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MERSEN FUSE H 1209UP BCKUP T VDE292-65/100 C1000272
Mersen C1000272 Limitor-PTD high voltage DIN back-up fuse with Controlled Power Dissipation and thermal striker, rated 12 kV AC and 100 A for transformer protection.
£118.94
Why Choose the Mersen C1000272 High Voltage DIN Back-up Fuse?
The Mersen C1000272 is a premium Limitor®-PTD high voltage DIN back-up fuse-link featuring Controlled Power Dissipation (CPD) and an integrated thermal striker, specifically engineered to provide reliable transformer protection within medium voltage electrical distribution systems. Manufactured in accordance with IEC 60282-1 and VDE 0670 T402, this fuse-link delivers dependable fault interruption whilst helping reduce thermal stress within modern switchgear.
Manufactured using pure silver fuse elements, silver-plated copper end caps and a durable ceramic body, the C1000272 delivers outstanding electrical performance, excellent current limiting characteristics and long service life. The integrated 80 N thermal striker makes it particularly suitable for air insulated and gas insulated switchgear, with compatibility recommended by manufacturers including Siemens and Ormazabal.
With a 12 kV AC voltage rating, 100 A current rating and 65 mm diameter × 292 mm length construction, the Mersen C1000272 is ideally suited for protecting transformers installed within substations, industrial facilities and utility distribution networks.
Key Advantages
- Designed specifically for medium voltage transformer protection.
- Controlled Power Dissipation (CPD) technology reduces thermal loading.
- 12 kV AC rated voltage.
- 100 A current rating.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker.
- 63 kA breaking capacity.
- Manufactured to IEC 60282-1 and VDE 0670 T402.
- Recommended for compatible Siemens and Ormazabal switchgear.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Series: Limitor®-PTD.
- Part number: C1000272.
- Catalogue number: 45DB120V100PTD.
- Rated voltage: 12 kV AC.
- Rated current: 100 A.
- Fuse dimensions: 65 mm diameter × 292 mm length.
- Controlled Power Dissipation technology.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker.
- High strength ceramic body with silver-plated copper terminals.
Reliable Protection for Modern Medium Voltage Networks
The Limitor®-PTD range has been developed to protect transformers against the thermal and dynamic effects of short-circuit currents whilst reducing heat generation during normal operation. Controlled Power Dissipation technology helps extend switchgear service life without compromising protection performance.
The C1000272 is ideally suited for installation in gas insulated and air insulated switchgear, industrial substations and OEM medium voltage equipment where dependable transformer protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Medium voltage transformers.
- Gas insulated switchgear (GIS).
- Air insulated switchgear.
- Industrial electrical distribution.
- Utility substations.
- OEM medium voltage equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Fuse link | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | High voltage | |
| Current | 100 A | |
| Voltage | 12000 V | |
| Manufacturer | Mersen | |
| Series | Limitor®-PTD | |
| Model | C1000272 | |
| Catalogue number | 45DB120V100PTD | |
| Product type | High voltage DIN back-up fuse | |
| Application | Transformer protection | |
| Rated voltage | 12 kV AC | |
| Rated current | 100 A | |
| Breaking capacity | 63 kA | |
| Minimum breaking current | 500 A | |
| Clearing I²t | 140 kA²s | |
| Cold resistance | 8.1 mΩ | |
| Power dissipation | 152 W | |
| Fuse size | 65 mm × 292 mm | |
| Body material | Ceramic | |
| Fuse element | Pure silver | |
| Terminal material | Silver-plated copper | |
| Thermal striker | 80 N | |
| Weight | Approx. 2.2 kg | |
| HS Code | 85351000 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen C1000272 used for?
The C1000272 is a high voltage DIN back-up fuse designed to protect transformers against high short-circuit currents in medium voltage electrical systems.
What are the electrical ratings?
This fuse is rated for 12 kV AC operation with a 100 A current rating.
What is Controlled Power Dissipation?
Controlled Power Dissipation technology reduces heat generation inside switchgear whilst maintaining excellent fault interruption capability.
Does this fuse include a thermal striker?
Yes. The fuse incorporates an integrated 80 N thermal striker for operation with compatible transformer switchgear.
Which standards does this fuse comply with?
The C1000272 complies with IEC 60282-1 and VDE 0670 T402 for high voltage DIN back-up fuse-links.
Trusted for Medium Voltage Protection
Mersen Limitor®-PTD fuse-links are trusted worldwide by utilities, switchgear manufacturers and industrial engineers for dependable transformer protection, reduced thermal losses and reliable medium voltage electrical distribution.
