Mersen M301242 Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® Size 70 aR 1250VAC IEC 1300VAC UL 80A Striker…

The voltage range for Protistor size 70 aR fuses is 1100 to 1250 VAC according to IEC standards and 1300 VAC according to UL standards.

The pre-arcing I²t for an 80A Protistor size 70 aR fuse is 470 A²s.

The clearing I²t at rated voltage for a 100A Protistor size 70 aR fuse is 6750 A²s.

The ampere range for Protistor size 70 aR fuses is from 50 A to 500 A.

The power dissipation at rated current (In) for a 50A Protistor size 70 aR fuse is 16 W.

These fuses are suitable for the protection of inverters, motor drives, UPS systems, and similar 690V or less equipment.

Available terminal types include M8 threaded terminals, 5/16in - 18 unified coarse threaded terminals, DIN110 blades, LI slotted blades, EF style notched blade connections, and PA plain blades.

Key features include aR Class according to IEC 60269-4, very low I²t for improved semiconductor protection, ultra-fast acting, current limiting, and superior cycling capability.

The weight of a Protistor size 70 aR fuse is approximately 0.34 kg to 0.38 kg, depending on the terminal type.

They comply with IEC 60269-4, are UL/CSA Recognized (E76491), and meet CCC GB 13539.4 for the Asian market.

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