 W | |
| HS Code | 85361050 | |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
It provides high-speed protection for power semiconductor devices used in industrial drives, converters, UPS systems and other power electronic equipment.
The fuse has a 20 A current rating.
The fuse is rated for 690 V AC (IEC) and 700 V AC/DC (UL).
The built-in striker provides mechanical indication when the fuse operates and can be used with compatible monitoring systems.
It is intended for protecting semiconductor devices in variable speed drives, converters, UPS systems and industrial power electronic equipment.
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide by OEMs, panel builders and industrial engineers to deliver fast, reliable protection for valuable power electronic equipment in demanding industrial environments.
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