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MERSEN FUSE A 070 URD 30 KI 0160 A070URD30KI0160
High-speed fuse designed for semiconductor protection with 160A rating, dual voltage 690VAC IEC and 700VAC UL, featuring striker indication and slotted blade terminals.
£60.36
Why Choose the Mersen F300132 Protistor® High Speed Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen F300132 is a Protistor® Size 30 square body high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide ultra-fast protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices in industrial power conversion equipment. Engineered for demanding applications, it offers exceptional current limiting performance to minimise damage caused by short-circuit faults while helping maximise equipment reliability and uptime.
Part of the Mersen Protistor® Size 30 aR series, the F300132 is specifically developed to protect IGBTs, SCRs, thyristors, MOSFETs and diode modules. Precision die-cut silver fuse elements embedded in solidified silica sand provide very low I²t values, high interrupting capacity and outstanding long-term reliability for industrial power electronics.
Rated at 160 A with a 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL voltage rating, the fuse features short slotted blade terminals with an integrated striker indicator, making it ideal for industrial drives, UPS systems, converters, rectifiers and renewable energy applications.
Key Advantages
- Ultra-fast protection for sensitive semiconductor devices.
- 160 A current rating.
- 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL voltage rating.
- aR utilisation category for semiconductor protection.
- Low I²t values reduce damage during fault conditions.
- High interrupting capacity for demanding industrial applications.
- Silver-plated contacts ensure excellent conductivity.
- Integrated striker indicator for remote fuse monitoring.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: F300132.
- Catalogue Number: A070UD30KI160.
- Protistor® Size 30 square body fuse.
- 160 A rated current.
- 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL rated voltage.
- Short slotted blade terminals.
- Square body ceramic construction.
- Integrated low-voltage striker indicator.
- Silver-plated contact surfaces.
- RoHS compliant.
Reliable Protection for Industrial Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are specifically engineered to protect expensive power electronic devices that require extremely rapid fault interruption. The Protistor® range provides exceptional current limitation and low energy let-through, helping reduce damage to IGBTs, SCRs, thyristors, diodes and other semiconductor assemblies.
The Mersen F300132 is widely specified by OEMs, machine builders and maintenance engineers for industrial automation, renewable energy systems, motor drives and power conversion equipment where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Applications
- Variable speed drives.
- Industrial inverters.
- Power converters.
- Rectifiers.
- UPS systems.
- Renewable energy systems.
- Motor control equipment.
- Semiconductor protection circuits.
Technical Specifications
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| Fuse Indication | Striker | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Class | aR | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Item number | F300132 | |
| Catalogue No | A070UD30KI160 | |
| Description | Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® Size 30 aR 690VAC IEC 700VAC UL 160A With Striker Slotted Blades short | |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340323771 | |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V | |
| Ampere Rating | 160 A | |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes | |
| AC or DC | AC | |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR | |
| Fuse Size | 30 | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 9.2 kA²s | |
| Melting I2t | 1.6 kA²s | |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 200 kA | |
| Indication System | Yes | |
| Indication System Type | Striker | |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Silver-Plated Copper | |
| Connection/Terminal Type | Slotted Blades | |
| Product Width | 40 mm | |
| Product Length | 129 mm | |
| Product Height | 48 mm | |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 3 EA | |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.873 kg | |
| Sell Pack Width | 133 mm | |
| Sell Pack Length | 157 mm | |
| Sell Pack Height | 54 mm | |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses | |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic | |
| Product Weight | 0.291 kg | |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 37 W | |
| HS Code | 85361090 | |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen F300132 used for?
It provides ultra-fast protection for semiconductor devices including IGBTs, MOSFETs, SCRs, thyristors and diodes used in industrial power conversion equipment.
What is the current rating of the F300132?
The fuse has a rated current of 160 A.
What voltage is the fuse rated for?
It is rated for 690 V AC (IEC) and 700 V AC (UL).
Does this fuse include an indicator?
Yes. The F300132 incorporates an integrated striker indicator which can operate an optional microswitch for remote fuse indication.
Which applications is this fuse suitable for?
Typical applications include industrial drives, UPS systems, converters, rectifiers, renewable energy equipment and other industrial power electronic systems.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuses are trusted worldwide for protecting high-value power electronic equipment across industrial automation, energy conversion and motor control applications.
