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MERSEN FUSE 6,9 URT 217 P 160 6,9URT217P160
British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 2x17x49 gR 690V AC UL 160A With Striker designed for semiconductor protection with high breaking capacity and integrated striker indication.
£89.13
Why Choose the Mersen T075917 Protistor® BS217UT69V160P Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen T075917 (Catalogue No. BS217UT69V160P) is a high-speed Protistor® British Standard semiconductor fuse-link designed to provide superior protection for power semiconductors including IGBTs, diodes, SCRs and inverter systems. Featuring a 160A current rating, 690VAC IEC rating, 700VAC UL rating and an integrated striker indicator, this fuse delivers extremely high breaking capacity for demanding industrial applications.
Manufactured to IEC 60269-4 and BS88-4 standards, the T075917 is part of Mersen's trusted Protistor® semiconductor protection range. Its ceramic body, copper L-bracket terminals and ultra-fast operating characteristics minimise damage during fault conditions while maximising system reliability.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® semiconductor protection fuse.
- 160A current rating.
- 690VAC IEC, 700VAC UL and 600VDC UL ratings.
- High-speed protection for sensitive semiconductor devices.
- Integrated striker indicator for fault signalling.
- Very high 200kA breaking capacity.
- Manufactured to IEC 60269-4 and BS88-4 standards.
- Designed for demanding industrial power electronic applications.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Part Number: T075917
- Catalogue Number: BS217UT69V160P
- Series: Protistor® BS88-4
- Fuse Class: gR Semiconductor Fuse
- Fuse Size: 2×17×49 mm
- Rated Current: 160A
- Rated Voltage (IEC): 690VAC
- Rated Voltage (UL AC): 700VAC
- Rated Voltage (UL DC): 600VDC
- Breaking Capacity: 200kA
- Indicator: Striker
- Terminal Type: Copper L Brackets
- Body Material: Ceramic
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
The Mersen T075917 is specifically engineered for protecting modern semiconductor equipment where conventional fuses cannot react quickly enough. Its ultra-fast operating characteristics help minimise damage to expensive power electronic devices during short-circuit faults, reducing downtime and lowering maintenance costs.
Typical installations include variable speed drives, UPS systems, rectifiers, inverters, DC drives, industrial automation equipment and renewable energy power conversion systems where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Industrial inverters.
- Power semiconductor protection.
- UPS systems.
- Rectifiers and converters.
- Motor drives.
- Renewable energy power converters.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Power supplies.
- Electrical distribution systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Fuse Indication | Striker | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Class | aR | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Item number | T075917 | |
| Catalogue No | BS217UT69V160P | |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link Protistor® 2x17x49 gR 690V AC UL 160A With Striker | |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340013016 | |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage DC UL | 600 V | |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V | |
| Ampere Rating | 160 A | |
| AC or DC | AC | |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR | |
| Fuse Size | 2x17x49 | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 22800 A²s | |
| Melting I2t | 2500 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 Width | 45.4 mm | |
| Product Length | 90.2 mm | |
| Product Height | 24 mm | |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 5 EA | |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.475 kg | |
| Sell Pack Width | 102 mm | |
| Sell Pack Length | 247 mm | |
| Sell Pack Height | 30 mm | |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses | |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic | |
| Product Weight | 0.095 kg | |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 31.5 W | |
| HS Code | 85361090 | |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen T075917?
The Mersen T075917 is a Protistor® BS217UT69V160P high-speed semiconductor protection fuse rated at 160A and 690VAC with an integrated striker indicator.
What type of fuse is the T075917?
It is a British Standard BS88-4 Protistor® gR semiconductor fuse designed for protecting sensitive power semiconductor devices.
What voltage ratings does the fuse support?
The fuse is rated for 690VAC (IEC), 700VAC (UL) and 600VDC (UL).
Does the T075917 include a fault indicator?
Yes. The fuse incorporates an integrated striker indicator for remote or visual fault indication.
Where is the Mersen T075917 commonly used?
It is commonly used within drives, inverters, UPS systems, rectifiers, converters and other industrial power electronic equipment requiring high-speed semiconductor protection.
Trusted Semiconductor Protection from Mersen
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers for delivering rapid fault clearance, high breaking capacity and dependable protection for critical power electronic equipment.
