Mersen C1018557 - High-Speed Cylindrical Fuse Protistor® Size 22x58 gR 690VAC IEC 50A
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C1018557

Alternate Item Number: FR22GR69V50


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Overview

The Mersen Protistor® C1018557 is a high-speed cylindrical fuse designed for semiconductor protection in industrial applications. Rated at 690VAC and 50A, this IEC 60269-1 and -4 compliant fuse offers an interrupting rating of 160kA, ensuring robust fault protection. With a pre-arcing I²t of 96.7 A²s and clearing I²t of 700 A²s, it provides precise and rapid response to overcurrent conditions, minimizing damage to sensitive power electronics. The fuse features a compact 22x58mm cylindrical design with a gR (fast-acting) characteristic, ideal for protecting thyristors, diodes, and other semiconductor devices in variable frequency drives, inverters, and motor controllers. Available with or without a trip indicator, the C1018557 delivers reliable performance with a power dissipation of 6.9W at rated current. Manufactured in the US by Mersen, a leader in electrical protection solutions, this fuse is engineered for high-reliability applications where fast-acting fault interruption is critical.
  • High-speed gR fuse for semiconductor protection (IEC 60269-1/-4 compliant)
  • Rated 690VAC, 50A with 160kA interrupting rating
  • Pre-arcing I²t: 96.7 A²s, Clearing I²t: 700 A²s
  • Compact 22x58mm cylindrical design with optional trip indicator
  • Power dissipation: 6.9W at rated current

Specifications

AC Voltage Rating
690 V
Amperage Rating
50 A
Brand Name
Mersen
Case
Ceramic
Connection
Ferrule
Current Rating
50 A
Mounting
Clip
Series
Protistor®
Size
22x58
Size
2.28 x 0.87 in
Size
58 x 22.2 mm
Special Features
IEC standard 60269-4 compliant UL 248-13 compliant gR class Clearing all overloads Improved safety and protection Enabling selective coordination among all Distribution circuit fuses With or without trip-indicator
Standard
IEC 60269-4 UL recognized UL 248-13 CCC GB 1539.4 RoHS compliant
Sub Brand
Protistor®
Type
IEC High-Speed Cylindrical Fuse-Links AC Protection
Voltage Rating
690 V
Wattage
11.8 W
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
2.28 in x 0.87 in x 0.87 in
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
58 mm x 22.2 mm x 22.2 mm
Package Weight (Imperial)
0.132 lb
Package Weight (Metric)
0.060 kg
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