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MERSEN FUSE 6,9 URZ 17/100 BS17UZ69V100
Why Choose the MERSEN FUSE 6,9 URZ 17/100 BS17UZ69V100?
£26.71
Why Choose the Mersen X083027 BS17UZ69V100 Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen X083027 BS17UZ69V100 is a high-speed Protistor® BS88-4 British Standard semiconductor fuse-link engineered to protect sensitive power semiconductor devices against damaging short-circuit currents. Featuring an aR operating characteristic, it delivers ultra-fast fault interruption for IGBTs, thyristors, diodes, rectifiers and other semiconductor components used in demanding industrial power electronic systems.
With a 100 A current rating and a 690 V AC voltage rating, the BS17UZ69V100 is designed for use in variable speed drives, industrial inverters, UPS systems, rectifiers and power converters. Its compact 17 × 27 mm BS88 format makes it ideal where installation space is limited.
The fuse incorporates copper L-bracket terminals for secure bolted mounting and is manufactured using Mersen's proven Protistor® technology to provide excellent current limitation, low let-through energy and dependable semiconductor protection.
Key Advantages
- Ultra-fast aR semiconductor protection.
- 100 A current rating.
- 690 V AC rated operation.
- Compact 17 × 27 mm BS88 construction.
- Excellent current-limiting performance.
- Low I²t helps minimise stress on semiconductor devices.
- Ideal for demanding industrial power electronic equipment.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Series: Protistor® BS88-4
- Model: BS17UZ69V100
- Manufacturer SKU: X083027
- Fuse class: aR high-speed semiconductor fuse.
- 17 × 27 mm cylindrical body.
- Bolted copper L-bracket terminals.
- Ceramic body construction.
- Ultra-fast operating characteristic.
- Factory pack quantity of 10.
Ultra-Fast Semiconductor Protection
The Mersen X083027 is specifically designed to interrupt high prospective fault currents before they can damage valuable semiconductor devices. Its ultra-fast aR operating characteristic provides short-circuit protection with low let-through energy, making it ideal for protecting modern power electronic equipment.
As an aR semiconductor fuse, this fuse is intended primarily for short-circuit protection and should be used alongside suitable overload protection where required by the equipment manufacturer or applicable standards.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial motor drives.
- Rectifiers.
- Power converters.
- UPS systems.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Semiconductor switching circuits.
- Renewable energy power conversion equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Fuse link | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Size | 17x27 mm | |
| Fuse Class | aR | |
| Current | 100 A | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Manufacturer | Mersen | |
| SKU | X083027 | |
| Catalogue number | BS17UZ69V100 | |
| Series | Protistor® BS88-4 | |
| Product type | High-speed semiconductor fuse-link | |
| Operating class | aR | |
| Rated current | 100 A | |
| Rated voltage | 690 V AC | |
| Fuse size | 17 × 27 mm | |
| Terminal type | Copper L-brackets | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Body material | Ceramic | |
| EAN | 3605340054972 | |
| Factory pack quantity | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen X083027 used for?
It provides ultra-fast short-circuit protection for semiconductor devices used in industrial drives, converters, rectifiers, UPS systems and other power electronic equipment.
What is the current rating of the X083027?
The Mersen X083027 has a rated current of 100 A.
What voltage is this fuse rated for?
The fuse is rated for operation at up to 690 V AC.
What does the aR classification mean?
An aR fuse provides ultra-fast short-circuit protection for semiconductor devices and is normally used with separate overload protection.
What size is the X083027 fuse?
The BS17UZ69V100 uses the compact 17 × 27 mm British Standard fuse format.
Which equipment commonly uses this fuse?
It is widely used in industrial drives, power converters, rectifiers, UPS systems and other semiconductor-based power control equipment.
Trusted Semiconductor Protection from Mersen
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers to provide dependable protection for valuable semiconductor equipment operating in demanding industrial environments.
